El Arenal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Right on the southernmost tip of Baja California, this beautiful sea arch is one of Cabo San Lucas’ most popular attractions.
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
This world-class marina offers high-end yachting services, and is the ideal base for sport fishing excursions and golfing.
Activities
Los Cabos Land's End Experience
Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks
Caborey Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast & Open Bar
Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas
Our pick of the best El Arenal Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Excellent room. If you are traveling with baby and have stroller stay in building 7, as it’s the only one with an elevator. Food was great for an all inclusive. Cristina was great at the front desk.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Great service. Good food in the buffet. Just hoped they had more vegetarian options. Rooms felt moist and humid for some reason but clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, LOTS of alcohol. Great for the novice international traveler.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Great staff, beautiful resort
Reviewed on 19 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
Pedro and Cinthia were very kind and had great attitudes, our room service was great the cleaning and the food deliveries.
Reviewed on 18 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.
