Medano Beach is Cabo’s most beloved gathering place—a swimmable sanctuary where the waters are calm, the sand is golden, and the spirit of celebration flows freely. Nestled in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, this beach offers safe swimming, vibrant beach side dining, and a front-row seat to the rhythm of Baja. Whether you arrive for a sunrise swim, a midday margarita, or a sunset stroll, Medano receives you with open arms. Lifeguards watch with care, music drifts from nearby palapas, and the Sea of Cortez sparkles like an invitation. This is where locals and travelers meet the moment. Where laughtern echoes across the waves. Where every swim becomes a ceremony of presence.
Swim. Savor. Belong. Medano awaits.
Tucked beside the Naval Sector and Plaza La Danza, Playa La Empacadora is one of Cabo’s most tranquil beaches. Locals call it “the most Mexican beach in Los Cabos”—a place where stories linger from its past as a fish-packing site. Today, it’s a beloved spot for families, beginner swimmers, and those learning to snorkel or dive. Here, the waves are gentle, the food is local, and the spirit is communal. Street vendors offer botanas and snorkel gear, and the beach’s calm waters make it ideal for those seeking a quiet, authentic connection with the sea.
Come here to learn, to float, to remember.
Hidden along the Tourist Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Josédel Cabo, Playa Las Viudas (Widows Beach) is a place of quiet majesty. Once known as Twin Dolphin Beach, it now offers a raw, untouched experience—volcanic rock formations, small tide pools, and snorkel-friendly reefs that shimmer beneath sapphire waters. This beach is not for crowds—it’s for those who seek solitude, photography, or a contemplative swim when the waters are calm. Families delight in the natural “tinas” formed between rocks, while bird watchers and whale watchers find magic in every glance. There are no vendors, no music, no distractions. Just the sound of waves, the scent of salt, and the feeling of being held by the land itself.
Come early. Bring what you need. Stay until the sea teaches you something.
🕊️ Ceremonial Notes: Access: KM 11.5 off the Tourist Corridor, via a dirt road. Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Essentials: Bring water, shade, and reverence. No pets allowed unless service-certified.
Nestled between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, Playa Santa Maria is a protected marine sanctuary—a Blue Flag beach where the waters are calm, the sand blushes pink, and the coral reefs shimmer just beneath the surface. Here, the cove curves like an embrace. Families arrive early to claim the shade, snorkelers drift among angelfish and rays, and the morning light paints the rocks with gold. There are no waves to chase—only stillness to enter.This is a place for quiet joy. For floating, breathing, and remembering that the sea is a teacher. Lifeguards watch with care, and the beach’s protected status ensures that nature remains untouched and welcoming.
Come with reverence. Leave with renewal. Santa Maria awaits.
🕊️ Ceremonial Notes: Access: KM 13 off the Tourist Corridor, with parking and basic facilities. Best Time: Early morning for still waters and soft light. Essentials: Snorkel gear, shade, and a heart open to wonder.
Playa Chileno is a Blue Flag beach—a protected haven of crystalline waters, golden sand, and vibrant marine life. Located at KM 14.5 along the Tourist Corridor, it’s one of the safest and most beloved beaches in Los Cabos for swimming, snorkeling, and family gatherings. Here, the reef begins just steps from shore. Parrotfish, angelfish, and rays glide through the turquoise shallows, inviting you to float, explore, and belong. Lifeguards stand watch, palapas offer shade, and the gentle slope of the beach makes it ideal for all ages. There’s no loud music, no vendors—just the sound of waves, the laughter of children, and the quiet joy of being held by the sea.
Come early. Bring your snorkel. Let the oceanremind you of wonder.
🕊️ Ceremonial Notes: Access: KM 14.5 off the Tourist Corridor, with parking and restrooms. Best Time: Morning for calm waters and vibrant reef life. Essentials: Snorkel gear, shade, and a heart open to awe.
Playa Palmilla is a sanctuary of calm—nestled near the iconic One&Only Palmilla resort, yet open to all who seek peace, clarity, and connection. Its crescent-shaped bay cradles swimmers in gentle waves, making it one of the safest and most beloved beaches in Los Cabos. Families gather under palapas, fishermen launch their boats at dawn, and early risers walk the shore as the sun paints the horizon. The waters here are warm, welcoming, and ideal for swimming, kayaking, or simply floating in stillness.There are no loud distractions—just the rhythm of the tide, the scent of salt, and the quiet joy of being held by the sea.
Come to rest. Come to reflect. Come to remember yourself.
🕊️ Ceremonial Notes: Access: Just off the Transpeninsular Highway near San José del Cabo. Best Time: Sunrise for solitude, midday for gentle swims. Essentials: Shade, water, and a heart ready to receive.
