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Playa del Amor

4.5 (44 reviews)

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David S.

If you have the opportunity to go to this beach, take that opportunity because some people don't get to do it because of the weather or high waves. We were lucky enough to take a boat ride onto the beach and spend hours out there. We stayed at the Sante Fe Riu Resort which is right across from Playa del Amor. There are plenty of water taxi's that can take you and your party across to Playa del Amor. We were a party of 10. You can haggle for the cost if you're lucky and that includes the return trip back. You can stay up to 5 hours if you want, we stayed around 2 hours or so. I can't remember if we had to call the guy to come and pick us up or there was a guy on the other side coordinating pick up times, I was drunk at that point, haha!! Anywho, the beach is beautiful and the rock formations are stunning. There are people that rent umbrellas and sell beers there. Take advantage on spending some time here because the very next day, they closed the beach because of high waves.

Tyler L.

Along with the Arch, this beach is one of the most famous tourist sights in Los Cabos. As a beach, it is nothing special. It is fairly small and is inconvenient to reach. You must get a water taxi from the marina. You do not need to book one in advance - you can ask any of the water taxis and it will not be more than $10 round trip. However, it does offer amazing views. Imagine being on a beach that is surrounded only by rocks and water. This is a great spot to gets lots of photos and videos but is not a place I would spend more than an hour. At the same time, you can also walk over to the other side where Divorce Beach is. Unlike Lover's Beach, Divorce Beach is not swimmable.

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Vuyelwa W.

CABO is the place to be ! Truly love it and on our recent trip we did a sunset cruise that stopped at Playa del Amor- Lover's beach. It's only accessible by boat or water taxi and it's pretty lovely when the tides are calm compared to the other side which is the pacific side. You can swim, snorkel here but remember it closes at 3ish and there are no restrooms .. It's near the arc which is a bonus .. enjoy next time you're in Cabo

Kiki K.

Playa Del Amor also known as Lovers beach was so beautiful to see in person! I love learning history!! Two people come in three people come out while there's a totally different story just a few feet away on Divorce Beach

Jason C.

Super cool little beach and cove that shares the same strip of land as divorce beach. Playa del amor has swimmable áreas with decent snorkeling and shade, while divorce beach is majestic and beautiful but dangerous as well. The riptide and steep shelf creates some hazardous water on Divorce beach while Lovers beach is smooth, gentle and protected from swells, waves and riptides. There are a few vendors trying to make some money here. Beers are $5/ea, and they have snacks as well. Pro Tip: have some pesos on hand and tip the shore men who help you off the boat...plan ahead, bring food/drinks/snacks/alcohol and save the added hassle. Absolutely worth bringing a snorkel or two as well. Everybody we came in contact with were friendly and helpful (the local shoreman were kinda pushy but $omething is better than nothing).

Elizabeth S.

Love CABO and of course had to visit-Baja's most famous beach: Playa del Amor-otherwise known as ( Lover's Beach). Perfectly mesmerizing water and sand and most importantly - sits adjacent to the famous El Arco! Impressive views. This beautiful beach is secluded-so no restrooms and or anything. Also-while this beach is a must see-take caution -tides can get rough and sketchy.

Dulce R.

You get dropped off a in a different area as the boats/water taxi are not allowed to take you here as the area is roped off. The trek is worth it because not make people make the dangerous trek to get here to see both Playa del Amor or Playa De Divorcio. The water is clear as day and so beautiful and you have the beach to yourself! The waves are not too extremely bad and it is safer to swim, just mind the ropes because that can get dangerous with the undercurrent. The waves are super strong. The beach they take you too is very packed and the waters are rough. But this area is great for photos and taking a swim or just wading in the water. Soaking up the sun and relaxing. Just be mindful of the tide when you need to start heading back to the main beach. When the tide comes in, the trek back is a bit dangerous. Highly recommend and so glad we were able to make the trek here to this area. We were able to see the area before making the trek as the boat took us to the Arc first and we pass by Playa Del Amor. In the boat, the trek didn't look too long or too dangerous. On the way we found a cave and was able to get some cool pictures. Just be careful and wear shoes and you will be fine. I have sandals with grip and the other girls had to take off their slippery sandals... just be mindful you are climbing over rocks that the waves splash up against and it is wet and slippery not to mention gaps where if you fall, it would not be painless. All in all, a definite must see and experience at least once!

Alina P.

Very beautiful! Great experience! The only way to get to the beach is getting a boat ride there -- about $15 dollars round trip. (Our hotel had a partnership with glass bottom boats so we paid $9 per person) Make sure you remember the name of your boat when you get off on the island, because going back, they'll charge you again if you go on another boat. Keep in mind they close the island around 3:30pm because of the waves. So go there earlier if you want to spend more time on the island.

Dani S.

What a beautiful place!! This is actually my 2nd time here. My first time was with one of my girlfriends many years ago and we were both wasted on... tequila of course, and the whole visit was a blur. This time I was completely sober and traveling with my mother, so I had to behave! We talked to one of the guys selling boat tours along the pier and after checking out the different prices, we decided to go with one of the cheaper ones. Lover's beach was one out of 6 spots that the boat cruise covered. The beaches here are very beautiful, the water is very nice, it is however overcrowded with tourists and there's like 10 boats at the same spot at any given moment. The beach is also very small and doesn't have a lot of space and due to the crowded it's noisy and not really a good place to relax. The water can be rough depending on the day. Nice tourist spot to visit if you are in town!

