| When visiting the Beaches of Cabo remember:
1. There are no lifeguards here, not even at most hotel pools. So, try not to swim alone as no big lifeguard hunk wearing red Speedos is going to come to your rescue.
2. One won’t find a convenience store on every corner here, so bring lots of sun block, sunglasses, water, snacks, bathroom tissue, film as well as a beach umbrella, snorkeling gear, sand toys, etc.
3. Certain beaches have seas with severe undertows, dangerous breakers, rip tides, or deep drop-offs close to shore. Pay attention to any warning signs.
4. Remember that it’s illegal to drive on beaches in México. Environmental protectionism is growing in countries all over the world and one needs to be as sensitive here in México as in the USA. In either country, a fuel spill from one’s boat or 4x4 on most beaches can result in stiff fines.
5. Always remember that the beaches can be very dangerous even for the best of swimmers and never turn your back on the ocean. Be sure to check weather conditions, as safety changes with the weather. Typically there are no lifeguards at the beaches. If you like to swim, the pools at the hotels are the best bet for safety.
Cabo San Lucas Beaches:
Playa Solmar
Playa Solmar in front of the Finisterra and Solmar Hotels and Terrasol condominiums on the peninsula's very tip is wide, smooth and wonderful for strolling, snoozing, sun-bathing and listening to the sound of the surf. Whale watching and enjoying the scenery are some favorite pastimes. This wide stretch of white sand beach faces the Pacific Ocean and runs from the rocks at Land's End to the base of Pedregal to the West. The currents and waves are very strong and swimming is dangerous. Access to this beach is through the Solmar Suites Hotel or TerraSol Resort, at the end of Avenida Solmar.
Lover's Beach, Playa de Amor
Lover's Beach, Playa de Amor, is small and sparkling. Most people arrive by boat from the dock at Cabo San Lucas though you can get there by hiking over the rocks on Land's End beaches from the Hotel Solmar. This is the only place where you walk from the Sea of Cortez to the Pacific Ocean in a matter of seconds. Be most careful here, the powerful waves and currents of the Pacific make swimming quite dangerous. Swim and snorkel only on the Sea of Cortez side of Lover's Beach.
Playa El Medano
Playa El Medano in front of the Hacienda and Melia Hotel is the most popular Cabo beach and is good for swimming, sun-tanning, and lots of beach activity. It extends through the main beachfront hotel zone, and abounds with watercraft, catamarans, sea kayaks and parasailors. It is open to visitors of several resorts, lined with restaurants and beach shops, selling curios and renting all sorts of exotic water sports equipment. Jet skis, wind surfers, fishing boats, canoes and diving gear are all available. For the serious beach runner, El Médano is the place. Stretching for two miles away from town, the sloped soft sand beach provides all the challenge the serious runner wants. Access to this beach is available at Km. 1 near Club Cascadas de Baja, or near the harbor entrance at the Plaza Las Glorias Beach Club, or through any of the hotels and restaurants along this long stretch of beach.
Monuments Beach
Monuments Beach is a small beach popular with surfers and has the closest surf to Cabo San Lucas, just a few miles out of town. It can best be seen from poolside at Da Giorgio's Restaurant at Misiones del Cabo as sunset approaches. Turn off the main road at the entrance to Misiones del Cabo. Just before the main entrance you will need to park and walk down to the beach.
Los Arcos
Los Arcos is for body surfers. But be prepared. The road from the highway to the beach is rough. A real adventure. Bring lunch!
Whale's Head, Cabeza de Ballena
Whale's Head, Cabeza de Ballena, for sport fishing and snorkeling, or just relaxing.
Playa Barco Varado (Shipwreck)
Playa Barco Varado (Shipwreck) In 1964 a Japanese freighter found an unfortunate home here. Now, the wreck provides a spectacular backdrop for the "Ocean" finishing holes at the Jack Nicklaus Cabo del Sol course. The beach access is through the Cabo del Sol entrance at Km. 11. Now fishing, diving, snorkeling, swimming and surfing can be found here.
