Famous Beaches of

Los Cabos and Baja Sur

The beaches on the Pacific side tend to be very rough and not so safe for swimming, but the views are spectacular! The Cabo San Lucas Pacific side beach is called Playa Solmar, where you will also find the famous Solmar Hotel.

Closer to San José del Cabo, on the Corridor, are Playa Costa Azul and Playa Acapulquito, famous for their unique and beautiful rock formations. The main beach in San José is Playa Hotelera. This is a lovely wide beach, perfect for walking or horseback riding, but it is known for its dangerous surf.

If you are looking for a gorgeous, quiet cove to enjoy both swimming and water sports without a lot of crowds, visit Playa Palmilla. This beach is at Punta Palmilla near the famous Pamilla Hotel. Another even more private beach is Playa Las Viudas, better known as Twin Dolphin Beach. There is another famous hotel here, the Twin Dolphin hotel. It is safe to swim here and it is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in Los Cabos.

For some of the best snorkeling in the area, visit Playa Chileno and Playa Santa Maria, on the Corridor. These two beaches are also quiet, gorgeous coves which are great to just relax and enjoy.

There are more than 20 gorgeous beaches stretching between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, along the area now known as "The Corridor." Some are wide open, quiet and peaceful and some are surrounded by elegant resorts.