Top 5 Things To Do In Cabo San Lucas
With stunning beaches, a vibrant nightlife scene, and endless water-based activities, it’s no wonder that Cabo San Lucas is one of Mexico’s most popular beach getaways. Whether you’re escaping to the seaside city on a family vacation or solo retreat, we’ve rooted out some of the best activities in Cabo San Lucas— from exciting ocean adventures to flavorful taco tours. Here are the top five things to do in Cabo San Lucas.
Food Walking Tour
It’s not hard to track down a restaurant with memorable meals and excellent views in Cabo San Lucas. From the steakhouses and sushi joints overlooking Cabo’s bustling marina to upscale beachside cantinas, Cabo San Lucas’ dining scene is alive and well.
But for those searching for auténtico sabor de Cabo (the authentic taste of Cabo), set your sights on a taco-tasting tour.
Eat your way through Cabo’s backstreets, sampling the area’s best tacos, tamales, tequilas, and more. This walking tour also covers the area’s rich history and connects you with Cabo’s hard-working local people— eager to share their stories and sabor.
Go Parasailing
Looking for a place to soak in Cabo San Lucas’ breathtaking views? Veteran visitors might point you in the direction of Mt. Solmar or their favorite rooftop bar. But for a true out-of-this-world view, take to the skies via parasail.
As you soar hundreds of feet above cobalt seas, striking panoramas unfurl in every direction, stretching from Lands End to Cabo San Lucas’ eastern point. You’ll be afforded sensational views of Cabo’s bustling streets and El Medano’s eggshell-colored sands. And from December to April, you might catch a glimpse of migrating humpback or gray whales.
Traveling with adventure-loving niños? Parasailing is a great family-friendly activity, sure to create terrific memories.
Take A Glass Bottom Boat To The Arch
Boat tours to Cabo’s iconic rock formations— Lands End and The Arch— are one of the most popular things to do in Cabo San Lucas. Tours like this are abundant, to say the least.
But some tours put a unique spin on this ultra-popular activity by using glass-bottom boats. This allows you to see above and below the surface, giving you a peek into the Sea of Cortez’s underwater world. Watch as tropical fish swarm beneath your boat, and keep your eyes peeled for the occasional sea lion.
Above the surface, these tours visit some of Cabo’s most famed coastal sites, like Lover’s Beach, Pelican Rock, and the local sea lion colony.
Go On A Whale Watch
The Sea of Cortez is brimming with marine life. In fact, it houses over 35 percent of the planet’s marine mammals. What’s more, migrating humpback whales appear off Cabo’s coast in droves from December to April— making Cabo San Lucas one of the world’s best whale-watching destinations.
Hop aboard a two-hour whale watch to learn more about Cabo’s impressive array of aquatic life from expert marine naturalists. You’ll listen to resonant humpback whale songs via a hydrophone, and if you’re extra lucky, maybe even spot another of Cabo’s resident marine mammals.
Sportfishing Adventure
Cabo is a world-class sportfishing destination. Just take a walk around the marina, and you’ll spot countless sleek fishing boats with towering flybridges— and maybe a fisherman or two yielding a fresh catch.
If you’re ready to finally reel in the Big One, book a private, all-inclusive Cabo sportfishing charter. You’ll be set up with everything you need for an epic day of fishing, from equipment to an open bar and onboard chef. Whether you go home with a catch or not, you’re in for a sensational day on the sea.
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