Experience one of the top Cabo San Lucas beaches, Medano Beach!
One of the top beaches in Cabo San Lucas is Medano Beach or Playa El Medano. On the far part of the cove to the south is El Arco. TripAdvisor ranks it #11 out of the top 99 fun things to do in Cabo. Have a look for yourself in the video playlist below!
Visiting Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas
Medano Beach Cabo is a fantastic destination for families and couples who want to enjoy the warm sunny weather of Cabo San Lucas. The beach is covered in light-colored sand and the water is always clear. Medano Beach is easy to get to and there are plenty of activities for everyone.
Things to do at Medano Beach
If you are planning to visit Medano Beach you are likely planning to sunbathe and do some water sports. Jet ski rentals are popular with an average price of about $100 per hour. You can also do the standard beach things like parasailing, banana boat rides, snorkeling and scuba.
Dining at Medano Beach
La Catrina Restaurant & Bar (Cabo San Lucas)
This eatery serves large portions for a great price and has a little bit of everything, especially if certain members of your dinner party are picky eaters. Lots of classics to choose from like tacos, quesadillas, and guac. Yet there are plenty of shrimp dishes, pastas, and burgers as well. If you’re in a boozy mood, their drinks are large and their pours are heavy.
Hotels at Medano Beach
Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos
The Sandos Finisterra has a Los Cabos timeshare deal for those willing to qualify under some terms and attend a sales presentation on the resorts vacation club. This resort sells for over $500 per night and you can get almost 4 nights free by attending a presentation. Book 3 to 7 nights at an incredible discount!
This five-star all-inclusive beachfront resort has everything you need for a perfect getaway to Cabo. Located across from the Marina area in downtown Cabo San Lucas. Your just a few minutes drive from Medano Beach, the hotel has stunning views of the water, incredible dining options, and first class swimming pools. The resort is just a short walk from Lover’s Island and El Arco.
Medano Beach Tips
As a popular tourist destination, Medano Beach tends to get busy very early. If you want to be certain to get a good spot on the sand or in the shade, get there before 11:00 in the morning.
Getting to Medano Beach Cabo
If you pull up a Medano Beach Map on Google, you can get more accurate travel times, but you can expect to spend around 40 minutes in an air conditioned taxi or shuttle to your area airport from Los Cabos International Airport, which is north of Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo San Lucas Bookable Tours & Excursions
Book A Hydrofoil Electric Board Tour (eFoiling):
There is a new sport and fun thing to do that is like surfing and paddle boarding combined. The sport is called eFoiling but many refer to it as an electric surf board.
You can tour El Arco located in the Bay Of Cabo San Lucas! These boards start like a paddle board then by motor surf up to 30 miles an hour! At the higher speeds the board lifts up out of the water.
Book A Cabo Parasailing Adventure:
Get a new perspective from the air above El Arco and Lovers Island, the place they call Lands End. You can experience a view and take photos you’ll keep forever. Â
You will rise up to 600 feet and the company is PAPO (Professional Association of Parasailing Operators) certified.Â
El Arco & Lovers Island is located in the Bay Of Cabo San Lucas just a skip from the all inclusive Sandos Finisterra Resort & Spa!
Book A Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise:
Looking to cruise and eat! You can take a Cabo San Lucas dinner cruise and see El Arco, Lovers Island and Lands End while eating. Cruise in a double decker Sun-Rider 100 catamaran that has 9 bathrooms! During your trip you will see El Arco, Lovers Island and even a colony of Sea Lions.Â
The cruise is 2.5-hours, the Mexican buffet has grilled beef, chicken skewers, melted cheese, fired beans, white rice with vegetables, hot Mexican sauces, guacamole, chips, tortillas and fresh fruit. There is also an open bar with rum, tequila, vodka, gin and cocktails.
Here are close to 50 bookable fun things to do in the Cabo San Lucas area. Have a look at the reviews as the tour organizer is a TripAdvisor company. You can see how these tours and deals add up in past reviews and plan a perfect trip. Cabo is waiting…
- 1-Hour Kayak Rental in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a paddle adventure as you rent a kayak and have the possibility to enjoy a spectacular view of the city from afar so you can take astonishing pictures. It is also great if you want to work out your upper body.
- Price: $25.00
- 1-Hour SUP Rental in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Paddle in front of the beautiful San Lucas bay, having the chance to see rays jumping in the sea. This new sport is getting an eye all over the world since it combines relaxation with the workout of every part of your body. Your rental is for one hour and
- Price: $25.00
- Cabo San Lucas Marine Park Snorkeling Tour
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a snorkeling and sightseeing tour around Cabo San Lucas Land´s End area.
