Cabo San Lucas: City Tour & Lands End Glass Bottom Boat

Summary

City streets meet sea lions and arch views by glass boat

You’ll dive into Cabo San Lucas life with stops at Medano Beach, downtown sights, and that famous Arch by glass bottom boat. Watch sea lions play, taste local tequila, hear stories from your guide — and maybe end up thinking about sunlight on your skin long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cabo city tour and Land's End boat trip

• Visit Medano beach entrance
• Pass Cabo Wabo cantina
• See downtown Cabo spots
• View old tuna cannery building
• Board glass bottom boat at dock A
• Navigate along Land's End
• See Pelican's rock and Neptune Finger
• Visit Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach view
• Observe Sea Lions colony and The Arch
• View Cabo San Lucas bay and Ocean Pacific side
• Optional tequila tasting and shopping

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Cabo San Lucas tour?

Yes, hotel transportation is included with this tour.

Does the Lands End tour include a glass bottom boat ride?

Yes, you’ll board a glass bottom boat at Dock "A" in the marina for the Lands End portion.

Will we see The Arch during this Cabo San Lucas city tour?

Yes, you’ll visit The Arch along with Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, Neptune Finger, and more.

Are there opportunities for shopping during the tour?

Yes, there is dedicated shopping time included in downtown Cabo San Lucas.

Is lunch provided on this Lands End tour?

No lunch is included; however, bottled water is provided and there is an optional tequila tasting.

Can infants join this Cabo San Lucas city & sea adventure?

Yes, infants can join; they may need to sit on an adult’s lap or use a stroller/pram.

How long does the entire tour last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but includes both city sightseeing and time on the water plus shopping.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van with a bilingual guide leading you through central Cabo San Lucas before heading to Dock "A" for your glass bottom boat ride out to Land’s End. Life jackets are provided on board. You’ll also get bottled water throughout the trip plus an optional tequila tasting and some free time for shopping before returning.

What’s the experience like?

We started in Cabo San Lucas, but not the way I pictured. Instead of heading straight for the water, our guide Mario pulled up at this busy corner near Medano Beach — music coming from somewhere, sunscreen in the air, people laughing over breakfast tacos. He pointed out the old tuna cannery (honestly, I’d never have noticed it) and told us how everything kind of grew around that spot. The sun was already strong but there was a salty breeze that made it okay. We passed Cabo Wabo — yeah, Sammy Hagar’s place — and Mario grinned when I asked if he ever saw him there. “Sometimes,” he said, “but only when you least expect.”

After wandering through downtown (I bought a tiny carved turtle from a woman who smiled but didn’t say much), we headed to the marina. The glass bottom boat looked smaller than I expected, but once we were out on the water it felt right — just enough space to lean over and watch fish dart under us. There was this moment near Pelican Rock where the water suddenly turned so clear you could see every ripple on the sand below. A couple sea lions barked at each other on a rock and everyone laughed; one kid tried to mimic them and almost fell overboard (his dad caught him). The main keyword here is definitely “Lands End tour Cabo San Lucas” — because that’s what this part felt like: reaching the edge of something.

I didn’t expect Lover’s Beach to look so golden up close or for Neptune’s Finger to actually resemble a finger (sort of). When we got near The Arch, Mario slowed down so we could all take photos — but honestly I just wanted to sit there and let the wind hit my face for a minute. There was a quick tequila tasting back on land; I tried saying “salud” like Mario did but probably butchered it. We had time for shopping too, though I mostly just wandered with sticky fingers from melted ice cream. It’s weird how those little things stick with you after.