Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas
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Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas

50 curated spots from Cabo San Lucas itineraries

Activities & Attractions

30 curated experiences

Marina Boardwalk Stroll
Do
afternoon

Marina Boardwalk Stroll

Wander shops, street performers, and photo ops; free explore time.

1h · Free
Marina Nightlife Bars
Do
evening

Marina Nightlife Bars

Bar-hop lively spots like Mandala or Pink Kitty for cocktails and music

2h · $20-40 per person
Baja Wine Tasting
Do
afternoon

Baja Wine Tasting

Tastings at boutique wineries with valley views

1h 30m · $40-60
El Medano Beach
Do
afternoon

El Medano Beach

Vibrant beach with calm waters for swimming; golden hour dunes for couple photos; watersports optional.

2h · Free
Wild Canyon Zipline
Do
evening

Wild Canyon Zipline

7-line circuit through desert; via Wild Canyon Adventures.

3h · $99/person
Art Galleries Walk
Do
morning

Art Galleries Walk

Explore local artist studios around Plaza Mijares; indoor for overcast days.

1h 30m · Free
Art Walk & Street Market
Do
evening

Art Walk & Street Market

Thursday Art Walk (or any eve market stalls); silver, crafts; photography colors.

2h · $20/couple
Baja Cooking Class
Do
late afternoon

Baja Cooking Class

Group hands-on making tacos, salsas, and guac

2h · $80-100
Beach time at El Médano Beach
Do
afternoon

Beach time at El Médano Beach

Relax on soft sand, swim in calm, swimmable waters, watch the sunset. This is the main public beach, lifeguard-patrolled, with rental chairs and beach vendors. No crowd compared to resort beaches.

2h · Free (chair rentals $10–15 optional)
Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food Tour
Do
morning

Cabo San Lucas Downtown Food Tour

Off-beaten-path tasting of local tacos, ceviche, and street eats with guide.

2h · $80 or Free
Cabo San Lucas Street Market
Do
late afternoon

Cabo San Lucas Street Market

Browse crafts, jewelry, and local wares; haggle for souvenirs

1h · $20-50
Camel Safari Adventure
Do
afternoon

Camel Safari Adventure

Guided camel ride through desert spotting wildlife; Wild Canyon operator; loose clothes, low fitness.

2h · $40-60 pp
Camel Safari Beach Ride
Do
afternoon

Camel Safari Beach Ride

Guided camel trek on dunes; unique wildlife views.

2h · $80/person
Clear Bottom Boat Arch Tour
Do
evening

Clear Bottom Boat Arch Tour

Glass boat to arch, sea lions; underwater photography.

1h 30m · $50/person
Downtown Cabo Walking Exploration
Do
morning

Downtown Cabo Walking Exploration

Art galleries, murals, street vibes; photography and free time.

1h 40m · Free
Downtown Shopping Boutiques
Do
afternoon

Downtown Shopping Boutiques

Elegant stores for jewelry, art, and fashion (10-min walk/taxi)

1h 30m · $50+
Downtown Street Market
Do
morning

Downtown Street Market

Browse crafts, spices, and souvenirs at Puerto Paraiso market area.

1h · Free
El Arco & Lovers Beach Boat Tour
Do
evening

El Arco & Lovers Beach Boat Tour

45-min glass-bottom boat from marina to Arch, Lovers Beach, Pelican Rock, sea lions; snorkel optional; sunset golden hour best for photos from boat deck.

2h · $50
El Arco Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
Do
morning

El Arco Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

Clear boat cruise to the Arch, spotting fish and rock formations; group-friendly

1h 30m · $30-50
Free Explore Downtown Galleries
Do
afternoon

Free Explore Downtown Galleries

Casual browse art galleries and shops with 1-2 hour buffer

2h · Free
Gallery District Art Walk
Do
night

Gallery District Art Walk

Stroll 20+ galleries with live music and wine

2h · Free-$20
Glass Factory Cabo
Do
morning

Glass Factory Cabo

Watch artisans blow colorful glass art; tropical-inspired pieces; photography from viewing areas.

1h · $Free entry
Kayak to El Arco & Lovers Beach
Do
morning

Kayak to El Arco & Lovers Beach

Paddle from Playa Medano to arch, snorkel, and relax on white sands; photography highlight at golden hour sunset.

2h · $80/person
Kayaking at Medano Beach
Do
morning

Kayaking at Medano Beach

Rent kayaks from beach operators like Pronatura; spot fish and birds; wear swimsuits, moderate fitness.

