Medano Beach
Medano Beach, Cabo San Lucas: Address, Medano Beach Reviews: 4.5/5
Medano Beach
Medano Beach
4.5
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This beach is famous for its soft white sands and warm, calm waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
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Restaurants
704 within 5 kms
WTF Burger Bar
2,075
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • International
Jack's Steakhouse
1,960
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Steakhouse • Bar
Los Deseos Restaurant
1,424
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Latin • Vegetarian Friendly
Wachinango's
563
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Bar • Seafood
Invita Bistro
1,682
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Seafood • Grill
Vibrant Cuisine
88
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Seafood • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options
Lorenzillo's Restaurant Cabo San Lucas
3,380
50 m€€€€ • Seafood • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly
Baja Lobster Co
777
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Golden Legends
362
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • Fast food
Salvatore G's Italian Restaurant
3,005
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Sicilian • Southern-Italian
Attractions
59 within 10 kms
Huichol Collection
8
55 mArt Galleries • Speciality Museums
Bay of Cabo San Lucas
899
0.1 kmBodies of Water • Beaches
Museo de Historia Natural
49
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Santa Tinta Studio
1
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Puerto Paraiso Mall
309
0.3 kmShopping Malls
RU2 Gym &Fitness
6
0.2 kmSports Complexes
Marina Cabo San Lucas
4,356
0.4 kmMarinas
Galeria Autentica
2
0.3 kmArt Galleries
Church of Saint Luke
144
0.5 kmHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Laura Urrea Art Gallery
5
0.3 kmArt Galleries
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4.5
4,442 reviews
Excellent
2,326
Very good
1,300
Average
606
Poor
149
Terrible
62
Cristina P
4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Medano beach is stunningly beautiful and safe for swimming. We were in Cabo in June and experienced manta rays breaching from the water along the shore line. There is a stretch of beach reserved for turtle nesting. Past Medano beach, there is mass development along the coastline. Hopefully conservation efforts are implemented in those areas to preserve what little wilderness coastline is left.
Written 25 June 2022
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Anthony B
Buckeye, AZ4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The beach itself was beautiful. A little bit of a high-tide, but we weren't swimming so no problems. My wife bought a San Lucas hat and cover-up for a pretty good deal; they were willing to negotiate. We did a glass bottom boat experience that was really cool!! We were on the boat La Bruja with Captain Miguel. He took us to the Arch, Lover's Beach (and Divorce Beach on the other side), Pelican Rock, and we saw some "Mexican Water Chihuahuas" (sea lions).
When we got back, we decided to eat at Mango Deck. It looked bustling, but we didn't know what to expect from the place. The food, pretty great! The atmosphere......kind of an adult experience. Not a place I suggest taking anyone under 18. Beware of them pushing tequila and jello shots in your face, and some "light touching" once you take a shot. It wasn't bad, just unexpected because we noticed other younger children there.
We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely be willing to go back.
FYI, we came from San Jose side and with 4 people we took a taxi that was $80 round-trip. We tried Uber, but they all only fit 3 people and would have been $88 if we split cars...so in this case the taxi was cheaper.
When we got back, we decided to eat at Mango Deck. It looked bustling, but we didn't know what to expect from the place. The food, pretty great! The atmosphere......kind of an adult experience. Not a place I suggest taking anyone under 18. Beware of them pushing tequila and jello shots in your face, and some "light touching" once you take a shot. It wasn't bad, just unexpected because we noticed other younger children there.
We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely be willing to go back.
FYI, we came from San Jose side and with 4 people we took a taxi that was $80 round-trip. We tried Uber, but they all only fit 3 people and would have been $88 if we split cars...so in this case the taxi was cheaper.
Written 12 June 2022
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Keith S
Fort Lauderdale, FL39 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The view of El Fin de la Tierra is stunning, and the water is a beautiful cobalt blue that lightens to turquoise at the shore. The sand is a bit gritty and yellow, and although not the white powder one finds in Sarasota, I'm fine with that.
However, the water can be quite treacherous! The undertow is incredibly strong. It will wipe you off your feet and drag you into the tumbling waves in a heartbeat. In many places the beach has a steep incline that enhances the undertow and literally makes it an uphill battle to escape the waves without falling back into that wave rinse cycle.
However, the water can be quite treacherous! The undertow is incredibly strong. It will wipe you off your feet and drag you into the tumbling waves in a heartbeat. In many places the beach has a steep incline that enhances the undertow and literally makes it an uphill battle to escape the waves without falling back into that wave rinse cycle.
Written 25 May 2022
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Amit-Sheetal
San Francisco, CA297 contributions
Dec 2021
We stayed at Pueblo Bonito Rose right on Medano beach. Amazingly clear and beautiful water - warm most times. Perfect way to spend your time in Cabo
Written 22 May 2022
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toga1k
San Francisco, CA2,979 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Great beach close to downtown CSL and marina. Good to get an umbrella and a few beers to relax on the beach and dip in the water.
Lots of vendors selling all kinds of goodies including massage too. Beautiful scenery.
Lots of vendors selling all kinds of goodies including massage too. Beautiful scenery.
Written 16 May 2022
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Renuka R
Fiji73 contributions
Apr 2022
Nice clean beach. Good for swimming. Not very crowded mid week in April. Not too many vendors bothering us that was nice. Had a relaxing day at the beach. Choices of places to eat and drink.
