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    Playa El Medano

    3.6 (49 reviews)

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    Rose E.

    For starters, Medano Beach was STUNNING...with the view of the peninsula (including the famous "The Arch"!), and the turquoise waters!!! So why are the reviews not all 5's? Here's why. MEXICAN VENDORS. Way too many Mexican vendors walking up and down this strip, hassling the guests on the beach! It got to the point that it was a damn satire...and my husband and I just started to laugh. Back to the beach. It's really a shame because the views were beyond amazing...one of the most spectacular beaches I've ever seen. Obviously, a tourist trap...and hence, all the vendors!! I will say, however, that I was shocked to witness just how powerful the Pacific waves were! This is one of the more swimmable beaches in Cabo San Lucas, and it still felt a bit too dangerous to me. I had to have my husband hold on to me when I went into the water...because not only did the waves just suck you right into the water, the water level drops so fast, so deep!! I read there's been tourist deaths on this beach (not just one either!). So just be warned...be careful when you step into these waters! I hate to punish this stunning beach for the Mexican Vendors, but I have to deduct at least a star for that. Such a damn nuisance! I can let it go for the dangers of the Pacific waters and waves. So yeah, this beach is beautiful, but quite dangerous.

    Phil A.

    I came to this beach near sunset to check it out!! Located not far from downtown Cabo San Lucas, there were still plenty of people here. They were here for the boat procession that was coming in for Day of the Dead. Lots of boats had lights, fireworks, different colors, etc. And by the time this started, this whole area had gotten really crowded, everyone showed up for this. It was a very interesting experience!!

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    Sadig A.

    During our most recent Carnival cruise last year, our group had the pleasure of experiencing the coastline of Playa Medano in Cabo San Lucas, thanks to a knowledgeable tour guide who welcomed us and gladly provided an insightful exploration of the area with his bicycle taxi. As we strolled along the city streets we finally reached the Playa Medano beach with stunning views of the ocean and our cruise ship visible in the distance which added to the beautiful scenery. The cost of the city tour was $25 but we added a tip and treated him to the meals we experienced since he was so kind and was like part of our group. The complete tour lasted about an hour and we highly recommend it. While we didn't have the opportunity to dine at any local specialty restaurants, our time spent touring Cabo with our city guide was a delightful and memorable experience. Overall, our visit to Playa Medano and Cabo San Lucas in its beauty, served as a serene and enjoyable stop during our cruise excursion, offering a glimpse into this beautiful coastal town.

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    Michael C.

    Playa El Medano is the main beach for the waterfront tourist hotels in Cabo San Lucas. When I went (July 2023) swimming wasn't all that possible on a regular basis. The currents were strong and the swells were temperamental. Half the time the red flags were up. A rather arduous situation, as I was staying at the Pueblo Bonito Rosé which is basically on the beach. I got to enjoy some lovely views, but that's the extent of it. Plenty of beach front restaurants and clubs line the main beach...all very touristy. The locals tend to hang out on either ends of the beaches. "Medano Beach - (Playa el Médano) is the main safe swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas and the most popular. It begins at the east side of the harbor and extends along Cabo San Lucas Bay all the way to Villa del Palmar. Playa El Médano (The Dune Beach) Medano Beach encompasses several miles of safe swimming beach beginning at the east side of the harbor entrance all the way to Villa del Palmar on the east end of the bay. Close to town, Playa El Médano (Medano Beach) is the main and most popular Cabo San Lucas Beach. Here, hotels, bars and restaurants compete for space, offering all the goodies most people come to expect from a prime tourist destination." - Stolen from : https://www.loscabosguide.com/item/medano-beach-cabo/ The great #TouristTrap

    Cheryl N.

    I still rate this beach 4 stars for its beauty, nice weather and iconic vista with the arch Los Arcos but this 3 stars update is to caution swimmers. I nearly drowned 3 years ago, the wave was so strong it pulled me away to sea, I am not a swimmer so I thought I was going to die but what happened to my husband today was so scary, he said out of nowhere a wave knocked him down n just sucked him in n another wave pulled him out so far he had to use all his strength to swim back. His mouth was full of sand and he might have swallowed some, it was awful, I join him later n he would not let me go into the ocean more than 5 minutes n only knee deep. The hotel supposedly had a lifeguard on duty but none was found. If you're not a real swimmer don't attempt to swim too far from the shore, it is dangerous n I'm shocked nobody posted any warning sign. I think I might just stick to Florida or Waikiki, the waves are more gentle, maybe that's why there are no surfers here. Most people just hang around the pool drinking margaritas! The weather is so amazing except for the 1st day rain, everyday is a perfect 78F w a fragrant ocean air that lullabies you to a nap.

    Joshua S.

    Great fun, beautiful water, and nice beach! Good vibes, not overly crowded but busy and lively! My little cousins saw a lot of fish near the shore!

    Betsy B.

    This is the most popular swimmable beach in the area it seems. We only got to walk around it, didn't sunbathe nor go in the water as we didn't have our swimsuits with us. It's a very busy beach versus the others that are more quiet and chill, with much less establishments around. Here there are tons of overpriced restaurants and bars all over the place, and it's near a big mall. At the mall the gelato tasted so weird, not at all authentic, not like Gelato in Portland. Expect locals to try to sell you stuff constantly. It's annoying but they're just trying to make a living, so tipping still works if you don't want to buy stuff. We passed by a bar in which we heard an announcer say that Kristen left her baby and husband at home in order to shake what she's got on stage in Cabos lol, this was followed by a ton of leering guys cheering her on. Yeah....we kept on walking lol. Definitely this is the party beach if that's what you seek. Please check out my pics and video. The poor lizards being thrown in the water may be entertaining for some, but not for the cute little scared creatures! I will tip him to NOT throw them!