1h 30m · $20 pp/hour
Land's End Arch Photography
Do
morning

Land's End Arch Photography

Boat or kayak to the iconic Arch for golden hour shots; focus on sea lion silhouettes and wave crashes from south vantage

1h 30m · $80
Land's End Arch Viewpoint
Do
morning

Land's End Arch Viewpoint

Short, scenic walk or boat view of the iconic rock arch (optional short cruise)

1h 30m · $25 or Free
Land's End Sunset Walk
Do
afternoon

Land's End Sunset Walk

Stroll to the iconic arch viewpoint for sea lions, waves, and golden hour serenity.

1h 30m · Free
Marina Free Explore
Do
afternoon

Marina Free Explore

Wander yacht-lined alleys seeking street art and hidden courtyards; 2-hour serendipity block

2h · Free
Marina Nightlife Stroll
Do
evening

Marina Nightlife Stroll

Bar-hop yacht-lined promenade; live music spots; evening lights for photos.

2h · $20 drinks
Marina Social Stroll
Do
afternoon

Marina Social Stroll

People-watch yachts, pop into galleries; 10-min walk arc from downtown.

1h 30m · Free

Restaurants & Food

20 local favorites

Edith's
Eat
evening

Edith's

Steakhouse elegance with Mexican twists; order lobster surf-turf

1h 30m · $60-80 per person
Los Tres Gallos
Eat
afternoon

Los Tres Gallos

Traditional Mexican with mole, tamales, and fresh tortillas (5-min walk)

1h 15m · $25-40 per person
Flora Farms
Eat
afternoon

Flora Farms

Farm-to-table organic spot; wood-fired pizzas and salads amid lush gardens.

1h 15m · $30-45 per person
La Lupita Taco & Mezcal
Eat
evening

La Lupita Taco & Mezcal

Street-style tacos with mezcal pairings; order al pastor.

1h 30m · $30-50 per person
El Farallon
Eat
evening

El Farallon

Cliffside four-course seafood; select fresh sea bass with chef's sides overlooking waves

2h · $100-200 per person
Mi Casa Restaurant
Eat
evening

Mi Casa Restaurant

Traditional Mexican with upscale flair; try mole poblano and tacos

1h 30m · $40-60 per person
Tacos Guss
Eat
evening

Tacos Guss

Legendary street tacos; adobada.

1h · $15-25 per person
The Cabo Coffee Company
Eat
morning

The Cabo Coffee Company

Artisanal coffee and Mexican breakfast plates like chilaquiles or huevos rancheros

1h · $15-25 per person
The Office on the Beach
Eat
morning

The Office on the Beach

Beachfront tacos and fresh juices; toes-in-sand casual elegance

45m · $20-30 per person
Don Sanchez
Eat
morning

Don Sanchez

Refined Mexican brunch like chilaquiles

1h · $25-40 per person
Eggcentrico
Eat
morning

Eggcentrico

Fresh Baja eggs benedict and smoothies in clean, minimalist cafe.

1h 15m · $20-30 per person
Mango Deck
Eat
evening

Mango Deck

Party tacos and margaritas; live music.

1h 30m · $25-45 per person
Metate
Eat
evening

Metate

Michelin-recognized contemporary Mexican; order mole ancho and mezcal pairings.

2h · $60-90 per person
Metate Cabo
Eat
afternoon

Metate Cabo

Baja-Mexican fusion; try yellowfin sashimi and mole negro oysters

1h 15m · $80-120 per person
Mi Casa
Eat
morning

Mi Casa

Breakfast tacos and smoothies in colorful courtyard; tropical fruits focus.

1h · $15-25 per person
Sunset Monalisa
Eat
afternoon

Sunset Monalisa

Farm-fresh salads; poke.

1h 15m · $40-60 per person
Bagatelle Los Cabos
Eat
afternoon

Bagatelle Los Cabos

Chic beach club with French-Mediterranean plates; order seafood platters

1h 15m · $50-70 per person
Bar Esquina
Eat
morning

Bar Esquina

Huevos divorciados and smoothies; casual corner spot.

45m · $10-15 per person
Breakfast at hotel or local café near Medano Beach
Eat
morning

Breakfast at hotel or local café near Medano Beach

Start with fresh fruit, chilaquiles, or huevos rancheros at a casual beachside café. Many hotels include breakfast; otherwise grab street tacos near the marina.

45m · $12–18 per person
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Eat
morning

Cabo Wabo Cantina

Rockstar vibes with huevos rancheros and tequilas

45m · $20-35 per person

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