Written 26 April 2022
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Susan S
16 contributions
Mar 2022
It smelled like sewage by Mango Deck & Casa Dorada. Ate at Casa Dorada got sick. Cabo & San Jose has an issue with sewage smell also. Condos houses have same issue poop smell coming from the pipes in the bathrooms & kitchen. The infrastructure can not keep up with the growth. Rented a house by Costco newer very nice house but 2 of the 3 bathrooms smelled like sewage. It basically smells like poop most of the places.
Written 10 April 2022
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Terri C
Missoula, MT54 contributions
Mar 2022
Medana beach was a great place to swim for the afternoon. The are lots of vendors but a kind no thank you and they are off to next customer.
Written 28 March 2022
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skink
Falls Church, VA482 contributions
Mar 2022
Maybe it was the time of year (during Spring Break) but a day at Medano Beach was just not all that enjoyable. While it is a very long and beautiful beach, the day we went it was loud, crowded, full of young, drunk American students and chock-a-block with local vendors coming up you every 30 seconds offering something for sale or massages. To be polite you had to constantly respond with "no gracias." I don't begrudge people trying to make an honest living and I hope at the end of the day they earn enough to feed their families, but it does not make for a relaxing day at the beach for a visitor to Cabo.
Written 25 March 2022
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Mitzi L
Kingsland, TX11 contributions
Feb 2022
I really like this quiet little beach. The sand is really deep to walk in and the water is so blue. Gotta watch out for the rip tide, though.
Written 23 March 2022
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Best way to access Medano Beach for a day if not staying in a resort there?
TJAClark
Calgary, Canada36 contributions
Drive or taxi to parking area just off beach and behind Tobasco Beach Bar (southern most beach bar along the row of beach bars). Is by the day pay parking, on the dirt, right off beach and at very reasonable rate.
Are there umbrellas available or do you have to bring your own. Or anything available to be covered from the sun
Edwin F
Calgary, Canada1,560 contributions
You might be able to rent them on the beach, but most hotels provide umbrellas and beach towels free of charge. Check with your hotel.
Kris C
Kansas City, MO6 contributions
Do you have to pay to enter Medano Beach??
Raul P
Gardena, CA22 contributions
No, this is a public beach in which it is the best spot to go swimming. Depends on which Hotel you are staying you can always take an Uber in which it is also much cheaper than a Taxi or you can just take a walk along the beach as we did.
kkelly369
Fanwood, NJ5 contributions
Can you fish on Medano beach? Is there any public beach where you can fish from near the marina??
Dakingoftravel
Las Vegas, NV101 contributions
I haven't seen anybody fishing on Medano beach but there's a bunch of public beaches you can fish on and a bunch of Bluffs or rocks find a guide at the Marina and tell me want to fish off shore. I have a really good local guy down there send me a direct message and I'll send you his phone number
Strong Family
Abbotsford, Canada
Any hotels that offer NOT inclusive day pass to use pool, restroom, towels, chairs, beach access, pay as you go food and drink.
barbiedoll1965
Edmonton, Canada56 contributions
Yes I believe there are
Krista rodgers
San Francisco, CA
is it a good place for americans or only locals?
ricsandimas
San Dimas, CA451 contributions
It's for both, tourists and locals; perhaps, you will see more tourists than locals, because a few of the hotels share this beach. There is no boardwalk, so it'll be a great chance for you to get your feet wet and sample the sandy beach. Get ready to be approached by the different vendors on foot. Playa El Médano is adjacent to the Marina (ample concrete walkways).
Cec W
Farnhamville, IA9 contributions
Cost of water taxi to marina from Riu santa fe? And cost of glass bottom boat from riu Santa Fe to lovers beach?
dave s
Las Vegas73 contributions
Water taxi to arch and lovers beach $15 pp round trip from Medano Beach - and water taxi to marina $5-10 pp - many water sports kiosks so shop and barter for best price
Frequently Asked Questions about Medano Beach
- We recommend booking Medano Beach 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 41 Medano Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Medano Beach:
- Luxury sunset sailboat with Premium drinks & Gourmet hors d'oeuvres, (Shared tour) (From €101.72)
- 3Hr Private Yacht Cruise in Cabo As if you were aboard your own Private Yacht.Al (From €713.00)
- Small Group Tour of Los Cabos (From €66.55)
- Private Boat Tour from Cabo San Lucas with Snorkeling Gear 6 pax (From €399.28)
- Party Boat! Catamaran by the Arch. Open Bar & Snacks Included (From €72.80)
- Hotels near Medano Beach:
- (0.01 km) Luxury and Amazing View! 3 bed/3.5 bath private home with pool and jacuzzi
- (0.17 km) Los Milagros Hotel
- (0.12 km) Bajas Cactus Hotel y Hostel
- (0.22 km) Hotel Mar de Cortez
- (0.31 km) Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
- Restaurants near Medano Beach:
- (0.02 km) Happy Ending Cantina
- (0.04 km) Cabo Blue
- (0.05 km) Super Hookahs
- (0.05 km) Lorenzillo's Restaurant Cabo San Lucas
- (0.15 km) Vibrant Cuisine
- Attractions near Medano Beach:
- (0.00 km) A-maze-in Cabo Race
- (0.05 km) Cabo by Sea
- (0.05 km) Sea Esta Cabo
- (0.05 km) Ayla
- (0.05 km) Cabo Sportfishing Crew