Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach)

The Basics

A dramatic location on Land’s End means Playa del Amor can only be reached by water, and arriving in a boat adds to the beach’s castaway charm. It’s a popular stop on boat trips from Los Cabos, which range from dinner cruises to glass-bottom boat and snorkeling tours. Some outings cruise on after pausing for photos, while others drop anchor for swimming and sunbathing. If you’re cruising to Playa del Amor, look out for other landmarks along the way, including Pelican Rock and a sea lion colony.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Snorkeling gear, umbrellas, and beach chairs are available to rent at Playa del Amor.

• To see undersea life without snorkeling, consider taking a glass-bottom boat tour.

• If you’re visiting on an independent tour or by water taxi, bring water and snacks, as there are no vendors on the beach.

• Steady boat traffic and waves mean swimming conditions aren’t always suited to children.

How to Get There

Tours to Playa del Amor offer ease of access, service, and gear. If you’d prefer an independent trip, hire a water taxi in the Cabo San Lucas marina or at Playa Médano; it’s a 5-minute cruise to the beach, and you can arrange a pickup time for the return trip.

When to Get There

Sunrise and sunset at Playa del Amor are ideal for photography, with warm light that shows the rock formations at their best. Popular sunset cruises mean this can be a busy time at the beach, but far fewer people are willing to set their alarms for pre-dawn. If you’re looking for solitude, go early.

Visiting Divorce Beach from Playa del Amor

Slip between a series of rock formations, and you can walk from Playa del Amor to Divorce Beach, which faces the Pacific Ocean on the other side of Land’s End. Swimming is risky here, due to rough water and strong currents, but it’s worth the visit to stroll along the sand, where dramatic rock formations drop away to the water’s edge.

Ways to explore

You can only reach Playa del Amor by water, but arriving in a boat only adds to the beach’s castaway charm. It’s a popular stop on Los Cabos kayak tours and boat trips, which range from dinner cruises to adventurous rides with snorkeling or whale watching included. Some outings cruise on after pausing for photos, while others drop anchor for swimming and sunbathing. If you’re cruising to Playa del Amor, look out for other landmarks along the way, including El Arco, Pelican Rock, and a sea lion colony.

Accessibility

Some boat tours are wheelchair accessible—it’s best to contact the provider in advance to make arrangements.

Age limits

Certain activities, such as kayak tours, have minimum age requirements for kids.

What to pack

Water, sunscreen, beach towel, sandals or water shoes for the hot sand

What to wear

Swimsuit, cover-up, sunglasses, hat

Not allowed

While Playa del Amor is known for great swimming, don’t get in the water at neighboring Divorce Beach, where the waves are much rougher; neither beach has lifeguards.

Amenities

Many boat tours provide water, snacks, snorkeling gear, and round-trip transportation to nearby hotels.

Address

Located on the Land’s End promontory in Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Amor is only reachable by boat. Most travelers get there by water taxi or on guided boat, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard tours.

Driving

You can’t drive to Playa del Amor due to the rough terrain on Land’s End, but you can get close by parking near the Cabo San Lucas Marina and hiring a water taxi or tour boat from there.

Public transportation

While there’s no public transportation to Playa del Amor, you can take the Ruta del Desierto bus line to the Puerto Paraiso mall, which is a short taxi ride to the Marina area.

Best times to visit

It’s best to visit Playa del Amor in the morning, when minimal wind and waves make for better swimming and boating conditions.

Best days to visit

Cabo San Lucas is busiest on weekends, so book a Playa del Amor tour on a weekday if possible.

Best months to visit

Aim to visit Playa del Amor in May or June, when Cabo San Lucas gets warm weather with minimal crowds and rain.