Los Cabos

Pre-booked airport transfer from SJD to Cabo San Lucas(40 minutes)

Arrange a private shuttle or authorized taxi in advance (~$25-40/900 MXN one way). In the terminal, walk straight past anyone offering 'free rides,' welcome drinks, or gifts — they are timeshare touts, not transport.

Hotel check-in and unpack(1 hour)

Confirm the resort supplies bottled water; the tap water is not safe to drink, even for brushing teeth.

Stroll the Cabo San Lucas Marina boardwalk(1.5 hours)

Orient yourself around the marina loop, scout water-taxi kiosks for tomorrow's El Arco trip, and note the sportfishing docks. Ignore aggressive tour hawkers.

Sunset dinner at The Office on the Beach(1.5 hours)

Toes-in-the-sand institution on Médano Beach — margaritas and grilled fish, ~$30-40/600-750 MXN per person. Walk down for a first look at Médano and the arch in the distance.

Morning water taxi to El Arco and Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach)(2 hours)

Depart the marina by 9 AM before the swell builds (~$15-20/300-400 MXN round trip, negotiate; glass-bottom boats available). See El Arco/Land's End and the sea lion colony. On Lover's Beach swim ONLY on the calm Sea of Cortez side — never the Pacific 'Divorce Beach' side, which has deadly currents. No facilities: bring water, shade, and reef-safe sunscreen.

Lunch back at the marina(1 hour)

Casual taco or ceviche lunch near the marina, ~$12-18/240-360 MXN. Pay in pesos with a card for a better rate than USD.

Afternoon at Playa del Médano(2.5 hours)

Cabo's main swimmable beach — a lively 3 km strip of beach clubs and watersports. Sunbeds come with a minimum spend at bars like Mango Deck or Baja Cantina. Good for parasailing or a jet-ski if you want action.

Sunset drinks with an arch view(1.5 hours)

Grab a palapa table on Médano as the sun drops behind Land's End, then wander the marina nightlife if you have energy.

Early drive to Chileno Bay(20 minutes)

Rent a car or take a taxi (~$20-25/400-500 MXN) about 12 km east of Cabo San Lucas. Arrive by 8:30-9 AM — the free parking lot is small and fills fast. Chileno is a designated Blue Flag swim-and-snorkel beach with restrooms and shade palapas.

Snorkeling the Chileno reef(2 hours)

Calm, clear water full of sergeant majors, parrotfish, and rays close to shore. Wear reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard; the sun is fierce with almost no natural shade.

Snorkel or swim at Playa Santa María(1.5 hours)

A horseshoe cove a couple minutes further east — protected reef, tropical fish, and no facilities (pack water and snacks). Both bays are among the few genuinely swimmable beaches here.

Late lunch and siesta back at the resort(2 hours)

Escape the midday heat. Rehydrate — dehydration sneaks up fast on shadeless boat and beach days.

Casual evening in Cabo San Lucas(2 hours)

Tacos and a michelada at a marina taqueria, ~$15/300 MXN. An easy night before tomorrow's town day.

Drive to San José del Cabo historic center(35 minutes)

~33 km east via the corridor (~$30/600 MXN taxi, or drive). Park near the main plaza.

Mission church and Plaza Mijares(1 hour)

See the Misión San José del Cabo (1730) and stroll the leafy town square lined with colonial facades and boutiques.

Walk the Estero de San José(1 hour)

A freshwater estuary meeting the sea at the edge of town — over 200 bird species. Best in the cooler morning; bring water and a hat.

Lunch at Flora Farms (reserve ahead)(1.5 hours)

Farm-to-table on a working organic farm in the Ánimas Altas foothills, ~15-20 min from town — book weeks ahead. Wood-oven dishes, ~$40-50/800-1000 MXN per person. A Los Cabos highlight.

Thursday Art Walk (or gallery browse + dinner)(2.5 hours)

If it's a Thursday (Nov-Jun, ~5-9 PM), the Gallery District opens studios with wine and live art — free. Otherwise browse the galleries by day and dine at Los Tres Gallos (regional Mexican, ~$25-35/500-700 MXN).

Morning drive to Todos Santos(1 hour)

~80 km north via Highway 19 (rental car easiest, or a guided day tour ~$80-110/1600-2200 MXN). Fill the tank before leaving Cabo; gas stations are sparse.

Explore the galleries and historic center(2 hours)

This 'Pueblo Mágico' is packed with artist studios, adobe architecture, and the photogenic Hotel California (a bar/restaurant, not the song's hotel — but fun to visit).

Lunch in town(1.5 hours)

Try La Copa Cocina or a cafe on the plaza, ~$20-30/400-600 MXN. Todos Santos has a strong farm-to-table and coffee scene.

Playa Los Cerritos beach stop(1.5 hours)

A few minutes south near Pescadero — one of the area's safer swim/surf beaches with a beach club and surf schools. Still respect the flags; the open Pacific can be powerful. Board or lesson ~$25-40/500-800 MXN.

