Things to do in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Fishing Trips7 optionsSnorkeling in Cabo39 optionsCabo Whale Watching23 optionsCabo Boat Tours70 optionsATV Cabo33 optionsGlass Bottom Boat Cabo12 optionsSunset Cruise in Cabo10 optionsZip Lining Cabo11 optionsCatamaran Cabo San Lucas15 optionsCabo San Lucas Airport Shuttle12 optionsHiking in Cabo San Lucas7 optionsCabo Sailing Ocean Adventures21 options
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Cabo Beach Camel Ride with Mexican Buffet & Tequila TastingA 5-hour tour in Cabo combines a camel ride on a secluded beach with a guided nature walk and an oceanfront Mexican buffet featuring homemade quesadillas and fresh salsas, plus tequila and mezcal tasting. Hotel pickup is included, and a bilingual guide leads the experience. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange your own way to the ranch — the tour collects you and handles the scenic drive along the coast, which is part of the experience itself, especially in winter when whales are visible from the road.
Los Cabos: Ziplining & UTV Adventure with Lunch & PickupYou’ll shake hands with local guides near Los Cabos before gearing up for canyon ziplining (including Mexico’s fastest line), rock climbing, rappelling, and an off-road UTV ride. Homemade quesadillas and cold drinks cap off your adventure — it’s sweaty fun with real food and real people.
Cabo: ATV Desert Ride, Camel Beach & Tequila Tasting TourYou’ll feel Baja’s wild heart as you race ATVs across desert trails near Cabo San Lucas, ride camels along crashing Pacific beaches, taste smoky tequila by the sea, and dig into a traditional Mexican buffet lunch with new friends—all with local guides who keep things light (and sometimes hilarious). Expect dust on your face and salt in your hair—plus one or two surprises you’ll keep thinking about later.
Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch CruiseA half-day luxury sailing activity in Los Cabos where you board a sailboat at the main pier, cruise past Lover's Beach and the famous arch, then snorkel and paddleboard in a secluded bay before eating gourmet lunch and drinking from an open bar on the return sail. The boat holds a maximum of 16 people, pickup is included, and you choose whether to snorkel, paddleboard or sunbathe during the water stop.Is it for me?Spend your afternoon choosing between snorkeling, paddleboarding, and sunbathing on a sailboat where gourmet lunch and an open bar come standard—and you'll actually know your fellow passengers.
Migriño ATV Tour with Tequila Tasting: Desert to BeachRide an ATV from desert trails through Migriño to the Pacific coastline in Los Cabos, powering through sandy riverbeds, cactus-lined tracks and mountain viewpoints before reaching white-sand beaches. The tour runs two hours and includes safety equipment, purified water, shared roundtrip transport by van, and a tequila tasting at the end. Live guides speak English and Spanish; children are welcome from age 4, and you can choose between a single ATV, a double ATV, or a sunset departure.Is it for me?Book the sunset ATV option if you want the light to shift as you ride toward the coast and the tequila tasting to land as the day closes. Choose single or double ATV depending on whether you ride alone or bring someone to share the machine. The shared van transport means you don't arrange your own way to Migriño, and the guide handles the route—you just show up, ride, and let the terrain do the work.
Los Cabos: Sunset Yacht Sail with Open Bar & AppetizersYou’ll set sail along Cabo San Lucas Bay with a small group, passing El Arco and sea lion colonies as golden light shifts across the water. Enjoy unlimited drinks from an open bar and fresh appetizers while your local crew shares stories and laughs. The sunset feels different out here — quieter somehow — and you’ll remember that color long after you’ve left.
Cabo San Lucas: Catamaran Whale Watching & Hydrophone CruiseYou’ll join locals and travelers on a luxury catamaran from Cabo San Lucas, cruising past El Arco and listening to real-time whale songs through a hydrophone system. Enjoy snacks and drinks as expert guides share stories while searching for humpbacks along the Sea of Cortez. Expect moments of surprise—and maybe even goosebumps—when those giants appear.
Cabo Whale Watching: Women Crew, Arch Stop & Free PhotosYou’ll board a small boat in Los Cabos with a women-led crew, pausing at El Arco for photos before heading out to spot humpback whales with expert guidance. Listen to whale songs through a hydrophone if time allows, and get digital photos included so you can stay present. It’s personal, relaxed, and leaves you feeling connected to both sea life and local people.
Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise: Open Bar & Arch ViewsA sunset cruise aboard the Cabo Blue Boat, a 48-foot trimaran departing from Marina Cabo San Lucas, takes you past the Arch, Lover's Beach and the sea lion colony with an open bar, snacks and live music throughout the two-hour sail. The boat holds up to 40 guests and requires check-in 20 minutes before departure; children must be 8 or older. From mid-December through mid-April, whale sightings are common on this route.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you're traveling with a group or don't mind sharing the boat with up to 40 other guests—the open bar and music make it a social experience, and the fixed two-hour window means you can plan the rest of your evening around it. If you're visiting during whale season (mid-December to mid-April), the odds of spotting them from the water are high enough that it's worth timing your trip around those months.
