7 Awesome Things To Do In Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas may have a party reputation, but there is so much more to Cabo than that!
Cabo is a vibrant, fun and beautiful place to visit. If you pick the right activities, you are bound to have a great time!
Here is a list of 7 wonderful things to do in Cabo San Lucas, including some ideas I hope you haven’t heard of before. This list is rich with resources, videos and photos to help you plan the best Cabo trip you can have.
UPDATE 2021: Yes, each activity on the list is still relevant even after our world changed after Covid.
#1 Take a Boat Tour of Land’s End
No trip to Cabo is complete without a tour of Land’s End where you will see rock formations such as the famous El Arco (The Arch). The rock formations are made of granite and were shaped naturally by the powerful waves of the sea.
El Arco is also the most photographed sight in Cabo and I am sure you have seen it on postcards or almost any tourist advertisement of Cabo San Lucas. Taking a boat tour or water taxi will give you the chance to see it person and take your own selfie in front of El Arco!
Besides “El Arco” at Land’s end, you will also learn the names of other rock formations which include fun names like “Scooby Doo” and “Neptune’s Finger”
For recommended tour companies and the best deals, I recommend contacting Travel Los Cabos who set up my tours and it made my trip A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/travelloscabos/ or look them up on Instagram @travelloscabos.
Pictured above is Pelican Rock at Land’s End.
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#2 Visit Chileno Bay To Swim And Snorkel
Locals and tourists alike, love this beach! Chileno Bay Beach was the most beautiful beach I saw while in Los Cabos. The waters were calm, serene and it has surprisingly amazing snorkeling. You can see lots of fish and coral with just a short swim from shore. (Remember to bring your own snorkel gear!)
While it is about 15 – 20 minutes from Cabo, a taxi or bus can easily take you there so that you can enjoy the day swimming, snorkeling or lounging on the sand.
Get details about visiting Chileno Beach in this post here “Chileno Bay – Best Snorkeling near Cabo San Lucas.
There is excellent snorkeling at Chileno Beach!
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE OF CHILENO BAY!
3. Tequila Tasting
Mexico has some of the best tequila in the world. Make sure to do some tequila tasting while in Cabo and learn about the many different types of tequila.
You can enjoy tequila infused with vanilla, pomegranate, chocolate and other flavors that you might not have known could be mixed with tequila. They taste really good!
Take a bottle of tequila home as a souvenir because Mexico’s tequila bottles are like works of art. Look at these beautiful bottles I found in a tequila shop in downtown Cabo called Mexico Real on Lazaro Cardenas street.
4. Explore Mexican Cuisine and Eat Lots of Tacos!
The tacos in Mexico are delicious and cheap! My mouth waters thinking about them. You can get a $2 taco that comes with generous portions of meat, guacamole and they even come with side vegetable platters.
Taco Tip: The best taco spot in Cabo is Gus’s Tacos! Recommend by locals and tourists alike.
Tacos from Gus’s Tacos! On the left, Al Pastor Tacos and the right side is chicken.
Try different spins on Tacos such as a taco with potato that I found at El Pais. El Pais serves you an overly stuffed potato full of juicy grilled meat with cheese and is served with a side of tortillas to make tacos.
Menu from El Pais with stuffed potatoes.
See all my recommendations on the best places to eat in Cabo in this post here.
5. Day Trip to La Paz and Swim With Whale Sharks
La Paz may be a two-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas, but it is close enough for a day trip. La Paz is very different from Cabo and frequently visited for excursions to swim with whale sharks.
The name whale shark is misleading because they are not sharks or whales at all. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world! They are gentle and majestic creatures. The photo below was taken underwater while swimming next to a whale shark
Tours to swim with whale sharks are available for as little as $50 from La Paz’s marina. You can also get a tour from Cabo but most companies will charge $180 or more per person which is a steep price for some. You may get a better deal with this tip below:
- I found a great deal with a tour guide by Travel Los Cabos who took me to La Paz to swim with whalesharks and visit Balandra Beach. I recommend contacting them and let them know Little Birdie Travel sent you for the best deal. You can find Travel Los Cabos on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/travelloscabos/ or find them on Instagram @TravelLosCabos. Plus, they arrange airport pick-ups and all kinds of tours near Cabo.
Read more about swimming with whale sharks here!
WATCH VIDEO FROM MY WHALE SHARK TOUR IN LA PAZ BELOW. CLICK TO WATCH.
6. Balandra Beach
While in La Paz, go visit Balandra Beach – one of the most magical beaches you may see in your life!
How so? I know there are many beautiful beaches in the world, but what I found so unique about Balandra is that it has a calming and zen energy. When you step foot there, you can feel it immediately.
The beach is in a protected cove so the water is shallow and calm – great for swimming even for small children.
Get details about this magical place in this post “Balandra Beach – A Magical Oasis in the Desert”
#7 Walk the Marina at Sunset
The Marina has it all – restaurants, shopping, bars and the main hub for all boats leaving and returning to Cabo. You can find plenty of things to do in Cabo San Lucas just by spending a day here.
