Sight guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Visiting Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
The rocky reefs at Pelican Rock and Neptune's Finger, minutes from the marina, are Cabo's most accessible dive and snorkel sites.
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Quick answer
Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock is a nature spot in Land's End, Cabo San Lucas. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Land's End
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- active, nature and outdoors
- Best months
- January–March
About Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
The rocky reefs at Pelican Rock and Neptune's Finger, minutes from the marina, are Cabo's most accessible dive and snorkel sites. A submarine canyon drops off close to shore here, and divers see sea lions, moray eels and large schools of fish, as well as the underwater sandfalls near Land's End.
Tip: Book with a dive shop that runs short boat trips from the marina; water in winter is around 21–22 °C, so a wetsuit makes a big difference.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Land's End.
Best time to visit Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- January: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- March: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Cabo San Lucas itinerary visits Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock on day 1, together with El Arco at Land's End, Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) and Marina boardwalk.
- No. 12 of the 17 sights in our Cabo San Lucas things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
Near Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
Also in Land's End, so you can walk between them:
- Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) — 2–3 hours, low cost
- El Arco at Land's End — 1 hour by boat, low cost
If you like Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
- Sportfishing charter — Marina, 4–8 hours
- Médano Beach — Médano Beach, Half a day
- Santa María Bay — Tourist Corridor, Half a day
- Chileno Bay — Tourist Corridor, Half a day
Staying near Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) nearby, it fits a half-day in Land's End.
+Is Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Book with a dive shop that runs short boat trips from the marina; water in winter is around 21–22 °C, so a wetsuit makes a big difference.
+Do I need to book Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.