Cabo San Lucas Sights

  1. Cabo Falso

    About 5km (3 miles) northwest of town, Cabo San Lucas' historic lighthouse, Faro Viejo, is perched high above Cabo Falso, so named because it was once erroneously thought to be the southernmost point on the Baja peninsula. Surrounded by a spectacular dunescape (unfortunately frequented by ATVs), the lighthouse was in operation from 1895 to 1961, when it was replaced by a candy-striped cousin on a hillside above.

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  2. Casa de la Cultura

    Built into the solitary hill in downtown Cabo, the Casa de la Cultura has a theatre, a small park and a mirador (lookout point). The mirador is surrounded by landscaped gardens and offers a view of all of Cabo. It is a peaceful retreat from the craziness of downtown.

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  3. Faro Viejo

    Just outside town, perching high above Cabo Falso (False Cape), this historic lighthouse was built in 1865 and served as the beacon to many a ship, until it was replaced in 1961 by the fancy candy-colored one further up the hill. It's worth taking a stroll around both lighthouses and taking in the beautiful views of sea, sierra and city.

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  4. Land's End

    Land's End is by far the biggest, and most impressive, attraction Cabo San Lucas has to offer. Get on a panga (a fibreglass skiff) and head to El Arco (the Arch), a jagged natural feature which partially fills with the tide. Pelicans, sea lions, sea, sky - this is what brought people to Cabo in the first place and it's still magical, despite the mammoth cruise ship towering behind it.

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  5. Los Frailes

    Immediately offshore from El Arco stand Los Frailes, two granite pinnacles that offer some very unique rock climbing, should you feel inclined (in fact, a scene from the movie Everest was filmed here). Just off the eastern shore, the thin spire of Neptune's Finger protrudes some 24m (80ft) out of the water.

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  7. Museo de las Californias

    This tiny museum has an endearing yet fascinating collection of historical artifacts, including maps, tools and journals going back to the 16th-century expeditions of the legendary conquistador Hernán Cortés. Its main focus, though, is on fossils from the local Sierra de la Laguna range. Look for the huge whale skeleton outside its entrance.

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  8. Playa del Amor

    Flanked by towering rocks, quiet Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) - with access to both the Pacific and the bay waters - is Cabo's most scenic beach. Swimming near the arches should be avoided because of currents, but snorkeling on the bay side is excellent. You can get there only by water taxi, which mercifully prevents it from becoming overcrowded.

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  9. Playa Médano

    Cabo San Lucas has three main beaches. The most popular is Playa Médano, which runs northeast for about 3km (2 miles) from the Hacienda Beach Resort (under renovation). The water is crystal clear and calm, making it ideal for swimming (or, as the case may be, wading with a margarita glasses in hand). Buoyed swimming areas keep the jet skis, parasailers and fishing pangas away from the swimmers (at least in theory), and cruise ships float off shore.

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  10. Playa Solmar

    Playa Solmar is quieter than Playa del Amor and well suited for sunbathing; however, it has a reputation for unpredictable breakers that drown several unsuspecting tourists every year. It's accessible via the road to Hotel Solmar.

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  11. Town Square

    Also known as 'Parque Amelia Wilkes' this square is perfect for relaxing away from the partying throngs in Cabo. Take a breather 'neath the gazebo or in the shade of the poultry-shaped bush, or nurse your hangover on one of the benches. The square is surrounded by classy shops and cantinas if you get fidgety.

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