El Arenal Travel Guide
Cabo San Lucas
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.
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.
Chileno Beach
Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations.
Things to do
Glass-bottom boat tour to the Arch + beach time
ATV Off-Road Adventure – Cross the Wooden Bridge & Feel the Thrill
Famous Arch tour with Glass Bottom Boat & Beach Drop-Off
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
Overall, we had a good stay at Riu Santa Fe. The staff was friendly, and the water park was super fun, definitely a highlight for us. The shows were good, MJ, Rock Still Alive and the Mexican one, were very good. My main concern was the atmosphere created by the pool parties. While I support people ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Clean rooms the staff was maxing very nice answered l our questions
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos All Inclusive
This was our first time staying at the Hard Rock. This resort is about a 45 min drive from the SJD airport, quick and safe road. The entertainment at this resort was fantastic. From the live music/bands throughout the day to the nightly shows. We traveled with our 8yr old daughter and she loved the ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Beautiful property, wonderful staf, very family and kid friendly. Will definitely be back here.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort
Amazing staff
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Arenal
Ejidal Chamizal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ejidal Chamizal and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Bonita Mall and Puerto Paraiso Mall.
Ampliación Juárez
Though Ampliación Juárez may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo San Lucas Bay and Medano Beach.
Mariano Matamoros
While Mariano Matamoros isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Bonita Mall and Marina Del Rey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Juárez
While Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Cabo San Lucas Bay and Medano Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Ildefonso Green
While visiting Ildefonso Green, you might make a stop by sights like Casa de la Cultura and Zen-Mar Mask Gallery.