Andrea V.

Beautiful clear water, colorful fish, soft sand, and amazing rock formations make this a great place to explore. Just be safe and don't swim in the Pacific Ocean on the other side. It can be rough! Great for snorkeling and right next to the iconic El Arco (the arch). It's possible to hike over here, or even swim, but a boat ride will cost you only a few dollars. Be warned, there are no services here (no restrooms or shops), however there may be some local vendor selling items.

Rachel A.

Came to Cabo for a bachelorette party and coming to Lover's Beach was definitely the highlight of our trip. The only way to get here is by boat and I definitely recommend getting a boat with a glass bottom so you can see the fishes in the water.

Glenn L.

Bar hopping at night and beach hopping during the day pretty much summed up our Cabo trip! Lover's beach is a must when you visit Cabo! Our hotel gave us a free water taxi tour to the Arch so we took advantage of our ride and got dropped off here! This is the more relaxing side since it is less windy and the sand is nicer! You can also swim, snorkel (small area, good for kids), and just tan to get some vitamin D! It's a plus that they let you bring drinks on this beach! We were able to enjoy a few beers and even got some snacks from some vendors selling chicharron and etc. There are plenty of boats and water taxis that will take you back to where the hotels are, but it can be a challenge getting in a boat since the waves can be strong from where they pick you up!

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Hannah C. R.

If you're in Cabo, you have to come to Lover's Beach. It's just a short water taxi ride from the marina or one of the beachfront resorts. You just tell the water taxi man what time to come pick you up, and when he does, there is another nice man who stays on the beach and helps people back into their water taxis. If the water is choppy, it can be kind of scary to get on/off the boats as they pull up to the beach. This also makes for great entertainment watching other people try to get on/off boats. HILARIOUS. The water is crystal clear and the rock formations are beautiful. You can't swim on the Pacific side because the current is too strong, but swimming on the Sea of Cortez side is really fun! There are TONS of vendors here trying to sell you bracelets, mangos (Elli the mango man with $15 mangos -______- ), beers, etc. We brought our own beers which was definitely a good choice.

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Playa El Medano

Playa El Medano

3.6(49 reviews)
1.3 km

A Love Letter (with a Side of "No Gracias") to Cabo's Beach Vendors…read moreLook, I get it Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas is paradise, the sun is blazing, the margaritas are calling, and you're just trying to make a living in one of the most competitive tourist spots on Earth. But holy guacamole, the vendor parade feels like a non-stop flash mob sometimes! One minute you're finally zoning out with your spouse, pretending the real world doesn't exist, and the next, a cheerful guy with a tower of hats is standing over your towel like, "Amigo, you need this sombrero it's magic!" Spoiler: It's not magic; it's just very persistent. I've said "no gracias" so many times I started feeling like a broken record, and each polite rejection somehow makes me the bad guy who just crushed someone's dreams. It's exhausting, and it turns what should be pure relaxation into a game of vendor dodgeball. That said, here's the constructive part from someone who genuinely wants to support local folks (and might even splurge if the vibe is right): Let the beautiful handmade jewelry, the colorful sarongs, or those killer tamales do the talking! Imagine a chill setup like Hawaii's swap meets tables lined up, folks browsing at their own pace, no high-pressure sales pitch every 30 seconds. Vendors could hang back a bit, flash a friendly smile, and only engage when someone shows real interest. It'd give tourists breathing room to actually fall in love with the products instead of feeling cornered into a forced buy. The hardworking sellers deserve better than constant "no"s, and we visitors deserve a few uninterrupted minutes of beach zen. A little salesmanship class (or just some designated browsing zones) could turn those interactions from interruptions into delightful discoveries. Cabo's already got the magic let's not chase it away with too much hustle. ¡Salud to finding that perfect balance!

Playa Médano is a very popular beach in Cabo San Lucas, and we visited during Christmas week in…read moreDecember. The weather was genuinely nice, warm but not overly hot, which made it comfortable to be outside for a while. That said, the experience was mixed. The waves were pretty strong, which could be due to the Pacific influence or the constant traffic from nearby boats. Not ideal if you're looking for calm water. The biggest downside was the nonstop vendors. My husband sat on a towel on the sand and was constantly approached to buy massages, blankets, jewelry, etc. It became overwhelming, and after about an hour he was clearly fed up. It made it hard to relax or enjoy the beach. What really left a bad impression, though, was seeing a very young puppy tied to a beach umbrella with no shade or water. I shaded her for a bit and brought her water. Eventually the owner came back, but it was pretty upsetting and felt unnecessarily cruel. Overall, Playa Médano has nice weather and a lively atmosphere, but between the aggressive vendors and what we witnessed, it wasn't as enjoyable or relaxing as we hoped.

