🌴 Best Beaches in Cabo San Lucas (Right From the Cruise Port!)

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Los Cabos Land's End Experience By Gray Line Los Cabos

One thing we love about cruise days: you can step off the ship and be in a whole new world — sun on your face, ocean air, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. Cabo San Lucas is perfect for that vibe. From the cruise port, you’re steps (or a fun little boat ride) away from some of the most iconic beaches in Baja.

Whether you're in the mood for a chill swim, a sandy stroll, fresh ceviche, or postcard-worthy photos, here are the top beaches in Cabo that you can easily visit on foot or with a short water taxi ride.

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🏖️ Medano Beach

Walking distance: ~20–30 minutes from the cruise port (or a short water taxi ride)
Vibe: Lively, swimmable, active

Medano Beach is the main beach in Cabo, and for good reason — soft sand, calm swimming water, and endless food spots right on the beach. Think walking through the marina, grabbing a snack from a vendor on the way, then kicking off your sandals and diving into that gorgeous turquoise water.

What to do at Medano Beach

  • Swim (this is one of the safe swim beaches!)

  • Snack or grab drinks with your feet in the sand

  • People-watch and stroll the shoreline

  • Rent kayaks or paddleboards if you're feeling adventurous

Trekking Pawn Tip: Walk one direction, then water-taxi back to the port — best of both worlds.

🐚 Playa El Corsario (aka Cannery Beach)

Walking distance: ~8 minutes from the cruise tender dock
Vibe: Close, quiet, and local feeling

If you want instant beach time without trekking far, this is your spot. Playa El Corsario is a small, lesser-known beach near the old cannery, making it perfect for a peaceful moment by the water before continuing your day of exploring markets and marina life.

What to do here

  • Quick dip

  • Sit, relax, and enjoy the Sea of Cortez views

  • Sip a drink and watch the fishing activity nearby

Trekking Pawn Tip: Bring water or grab a drink nearby first — it’s simple and less commercial here (which we love).

💙🐬 Lover’s Beach (Playa del Amor)

Water taxi required: ~5–10 minute ride
Vibe: Dramatic, iconic, and must-see

You’ve seen this one in travel magazines — dramatic cliffs, golden sand, and the famous Arch of Cabo towering nearby. Reaching Lover’s Beach is an adventure on its own: hop in a water taxi from the marina and ride past sea lions and striking rock formations.

What to do here

  • Take those famous Cabo photos

  • Walk the sand between towering rocks

  • Dip in the water (swimmable only on the Lover’s Beach side — the opposite Pacific side, Divorce Beach, is NOT safe for swimming)

Trekking Pawn Tip: Go early or later in your port day for fewer people and dreamy lighting.

🧭 Suggested Beach-Day Flow for Walkers & Wanderers

Since we love mixing local wandering with beach time and snack stops, here’s our perfect Cabo cruise-day loop:

  1. Walk off the ship and head toward Playa El Corsario → short beach hang

  2. Stroll the marina → street snacks, souvenirs, watch the local fishing boats

  3. Continue walking to Medano Beach → swim + beachside tacos or fruit cups

  4. Optional finale: Water taxi to Lover’s Beach

    • Arch views ✔️

    • Sea lions ✔️

    • Epic photos ✔️

Walk or boat back, grab a final snack near the marina, then tender back with sandy feet and full hearts. 🐾❤️

Cabo really gives you that “choose your adventure” energy — beach relaxation, local life, fresh seafood, stunning rock formations, and markets all within a few walkable miles. Whether we take the water taxi first thing or reward ourselves after exploring, we know one thing: sand time will happen. 😎

Next stop, delicious food — because exploring always makes us hungry. Stay tuned for our food hunt post! 🌮🐟🔥

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