Sight guide · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico
Visiting Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
A short strip of sand pinched between granite cliffs just inside El Arco, reachable only by boat or by a scramble over the rocks.
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Quick answer
Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) is a beach in Land's End, Cabo San Lucas. Allow 2–3 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Land's End
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- outdoors, couples and photo spot
- Best months
- January–March
About Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
A short strip of sand pinched between granite cliffs just inside El Arco, reachable only by boat or by a scramble over the rocks. The bay side is usually calm for a swim, while a few steps through the rocks lead to Divorce Beach on the Pacific side, where heavy surf and currents make swimming dangerous.
Tip: Ask the water-taxi driver for a fixed pickup time before he leaves you, and bring water and shade: there are no facilities on the beach.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Land's End.
Best time to visit Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) 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 Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) on day 1, together with El Arco at Land's End, Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock and Marina boardwalk.
- No. 2 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.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Cabo San Lucas.
Near Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
Also in Land's End, so you can walk between them:
- El Arco at Land's End — 1 hour by boat, low cost
- Diving and snorkelling at Pelican Rock — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
If you like Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
- Médano Beach — Médano Beach, Half a day
- Santa María Bay — Tourist Corridor, Half a day
- Chileno Bay — Tourist Corridor, Half a day
- Playa Palmilla — Tourist Corridor, 2–3 hours
Staying near Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)?
Plan 2–3 hours. With El Arco at Land's End nearby, it fits a half-day in Land's End.
+Is Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor)?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Ask the water-taxi driver for a fixed pickup time before he leaves you, and bring water and shade: there are no facilities on the beach.
+Do I need to book Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.