El Arenal Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Medano Beach

Medano Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

A favorite among Cabo’s young revelers, this scenic beach stands out with its fun bars, watersports rentals and party atmosphere.

Medano Beach
The Arch showing rocky coastline and surf

The Arch

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Sitting at the point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, this beautiful natural rock formation is one of Los Cabos’ most iconic images.

The Arch
Marina Cabo San Lucas which includes a lighthouse and a coastal town

Marina Del Rey

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy world-class golf courses, luxury yachting and great fishing in this harbour in the Sea of Cortez.

Marina Del Rey
Cabo San Lucas Bay

Cabo San Lucas Bay

Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.

Cabo San Lucas Bay
Santa Maria Beach

Santa Maria Beach

Check out the pools in the modern resort and delight in the utter serenity of this stunning bay and its marine sanctuary.

Santa Maria Beach
Chileno Beach

Chileno Beach

5/5(1 review)

Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations.

Chileno Beach

Activities

Clear Boat Ride in Los Cabos

Clear Boat Ride in Los Cabos

AU$23
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Clear Boat Ride in Los Cabos
Best ATV Cabo Adventure, Desert & Beach Ride whit Tequila Tasting

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

AU$114
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cabo’s Best ATV Tour – Desert, Beach Ride & Tequila Tasting
Instagrammable Transparent Boat trip in Los Cabos Bay

Instagrammable Glass-bottom boat trip in Los Cabos Bay

AU$37
per adult
Instagrammable Glass-bottom boat trip in Los Cabos Bay
Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

AU$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks
Famous Arch tour with Glass Bottom Boat, Lover's beach Pelican rock & byond

Famous Arch tour with Glass Bottom Boat, Lover's beach Pelican rock & byond

AU$32
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Famous Arch tour with Glass Bottom Boat, Lover's beach Pelican rock & byond
Enjoy with your family in front of the Cabo San Lucas Arch

Arc Glass Bottom Boat Tour + Beach Time

AU$29
per adult
Arc Glass Bottom Boat Tour + Beach Time
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Our pick of the best El Arenal Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Bahia Cabo san Lucas KM 4.5, Camino Viejo San jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,150 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing! Highly recommend this place Santa Fe does have the Riu party area. But requested a rooom where is was quite. We celebrated our anniversary. They upgraded us and gave us a bottle of champagne! And we definitely were able to make our stay romantic. The parties are a blast if you're ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Camino Viejo a San José, Km 3.5, Col. El Medano, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
The price is AU$477 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$477
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,461 reviews)
"We booked this trip at the last minute and The Rui Adult only did not disappoint. Food was great, service wonderful. Only complaint i have is alcohol drinks watered down as most all inclusive I've been to lately."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Camino Viejo a San Jose del Cabo Km 4.5, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,919 reviews)
"This is our 4 th time staying at this property. It may need a little upgrade. The pools are nice, the swim up bar was not to clean and the bartender was rude! He actually flashed a hundred Dollar bill as to say tip me or wait for drinks. The check in girl Elvia was rude also. Astrid at the other ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Paseo del Malecón l-5 D, San José del Cabo, BCS
The price is AU$652 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$652
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in San José del Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,740 reviews)
"Staff were amazing. Renovated room was clean and attractive. Lots of great food options. Family friendly pool areas."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa

Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Transpeninsular Km 10.3, CSL-SJC, Lote A-1 Cabo del sol, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
The price is AU$623 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$623
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Clean room staff excellent restaurant not to accommodating although the stars at the steakhouse excellent."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa
Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort

Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Transpeninsular KM. 21.5, San José del Cabo, BCS
The price is AU$826 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$826
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in San José del Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,866 reviews)
"Un hotel muy bonito, el staff super amable (en especial la chica de recepción del restaurante ballenas y las mucamas), la comida rica y los cuartos bonitos. El unico detalle fue que no funcionaban los elevadores y eso si fue inconveniente porque eran muchas escaleras y algunos de los salvaguardas ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around El Arenal

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Ejidal Chamizal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ejidal Chamizal and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Bonita Mall and Puerto Paraiso Mall.

Ejidal Chamizal
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Ampliación Juárez

Though Ampliación Juárez may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Del Rey and Puerto Paraiso Mall.

Ampliación Juárez
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Juárez

While Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Marina Del Rey and Plaza Bonita Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Juárez
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Mariano Matamoros

While Mariano Matamoros isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Bonita Mall and Puerto Paraiso Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mariano Matamoros
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Downtown Cabo San Lucas

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cabo San Lucas. A stop by Casa de la Cultura or Zen-Mar Mask Gallery might round out your trip.

Downtown Cabo San Lucas
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Colonia El Progreso

Though Colonia El Progreso may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Marina Del Rey.

Colonia El Progreso

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