Medano Beach
Medano Beach gets hyped by travel blogs. Is it deserved? highly recommended.
Medano Beach: Main tourist beach with restaurants, bars, water sports. Swimming: True.
Medano Beach is a Cabo staple at Free access, parking varies, rentals available at some beaches. Most visitors enjoy it, but the operator you pick makes all the difference.
Medano Beach is Cabo's only major swimmable beach in town — it's also the busiest. Beach clubs like Mango Deck and The Office line the sand with food, drinks, and music.
Lover's Beach is only accessible by water taxi from Medano ($15-20 round trip). It's beautiful and iconic but bring everything you need — no vendors or facilities.
Pro tip from locals: mid-range options are the sweet spot for quality.
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Mid-range options are the sweet spot for quality.
Beaches are accessible year round. Summer has warmer water but afternoon wind. Winter has calmer mornings but cooler temps. Check daily conditions.
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