Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach)
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa del Amor, known as Lover's Beach, is a small sand spit at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, reachable only by water. The Sea of Cortez side is calm enough for swimming and snorkeling, with the famous arch rising just beyond. There are no lifeguards, restrooms or food.
A signature Cabo spot with calm water on one side, though boat traffic is heavy at midday and there are no facilities at all.
How we score beachesBook the earliest water taxi you can, since boats tend to stop running before dusk. Swim only on the Sea of Cortez side.
No road access. Take a water taxi from the Cabo San Lucas marina or from Medano Beach, and confirm your return pickup.
Arrival is by boat, with a short wade or step onto soft sand. There is no paved path and no facilities, so pack water and shade.
Calm Sea of Cortez water is easiest in the warm months, roughly May through November, with a mild, dry winter. Hurricane season runs roughly June through November.
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