The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 6 guides that rank for "best beaches in cabo san lucas"
Named by 5 of 61. Medano BeachDescribed as the safest swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas, with calm water and all the water-activity rentals.It is the most popular beach and tends to be very crowded.
Named by 5 of 62. Santa Maria BeachA horseshoe-shaped bay with calm, clear water and many tropical fish; a Blue Flag beach good for families.Best in serene mornings for fish.
Named by 5 of 63. Chileno BeachCalm, clear water with reefs and over 80 species of marine life; public restrooms and showers on site.Known for exceptional underwater visibility.
Named by 5 of 64. Palmilla BeachCalm, shallow water suits families, with swimming, paddleboarding and snorkeling.A mile-long stretch of beach, and a Blue Flag beach with a protected swimming area.
Named by 4 of 65. Lover's BeachReached only by water taxi, boat or kayak from the marina.Swim and snorkel on the Sea of Cortez side only, never on the neighboring Pacific side (Divorce Beach).
Named by 4 of 66. Monuments BeachA small beach for experienced surfers only, the closest surf spot to Cabo San Lucas.Has a left point break.
Named by 4 of 67. Acapulquito (Old Man's Beach)A surf beach good for beginners and competitions, with board rentals.Swim with caution and watch for surfers.
Named by 3 of 68. Divorce BeachNot for swimming: strong currents, crashing waves and rip tides.Sits next to Lover's Beach on the Pacific side.
Named by 3 of 69. Tequila Cove (Playa Bledito)A calm cove behind a breakwater, safe for swimming and water sports.Also called Hilton Cove.
Named by 3 of 610. Las Viudas BeachPrivate coves, rock formations and tide pools for swimming and snorkeling.One source says to swim with caution because of tide pools.
Named by 3 of 611. Playa Costa AzulHosts the Los Cabos Open of Surf and has challenging waves for advanced surfers.The start of the San Jose del Cabo beach zone, near some of the best surfing in southern Baja.
Named by 3 of 612. Los Cerritos BeachA surf beach near Todos Santos; one source calls it relatively safe for swimming with caution.Called a surfers' haven.
Named by 2 of 613. Playa La PlayitaA roped-off swimming area outside the Puerto Los Cabos marina, good for families.Has restrooms and palapas, but no food service on the beach.
Named by 2 of 614. Shipwreck BeachGood for swimming, snorkeling, diving and tide pools, but use caution when the sea is rough.Not recommended for small children.
Named by 2 of 615. Cannery BeachA small, peaceful beach popular with locals, good for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
Named by 2 of 616. Solmar BeachWide white sand with views, but no swimming because of undertow and a powerful shore break.
17. Playa Los FrailesCalm, clear water, good for first-time snorkelers, about 40 miles from San Jose del Cabo.Live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name March to May as the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas.