Some people that visit Los Cabos are looking for more than beautiful sunsets, a great beach and an awesome tan, that’s why Cabo offers a wide variety of activities and tours you can enjoy during your stay. The options are many and cater to a wide variety of visitors, from the very active to the relaxed, from extreme to extremely safe.In the list below, we offer our selection of what we consider the best 10 tours & activities in Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos in general.

Start with three questions

  • Morning, afternoon or sunset? Many boat tours run at set times, so pick the part of the day that fits your plans.
  • Are kids coming? Check the age rules and child prices before you book.
  • How much do you like the water? Some outings are about snorkeling, others are happy to keep you dry with a drink in hand.

An example: one boat, three ways to go

The Cabo Blue trimaran shows how much choice one operator can give you. Its page lists a whale watching cruise (in season December to April, best January to March), a snorkeling and brunch cruise to Santa María Bay, and a sunset happy hour cruise. Same boat, very different days.

Booking is simple

Use the booking button on this page to see the tours available, pick a date and time, and pay online. Check what each tour includes, where it meets and what time to arrive before you confirm.

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1. Pirate Ship Tours

Wooden pirate ship sailing in Cabo San Lucas

When in Cabo San Lucas, come take the tour of your life! The most exciting tours for your family, or your honeymoon. A new adventure everyday on the Pirate Ship tours and tall ships.


2. Cabo Dolphins

Kids and adults swimming with dolphins in Cabo San Lucas

During your holiday trip, you are maybe looking to spend some family time enjoying a new and memorable experience where your children also can take part. Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo offer you the opportunity to swim and interact with the most intelligent of all marine animals: dolphins.

Phone: +52 (624) 173-9500

Bldv. Paseo de la Marina Lote 7, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Mon. to Sun.: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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3. The Arch

Aerial view of Land's End and the Arch in Cabo San Lucas with boats on the water
Photo: Cabo Blue

This rock promontory at Land’s End, by the edge of the sea and on the tip of Baja California, is one of the most iconic geological formations of Los Cabos and all of Mexico. To get there you can take one of the many boats and cruises that start off at the CSL Marina and other locations along the coast. Among the latter, the most popular and recommended are Cabo Blue and Caborey:


4. Whale Watching (seasonal)

Two gray whales surfacing off Los Cabos

Every year from December to April (best January to March), visitors in Los Cabos enjoy an added thrill as gray whales end their thousands of miles journey from the frigid Arctic Ocean to the warm waters of the Baja California to calve their young. Whale watching excursions range from large vessels to Zodiac rafts.

Season: December to April, best January to March

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5. Costa Azul Surf

Surf lesson and a surfer riding a wave at Costa Azul, San José del Cabo

If on the other hand, you are looking for some great action, practice some sport and disconnect from it all, why not surf for a while. This surf school and shop is located in San Jose del Cabo and is well known for its excellent service and options. They offer pro lessons and many years of experience, plus you can be confident as they are all CPR and First-Aid certified.

Carretera Transpeninsular Km. 28 Plaza Costa Azul No. 8, San Jose del Cabo, BCS.

Phone: +52 (624) 142-2771

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6. Art District

Galleries and the church at night in the San José del Cabo Art District

Within the city center of San Jose del Cabo, there is a cultural walk, where you will find all kinds of arts and crafts. No need to be an art expert to have fun during the Art Walk, as it offers a wide range of options, activities, shows, galleries, restaurants and bars to enjoy the afternoon and start off a great night in Cabo.

Alvaro Obregon, Downtown San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, México.

Art District open Mon. to Sun.: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Art Walk: Thursday Nights – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM – November to June

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7. ATV Tours

ATV riders crossing the desert near Cabo San Lucas

ATVs are by far, the best and most practical way to enter into the desert terrain and explore the flora and fauna in the variety of landscapes in Los Cabos. Single driving on ATVs is always the preferred method of touring however, two person riders allow for a safer, slower, and more convenient way for families with children to participate together.


8. Cabo Outfitters

Kayaking, snorkeling and off road tours near the Arch with Cabo Outfitters

Located in San Jose del Cabo, Cabo Outfitters offers several excellent guided tours which include hiking, snorkeling and even cruises. With a highly trained and qualified staff that will make your experience even more valuable and exciting. There are also a variety of packages so you can enjoy various activities depending on your specific interests.

Phone: +52 (624) 142-5222

Manuel Doblado & Boulevard Mijares, (Offices on the roof of the Shooters Sports Bar), San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Mon. to Sun. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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9. San José Church (Misión de San José del Cabo Añuití)

Mission church of San José del Cabo with its twin bell towers

Misión de San José del Cabo Añuití, this church is located in the historic center of the San José del Cabo, a Catholic church that dates back to 1734, founded by Father Nicholas Tamaral, restored in the 20th after being devastated by a hurricane.

If you’re in downtown San Jose, visit one of the most important and representative architectural structures of the town and the area.

Miguel Hidalgo esq. Ignacio Zaragoza, Downtown, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, México

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10. Natural History Museum (Museo de Historia Natural)

Murals in the courtyard of the Natural History Museum in Cabo San Lucas

This Natural History Museum is found on Plaza Amelia Wilkes two blocks from Cabo Wabo Cantina, it is also a great option if you’d like to learn a little bit more about the history of Los Cabos, the Pericúes (the natives that originally inhabited the area), the local marine life, how the area developed, the Spanish conquest, among other interesting topics.

Phone: +52 (624) 105 0815, (624) 105 0661

Lázaro Cárdenas 10, Downtown Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, México

Tue. to Fri.: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sat.: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Confirm hours before visiting.

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Looking for more Cabo San Lucas tours? Our what to do in Cabo San Lucas guide has the full list, and anglers will want our fishing in Cabo page.