El Arenal Travel Guide
Cabo San Lucas
Popular places to visit
Medano Beach
A favorite among Cabo’s young revelers, this scenic beach stands out with its fun bars, watersports rentals and party atmosphere.
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.
The Arch
This magnificent natural rock formation at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula marks the start of Land’s End, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
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.
Chileno Beach
Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations.
Marina Del Rey
Luxury yachting, sport fishing and world-class golf courses are just some of the attractions in this harbor along the Sea of Cortez.
Things to do
Cabo’s Best ATV Tour – Desert, Beach Ride & Tequila Tasting
Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks
Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas
Caborey Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast & Open Bar
Cabo San Lucas: Tour paseo al Arco + bajada en playa
Camel Ride and UTV Combo Adventure, with Tequila Tasting
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Everything was clean, convenient and fun
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The room was always clean and staff was so nice! The resort itself was so beautiful, we enjoyed our time here! However, I will say - we had some issues with things not working in the room, requests for refills were not always met when they said they were completed. There was a fight for pool chairs ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Been to this hotel 4 times and very much enjoy it! Very clean, good food and good drinks (actual name brand liqour). With this hotel you have full access to the Sante Fe Next door and the adults only resort (Baja) beside that one as well. The Sante Fe is great for the water slides or the HUGE Foam ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Overall disappointing experience. Hidden costs, lack of service (had to request rooms to be cleaned, etc) and overall not a 5 star experience.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sandos Finisterra All Inclusive
My wife, two sons and daughter--in-law stayed here for one week in early February. While the hotel itself is a little dated compared to the newer hotels in Mexico, the location and the staff are the best I have experienced anywhere. When it was newer, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones was married ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
The room was spotless, and the staff was great.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Arenal
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.
Ampliación Juárez
Though Ampliación Juárez may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo San Lucas Bay and Medano Beach.
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.
Juárez
While Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Cabo San Lucas Bay and Medano Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Cabo San Lucas
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cabo San Lucas. A stop by Amelia Wilkes Square or Casa de la Cultura might round out your trip.
Ildefonso Green
While visiting Ildefonso Green, you might make a stop by sights like Casa de la Cultura and Zen-Mar Mask Gallery.
