Cabo San Lucas Mexico El Arco rock arch at Land's End

Baja California Sur

Cabo San Lucas vacation rentals

Where the desert meets the sea — El Arco, swimmable Medano Beach, and world-class marlin fishing.

Best time to visit

November through May for sunny, dry perfection; December–April adds whale watching, and October is fishing's golden month.

Rental types

Beachfront condos · Hillside villas with pools · Resort residences · Marina-view apartments

Getting there

Fly into Los Cabos International (SJD), 40 minutes away, with direct flights from across the US and Canada. Shuttles and transfers run the corridor to Cabo.

About Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas grew from a tuna-canning village into one of North America's great resort towns, but its landmarks are still the natural ones: El Arco, the granite arch at Land's End where two seas meet, and the desert mountains that drop straight into blue water.

Medano Beach is the social heart — a two-mile swimmable crescent (rare in Los Cabos, where most beaches have dangerous surf) lined with beach clubs and water-sports outfitters. The marina hosts one of the world's great sportfishing fleets — Bisbee's October tournaments draw million-dollar purses — and winter brings humpback and gray whales into the bay. Sister town San José del Cabo, 20 miles up the Corridor, offers a quieter, colonial counterpoint.

Vacation rentals in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas vacation rentals range from Medano Beach condos steps from the swim zone to Pedregal's famous hillside villas with private pools and Pacific views. The Corridor's resort residences add golf and full-service amenities between the two towns.

Winter high season (Christmas through Easter) books far ahead at peak rates; late spring and October offer the best weather-value balance. Groups get the most from villa rentals — chef service is common and affordable. Confirm whether your rental is in swimmable-beach range; many Cabo-area beaches are look-but-don't-swim due to undertow.

Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Take a water taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach at Land's End
Fish for marlin, dorado, and tuna with the legendary fleet
Swim and beach-club the day away on Medano Beach
Watch whales breach in the bay December through April
Snorkel the calm coves of Santa Maria or Chileno Bay
Ride ATVs or camels through the desert and dunes

Groups, couples, and anglers

Cabo does celebrations better than almost anywhere — villa pools, beach clubs, and nightlife in walking distance — while couples find sunset sails and cliffside dinners at El Farallon. Anglers plan around October's tournaments; everyone ends up at the marina for tacos at least once.

Where to stay in Cabo San Lucas

Medano Beach

Cabo's swimmable main beach — beach clubs, water sports, and El Arco views.

Marina & Downtown

The fishing fleet, restaurants, and nightlife around the harbor.

Pedregal

The famous hillside of luxury villas above town with Pacific views.

The Corridor

Twenty miles of resorts, golf, and swimmable coves toward San José del Cabo.

Cabo San Lucas FAQs

Can you swim at the beach in Cabo San Lucas?

Yes at Medano Beach — Cabo's main swimmable beach — and at protected coves like Santa Maria and Chileno on the Corridor. Many other Los Cabos beaches have dangerous undertow; always check conditions and flags.

Is Cabo San Lucas safe for tourists?

Los Cabos is one of Mexico's most-visited and well-policed resort regions, and millions visit safely each year. Use normal travel sense: book licensed transport, stay in tourist areas at night, and watch beach warning flags.

When is the best time to visit Cabo?

November through May offers dry, sunny 80s. Whale season runs December–April, October is peak fishing, and September brings the lowest rates with some storm risk.