Playa el Medano (Medano Beach), Cabo San Lucas

Medano Beach is Cabo San Lucas’ most iconic and popular beach, known for its swimmable waters, vibrant atmosphere, and non-stop activity. Stretching along two miles of golden sand, it’s the heart of Cabo’s beach scene-lined with beachfront resorts, palapa-covered bars, restaurants, and water sports outfitters. From early morning until after sunset, the beach is alive with activity, offering everything from swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding to adrenaline-pumping parasailing and flyboarding.

The beach is ideal for both relaxation and adventure, and it’s not uncommon to find beach volleyball games going on next to sunbathers lounging under umbrellas. Vendors walk the sand offering everything from jewelry and blankets to hats and handcrafted trinkets, adding to the beach’s lively, colorful vibe. Medano Beach is also the perfect spot to admire Cabo’s signature rock formations, including views of Land’s End and the famous Arch (El Arco), which you can visit by hopping on a nearby boat tour.

By night, Medano transforms into a hub of beachfront nightlife, with live music, fireworks, and fiestas keeping the party going well after dark. Despite the bustling energy and large crowds, the beach and its turquoise waters are impressively clean, and the area is well-serviced with restaurants and facilities. With top resorts like Villa La Estancia, Riu Palace Baja California, and Villa del Palmar right on the sand, Medano Beach offers something for every kind of traveler-whether you're chasing adventure, relaxation, or Cabo’s legendary party scene.