- Price: $45.00
- Snorkeling Tour at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Explore Land's End by going snorkeling and getting immersed in Pelican Rock. Discover wonderful marine life and have an unforgettable experience.
- Price: $45.00
- Sunset Cruise from Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description: Enjoy the beautiful sunset in Cabo San Lucas, aboard La Princesa. On this 2-hour tour, you will navigate from the sea of Cortés and into the pacific ocean at the famous Arch, where the two meet. As you glide along the waters of Cabo you will see beachfr
- Price: $49.00
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset and Dinner Cruise
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Experience the magic of a Cabo San Lucas sunset on this exciting and entertaining cruise to the many natural wonders on the Sea of Cortez coast. Enjoy a mouth watering dinner and domestic open bar to make this an unforgettable evening.
- Price: $49.99
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Spend 45 minutes on a glass bottom boat as you cruise the Cabo coastline! Explore Los Cabos' main attractions as seen from out on the water, including the Arch, Lover's Beach, and the famous sea lion colony. Transport is included to and from your hotel,
- Price: $50.00
- Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and Snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Paddle along the Bay of San Lucas with a guide on this 3-hour morning tour. Learn how to stand-up paddleboard as you pass Lovers Beach, the Arch, and a sea lion colony. Come ashore at Pelican Rock beach, take a break to enjoy food and drinks from local ve
- Price: $55.00
- SUP Lesson in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), an easy way to navigate the water that's a combination of surfing and kayaking. Meet your guide at a central location in Playa Medano anytime from 7–10am to begin your 1.5-hour class. Get an introducti
- Price: $55.00
- Kayak Tour in the Cabo San Lucas Bay with Snorkeling
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Share this paddle adventure sitting on a kayak, along the Cabo San Lucas Bay, Pelican Rock, Lover's Beach, The Arch and the Sea Lions Colony. You will also get to swim and do snorkeling at Pelican Rock. The kayak is a 16-feet, custom-fiber Glass Kayak.
- Price: $55.00
- Juan More Taco - Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food Tasting Walking Tour
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:A food tour is the best way to experience the local culture and to achieve a better knowledge of a country and the daily life of the people. Juan More Taco food tours are unique and authentic local experiences, leaded by people who love their country and
- Price: $59.00
- Snorkel Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a dynamic snorkel cruise on the coastline of Lover's Beach, Medano Beach and Santa Maria and see colorful fish and have fun in the water.
- Price: $60.00
- Humpback Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Ready for the best "Whale Watching Tours" in Cabo San Lucas? Humpback whales are extraordinary animals that provide that kind of action that makes Cabo San Lucas one of the best whale watching spots in the world. The guides are marine biologists who will
- Price: $76.50
- Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo Sightseeing Combo Tour
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Get introduced to both areas of Los Cabos on this comprehensive sightseeing tour. Your combo tour includes visiting both Cabo San Lucas as well as San Jose del Cabo, and you'll even have some free time for shopping! Perfect introduction for first-time vis
- Price: $79.00
- Glass-Bottom Boat Ride and Snorkel Tour in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:If you think the beauty of Los Cabos is framed by the dramatic contrast of the ocean, mountains and the desert, wait to experience this snorkeling adventure to see the real beauty guarded in the largest aquarium of the world. You can choose from Classic o
- Price: $79.00
- Sunset Whale Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:And how about ending the day by enjoying an amazing Cabo San Lucas sunset? And it gets even better! While we cruise in the  search for some Humpback Whales in the pacific Ocean you will enjoy the company of our marine biologist that will entertain you wi
- Price: $79.00
- Fiesta Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy top hits and Latin inspired rhythms aboard one of Cabo's newest super power catamaran, the Cabo Mar. Drink an ice cold margarita and cruise along the famous Arch, the Sea Lion Colony, Lover's Beach, and into the Pacific Ocean. You then head back to
- Price: $80.00
- Luxury Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a luxury shared sailing and snorkeling adventure aboard a modern, luxurious 38 or 42 foot sailing yacht on a 3-hour shared cruise. Light lunch, ice-cold drinks and among other amenities, together with our friendly crew will make for an unforgettabl
- Price: $84.00
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy an all you can eat and drink dinner cruise in Cabo San Lucas. Experience this cruise and a delicious Mexican buffet while you enjoy spectacular views of Cabo San Lucas and its world famous landmark Land´s End as the sun begins to set behind the Pa
- Price: $85.00
- Whale Watching Tour in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy an amazing action-packed Zodiac whale watching tour. If you are visiting Cabo during winter this whale watching Cabo adventure is a must.
