Playa Palmilla is the best beach in the San Jose del Cabo area for swimming. A sheltered, rocky bay, it is protected from the biggest of the waves and is a good spot to snorkel too. It is about 15 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo, so you’ll need a car or an Uber/taxi to get here.
The rips and currents are quite strong here, with pretty big waves. Better for a walk than a swim, the beach is a huge open patch of golden sand. Beautiful for sunset viewing!
This is a public beach with a paved parking lot that is incredible for snorkeling. You can see large beautiful fish, sea turtles and maybe even catch a whale sighting!
Explore the art district and Hang out in Plaza Mijares in the evening for traditional Mexican food. Every Thursday evening there is a local art walk where you can explore the galleries and creative arts from the studios around town!
Enjoy a fresh farm to table meal or sign up for a cooking class! This is our favorite restaurant. The only way to get to it is on a dirt road, but it is so worth it to find this oasis. You'll have some of the best food and juices here!
Most whale watching tours in Los Cabos depart from the marina in Cabo San Lucas. This is 45 minutes away from San Jose del Cabo,
The area is accessible only by boat. There are hundreds of tour operators offering slightly different versions of essentially the same thing. The main variations are: 🛥️ SCENIC BOAT CRUISE 🚤 WATER TAXI DROP-OFF 🛶 KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD TO THE ARCH