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 San Lucas: Taco Cooking, Salsa Dancing & Mixology ClassYou’ll taste Cabo San Lucas with your hands—pressing tortillas, mixing guacamole, sipping tequila cocktails you make yourself. Learn salsa dancing from locals while a live band plays nearby. This private taco cooking class includes dinner and drinks—and leaves you smiling long after you leave.
Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching by Zodiac & Free PhotosYou’ll feel your pulse jump as humpback whales breach close to your zodiac near Cabo San Lucas. Hear their haunting songs through a hydrophone, watch with just a few others beside you, and get every photo taken care of—so you can actually be present in those wild moments.
Transparent Boat Tour to Arch of Cabo San LucasA 45-minute transparent boat tour from Cabo San Lucas to the Arch, the iconic rock formation at the peninsula's tip, with complimentary water and life jackets included for all ages. Boarding requires a large step up, and you'll spend the tour barefoot on the boat's clear deck. The experience suits travelers with moderate fitness who want to photograph the Arch without a traditional hull in the way.Is it for me?The large boarding step and barefoot deck mean this tour suits travelers with moderate fitness and mobility—if you can step up and stand comfortably on a clear surface, the rest is observation and photography. The transparent hull is what sets it apart: you see the marine life and seafloor in real time instead of imagining what's below, which is why most people choose it over a traditional boat.
Cabo San Lucas: Arch Views & Chileno Beach Private SnorkelYou’ll cruise by Cabo San Lucas’s iconic Arch on a glass-bottom boat (watch for sea lions), taste tequila in town, see local artisans at a blown glass factory, then relax at Chileno Beach before snorkeling its crystal-clear bay. Private tour means space to laugh with friends or family—and maybe find your own favorite moment along the way.
Cabo San Lucas: Migriño Beach ATV Tour & Desert TrailsYou’ll ride an ATV across Migriño beach’s wide sands, wind through Baja’s desert trails past rare cactuses, and pause at a panoramic lookout over the Pacific. Expect small groups led by local guides who’ll share stories (and maybe spot whales if it’s the season). It’s sandy, loud, fun — and way more real than any postcard.
Cabo San Lucas: Migriño Beach & Desert ATV Small Group RideYou’ll ride ATVs along wild Baja trails with a small group, stopping for stories about local wildlife and cacti from your guide. Feel ocean wind on Migriño Beach, pause at desert lookouts (maybe spot whales), and end up dust-covered but smiling — it’s more real than any brochure can say.
ATV and Camel Ride Combo in Cabo San Lucas: Two AdventuresA combo activity in Cabo San Lucas pairing a 1-hour automatic ATV ride across beaches and rocky hills with a 1-hour camel ride along the Pacific shoreline, both at Migriño Beach. The experience runs about 2 hours at the park, plus transportation time if you book pickup. Includes a bilingual guide, tequila tasting, safety gear, water and round-trip hotel transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want two distinct activities—speed and terrain on the quad bike, then the slower pace of the camel along the water—without arranging them separately or paying twice. The automatic transmission removes the learning curve, so the ATV works whether you've ridden before or never have.
Cabo San Lucas Private Yacht Snorkeling Small GroupA private yacht snorkeling activity in Cabo San Lucas on a 32-foot Maxum 3200 boat holds up to 6 people and includes a snorkeling guide at Pelican's Rock, hotel pickup, and an open bar with drinks and snacks. The boat visits the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lover's Beach and the Sea of Cortez. A live guide speaks English and Spanish. Whale watching runs December 15 to March 31 only.Is it for me?Your hotel pickup leads straight to the water—a private yacht where a knowledgeable guide handles everything while you snorkel at Pelican's Rock, Lover's Beach, and the Arch.
Cabo San Lucas Airport Transfer to Hotel | Shared MinivanYou land at Los Cabos International, meet your driver in the arrivals hall, and ride in a shared air-conditioned minivan to your hotel in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, Corredor, or Pueblo Bonito Sunset. No rental car, no taxi negotiation, no maps — just a fixed pickup and a driver who knows the way. Book 48 hours ahead and confirm your flight and hotel details to lock in your time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and rental car desk after landing — the driver meets you, the price is set, and you're at your hotel without negotiation or navigation.
Private Snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas: 42ft Sailing YachtPrivate snorkeling aboard a 42-foot sailing yacht in Cabo San Lucas, where you set the itinerary—snorkel at Pelican's Rock, cruise past the Arch and Lover's Beach, and see the sea lion colony. The boat is yours alone with a full crew, lunch, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks included; snorkeling gear is provided. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and the experience runs three hours, though you can request a longer cruise or more snorkeling time after booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want the boat and crew to yourself—no strangers, no fixed schedule, no rushing between stops. The crew sails while you decide whether to spend the afternoon mostly underwater or split time between snorkeling and watching the Arch and sea lion colony from the deck.