- Price: $85.00
- Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class
- Merchant:Viator
- Description: Enjoy a wonderful tour to encounter the flavors, aromas, spices and also the life of the people, the culture, folklore and history of México and its flavorful family home-cuisine. This Mexican cooking class is totally interactive and designed for you to
- Price: $87.00
- Sunset Fajita Cruise from Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description: No trip to Cabo is complete without a Sunset Cruise! Cabo Escape Invites you to enjoy an up-close cruise of the world famous Land's end, amazing rock formations including the arch. Watch from an open-air upper deck as the sun disappears into the Pacific
- Price: $88.99
- Pacific Horseback Riding Tour in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:On this 2-hour, small-group tour, discover spectacular ocean-side cliffs, desert ranges, private untouched beaches, and canyon trails as you ride on horseback through a coastal desert. Horseback riding is the perfect way to enjoy the tranquility of Baja's
- Price: $89.00
- 2-Tank Dive in the Cabo San Lucas Marine Preserve
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a 3-hour diving tour and see abundant sea life, amazing rock formations, and spectacular coral reefs. This scuba diving activity, just off Cabo San Lucas, offers divers of all levels a unique and wonderful experience. You don't want to miss scuba di
- Price: $90.00
- 2-Tank Dive Tour in Cabo San Lucas for Certified Divers
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Discover the spectacular spectacular underwater landscape and its magnificence. Discover and see hundreds of species of marine life, making this an unforgettable diving experience. This 4-hour, 2-tank dive tour will allow you to discover the magnificence
- Price: $95.00
- Todos Santos Day Trip from Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Todos Santos is an eclectic little town, situated on the Pacific Coast of the southern Baja Peninsula. Located about halfway from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas on Hwy 19, this delightful spot is one of the earlier settlements in Baja and has a long and colorfu
- Price: $109.00
- Cabo San Lucas - Margaritas Beach 4x4 ATV Single
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:You'll be taken aback by the stark contrast between the arid desert and the beautiful white sand beach and the ocean beyond. Enjoy an ATV adventure in Cabo San Lucas and heading to Margaritas Beach. Pass through canyons and mountains and make this an unfo
- Price: $110.00
- Day Trip to La Paz from Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Compared to thumping Cabo San Lucas, La Paz is a laidback, easygoing city on the tranquil Sea of Cortez. On this all day excursion from Cabo San Lucas, venture off the beaten path as you drive north up the Baja peninsula, stopping in villages and prist
- Price: $110.00
- 2-Tank Corridor Dive for Certified Divers in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a 2-tank dive tour for certified divers as you discover the waters in the Sea of Cortez. You'll dive in remote sites which have just few boats and divers around. During your dive, you will see rocky reef formations with schooling rays. You could eve
- Price: $115.00
- Beach Horseback Riding Tour for Beginners in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Come and experience a very relaxing walk trot on a good horse, feel the sensation of the breeze touching your face while you admire the huge waves of the Pacific Ocean and great views.
- Price: $115.00
- Cabo San Lucas Shopping, Tequila Tasting, and Snorkel Tour
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Fun, adventures, excitement, open bar, lunch, snorkel gear, snorkel guide, city tour, the most complete adventure in Los Cabos. Get to know all main attractions in less than 6 hours. Explore Los Cabos, the arch and its surrounding area.
- Price: $119.00
- Tequila Tasting, Shopping and Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:This is absolutely the best way to get the most out of your blissful vacation in paradise, providing thrills and happy memories that you will surely cherish for a lifetime! Take in breathtaking views in Cabo San Lucas, tequila tasting and shopping time.
