La Playa Travel Guide
San José del Cabo


Popular places to visit

San Jose del Cabo Art District
Peruse the works of hundreds of Mexican artists, shop for unique items by talented artisans and be part of an art walk.

Costa Azul Beach
Discover a great beach for surfing in Mexico and enjoy this beautiful spot with fine sand, blue sea and spectacular views.

Palmilla Beach
For families seeking to enjoy a fun day at the ocean, this beach in San José del Cabo is a favorite spot.

Puerto Los Cabos
Explore the waterfront in San José del Cabo with a trip to Puerto Los Cabos. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Socorro Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Socorro Island during your travels in San José del Cabo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Playa Hotelera
Explore a big beach in Los Cabos surrounded by popular hotels. Enjoy the sun, practice sports and see fun attractions.
Things to do

Los Cabos Land's End Experience

Cabo’s Best ATV Tour – Desert, Beach Ride & Tequila Tasting

ATV Off-Road Adventure – Cross the Wooden Bridge & Feel the Thrill

Combo Horseback Beach Ride & ATV Adventure. Tequila Tasting

Beach & Desert UTV Tour in Cabo w/ Hotel Pickup

Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San José del Cabo
Top hotels in La Playa

Hotel El Ganzo - Adults Only
The pool and beach facilities are outstanding. It is great to have a swimmable beach in the Cabo area. And the boat rode is only about 2 minutes to get to the beach area.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Everything was fantastic. Room was clean. All the staff was friendly and courteous. Food was great.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
View was okey - Big cruise ships in the view all the time , one day there were 3 - so it kinda kills the view , food choices were there but not much changing - staff was excellent , hotel design and amenities were nice ; however felt value was not there ; it was pricey - the suggested travel agents ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Our room was nice. Upgraded to a junior suite with ocean view top floor. Room was clean and spacious. The food quality and options were not good. I think for the price there are much better options than this resort
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
The pool was not enjoyable because they played very loud electronic music with an annoying announcer for 4 hours every midday. The room was otherwise excellent. The Italian and the Japanese restaurants had a poor selection of what turned out to be disappointing food. The Italian restaurant did however ...
Reviewed on 3 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 La Playa

Downtown San Jose del Cabo
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown San Jose del Cabo. A stop by San Jose del Cabo Art District or Mission of San Jose might round out your trip.

Centro Histórico San Jose del Cabo
While visiting Centro Histórico San Jose del Cabo, you might make a stop by sights like San Jose del Cabo Art District and Mission of San Jose.

Chula Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Chula Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Jose del Cabo Art District and Old Town Gallery.

El Rosarito
While El Rosarito may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Jose del Cabo Art District and Old Town Gallery.

Laguna Hills
While Laguna Hills isn't home to many top sights, Puerto Los Cabos Golf Course and Puerto Los Cabos are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zona Hotelera
Zona Hotelera is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Playa Hotelera and Plaza Mega Comercial Mexicana.
