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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Glass-bottom boat tour to the Arch + beach time
ATV Off-Road Adventure – Cross the Wooden Bridge & Feel the Thrill
Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas: Tour paseo al Arco + bajada en playa
Whale Watching and The famous Arch in Cabo
Los Cabos Land's End Experience
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
I booked this trip on a whim after my flight to puerto Vallarta turned around to go home on 2/22/26. The reviews made me nervous but I thought it definitely had redeeming qualities. The grounds are quite pretty and there’s lots of activities for kids and adults to do to pass the time. My family stayed ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The pool area and rooms
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Room and view were fabulous
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort
Staff and amenities
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Royal Solaris Los Cabos & Spa - All Inclusive
Had to change rooms. The first had cigarettes butts on balcony, and not the ocean view we booked. Moved the next day and room was acceptable.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey.
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, Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey 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.