Los Cabos Airport Transfer: Round-Trip Shared Shuttle ServiceYou're met at the airport by bilingual staff, driven to your hotel in a shared air-conditioned vehicle, and picked up from your hotel for the return trip. The driver handles navigation and timing across five hotel zones in the Los Cabos area. Confirmation arrives within 24 hours of booking, and a 24-hour emergency line covers any last-minute changes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi negotiation and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport yourself — the fixed price and confirmed pickup time mean your arrival and departure are settled before you land.
Cabo: White Sand Horseback Ride & Tequila Tasting TourYou’ll ride from Cabo’s desert trails to wild Pacific beaches with a local guide who matches your pace. Expect salty breezes, ocean views, and maybe whales or dolphins if you’re lucky. Afterward, unwind with tequila tasting before heading back — it’s less about speed, more about feeling part of Baja for an afternoon.
Cabo San Lucas Food Tour: Tacos, Tequila & Local EatsA walking food tour through Downtown Cabo San Lucas led by a local guide, stopping at several neighborhood eateries to taste tacos, tamales, tostadas, elotes and Mexican sweets favored by native families. The tour includes a visit to a tortilla factory on the morning version, optional tequila tasting at a gallery, and light refreshments; it runs about three hours and suits all fitness levels, making it ideal for cruise passengers with limited time ashore.Is it for me?Walk through Downtown Cabo's neighborhoods with a local guide, tasting food from family-run eateries while staying close enough to make your ship departure.
Los Cabos: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour to Arch & Playa del AmorYou’ll paddle out from Cabo San Lucas in a glass bottom kayak with a local guide, spotting sea lions at El Arco and snorkeling among bright fish near Pelican Rock. Feel salt spray on your face, maybe laugh at your own paddling skills—and end up with sandy toes and memories that linger longer than you’d expect.
Cabo San Lucas: Small Group Whale Watching & Biologist GuideYou’ll ride out from Cabo San Lucas with a marine biologist guide on a small group boat, passing El Arco and Lover’s Beach before searching for humpback whales in open water. Listen to their songs through a hydrophone and get free photos from your guide along the way. It’s not just about seeing whales—it’s feeling part of something bigger out there.
Cabo San Lucas boat tour: Glass-bottom & beach drop-offA boat tour from Cabo San Lucas to the Arch and surrounding marine landmarks, with views through a glass-bottom boat and an optional beach drop-off at Lover's Beach, Pelican Beach, or El Balconcito depending on sea conditions. Hotel pickup is included; the tour runs about four hours and ends downtown. A guide speaks English or Spanish. Beach access is optional and must be requested directly to the captain during the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Arch and the sea lions from the water without renting a car or arranging your own boat—the glass-bottom boat is what sets it apart from a standard tour, and the optional beach stop gives you a choice the captain makes based on what the water is doing that day.
Los Cabos: San Lucas & San Jose Day Tour with Tequila TastingYou’ll step right into local life in Los Cabos—walking old plazas in San Jose del Cabo, tasting fresh chocolate and tequila, watching glassblowers at work in Cabo San Lucas, then gliding by boat to El Arco’s wild rocks. Expect laughter with your guide and small surprises along the way—you might even find yourself wishing for one more hour by the sea.
Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Tour with Marine Biologist GuideYou’ll ride out from Cabo San Lucas with a marine biologist guide, check out the famous Arch and sea lion colony, then search for humpback whales as part of real research efforts. Expect close-up moments with whales, small group energy, and stories you’ll remember long after you’re back on shore.
Cabo San Lucas: Kayak to the Arch & Snorkel Pelican RockYou paddle from Empacadora Beach to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, stop at Lovers Beach and Divorce Beach, then snorkel the Pelican Rock reef. The tour includes all kayaking and snorkel gear, bottled water, a granola bar, and transportation. Small groups mean your guide can actually talk to you instead of shouting over a motor. Plan on four to five hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Arch and snorkel without renting a boat yourself or navigating the timing — the small-group format and included gear mean you show up and paddle, while the guide handles the route and the reef identification.
Mexican Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas: Learn Authentic RecipesA hands-on Mexican cooking class in Cabo San Lucas where you shop local markets with Chef Issi, then prepare authentic home recipes in his family kitchen. The class runs about four and a half hours, includes lunch and drinks, and teaches you to make salsas, tortillas, and the day's main dish—mole poblano on Mondays, tamales on Tuesdays, birria tacos on Wednesdays, and rotating specialties the rest of the week. Children from age 6 are welcome; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn recipes you can actually make at home—the hands-on time in the kitchen is what makes that possible, and the market stop first means you understand where the ingredients come from and how to pick them. It works well for cruise passengers with a half-day window and for families with children from age 6.
Cabo: Snorkel Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open BarYou’ll board a catamaran in Cabo San Lucas for half a day of snorkeling two different bays, swimming alongside bright fish with all gear included. Enjoy fresh guacamole and sandwiches for lunch plus unlimited drinks from the open bar as you relax on deck or try stand-up paddleboarding. The ocean breeze and friendly crew make it easy to let go of everything else.
