Playa del Amor
Playa del Amor, Cabo San Lucas: Address, Phone Number, Playa del Amor Reviews: 4.5/5
Playa del Amor
Playa del Amor
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Restaurants
666 within 5 kms

La Roca
1,207
0.6 km€€€€ • Mexican • Latin • Seafood

Don Luis Restaurant at Grand Solmar
335
0.6 km€€€€ • Mexican • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly

The Sports Bar at Grand Solmar
168
0.6 km€€ - €€€ • Bar • Pub • Vegetarian Friendly

Asian Lounge
11
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Philippine • Sushi • Asian

Tejaban Restaurant
218
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly

Taba BBQ
76
1.2 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • Barbecue

Señor Frog's Cabo
1,017
1.2 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • American • Gastropub

Agave restaurante los cabos
147
1.2 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Brew Pub • Cafe

Calima Restaurant
229
1.1 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly

Beach Club
434
1.4 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Bar • Seafood
Attractions
59 within 10 kms

Pelican Rock
443
59 mGeologic Formations • Beach & Pool Clubs

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas
8,575
0.2 kmGeologic Formations

Divorce beach
262
0.3 kmBeaches

Mt. Solmar
479
1 kmMountains

Bay of Cabo San Lucas
899
1.8 kmBodies of Water • Beaches

Medano Beach
4,443
1.8 kmMarinas • Beaches

Marina Cabo San Lucas
4,356
1.9 kmMarinas

Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas
352
3.9 kmNeighbourhoods

Church of Saint Luke
144
1.8 kmHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The Picnic Magic
5
1 kmBeaches
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1,904 reviews
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171
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Brian M
Jackson, WY1 contribution
Jul 2021
Loved this beach and such fun to ride over in the small taxi boat:) We liked the lovers beach side that is calm and the rougher divorce beach on the other side.
Written 9 June 2022
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Rita J
36 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Be aware of the vendors as you get off!! My husband and I took a water taxi and the man in the taxi was very kind. As we hopped onto the beach a man right away helped us off the boat and took us to his stand offering cold beers and drinks. He said this is for all tourists here. We had no cash on us because we left everything at our resort to avoid being pit pocketed. We declined the Drinks at first and then we decided to just have one beer for the sake of a picture on the beach holding a cold one. My husband went and the guy gave it to him and said enjoy and my husband left with the beer. As we were leaving the island getting back on the boat, the vendor ran up to my husband as soon as he saw him and said “you gonna pay?.” We were confused!! He didnt mention how much or the fact that it wasn’t free? He made it seem like it was included with the boat tour! He even let my husband completely walk away to the other side of the island without paying. He then proceeded to tell my husband to pay and my husband told him he has no cash. Then the man told him to make me, the wife, DANCE for him and his friends!! When my husband denied all of this he started calling him all kinds of names. We got off that beach asap. He went nuts. It left a bad taste in our mouths.
Written 30 April 2022
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Guide50292825624
6 contributions
Dec 2021
Worth the few bucks to take a water taxi out to the Arches for some walking about and snorkeling. Just be careful to swim only on the inside and not in the open ocean. It's a beautiful and isolated walk about and great for photos. You can walk down and around the Arches and take in the resorts there too.
Written 19 April 2022
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Elisa L
New Mexico1 contribution
Dec 2021
it is a good beach to hang out with your boyfriend but the waters are not good for swimming (keep that in mind), we also thought we could walk from here to El arco but our driver from Cape Transfers (the cabo airport transportation company everyone uses to get to their resorts because of their rates) told us that actually it is not possible to walk in "el arco" anytime you visit Cabo, it is only possible like once every 4 years :/
Written 21 December 2021
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Wolfgang E
Hilton Head, SC21 contributions
Oct 2021
breathtaking location. we have been there several times and always it is an experience. the sunset, beautiful. it is a must see. there are many ways you can get there. check in the Marina for details
Written 5 December 2021
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JouJou72
