The Best Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas (2026 Guide)

Cabo San Lucas packs more variety into one tip-of-the-peninsula bay than almost anywhere in Mexico: desert and sea meet at the famous Arch, the Sea of Cortez delivers world-class marine life, and the Pacific brings whales, wind and waves. Whether you want adrenaline, scenery or a slow day on the water, this guide covers the best things to do in Cabo San Lucas in 2026 — and links you straight to the operators where a Baja Pass gets you 2-for-1 on the experience. Browse everything on the Cabo San Lucas activities page, then pick your day.

1. ATV & UTV desert tours

The desert behind Cabo is made for off-roading — sand washes, cardon cactus forests and ridgelines with ocean views. A guided ATV Adventure is the classic way to do it solo, while the side-by-side UTV Adventure lets couples or friends ride together in one buggy. Both are among the most popular Cabo San Lucas activities for first-timers, and both run 2-for-1 with Baja Pass.

Want desert without the throttle? A Camel Safari trades engines for a slow caravan along the dunes, and an Electric Beach Bike tour covers the coastline under quiet pedal-assist power.

2. The Arch boat tour & glass-bottom boats

No trip is complete without seeing El Arco — the rock arch where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific, framed by Lovers' Beach and a resident sea-lion colony. The easiest way to see it up close is a Glass Bottom Boat ride, which floats you over the reef fish on the way out to the Arch.

Prefer wind in the sails? A Luxury Sailing cruise or a Sunset Sailing trip rounds the same landmarks at golden hour — both 2-for-1 on the pass.

3. Snorkeling — the Arch, Santa Maria & Cabo Pulmo

The protected coves between Cabo and San Jose are some of the clearest, fish-richest water in Baja. Start with a Snorkeling Adventure to the nearby bays, or step up to a Luxury Snorkel trip with gear and drinks included.

Serious snorkelers should make the trip north to Cabo Pulmo, the only living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez and a national marine park teeming with schooling jacks, rays and turtles. Book a Snorkel Cabo Pulmo day to see it. Divers can go deeper with Cabo Pulmo Diving or, closer to town, Diving at the Arch.

4. Whale watching (seasonal)

From roughly December through March, gray and humpback whales migrate past Cabo to breed — one of the most reliable whale-watching shows on the planet. A Luxury Whale Watching cruise gets you out among them in comfort, while a Whale Photo Safari is built for getting the shot. Outside whale season, the Sea of Cortez also hosts gentle giants on a Whale Shark Encounter.

5. Water sports — flyboard, jet ski, e-foil & SUP

For pure adrenaline on the water, strap into a Flyboard and get jet-propelled above the bay, or chase the coastline on a WaveRunner Tour. Newer toys are here too: try Electric Surfing (e-foil) to glide silently over the water, or keep it mellow on a clear-bottomed Crystal SUP paddleboard. Anglers who'd rather hunt their dinner can join a Spearfishing outing.

6. Land tours, town & beyond

Beyond the marina, a guided City Tour covers the highlights of Cabo and San Jose del Cabo, while a day trip to the Pacific surf-and-art town of Todos Santos on a Todos Santos Tour is one of the best half-days in the region. After dark, a guided Bar Crawl is the social way to see the nightlife, and on a rainy or windy day, Indoor Skydiving keeps the adrenaline going.

Yachts & sportfishing — the splurge that's now half price

Two things people fly to Cabo for — a private yacht day and a deep-sea fishing charter — are usually the most expensive line items of any trip. With Baja Pass, the entire yacht fleet and every fishing charter are 50% off. That can mean cruising the Arch on a 60' Azimut or chartering for marlin and tuna for roughly half the going rate. Yacht and charter bookings are arranged through hola@bajapass.com.

How to do all of this for less

Here's the part that changes the math: Baja Pass is a one-time $75/year digital pass that unlocks 2-for-1 on the activities above and at dozens of restaurants, plus 50% off yachts and fishing. It covers you and a guest, lives in your Apple or Google Wallet, and is valid for a full 365 days.

• One pass, two people: every 2-for-1 deal applies to you and a guest.
• Pays for itself fast: a single 2-for-1 ATV ride or sailing trip can cover most of the $75.
• No app to fumble: it's a wallet pass you show at the door.
• All of Los Cabos: see the full lineup on the Los Cabos hub.

Cabo San Lucas rewards travelers who do a little of everything — a desert morning, a snorkel afternoon, a sunset sail. The smartest move is to lock in the discounts before you go. Get your Baja Pass and start booking the best things to do in Cabo San Lucas at 2-for-1.