Chichén Itzá at sunrise, cenote swims, the underwater museum, Xcaret eco-park, catamarans to Isla Mujeres — the can't-miss list, ranked by locals who've done them all.
The resort pool is great. But fly all the way to Los Cabos and never leave the property and you'll miss the reason this is one of the world's great ocean destinations — the humpback whales that migrate here December through April, the iconic arch at Land's End where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, world-class sportfishing for marlin and tuna, the protected reefs at Santa Maria and Chileno Bay, and the Baja desert that rises straight out of the ocean. This guide covers the can't-miss things to do in Los Cabos, ranked by locals who've done them all, with real prices and how to book the vetted operators.
Humpback whales migrate from Alaska to the warm waters off Los Cabos every winter to mate and calve, and a small-boat whale-watching tour is the single best experience in Cabo during these months. You'll see breaching, tail-slapping, and surface-active whales up close — often within 50 yards of the boat. Tours run $75-$120 per person for a 2.5-3 hour small-boat trip (max 12 passengers) with a marine biologist guide. December through April is the season; peak activity is January and February. Book 5-7 days in advance during peak weeks.
El Arco — the iconic rock arch at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula — is the postcard shot of Cabo, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Water taxis from the Cabo San Lucas marina run $15-$25 round trip and take you past the sea lion colony, through the arch (when seas allow), and over to Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach. The 45-minute tour is the cheapest must-do in Cabo. Add a drop-off at Lover's Beach for snorkeling on the Sea of Cortez side (the Pacific side, Divorce Beach, is NOT swimmable due to deadly undertows).
Los Cabos is one of the world's great sportfishing destinations — the underwater canyon at the tip of the Baja peninsula concentrates baitfish and the pelagic predators that follow them. Blue, black, and striped marlin run year-round (peak June-October); yellowfin tuna and dorado are best June-October; wahoo is best November-February. Private charters from the Cabo San Lucas marina run $500-$1,500 for a 6-8 hour day for up to 6 anglers, with all gear, licenses, and an experienced crew. The crew will fillet your catch and many restaurants in the marina will cook it for you.
The protected marine parks at Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay — both on the Tourist Corridor — are the best snorkeling in Los Cabos. Clear water, healthy reef, sea turtles, parrotfish, eels, and tangs in a sheltered, swimmable cove. Tours run $60-$80 per person for a 3-4 hour trip with light lunch and gear. If you have a rental car, both bays have free public access — bring your own gear and skip the tour. Avoid the eastern-facing Pacific beaches for snorkeling; the undertows make them unsafe.
A Cabo sunset cruise is the classic evening activity — catamaran or sailing yacht from the marina, open bar, light bites, and live music as the sun drops behind El Arco into the Pacific. Runs $55-$90 per person for 2 hours, departing 90 minutes before sunset. For a Baja-unique experience, an ATV tour through the desert canyons and dry riverbeds above Cabo San Lucas is a half-day adrenaline rush ($70-$95 per person, single or double ATVs). Ziplining at Wild Canyon — 300 feet above the canyon floor — is the other top adventure option.
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Humpback whales migrate to the Sea of Cortez and Pacific waters off Los Cabos from December through April. Small-boat tours get you close to breaching, tail-slapping and surface-active whales with a marine biologist guide.
The signature Cabo boat tour: past the sea lion colony at Land's End, through the iconic rock arch at El Arco, and over to Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach. Glass-bottom and water-taxi options depart the Cabo San Lucas marina.
Sail the Pacific at golden hour past El Arco with an open bar, light bites, and live music. Catamaran and sailing yacht options depart the Cabo San Lucas marina 90 minutes before sunset.
Cabo is one of the world's great sportfishing destinations — marlin (blue, black, striped), tuna, dorado and wahoo year-round. Private charters depart the Cabo San Lucas marina with experienced crews and all gear included.
Tear through the Baja desert on a 4x4 ATV — dry riverbeds, cactus forests, mountain ridges, and a Pacific beach finale. Single and double ATVs available; no experience needed.
Snorkel the protected marine park at Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay — the healthiest reef and clearest water in the Cabo corridor. Sea turtles, parrotfish, eels and tangs in a sheltered, swimmable cove.
Fly across Wild Canyon on a series of ziplines suspended 300 feet above the canyon floor. Optional tandem ATV and camel ride add-ons make this a full Baja adventure day for families and thrill-seekers.
A guided tasting through Mexico's tequila and mezcal regions — blanco, reposado, añejo — paired with regional Baja bites. Held at a working tequila house in downtown Cabo San Lucas.
No tour required — these iconic Los Cabos experiences are walk-up or self-guided. Add them to any resort day.
The iconic rock arch at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. Reached by water taxi from the Cabo San Lucas marina; sea lions, pelicans and a picture-perfect photo op.
A sheltered cove at Land's End with calm Sea of Cortez water on one side and the crashing Pacific on the other (the Pacific side, Divorce Beach, is not swimmable due to deadly undertows). Boat drop-off only — bring water and sunscreen.
Cabo's main swimmable beach and the center of the action — a 2-mile stretch of sand lined with beach clubs (The Office, Mango Deck, SUR Beach House), water sports rentals, and a view of El Arco.
