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Medano Beach
You have found the principal beach in Cabo San Lucas. It offers a rope-off
swimming area to protect swimmers from personal watercraft and boats. All water
sports are permitted, rentals are readily available. The beach stretches for
miles making it a favorite jogging trail for early morning risers. No motorized
vehicles allowed.
Location: beginning at the east side of the harbor and extending along Cabo San
Lucas Bay all the way to Villa del Palmar.
Solmar Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico! Because of very strong currents and
waves, swimming here is not advised. It is a very popular beach for jogging and
long peaceful walks at sunset. No motorized vehicles allowed.
Location: frontage beach for and shared by Hotel Solmar Suites, Terrasol Beach
Resort, Playa Grande Resort and Hotel Finisterra.
Playa del Amor - Lover's Beach
You must hire a water taxi to reach this beach; it is one of the most familiar
and popular beaches with its striking rock formations, the arch, the caves, and
the clear azure tropical waters. Superb snorkeling can be found on the bay side;
this is also a marine sanctuary for colorful tropical fish and game fish. Water
sport rentals are readily available. Come for the day: do not forget the sun
block, plenty of bottled water and pack a lunch.
Location: look for the arch at Land's End!
Playa Palmilla - The Corridor
Calm waters identify this beach located in the protected cove of the Palmilla
community. One mile long, this beach is a popular with swimming and snorkeling
destination.
Location: Palmilla hotel turn off.
Rio Caracol - The Corridor
This beach club was named for its fossilized snails found in the adjacent arroyo
(a creek). You'll find a palapa restaurant with a wading pool, pergola covered
chaises on the beach, showers/restrooms. You cannot bring your own food or drink
onto the beach however, simply plant the signature flag into the sand and a
waiter will promptly be by your side.
Location: km 18.
Playa Chileno - The Corridor
The beach is very popular location for snorkeling and swimming. You'll find
beautiful reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving; there are tide pools for
children towards the east end of the beach. Water sport rentals are available.
Location: km14
Bahia Santa Maria - The Corridor
This beach is a marine preserve located in a horse-shoe shaped cove. This is a
favorite stop over beach with charter boat excursions and snorkeling and scuba
diving day excursions colorful tropical fish. Come for the day: do not forget
the sun block, plenty of bottled water and pack a lunch.
Location: km 12
Precautions - Tips to remember
- Before swimming in the open water, check if conditions are safe. Undertows and
large waves are very common and therefore dangerous.
- There are no lifeguards on the beaches in Cabo San Lucas. Never swim alone.
- Any motorized vehicle is not permitted on beaches per Mexican Federal
government.
- Many beaches have no venders, restaurants or restroom facilities. Remember to
bring water, food, sun block, shade & chairs and toilet tissue.
- Certain beaches have strong undertows, dangerous breakers, rip tides and deep
drop-offs - obey signs.
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