Atlanta, GA45 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Not too crowded on a Thursday in November, the waters can be a bit rough. We brought snorkel gear but instead we waded a bit and took in some sun.
Written 13 November 2021
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Yadira C
Los Angeles, CA92 contributions
Jun 2021
The time we spent at the beach was great. The water was great even though it was a little rough. It wasn't too crowded. But go early because the water gets choppy and they will close the beach.
Written 23 June 2021
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Wendy C
Osceola, WI245 contributions
Jun 2021
We spent the day here and had so much fun swimming and taking beautiful pictures it's truly so peaceful and serene there. The only negative is there are some vendors trying to sell their products be it jewelry or food. it's a must do!
Written 12 June 2021
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trav226
New York City435 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
This review is only for the water taxi that got us there. I didn’t realize you could go from the marina but even if I had known that we probably wouldn’t of wanted to Uber over there to then get a boat so we just took the lazy route and took a boat from the medano Beach for 18 dollars per person including a tour and then we were dropped on the beach. the guy who ran the operation lied and told us that it was calmer over there than on medano; that was not the case it was not swimmable and it got rougher by the minute.
he told us if we wanted to come back earlier than two hours just find a guy with a walkie-talkie on the beach and he will get the boat back. those guys on the beach don’t even see you as human you’re just cattle and they r there to wrangle you up for the most tips possible even when we told him I wasn’t feeling well he kept lying saying 10 mins but no boat.
Finally the decide to put us on a dif boat than we came in. The ocean was so rough they were having difficulty loading people people were acting desperate like they were refugees pushing and shoving to get on the boat I was almost seriously injured one half my body was dangling off the side of the boat if my friend hadn’t been there to help shove me on who knows what could’ve happened. then she was almost injure trying to climb the ladder and some woman shoved her to the side to get to it first.
then I had to change boats in the ocean because our driver finally showed up so he pulled his boat up next to the boat I was on and I switched like some James Bond stunt and after all that one of the guys on the beach at the audacity to harass us for a tip. Get accurate wind / sea conditions before going bc these guys clearly don’t care about your safety.
he told us if we wanted to come back earlier than two hours just find a guy with a walkie-talkie on the beach and he will get the boat back. those guys on the beach don’t even see you as human you’re just cattle and they r there to wrangle you up for the most tips possible even when we told him I wasn’t feeling well he kept lying saying 10 mins but no boat.
Finally the decide to put us on a dif boat than we came in. The ocean was so rough they were having difficulty loading people people were acting desperate like they were refugees pushing and shoving to get on the boat I was almost seriously injured one half my body was dangling off the side of the boat if my friend hadn’t been there to help shove me on who knows what could’ve happened. then she was almost injure trying to climb the ladder and some woman shoved her to the side to get to it first.
then I had to change boats in the ocean because our driver finally showed up so he pulled his boat up next to the boat I was on and I switched like some James Bond stunt and after all that one of the guys on the beach at the audacity to harass us for a tip. Get accurate wind / sea conditions before going bc these guys clearly don’t care about your safety.
Written 13 May 2021
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Linda L
Fairfield Bay, AR42 contributions
Mar 2021
You can take a water taxi to this beach from so many of the resorts and hotels. GREAT PHOTO OPS here. There are rocks to climb and also a good area to snorkel
Written 10 April 2021
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Tom K
Cross Plains, WI
Is it safe to walk from Lienzo Charro Cabo San Lucas to Lovers Beach? How long of a walk is it?
lippyis
Nanaimo, Canada96 contributions
You need a boat to get to lovers beach, even if you try to get up and over the hills via the trails you see in the mountains its all gated off. If you are a guest at Solmar resort you may be able to walk over some cliffs from Divorce beach then on to Lovers but i would do it.
FourDorfs
Michigan9 contributions
Is it still possible to rent kayaks so that we can paddle to Lover's Beach on our own? If so, is there a vendor that is recommended? Cost per hour? Thanks!!
Previa1994
Chicago, IL4 contributions