Playa de las Viudas (Widow's Beach)
Playa de las Viudas (Widow's Beach) is now called Twin Dolphin Beach. It is a great place for swimming. Tide pools with interesting marine life make it an underwater explorer's dream. This picturesque beach is a quiet spot to relax and have a picnic. Turn off the main highway at Km. 12 at the beach access (Acceso a la Playa) sign and proceed 0.4 miles down a very rough road to a quiet section of beach.
Santa Maria
Santa Maria. Further along the highway at Km. 13 is another must-see beach at Bahía Santa Maríanear near the Hotel Twin Dolphin, is one of the world's most beautiful bays. Vermilion mountains drop into the water at either side of this perfect moon-shaped beach. Relatively secluded, Bahía Santa María is a protected marine sanctuary, so bring along a bag of bread or tortillas and feed the multi-colored creatures of the deep. Ideal for swimming, snorkeling and diving.
Chileno (Chilean Beach)
Chileno (Chilean Beach) Located at Km. 15 by the Hotel Cabo San Lucas is great for swimming, diving, waterskiing and surfing. Sports equipment can be rented. Local guides will help you on your way.
Buenos Aires (Good Air Beach)
Buenos Aires (Good Air Beach) is a brilliant expanse of beach, good for surfing and strolling; not swimming. Great for whale watching. The lengthy Buenos Aires Beach stretches for miles, ending at the rapidly growing Cabo Real Resort. No sign marks the location, but if you would like a beach all to yourself, enjoy horseback riding in the sand or watching whales cavorting in the months of January to March, visit the deserted Buenos Aires shoreline. Exit Highway 1 at Km. 22 or 24 and follow the old Highway. Look for a dirt road in an arroyo. A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary for access to most of this beach.
Playa El Tule
Playa El Tule, a secluded sandy stretch of beach, is a good surf spot at times. There are scattered boulders in the surf and driftwood can be found up on the beach. Access is at Km. 16.2 at the Los Tules Bridge (Puente Los Tules). A four-wheel drive vehicle is needed to get across the soft sand of the arroyo.
Playa Bledito (Tequila Cove)
Playa Bledito (Tequila Cove) is just west of the protected cove of Playa Cabo Real. The easiest access is also through Hotel Meliá Cabo Real at Km 19.5.
Palmilla (Palmilla Beach)
Palmilla (Palmilla Beach) lies just north of Hotel Palmilla. Naturally protected and ideal for swimming, diving, or snorkeling. Sports equipment available for rent. It's also the launching pad for the Palmilla fleet, one of the finest in the world. Inside the tranquil bay the beach along this protected cove is perfect for sunbathing and snorkeling. Snorkeling and diving equipment can be rented at the dive shop, located just before the hotel grounds. Follow the signs to Hotel Palmilla at Km. 27. The entrance to the beach is just before Pepe's Restaurant..
Acapulquito
Acapulquito is a little stretch of beach Just west of Playa Costa Azul. Known as the "Hot" surfing beach. Access is just off the new four-lane highway at Km. 28.
Costa Azul Beach
Costa Azul Beach is a favorite with local surfers. San José del Cabo's fishing fleet is based here and at daybreak it's a sight worth seeing as the armada chases the newborn sun.
Playa La Concha (The Shell Beach)
Playa La Concha (The Shell Beach) this is a small rocky cove with a nice beach, palapa, swimming pool, tide pools, showers and restaurant and bar. Turn into the entrance to Meliá Cabo Real Hotel, then turn left and follow the paved road to the end. The beach club is to your right, down the hill.
Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach)
Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach), continuing southwest down the coast, one comes to Costa Azul and Bahía Palmilla. In this half-mile stretch before Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break called Costa Azul. Exit the highway at Km. 28.5, right at the bridge, and proceed to the beach. There's a surf camp, rental cabañas, beach restaurant, convenience store and services. | 
