El Arenal Travel Guide
Cabo San Lucas
Visit El Arenal
Popular places to visit
Medano Beach
A favorite among Cabo’s young revelers, this scenic beach stands out with its fun bars, watersports rentals and party atmosphere.
Cabo San Lucas Bay
Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.
Marina Del Rey
Luxury yachting, sport fishing and world-class golf courses are just some of the attractions in this harbor along the Sea of Cortez.
Chileno Beach
Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations.
The Arch
This magnificent natural rock formation at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula marks the start of Land’s End, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
Santa Maria Beach
Check out the pools in the modern resort and delight in the utter serenity of this stunning bay and its marine sanctuary.
Things to do
Boat Tour with Glass Arc Bottom with Beach Time
Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas
Los Cabos Land's End Experience
Cabo San Lucas: Tour paseo al Arco + bajada en playa
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
"It's a wonderful resort and everyone was friendly and helpful. Keep in mind that most of the villas didn't have elevators. I needed the exercise anyways with all the drinking and eating."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
"Great pools and beach!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort
"Thai was our first vacation together 10 years ago and we had an amazing time. The staff is first rate and the rooms all have great views."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
"Pretty good overall. Clean and staff is nice"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
"staff was amazing"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos All Inclusive
"Hard Rock Los Cabos treated us like family. I wish i could have bring to Houston the kids club girls and the coffee shop guy. People here go above and beyond to make you feel like you are having a vacation at your own house! The food is pretty good! A boomer we couldn’t try the steak restaurant but ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in El Arenal
El Medano Ejidal
While visiting El Medano Ejidal, you might make a stop by sights like Marina Del Rey and Cabo San Lucas Bay.
Marina
Travellers to Marina praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Marina Del Rey and Cabo San Lucas Bay.
Cabo San Lucas Centro
If you're spending some time in Cabo San Lucas Centro, Marina Del Rey and Cabo San Lucas Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Pedregal
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pedregal. Make a stop by Solmar Beach or Playa Las Viudas while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Cabo San Lucas
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cabo San Lucas. A stop by Casa de la Cultura or Zen-Mar Mask Gallery might round out your trip.
