Why go
- City in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW).
History
Cabo San Lucas, also known simply as Cabo, is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city was 202,694. Cabo San Lucas and the neighboring San José del Cabo are collectively known as Los Cabos. Together, they form a metropolitan area of 351,111 inhabitants.
Where to stay
Cam. del Mar 1, Pedregal, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · hilton.com
Polígono 1. Fracción D. Fraccionamiento Diamante, Los Cangrejos, 23473 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · nobuhotels.com
23403 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico · casalalaguna.com
Indoor
C. Miguel Angel Herrera s/n, Lienzo Charro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · thebungalowshotel.com
V2M9+C6 Fraccionamiento Diamante, Diamante Blvd., Fraccionamiento Diamante, 23473 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · hotel.hardrock.com
Acuario, El Medano Ejidal, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · melia.com
Playa El Medano, El Medano Ejidal, Centro, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · pueblobonito.com
Av, Cabo San Lucas esquina con Revolución de 1910 Centro, 23460 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · cabovistahotel.com
Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36-Planta Alta, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · mayanmonkey.com
Medano 450, El Medano Ejidal, Centro, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · pueblobonito.com
Paraíso Escondido S/N, Paraiso Escondido, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · pueblobonito.com
Predio, Paraíso Escondido, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · pueblobonito.com
Blvd. Paseo de la Marina S/N, Marina, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · sandos.com
Av. del Pescador S/N, El Medano Ejidal, El Médano, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · casadorada.com
Diamante Blvd., 23473 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · diamantecabosanlucas.com
Supermanzana Corredor Manzana Sjd Km. 4.5, Tourist Corridor, El Tezal, 23454 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · ihg.com
Camino Real y Paseo Del Pescador, Av. del Pescador, El Medano Ejidal, El Medano, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · medanocabo.com
Predio, Paraíso Escondido Supermanzana Quivira, Paraiso Escondido, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · pueblobonito.com
Av Solmar #1, Centro, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · solmarresort.solmar.com
P.º de La Marina 4732, El Medano Ejidal, Col. El Médano, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · 1hotels.com
Avenida del Pescador Medano s/n, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · bahiacabo.com
Paseo de la Marina Lotes 37 y 38, Centro Histórico, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · marinafiestaresort.com
Blvd. Paseo de la Marina Lote 9 y 10, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · tesoroloscabos.com
Pelicanos 225, El Medano Ejidal, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · corazoncabo.com
20 de Noviembre, Downtown, Benito Juárez, 23469 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · caboinnhotel.com
Revolución y 20 de Noviembre s/n, Av. Leona Vicario, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · ercsl.com
Blvd Lázaro Cárdenas s/n 16 de septiembre Edificio Rose Marie local 103 Col, Centro, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · sevencrownbykavia.com
Avenida, Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 1501, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · marinacaboplaza.mxhotel.site
Carr. Transpeninsular km. 5, Tourist Corridor, Misiones, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · hyatt.com
P.º de La Marina 4750, El Medano Ejidal, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Calle, Emiliano Zapata s/n, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · oyorooms.com
Carr. Transpeninsular 100-Km 3, Tourist Corridor, El Tezal, 23454 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · marriott.com
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 2709, El Medano Ejidal, Col. Médano, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · marriott.com
Calle Mariano Matamoros # 3738, Downtown, Ildefonso Green, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Boulevard Marina, Cabo San Lucas, 23410 · subwaymexico.com.mx
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · Boulevard Marina, Cabo San Lucas, 23450 · cabocantina.com.mx
Mediterranean, French, International, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-01:00 · 4750 Paseo de La Marina, Cabo San Lucas, 23453 · bagatelle.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 00:00-01:00; Mo-Th 14:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 00:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00; Su 13:00-24:00 · lostarascos.com.mx
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:00 · Cabo San Lucas, 23450 · quiviraloscabos.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 00:00-24:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: vegan options · 10q Revolution de 1910 y Melchor Ocampo,…
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Boulevard Marina, Cabo San Lucas, 23450 · daikoku.mx
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Km 7.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas, 23455 · villaserenarestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Espresso, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Espresso cafe · Medano SN Paseo del Pescador, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., 23453 · docecuarenta.com
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · Km 2 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas, 23454 · eatalianocabo.online
Fish, Mexican, Restaurant · Fish/Mexican restaurant · Km 3.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas, 23454 · ubereats.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · Boulevard Marina, Cabo San Lucas, 23450 · cantinamexico.com
Barbecue, Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 22 El Paraje, Cabo San Lucas, 23450
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Avenida Cotero, Cabo San Lucas, 23454
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Juice, Cafe · Juice cafe
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant
Latin American, Japanese, Chinese, Restaurant · Latin American/Japanese restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Km 3.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas, 23454
Ice Cream · ice cream
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 15:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · Calle Miguel Hidalgo, Cabo San Lucas, 23450 · panchos.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · Cabo San Lucas, 23450 · pueblobonito.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Breakfast, Mexican, Restaurant · Breakfast/Mexican restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fish, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Fish/Italian restaurant
Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Plaza Embarcadero Boulevard Paseo de Marina, Cabo San Lucas, 23450
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
203 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) 35 km to the centre
San José del Cabo, BCS, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 18 airlines (AeroMéxico, United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 22 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 18 airlines, 22 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (734, 737-800, 737, 737-700, EMJ, CRJ-900) · 6 routes: Atlanta*, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Salt Lake City*, San Francisco*, San Jose*
- United Airlines UA (A320, 737-900, 737-800) · 6 routes: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco
- American Airlines AA (M83, A320, 737-800, A319, A321, 757…) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix
- US Airways US (M83, A320, 737-800, A319, A321, 757-200…) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, 73J, 737-800) · 4 routes: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose
- Volaris Y4 (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 3 routes: Culiacan, Guadalajara, Monterrey
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 3 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Toluca
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Denver, Santa Ana
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, 737-700, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Salt Lake City*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A320) · 2 routes: Chicago, Denver
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, San Diego
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Calgary, Vancouver
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Calgary
- Air France AF (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin America VX (A320) · 1 route: San Francisco
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW) 5.6 km to the centre
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cabo San Lucas, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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