- Price: $119.00
- Scuba Review and Refresher Program in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:This 4-hour refresher program in Cabo San Lucas will re-introduce you to the main diving skills and knowledge, to get you ready for other diving adventures. You will receive a review of scuba diving, plus basic instruction to improve your diving technique
- Price: $125.00
- Private Tour to Visit the Famous Arch in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Embark on a private cruise along the Los Cabos coastline. See some of the coastline's most iconic and photographable sights, including secluded Lover's Beach, nearby Divorce Beach and the stunning and distinct El Arco, located along Baja's southern tip. W
- Price: $125.00
- Cabo San Lucas 2 Tank Customized Dive
- Merchant:Viator
- Description: Hidden deep in the clear, calm waters of Baja California Sur at Cabo San Lucas lies a scuba diver's paradise! The site offers two exciting dives: Sand Falls which goes to a depth of 120 feet (36 meters) and Sea Lion Colony, a more shallow dive to 70 feet
- Price: $129.00
- Cabo San Lucas - Margaritas Beach 4x4 ATV Double
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:You'll be taken aback by the stark contrast between the arid desert and the beautiful white sand beach and the ocean beyond. Enjoy an ATV adventure in Cabo San Lucas and heading to Margaritas Beach. Pass through canyons and mountains and make this an unfo
- Price: $140.00
- Cabo San Lucas Horseback Beach Ride: Intermediate and Advanced Levels
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Come and experience a very fun horseback riding tour as you explore Cabo San Lucas' scenery through challenging mountains, desert trails and amazing flat open beaches. Feel the sensation of the breeze touching your face while you admire the huge waves of
- Price: $140.00
- 3-Tank Cabo San Lucas and Corridor Dives for Certified Divers
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:This 6-hour, 3-tank scuba diving adventure will give you an incredible experience as you explore 2 different dive areas. This half-day tour includes a professional guide, tanks and weights and it's a great option for certified divers who only have one day
- Price: $145.00
- Cabo San Lucas Surfing Tours
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Saving time and money is important for a travelling surfer. You don't have time to waste when the waves are firing! Surf You To The Moon is offering surf tours all throughout southern Baja to the best surfing beaches from the Gulf side to the Pacific Side
- Price: $175.00
- Full-Day Whale Shark Experience from Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Swim and snorkel with the largest fish in the world! Huge (30 feet long!) and benign, whale sharks are true gentle giants. They’re filter feeders, not hunters, so swimming and snorkeling with whale sharks in Mexico is safe with Cabo Expeditions to guide
- Price: $189.00
- Snorkeling or Swimming with Sharks in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description: Experience the emotion and adrenaline to swim and snorkelling safely out of cage with blue sharks, silky sharks, mako, smooth hammerheads and other incredible marine creatures in the pristine waters of the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean.
- Price: $190.00
- Private Snorkeling Tour at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Set out on a private charter tour along Baja's spectacular Sea of Cortez, a hotbed of biodiversity. Departing from Cabo San Lucas, board a private sightseeing cruise to see some of the sea's natural landmarks, including its permanent colony of sea lions a
- Price: $225.00
- Private Boat Tour from Cabo San Lucas with Snorkeling Gear
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Have your own private boat to cruise, snorkel, relax at the beach or swim in different places of the beautiful bay of Cabo San Lucas. Visit all landmarks such as the arch, sea lion colony, neptunes finger, lovers beach, divorce beach etc. An unique exper
- Price: $240.00
- PADI Open Water Referral Dive Course in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:This 2-day course provides the option to finish your training if you have started the scuba training close to home in a pool (with PADI or other dive organizations), or, if you didn’t finish your Open Water course. During these dives, you will demonstra
- Price: $250.00
- Private Sunset Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a 2-hour early evening cruise in Cabo San Lucas. See the main landmarks that this place has to offer and cruise along the Sea of Cortez watching the sunset and taking unforgettable pictures. You will sit back, relax and enjoy an unforgettable ride.
- Price: $250.00
- Private Whale Watching in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Embark on a thrilling whale watching tour in the waters off Los Cabos. Set out on either a private or small-group expedition to see these majestic marine mammals up close in their natural habitat. You'll be traveling aboard a power cat hull with a Baja na
- Price: $250.00
- Private Tour: Sightseeing Cruise in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a private sightseeing boat tour in Los Cabos in which you'll visit Land's End and see the main sights of this famous area. Your tour includes a private guide.
- Price: $250.00
- Cabo San Lucas Whale-Watching Adventure
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Year after year, the California Grey Whale ventures over 6,000 miles south following the warmer waters and currents originating out of Alaska. Males head south towards the end of the Baja Peninsula coasts while the females stay behind in Magdalena Bay or
- Price: $261.00
- Off-Road RZR Adventure and Horseback Riding Tour in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description: Come and enjoy a fun off-road and horseback riding tour and enjoy each activity for one hour. Drive through beautiful mountains, and desert trails and enjoy a relaxing beach and desert walk trot on a gentle quarter horse. Your tour includes hotel pickup
- Price: $290.00
- Private Sport Fishing Trip in Cabo San Lucas
- Merchant:Viator
- Description:Enjoy a great fishing trip in Cabo San Lucas which, through the years, has become a top destination for sport fisherman from all over the world. If you are looking to reel in the big one or just a great day on the water you will find a variety of fish and
- Price: $350.00
