Explore Cabo San Lucas
Playa El Medano
Type: Beaches, Outdoor Activities, Water Sports
10Best Says
Playa El Médano is ground zero for the Spring Break madness in March, and remains busy throughout the year. In many ways it's the center of social life in Cabo San Lucas. The beach is huge, about two... Read More
Playa El Médano is ground zero for the Spring Break madness in March, and remains busy throughout the year. In many ways it's 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. Visitors can rent jet skis, kayaks or stand up paddle boards; go flyboarding or parasailing; have a water taxi take them out to Land's End or Lover's Beach, or drop them off back at the marina. Or simply relax and soak up the sunshine and muy tranquilo vibes. The water is extremely calm here, and although there aren't any lifeguards in Cabo San Lucas, areas have been roped off for safe swimming.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Chris Sands
Cabo San Lucas Local Expert
- Free Things to Do, 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."
- Best Attractions & Activities, 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 Free Things to Do Because: Playa El Médano is the largest and most popular beach in Cabo San Lucas.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: This is the largest and most popular beach in Cabo San Lucas.
- Best for Beaches, Attractions near Cruise Port, Outdoor Activities, Sightseeing Because: Playa El Médano is the most popular beach in Los Cabos.