    Gabriela A.

    Great beach where you can actually get in the water, just make sure you know how to swim before you dive further in lol. Lots of vendors so might get bombarded if you act on one lol, but it is Mexico so not a big deal. Safe beach with lots of people enjoying the weather.

    Andres A.

    The beach was directly behind the hotel we were staying at, Breathless Cabo San Lucas. As we have been told it is probably one of the more safer beaches in Cabo. The water is so clean, you can literally see your toes in the sand. We were lucky enough to have a section of the beach reserved for guest of Breathless. The beach is a public beach so it does get pretty packed. Along the shore they also have several other hotels so it does get pretty packed. You must be cautious because they have some strong waves but it is not too bad. We enjoyed our time there and we were able to walk the beach. Be aware they are plenty of beach vendors but it is not a big deal, just say no and they will go on there way but trust me they are plenty.

    Kim R.

    The beach is beautiful and the water is clear and warm. There's hundreds of vendors just walking and almost harassing you to buy stuff. They're trying to sell you JET SKIS WATER TAXI ATVS ... DRUGS.. you name it. Honestly I was so ANNOYED.. I would suggest staying is San Jose del cabo which is like 25 min on the other side because this beach is basically for single people looking to hookup and do drugs. We came to taboo restaurant and lounge one night and we had like 10 guys ask if we wanted "PARTY FAVORS" meaning drugs.. it was super uncomfortable and annoying. Also the cops are in on it with these sellers so they don't care. They're targeting the tourists to get all the money possible out of you. I will NOT BE COMING BACK TO CABO. I hate it here. My resort was beautiful but there's no point if you feel unsafe everywhere you go when you're here.

    Mucho sol.
    Guy K.

    In A Nutshell: -Playa El Medano is an okay beach. -This is the main beach in Cabo that is fairly long, but narrow in size. -You can get to the beach several ways, either by taking a taxi or Uber, walking from the marina or Pedregal or if you are staying in one of the hotels along the beach. -The view of the Sea of Cortez/Pacific Ocean are nice. -The view of the Arch & Lovers Beach is also very nice. -Make sure you wear sandals on the sand b/c it will burn your feet if you don't! -It's advisable to pay the $10 for an umbrella, which the person will stake into the ground for you in your desired chill spot. -The waves aren't strong, but the undertow can be powerful. Overall, this was a nice, average beach to chill on in Cabo.

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    Lisa W.

    Girls- do you know that feeling when you go to Vegas and know a bunch of dogs trying to holler at you and you try your best to avoid them but they're always sooooo pushy and persistent? Well that's what medano beach is. All the vendors are so damn pushy and annoying. I get it, it's your living and you gotta make money to live, but seriously who the heck wants to buy all the dumb crap?! At least sell something useful and appealing, not junk. The only thing that is useful are the mango lady, the umbrella guys (they even go get a bucket of beer for you for $18 usd, yes it's a rip off but you're on vacation). They need a taco lady, hot dog vendor, snacks vendor and maybe some other cool shit. People want food not junk, I don't need a hat, I want a taco on the beach. Not stupid knickknacks like a wooden bear or a parachute of Spider-Man. Besides the constant bombard of vendors, the beach is actually nice and clean. Water is clean and warm. Lots of water sports as well. I would love to relax without every 5 seconds someone trying to sell me something. Eyes closed means I'm trying to relax and not interested. They should have a sign, do not disturb. Note: buy one thing and they allllll swarm around you like flies!

    Andrea V.

    This is the main beach in Cabo and a short walk from the downtown shopping areas and marina. Lots of people trying to sell random things, but it's a really pretty beach with nice sand and clear water. There are roped off areas safe for swimming, as water taxis and jet skis are riding around all day. There are also restaurants and hotels on the beach where you can buy food and drinks, so you could spend your whole vacation on this vast strip of sand.

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    Medano Beach is definitely a bustling and lively beach, which may or may not be your cup of tea.

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    Playa del Amor

    Playa del Amor

    4.5(44 reviews)
    1.3 km

    There are places in the world you should see... and then there are places you have to experience…read more One of those is Lover's Beach. Tucked right beside the famous El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, this little stretch of sand sits where the Pacific Ocean shakes hands with the Gulf of California. Boats can't always nose right up to shore, so sometimes they anchor out and well congratulations, you're swimming the rest of the way. Not exactly the plan when you're holding a drink and thinking about tacos. But there I was, staring at that water thinking, alright... here we go. First step in refreshing. Second step whoa, that's colder than advertised. But once you're in, you're in, and suddenly the whole thing turns into the kind of travel story you remember forever. And that's Cabo in a nutshell. Music drifting through the air, drinks flowing, tacos somewhere nearby, somebody laughing so hard the whole beach joins in. My wife was cracking up, people were singing, and the day just kept rolling like a perfect Baja postcard. Lovers Beach itself is only reachable by boat, which somehow makes it feel like a little secret tucked against those golden rock formations. You look around and think, yeah... this is the good stuff. So if you make it to Cabo, don't just look at it from the boat jump in, swim if you have to, and make the memory. Trust me... that's the story you'll still be telling later.

    I am so thankful and grateful I was able to come to this beach…read more FRICKEN AMAZING and Beautiful!! Sand feels so good on your feet Its a small beach but its totally worth visiting We stayed here for about an hour or so just taking it all in

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    Tabasco - Bar seating

    Tabasco

    4.0(127 reviews)
    0.9 km
    $$

    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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    Cool little beach restaurant.

    Sky Pool

    Sky Pool

    4.5(12 reviews)
    1.3 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)
    0.5 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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