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Tabasco - Bar seating

Tabasco

4.0(127 reviews)
1.6 km
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Normally, I would give 5 stars for this wonderful place, but one person ruined it for us on our…read morevisit this week. While the food and service makes Tobasco's one of our favorite places, Teamo, a manager, was very rude and discourteous. Several other patrons said that they typically leave when he comes in the afternoon. There was an issue that was resolved by our waiter, Luis, for whom we are grateful. But we are left with a proverbial bad taste in our mouths by the hostile way in which Teamo treated us. It's very unfortunate for such a wonderful place, with delicious food and drinks and a perfect location on the beautiful beach. Hopefully, the owner will recognize the negative effect that Teamo presents to loyal customers like my friends and me, who return yearly almost every day of our trip, and appreciate the rest of the staff and all that Tobasco's offers otherwise.

After jet skiing and taking a boat to see El Arco, we were all pretty beat. We decided to stop here…read morefor a short break & some drinks before taking an Uber back to our resort. We went to the bar and ordered bottled water, lemon-aid, Ginger ale, and some chips and guac. The cost was a little on the pricey side, but the drinks were well needed and the Guac was tasty. Service was friendly and super speedy. The seats and tables were comfortable. They also have restaurant seating on the beach as well. Recommended if you need to refuel from all the action on the beach.

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Tabasco - Location is lovely.

Location is lovely.

Tabasco - Bar seating

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Tabasco - Cool little beach restaurant.

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Cool little beach restaurant.

Sky Pool

Sky Pool

4.5(12 reviews)
1.9 km

Last minute when we found out about the sky pool in Pueblo Bonito at Sunset. This sky pool is open…read moreuntil 6pm only. You must go first to The Market at Sunset to have a ride because an uphill walk might not be a good idea. You can order food while enjoying the pool and full bar.

It's literally called the Sky Pool.. I mean, the beauty is in the name! Imagine this: An infinity…read morepool with a swim up cabana styled bar, TVs, pumping dance music, lounge cabanas on the quiet side if you wish not to rally, and a full view of the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort in all its majestic wonder. For years and years my favorite hangout spot at this resort was, but of course, the Main Pool. All the activities were there, it's an infinity, there's a swim up bar, and ocean views - What more could you want? But then they raised the bar (quite literally) and built what is basically all the goodness of the Main Pool on an upper decker level. So now not only is there a swim up bar, infinity style waterfall pool, and all that, but there's full wrap around breathtaking views of the whole resort AND magnificent sunsets that will have you feeling all kinds of good things. The wait staff up here are always on the ball, checking in on you for more food, drinks, napkins, etc. The towel crew is kind and while it may take a while for them to look through those horribly long paper lists and cross you off, they do it with a smile and as quick as their eyes will allow them. The lounge chairs are sturdy and cozy, but I'd definitely recommend laying a towel down before getting your tan on. There's an even amount of sun chairs versus shaded chairs at this pool, but the pools have very little shade areas while you are in them so be warned on that. The jacuzzi at the Sky Pool is the highest visiting point at this resort, I believe. While warm, bubbly and spacious you may also enjoy the seclusion from the rest of the pool areas and gorgeous tropical views of the palms and ocean. I tend to retreat up here when the pool gets too rowdy or crowded and I need a break from the crowds. All in all, Sky Pool is definitely a must visit if you're staying at the Sunset Beach Resort and/or even if you're at one of the other hotels in town.. Hop in a shuttle and hangout here for a day, but make sure to stay for sunset because the photo op is something you won't want to miss out on.

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Beautiful scenery!!!

Bar Sur - Grilled octopus

Bar Sur

4.7(30 reviews)
1.5 km

The raw oysters and grilled oysters were tasty. Lobster rolls too much butter and salt. The…read moregrilled octopus was tender, but way too salty. Don't get the Alaskan king crab, it was diced up with apples and drowning in sauce, couldn't taste the flavor of the crab and couldn't tell if it was actual real crab. Service was good. Had a table near the beach access, lots of people took pictures right in front of our table, so our view and meal was interrupted a lot. Service charge included. Our lunch came out to $300 USD. Disappointing and too pricey for lunch.

It didn't take long to grow sweet on the amazing cuisine, ambiance, and service at Bar Sur. During…read moremy short business trip in Cabo, I found myself.in Bar Sur every day!! The cariñoso and attentive Alejandro, Miguel, and Juanio treated me like a queen from the moment I set foot, but over the course of several days, they were able to provide even more recommendations for a good time in and around Cabo. Maracyúya margarita is a must-have. Aguachile negro was fantastic. I also tried a bunch of their other food offerings once I established bar Sur as my home away from home. The No-Cesar salad was crispy, flavorful, unique, and fresh. The Sushi was mostly freshly caught local offerings (minus the salmon, which was still good quality) with a bright sunny presentation and freshly made to perfection. The burger and fries hit the spot on day 2 when I was feeling some type of way. The poke bowl hit the spot, once again featuring locallly caught fish and very yummy combo of veggies, rice, and fruits with a ponzu sauce on the side. Oh, did Ii mention the view and the chill party vibe with the live sax player on deck? No, I didn't. Go to bar Sur and see for yourself - it's impossible to have a bad time.

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