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Family Beaches in Los Cabos

Desert scenery meets clear Sea of Cortez water in Baja California Sur

Los Cabos sits at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. While many beaches here have dangerous surf, Medano Beach and Santa Maria Beach both offer calm, swimmable water in spectacular desert surroundings — making them the top picks for families visiting this dramatic destination.

Medano Beach, Los Cabos

Medano Beach

Los Cabos, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas's main beach and the only swimmable beach near town. Calm, protected water, beach bars, water sports rentals, and stunning views of El Arco rock formation make it ideal for families.

Golden Sand El Arco Views
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos

Santa Maria Beach

Los Cabos, Mexico

A protected cove in the Los Cabos Corridor with exceptional water clarity perfect for snorkeling. The sheltered crescent beach is calm, uncrowded, and surrounded by rocky desert headlands.

White Sand Crystal Clear

Beach Comparison

Beach Sand Type Water Best For
Medano Beach Golden Clear Beach activities & El Arco views
Santa Maria Beach White Crystal Clear Snorkeling & calm swimming

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Quiet Beaches

Serene desert-coast shores

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Snorkeling Beaches

Sea of Cortez reef life

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Surfing Beaches

Water sports & paddleboarding