A 300-year-old colonial town 25 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas. Cobblestone streets, a mission church from 1730, art galleries, and the Thursday-night Art Walk (Nov–Jun) that turns the plaza into a street festival.
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cultureCruise past Land's End to Los Cabos' iconic stone Arch, the resident sea lion colony, Pelican Rock and El Médano beach on a short, scenic boat tour departing straight from the Cabo San Lucas marina.
beachTwo of Cabo's most photographed beaches sit back-to-back at Land's End — calm Lover's Beach on the Sea of Cortez side and wild, surf-pounded Divorce Beach facing the Pacific — reachable only by boat.
beachSnorkel the protected marine sanctuary at Santa Maria Beach — a crescent of golden sand backed by bluffs, with calm, clear water teeming with tropical fish just steps from shore.
beachSnorkel Chileno Bay — a Blue Flag-certified beach on the Tourist Corridor with calm water, healthy reef, and the richest variety of tropical fish of any swimmable beach in Los Cabos.
cultureSpend a day in Todos Santos — a Pueblo Mágico of galleries, colonial architecture, and the legendary Hotel California, an hour's drive north of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific coast.
cultureWander the cobblestone streets of colonial San José del Cabo on Thursday evening's Art Walk, when galleries open late, live music fills the plaza, and the historic center comes alive.
beachA wide, wild Pacific beach 20 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas — golden dunes, dramatic surf, and the launch point for ATVs, horseback riding, and sunset bonfires away from the resort crowds.
wildlifeWatch humpback and gray whales breach, spy-hop, and tail-slap in the waters off Los Cabos on a small-boat whale watching tour during the December to April migration season.
waterSail the Sea of Cortez as the sun drops behind the Pacific, with an open bar, light snacks, and unbeatable views of the Arch, Lover's Beach, and the Baja coastline in golden light.
waterFish the legendary waters where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez — marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo — on a half- or full-day charter from the Cabo San Lucas marina.
waterDive the Sea of Cortez — Jacques Cousteau's 'Aquarium of the World' — on a two-tank dive from Cabo San Lucas to sites like Pelican Rock, Lands End, and the North Wall.
waterCruise to Isla Espíritu Santo, a UNESCO-protected island off La Paz, to snorkel with playful sea lions, paddle mangrove channels, and float over reefs in the heart of the Sea of Cortez.
waterDive the only living coral reef on the west coast of North America — a UNESCO World Heritage marine park two hours north of Cabo that has rebounded from overfishing into a model of marine recovery.
waterView the sea lion colony, the Arch, and the tropical fish of Pelican Rock without getting wet on a family-friendly glass-bottom boat tour from the Cabo San Lucas marina.
waterCharter a private sailing catamaran or monohull for a custom day on the Sea of Cortez — sailing, snorkeling, and lunch on the water, with the wind doing the work and no crowds.
wildlifeGet in the water with bottlenose dolphins at a Cabo San Lucas marine center for a structured encounter — foot pushes, dorsal tows, handshakes, and educational time with marine trainers.
adventureTear through Baja's desert canyons, dry riverbeds, and Pacific beach dunes on a guided ATV tour from Migriño — dust, adrenaline, and wide-open scenery 20 minutes from Cabo.
adventureRide a camel along a Pacific beach and through Baja desert at Migriño — a surreal, family-friendly adventure that pairs camel riding with an educational safari and tequila tasting.
adventureFly across desert canyons on a series of ziplines — including a suspended bridge and a 400-meter 'Superman' line — at a canopy park in the Sierra de la Laguna mountains outside Cabo.
adventureDrive a two-seat off-road buggy through Baja's desert washes, dry riverbeds, and mountain trails on a guided loop that puts you behind the wheel of a real racing-style UTV.
wildlifeHelp newly hatched olive ridley sea turtles make their way to the Pacific Ocean on a conservation-focused release program on the beaches north of Cabo San Lucas.
adventureRide a horse along the Pacific shoreline at Migriño or the East Cape — a gentle, scenic trail ride that pairs beach views with desert landscape, suitable for riders of all levels.
nightlifeHit Cabo San Lucas' most famous rock-and-roll cantina — Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina — for live music, tequila, and the loudest, most iconic night out in Los Cabos.
nightlifeSkip the lines and drink specials with a guided club crawl through downtown Cabo San Lucas — hitting the hottest bars and clubs in one high-energy night out with a group.
foodLearn the difference between blanco, reposado, and añejo on a guided tequila tasting tour through Cabo San Lucas — visiting top cantinas and tasting your way through Mexico's national spirit.
foodDine at Flora Farms — a working organic farm and restaurant outside San José del Cabo where the menu is built around produce picked that morning in the fields around your table.
foodTaste your way through the Valle de Guadalupe — Mexico's emerging wine country outside Ensenada — on a full-day tour of boutique wineries, with lunch at a celebrated regional restaurant.
foodEat your way through downtown Cabo San Lucas on a walking food tour — tacos, ceviche, aguachile, and regional specialties at family-run spots most visitors never find.
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