Sunset is the best time to stroll around the Marina to watch the colors of the sky change as a beautiful backdrop of Land’s End.
Relax in a spot near the water to see all the boats coming in and out of the Marina, sip a cocktail at a bar along the beach or dine at a restaurant with a great view for sundown. The Marina has it all.
Where To Stay In Los Cabos?
My absolute favorite vacation home I have stayed in when visiting Los Cabos is the Palapa House. It has 2 private pools, full kitchen and even additional studios that can be used if traveling with others or family. Check it out on Airbnb here: https://bit.ly/3aICIss
Get a video tour of the Vacation Home in the video I created below.
Any questions about visiting Cabo? Leave us a comment below!
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Hi there ,thank you so much for these great tips . I will be visiting Cabo San Lucas in march and I am interested in the private driver you mentioned in your post. I would appreciate having their contact info. Thanks again !!
Hi Diana, glad you found the tips useful. I can gladly give you that info. If you are on Instagram, can you Direct message me on instagram @little_birdie_travel and I can send you his phone number and email. If not on Instagram, let me know.
Hi Diana, if you dont have Instagram let me know. I also have facebook if you want to contact me there. I cant leave the tour guides info here on the comments because I want to protect them from Spam.
Is like info on the driver as well. Please share! Also how can I get it for $50
Hi Veronica, I would love to help, but just to clarify, what are you looking for $50? I didnt quite get your question.
Hi, I am interested jn whale-shark excursion. Can you give me the informations via facebook.
Hi Renee, sorry for the delay in response. I check Instagram but not so much on Facebook anymore.
To get in contact with the tour guide I used (Travel Los Cabos), Direct Message them on Instagram and tell them you want the whale shark tour that Little Birdie Travel did in Mexico and they will know what you are talking about. Find them by name @travelloscabos on Instagram. If you are not on Instagram, let me know. Also check out my Instagram @little_birdie_travel or message me there and I can put you in contact with them . Thanks!
Great post! Will be visiting Cabo in August. Do you happen to recall the name of the tequila shop?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the post. I forgot the name but let me see if I can find it for you and get back to you here.
Hello! Love this post! I was lost on planning a trip to Cabo and your post helped me so much! Could you please share the tour and driver information for the whale sharks? Thank you!
Hi Lisa, I am glad you loved the post. If you use Instagram, you can find the travel guide on Instagram by the name of @travelloscabos. Direct message him and tell him you found his from Little Birdie Travel. I can’t provide the email here only because I don’t want the wrong people to spam them. (not you of course 🙂
Hello Ivory! My husband and i will be in Cabo in a couple of weeks. Love all the great post you done of your trip. Was wondering where could we do the tequila testing? Or where is that located in Cabo? Thank you so much for all the great info.
Hi Blanca. So glad to hear you like the post and find it helpful! I searched the name of the tequila shop, but I can’t find the name or address online, unfortunately. The good news is that there are a lot of tequila shops in downtown Cabo, very easy to find. They also have the beautiful bottles of tequila at the many shops. Sorry, I wish I could provide you the address, otherwise my directions may get you lost!
if you contact the travel guide I used in Cabo, he may be able to recommend some places for tastings. You can find him on Instagram, by the name of @travelloscabos . I hope that helps!
Hello. I wanted to know if I can get the info for the whale shark tour. That sounds amazing
Hi, you can find the travel guide I hired in Cabo for the whale share tour on Instagram by name @travelloscabos. Message them for details.
Me and my husband went on that whale shark tour on our last visit! Beautiful blog by the way
Very cool experience, right? And thanks very much for enjoying the blog 🙂
We we’ll be traveling this October and I’d love the name and contact info for your driver…thanks for this awesome post
I wouldnt necessarily call him a driver but more like a guide. He sets up tours in addition to doing some himself and arranges airport pick up too. Message them and let them know you want the tour that Little Birdie Travel did and he will know what tour you are referring to. Find Him on Instagram by name is @travelloscabos. You can also message me on Instgram @Little_Birdie_Travel and Ill put you in contact if you like. Thanks.
Mention to him you saw this on LittleBirdieTravel when you reach him as he will take care of you ????
I was interested in the tour guide to see the whale sharks
Michelle
Hi Michelle, you can contact [email protected] and ask about the whale shark tour. Thats who took me on my whaleshark tour.
All contact details are in the comments above.
Or find on Instagram by name @travelloscabos and direct message.
Hi thank you for all the great info. This will be our second time going so we want to do and see different stuff we didn’t get to do last time. We are going in Aug.. I’ve heard a lot of the places are closed Aug and Sept. Because of heat. Have you found this to be true?
Hi Deborah. I honestly am not sure which tours would be closed because of heat. I was there once in Sept and it was extremely hot. Boat tours were still happening, but not sure about others. Get in touch with the guide I recommended in the many many comments above and he can answer that question for sure.
And I am interested in the private driver you used. Thank you we have a group of 6 going.
Hi Deborah. All contact details are in the comments section.