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Médano Beach (Playa El Médano) has been called “party central,” “spring break beach,” “Disneyland by the sea” and more! Tan the day away and enjoy all the beach action from one of the hundreds of chaise lounges thoughtfully provided by the many restaurants, bars and beach clubs, while enjoying all the beach action. Swim, Jet Ski, catamaran, kayak or parasail. Parking is difficult, though some restaurants offer valet parking. Beach begins on the east side of the Cabo marina entrance and runs for almost two miles to the east.
Tourist Corridor
Widows Beach (Playa Las Viudas) offers the peace and tranquility many come to Baja to experience. No vendors, no crowds (often no one at all)––it’s located on a rugged mile stretch of coast with rocks, reefs, and tidal pools. Snorkel and swim when the surf permits. Access at Km. 12.5. No facilities. Park at the beach.
Santa María Bay (Bahía Santa María) is a marine sanctuary loaded with tropical fish that love to be hand fed tortillas. Snorkeling in the early morning is best for underwater visibility. This little cove is nestled between two headlands, creating a feeling of intimacy and seclusion. Bring your own beach umbrella or rent it, along with other beach gear, at the entrance. It’s about a two-block hike in from the highway to the parking lot. Located at Km 13.
Chileno Bay (Bahía Chileno) is where locals love to have their family-day-at-the-beach excursions on weekends. Snooze the day away under shading palms, or snorkel or spearfish in the bay. On the weekend, be prepared for a fiesta-like ambience, full of families and vendors selling snacks, etc. Beach gear is available for rent near the entrance by the highway. This beach has public restroom facilities (Bring your own tissue). One can take a snorkel tour boat from Cabo here or to Santa María Beach. A one-block walk to the beach from the highway. Located at Km. 14.5
Tequila Cove (Playa Bledito) has a man-made breakwater located in front of Hilton and Melia Cabo Real hotels. Here you can swim or rent watercraft for fun on the high seas. Meliá Cabo Real and Hilton front the beach and have restaurants, bars, boutiques, delis, and other services available. Located at Km. 19.5 at the Cabo Real complex. Enter through the Meliá Cabo Real or Hilton hotels.
San José del Cabo
Palmilla Beach (Playa Palmilla) is the finest beach in San José for swimming, snorkeling, or spending a pleasant day at the beach. A serene half-mile wide cove with coral covered rocks and reefs. There’s a panga and charter boat fishing fleet based here. Go big-game fishing or enjoy watching the pangas arrive late mornings with their catch of the day. Join the crowd of pelicans and watch the fishermen filet the fish. Some shade palapas, no facilities, good parking located close to the beach. Located off the arroyo, just outside the entrance to the One&Only Palmilla Resort. Take the Palmilla exit at Km. 27, head south to the arroyo, and turn left into the parking lot past the taxi stand.
Old Man’s Beach (Playa Acapulquito) has a perfect beginner’s and long boarder’s break located in front of the Cabo Surf Hotel. Great sunbathing and swimming (when the surf is down). Surf legend Mike Doyle’s surf school is located on the beach offering surf board and beach gear rentals. Park in the public lot at Km 27.75 east of the Palmilla exit. Enter via the tunnel under the lot.
Blue Coast Beach (Playa Costa Azul) is a great place to enjoy sunbathing and swimming during the winter (surf permitting.) Famous local surf breaks here include Zippers for the pros and The Rock for intermediate level surfers. Convenience store and surf board rentals nearby. Located at Km 28. Go under the Costa Azul Bridge to the beach from both directions on the highway.
Hotel Beach (Playa Hotelera) is a broad beach running for several miles from Costa Azul to the San José Estuary. This beach area is generally unsafe for swimming due to a deep drop-off, rip tides and heavy surf with rogue waves. Great for horse riding, walking, sunbathing, volleyball, and surf fishing. Access the beach through walkways located between the Crowne Plaza and the Royal Solaris hotels, or below Plaza Garuffi (below the Mega shopping plaza).
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