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Playa El Medano
Type: Beaches, Outdoor Activities, Water Sports
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Ground zero for the Spring Break madness in March, Playa El Médano remains busy throughout the year, and is in many ways the center of social life in Cabo San Lucas. The beach is huge, about two... Read More
Ground zero for the Spring Break madness in March, Playa El Médano remains busy throughout the year, and is in many ways the center of social life in Cabo San Lucas. The beach is huge, about two miles long, and filled with restaurants, bars, souvenirs vendors and water-based activities rentals. You can rent wave runners, kayaks, go parasailing, have a water taxi take you out to Land's End or Lover's Beach, or drop you off back at the marina. The water is extremely calm here, and although you won't find any lifeguards in Cabo San Lucas, areas are roped off for swimming.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Chris Sands
Cabo San Lucas Local Expert
- Beaches: "The name of this beach is almost always mispronounced, even by locals. The accent should be on the the first syllable of Médano, as the Spanish language accent mark suggests."
- Free Things to Do: "The beach has areas roped off for swimming."
- Attractions near Cruise Port: "Mango Deck and The Office are the most popular cantinas on the beach, and both feature plenty of seafood, cold beer, tropical cocktails, and seaside ambiance."
- Outdoor Activities: "Mango Deck and The Office are the top cantinas on the beach, and both feature plenty of fresh seafood, cold beer, tropical cocktails and seaside ambiance."
- Sightseeing: "Mango Deck and The Office are the most popular cantinas on the beach, and both feature plenty of seafood, cold beer, tropical cocktails, and seaside ambience."
- Best for Beaches Because: Playa El Médano is the largest and most popular beach in Cabo San Lucas.
- Best for Free Things to Do, Attractions near Cruise Port Because: Playa El Médano is the largest and most popular beach in Los Cabos.
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: Playa El Médano is the most popular beach in Los Cabos.
