Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Cabo San Lucas
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Cabo San Lucas Marina.
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Top pick
Cabo San Lucas Marina
The party center — clubs, sport fishing charters, restaurants, sunset booze cruises.
17 min walk from center
#2
Medano Beach
The main swim beach — Nikki Beach, water sports, calm-water resorts.
21 min walk from center
#3
The Corridor
The 30km strip between Cabo San Lucas and San José — resort row.
2.7 km from center
#4
San José del Cabo
The quieter, artsy sister town — Thursday Art Walk, better local restaurants.
2.7 km from center
Getting around
Los Cabos airport (SJD) is 45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas town. Pre-book a shared or private transfer; the airport taxi mafia charges 3-4× the going rate.
The Corridor (highway between San José and Cabo San Lucas) is where most resorts sit. Rent a car for one day only if you want to explore Todos Santos or East Cape.