Cabo San Lucas: Turtle Release Sunset Activity & Marine BiologistYou’ll ride from Cabo San Lucas with a small group, meet a marine biologist on the beach at sunset, and gently release Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings into the Pacific. Learn about conservation efforts while feeling sand between your toes—and maybe catch yourself rooting for every tiny turtle as they make their way home.
Cabo San Lucas sightseeing: Land's End Arch & glass blowingA three-hour sightseeing tour of Cabo San Lucas combines a glass-bottom boat ride to Land's End Arch with a guided van tour of downtown, the Sea Lion colony, and a glass-blowing factory. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional bilingual guide, bottled water and sodas, and dock fees. The route mixes structured stops with free time to shop and explore at your own pace.Is it for me?Three hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day, leaving time for beach time or other activities before or after. The mix of structured stops and free time in downtown means you're not locked into a rigid schedule once the boat ride ends.
Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Dinner Cruise & Open BarYou’ll board a lively catamaran in Cabo San Lucas for a whale watching dinner cruise where local guides help you spot humpbacks and grays up close. Enjoy fresh buffet dishes prepared on board, unlimited drinks from the open bar, and maybe even join in a dance or two as the sun dips behind the Arch.
San José & Cabo San Lucas: Private Day Trip with Glass-Bottom BoatYou'll spend the morning in San José del Cabo's colonial downtown and chocolate factory, drive the scenic Corridor to Cabo San Lucas, watch blown glass being made, taste tequila, then board a glass-bottom boat to see the Arch and Pelican Rock from below the surface. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included; the day ends with free time to shop before your driver returns you to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both towns in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the boat tour—the private driver and fixed itinerary handle the logistics, leaving you to move through the day at a steady pace.
Cabo San Lucas city tour and sea adventure to Land's EndA two to three hour tour of Cabo San Lucas pairs a guided drive through downtown—Medano Beach, Cabo Wabo cantina, the old tuna cannery—with a glass-bottom boat ride from the marina to Land's End. The boat passes Pelican Rock, the Arch, Lover's Beach and the Sea Lion colony along the bay. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, life jacket and bottled water are included; tequila tasting and shopping time are optional.Is it for me?You'll see Medano Beach and downtown Cabo's landmarks from land, then board a glass-bottom boat to explore Land's End—everything timed so you arrive at the dock ready to depart.
Balandra Beach & La Paz Tour: 2 Hours at Mexico's Clearest WaterA full-day tour from Cabo that crosses to La Paz on the Pacific highway, stops at Balandra Beach for two hours of swimming in protected waters, then moves through the city's Mission, pearl galleries and beachside Malecón before returning through Todos Santos. The van ride is about two hours each way with a snack and water on board; lunch at a local restaurant is included, and a Spanish-speaking guide leads the stops. The day runs 11 to 14 hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you're willing to spend most of your day traveling between two locations—you'll have roughly two hours at Balandra beach and one at another beach, with the rest devoted to driving and a city tour in La Paz.
Cabo San Lucas: Whale Watching Pirate Ship Cruise & BreakfastYou’ll board a real pirate ship in Cabo San Lucas for whale watching with local guides who know every trick for spotting humpbacks and gray whales. Breakfast is fresh and filling (think chilaquiles and coffee), plus there’s an open bar if you want it. Expect laughter, ocean spray, maybe even a little pirate banter—and moments you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Los Cabos: Whale Watching Tour & Arch Cruise with PickupYou’ll set sail from Cabo San Lucas to spot migrating whales up close with local guides who know every trick for finding them. Glide past El Arco for those iconic photos, snack on board, and soak up sea air with hotel pickup included. There’s something quietly thrilling about seeing those tails break the surface—you might still feel it later.
Private Sunset Yacht Cruise Cabo San Lucas: Arch, Dinner & DrinksA private sunset yacht cruise in Cabo San Lucas for groups of 1–20 people, cruising past the Arch and Lover's Beach with dinner and unlimited drinks included. The boat departs at 3pm (November–March) or 5pm (April–October), and a guide speaks English or Spanish. Transportation to the marina is not included, though some hotels offer their own pickup; private transport can be arranged at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to skip the crowded tour boats and have the sunset and the Arch to yourselves—the private yacht means no strangers at your table, no lines, and the crew timing the route around the light instead of a fixed schedule. If you're coordinating transportation from scattered hotels or need a private transfer, arrange that at checkout.
Balandra Beach Catamaran from Los Cabos: Snorkel & Sea LionsYou drive to La Paz, board a French catamaran at Pichilingue port, and sail two hours to Balandra Beach, where you swim with sea lions, snorkel the reef, and kayak hidden coves. Breakfast and lunch are served onboard with an open bar. Round-trip transport from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo is included, and the whole day runs about eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day away from Los Cabos without arranging your own boat, snorkel gear, or timing — the catamaran schedule and included transport handle all of it, and the open bar means you're not calculating costs as the day goes on.
