Mexico · Baja California Sur — Pacific Coast

Los Cabos

Baja Peninsula tip — El Arco, Sea of Cortez + luxury resorts

Los Cabos = Cabo San Lucas + San José del Cabo at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. El Arco natural arch at Land's End, whale watching (December-April), luxury resorts (One&Only Palmilla, Waldorf Astoria) + Baja desert-meets-sea landscapes.

Airport
Los Cabos SJD — 40 km from Cabo San Lucas
Best season
October-May
Whale season
December-April
Two towns
Cabo San Lucas (party) + San José del Cabo (arts)

Los Cabos highlights

El Arco + Lover's Beach

The iconic natural arch at Land's End — only accessible by boat. Sunset boat tour + swim at Lover's Beach.

Medano Beach

The main swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas — beach clubs, party atmosphere.

San José del Cabo Art District

Historic centre with galleries + Thursday Art Walk (November-June).

Whale watching (Dec-Apr)

Humpback + gray whales in the Sea of Cortez. Boat tours from Cabo San Lucas Marina.

Cabo Pulmo diving

1h 30m north — UNESCO marine park, best diving in Baja. Bull shark aggregations.

Todos Santos day trip

Pueblo Mágico 1h north — hippie/artist town, Hotel California, Cerritos Beach for surf.

Fish taco tour

Baja invented the fish taco — Tacos Guss + El Fogoncito are local favorites.

Getting there

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 40 km east of Cabo San Lucas. Direct flights from Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Mexico City.

Getting around

Rent a car essential to explore (~$40/day). Uber operates in Cabo San Lucas + SJD. Local buses ~$1.50.

Best time to visit

October-May (dry, cool). Whale watching December-April. June-September is hot + hurricane risk.

Budget per day

$50-100 mid-range · $150-300 upper mid · $600+ luxury (One&Only, Waldorf)

Fly to Los Cabos International (SJD)

Popular direct routes from: Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City

Where to stay in Los Cabos

Frequently asked about Los Cabos

Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo?
Cabo San Lucas is party, marina, Medano Beach, more resorts. San José is quieter, arts, boutique, more Mexican character. Stay in San José for atmosphere, day-trip to Cabo for action.
How many days do I need in Los Cabos?
5-7 days — day 1 arrive, day 2 El Arco boat, day 3 Todos Santos, day 4 Cabo Pulmo diving, day 5 San José Art Walk, day 6-7 beach + luxury.
When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?
October-May (dry, cool). Whale watching Dec-April. Avoid June-September (hot + hurricane risk).
Is Los Cabos expensive?
Yes — more expensive than most of Mexico due to US resort crowd. Mid-range hotel $150-250. Save by staying San José del Cabo or off-season.