Yes kayaks for rent are available at Medano Beach or at the Marina; I saw quite a few kayakers at Lover's Beach. I do not know other details.
Fearless129061
3 contributions
Can I bring my 1 year old baby? Is it dangerous for a baby to get on and the boat?
verotepa
Tepatitlan de Morelos, Mexico8 contributions
Hola si puedes llevar al bebé, ahí hay personas que te ayudarán a desembarcar ...disfruta tu viaje
Is it possible to walk from the Marina along the sea of Cortes side past Pelican Rock and get to Lovers/Divorce Beach without taking a water taxi?
Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,652 contributions
To get to this beach you can take a taxi boat or do a hike up to the top of the mountain and all the way down. I did the hike from the dog trainer property. The owner, Enrique Perrón, can take you for the hike at 9:30 or at 17h. Is free but you can tip him. He is very smart and knows the place more than any guide.
The hike is very short and the view on the top is amazing. When I visited, there was a red flag on the beach and we were not permitted to swim in the bigger beach but only in the small one (where the boats drop the tourists). There are big waves abd the locals say that the current pulls you down.
There is a lot of current in all the beaches in general in this part of baja california, so you have to be careful and if you are a good swimmer, there is no problem.
Also you can take a long walk and make sure you bring enough water and food as fortunately you won't find any sellers on the beach.
To come back you can do the hike or take a taxi boat. Be careful with the taxi boats because they are going to try to rip off your money. They must charge only 100 pesos for the trip to the beach and come back. If they charge you more, there is an orange building in the marine for protection of the tourist, if they charge you more, you can complaint there and they will have to return your money.
Jennifer T
Columbus, OH2 contributions
Can you walk from Cannery Beach to Lovers' Beach?
AllanG
Mexico City, Mexico101 contributions
Jennifer,
Yes, you can but you will need to take the hiking trail thru Mt solmar all the way to the peek and then there is a small trial where you can do go down to Divorce beach and then walk over to Lover's beach, its a bit steep so be careful.
torilyn50
Oklahoma City, OK409 contributions
Hi Ginny
We are in our late 60's. Would you recommend the visit to Lovers Beach? Does not sound like it's easy to get there. Thank you.
Ginny2Dsm
Ankeny, IA52 contributions
Depending on the waves, it might be tricky for you to get in and out of the boat so I probably wouldn't recommend it for you although I'm 64 and didn't have any problems. As mentioned by others, there are no amenities there like chairs or umbrellas or restrooms.
Jenny F
Cancun, Mexico
como se llega caminando? iré en abril!! 🤗
Disculpa si se puede llegar caminando?
How did playa de amor form
Ginny2Dsm
Ankeny, IA52 contributions
From WikiTravel:
Land's End(includes Lover's Beach)— Known for its exceptional views and photo taking opportunities, this area is comprised of a large cluster of rock formations that were carved into fantastic shapes by wind and sea. During low tide, many visitors like to walk here along Playa del Amante (Lover's Beach) because it allows for a better view of an eroded passageway called the Arch of Poseidon. You can also observe Los Frailes, two rock islets that are frequented by sea lions.
Gabriele S
Rome, Italy2,981 contributions
I will arrive with a cruise ... how can I reach the playa? water taxi (how much is the cost?) or walking?
Thanks
sheilasalazar1018
Las Vegas, NV
Does anyone know if any of the boats carry saftey vests for baby's? I have a 14 month old. I would like to take a boat tour. Or should I bring my own vest? Thank you in advance
Cabogey
Park City, UT34 contributions
All boats are required to have life jackets for everyone.
But ask to see it before you board.
Frequently Asked Questions about Playa del Amor
- We recommend booking Playa del Amor tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 80 Playa del Amor tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Playa del Amor:
- Small Group Tour of Los Cabos (From €66.55)
- Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas (From €18.25)
- Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak (From €76.05)
- Snorkel & Boat Tour of Everything Cabo. Includes Open Bar and Lunch! (From €84.61)
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour (From €19.01)
- Hotels near Playa del Amor:
- (0.03 km) One Bedroom Mastersuite at Grand Solmar Land's End
- (0.03 km) Grand Solmar Luxury Master Suite at Lands Ends Los Cabos - sleeps 4
- (0.62 km) Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa
- (0.65 km) Solmar Resort
- (1.11 km) The Ridge at Playa Grande
- Restaurants near Playa del Amor:
- (0.61 km) La Roca
- (0.58 km) Don Luis Restaurant at Grand Solmar
- (0.63 km) The Sports Bar at Grand Solmar
- (0.39 km) Asian Lounge
- (1.23 km) Taba BBQ