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.
Chileno Beach
Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cabo’s Best ATV Tour – Desert, Beach Ride & Tequila Tasting
Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas: Tour paseo al Arco + bajada en playa
Los Cabos All Included Whale Watching Experience
Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Blue Snorkeling Cruise, Open Bar and Lunch in Cabo San Lucas
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Room shower pressure was very low, rooms need to be upgraded.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Simply amazing! We will be back!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
The room was clean, stocked with lots of drinks. We don’t drink but they had a lot of alcohol as well as water and soda. The staff throughout the facility were extremely helpful and very friendly and kind.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Krystal Grand Los Cabos - All inclusive
The staff was especially helpful and friendly. Brissa, Gabriel and Roberto at the concierge desks were awesome, as well as all the wait staff. Aquilas in transportation. All were kind and accommodating. They made our time very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Beautiful property, friendly service, delicious dining. We had a wonderful family vacation and highly recommend this property.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
beautiful architecture, no direct beach access
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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 Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey.
Mariano Matamoros
While Mariano Matamoros isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Bonita Mall and Marina Del Rey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Juárez
While Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey 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 Casa de la Cultura or Zen-Mar Mask Gallery 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.
