Going Out in Los Cabos

Fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and golf are just some of the outdoor pursuits to enjoy in Los Cabos.

Outdoors

Fishing
There are over eight hundred types of fish in the waters of Los Cabos, and many hotels in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo can arrange charter trips for you, most of which include drinks, tackle, bait, a captain and a shipmate.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
El Arco is the best dive site with its rocky points off the coast. Most hotels can arrange trips and equipment rental. The Solmar V is a live-aboard dive boat that takes weekend long trips to the islands of San Benedicto, Clarion, Socorro, and the reefs at Cabo Pulmo. The two popular bays for diving and snorkeling are Bahia Chileno and Bahia Santa Maria.

Kayaking
Tours travel along the Corridor’s bays. During the winter months, kayaking is especially impressive and exciting when gray whales pass by.

Horseback Riding
With isolated beaches and deserted trails, horseback riding is a popular activity. There are professional training centers that give lessons and arrange trips for all level of riders.

Surfing
The Costa Azul is the most popular beach for surfing in Los Cabos. The Killer Hook Surf Shop sells and rents surfboards and boogie boards as well as snorkeling and diving equipment.

Golf
Los Cabos hosts several tournaments including the PGA Senior Grand Slam. It’s recommended that if you are not staying at a hotel associated with a course to reserve a tee time at least a week in advance. Average green fees are US$200.

At the Palmilla Golf Club is a 27-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus, and Cabo del Sol boasts an 18-hole courseby the same designer. A 36-hole course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, is located at the Cabo Real Golf Club. At the Cabo San Lucas Country Club you will find an 18-hole course that was designed by Roy Dye. This course overlooks the Sea of Cortez.

The most economical course is located at the Club Campo de Golf San Jose. The green fees at this 9-hole course are only US$30.

Beaches
At San Jose del Cabo the Playa Hotelera is the beach that the more luxurious hotels use. The current is quite rough and swimming here is not recommended.

Near the Presidente Inter-Continental at the end of the beach is a freshwater lagoon with tropical birds and plants. The Playa Palmilla is the best beach for swimming.

At Cabo San Lucas, the Playa Hacienda has calm waters and is perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming.

The 3-km stretch of beach at Playa Medano is perfect for sunbathing and people watching. With beachfront restaurant-bars and equipment rental available, it is usually very crowded on weekends.

The Playa Solmar has a dangerous undertow and surf.

Tours and Trips
Several companies offer boat and fishing tours, as well as snorkeling and scuba packages. Baja Travel Adventures will design individual tours and has trips to La Paz and Todos Santos. Pez Gato offers sunset cruises on a 46-ft catamaran, as well as snorkeling and sailing tours. Glass bottom boat tours depart from the marina every 45 minutes.

Sports and Exercise

Melia Los Cabos
Fitness Center - 18.5 Km Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Westin Regina Resort
Spa Center - Carretera Transpeninsular KM 22.5 San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico

Presidente Los Cabos Fitness Center - Boulevard Mijares S/N, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, México 23400

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