Drive back for a relaxed dinner(1 hour)

Return before dark (Baja highways have livestock and few lights at night). Keep dinner low-key near your hotel.

Whale watching in the Sea of Cortez (seasonal) OR a slow morning(3 hours)

Mid-Dec to mid-April only: a licensed small-boat tour (~$50-80/1000-1600 MXN, 2-3 hrs) to see gray, humpback, and blue whales — go early for calm seas and better sightings. Outside season, sleep in and enjoy the pool.

Beach club afternoon on Médano(3 hours)

Claim a lounger at a beach club, swim in Cabo's calm main beach, and people-watch. Reapply reef-safe sunscreen often.

Sunset catamaran cruise(2 hours)

A relaxed sail out toward El Arco with drinks and music, ~$60-80/1200-1600 MXN. A gentler alternative to the marina party boats and a great last-full-day memory.

Farewell dinner at Edith's(1.5 hours)

Classic upscale Cabo dining near Médano — tableside Caesar and flambéed dishes, ~$45-60/900-1200 MXN per person. Reserve ahead.

Leisurely breakfast and last marina walk(1.5 hours)

Grab any final souvenirs (pay in pesos). Confirm your FMM tourist card stub is with your passport — losing it can mean a fine on exit.

Hotel checkout(30 minutes)

Settle any incidentals and tip housekeeping/bellhops (peso cash appreciated).

Transfer to SJD airport(40 minutes)

Pre-book the return shuttle and depart the hotel ~3 hours before your flight — the airport is ~30-45 min away and international check-in/security can be slow.

Pre-booked airport transfer from SJD to Cabo San Lucas(40 minutes)

Arrange a private shuttle or authorized taxi in advance (~$25-40/500-800 MXN one way). Walk past anyone in the terminal offering 'free rides' or welcome gifts — those are timeshare touts.

Hotel check-in and unpack(1 hour)

Confirm bottled water is supplied; tap water is not safe to drink here, even for brushing teeth.

Cabo San Lucas Marina orientation walk(1.5 hours)

Loop the marina boardwalk, scout water-taxi kiosks for the El Arco trip, and note the sportfishing docks for later in the trip.

Sunset dinner at The Office on the Beach(1.5 hours)

Toes-in-the-sand Médano Beach classic — margaritas and grilled fish, ~$30-40/600-800 MXN per person.

Morning water taxi to El Arco and Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach)(2 hours)

Leave the marina by 9 AM before the swell builds (~$15-20/300-400 MXN round trip, negotiate; glass-bottom option). See El Arco/Land's End and the sea lions. Swim ONLY on the calm Sea of Cortez side of Lover's Beach — never the Pacific 'Divorce Beach' side, which has deadly currents. No facilities: bring water and shade.

Lunch at the marina(1 hour)

Ceviche or fish tacos near the docks, ~$12-18/240-360 MXN. Pay in pesos with a card for a better rate than USD.

Afternoon at Playa del Médano(2.5 hours)

Cabo's main swimmable beach — 3 km of beach clubs and watersports. Sunbeds via minimum spend at Mango Deck or Baja Cantina; optional jet-ski or parasail.

Sunset drinks with an arch view(1.5 hours)

Palapa table on Médano as the sun dips behind Land's End, then dip into the marina nightlife if you like.

Early drive to Chileno Bay(20 minutes)

~12 km east of Cabo (rental car or ~$20-25/400-500 MXN taxi). Arrive by 8:30-9 AM — the free lot is small. Chileno is a Blue Flag swim-and-snorkel beach with restrooms and shade palapas.

Snorkel the Chileno reef(2 hours)

Calm, clear water with parrotfish, sergeant majors, and rays near shore. Reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard essential — almost no natural shade.

Snorkel or swim at Playa Santa María(1.5 hours)

A protected horseshoe cove minutes further east; no facilities, so pack water and snacks.

Midday siesta at the resort(2 hours)

Escape the heat and rehydrate — dehydration builds fast on shadeless days.

Casual marina evening(2 hours)

Tacos and a michelada, ~$15/300 MXN, before tomorrow's town day.

Drive to San José del Cabo historic center(35 minutes)

~33 km east (~$30/600 MXN taxi, or drive). Park near the main plaza.

Mission church and Plaza Mijares(1 hour)

Misión San José del Cabo (1730) and the shaded colonial town square with boutiques.

Walk the Estero de San José(1 hour)

A freshwater estuary meeting the sea with 200+ bird species — best in the cool morning; bring water and a hat.

Lunch at Flora Farms (reserve ahead)(1.5 hours)

Farm-to-table on a working organic farm ~15-20 min from town — book weeks ahead. Wood-oven dishes ~$40-50/800-1000 MXN.

Thursday Art Walk or gallery browse + dinner(2.5 hours)

Thursdays (Nov-Jun, ~5-9 PM) the Gallery District opens studios with wine — free. Otherwise browse by day and dine at Los Tres Gallos (~$25-35/500-700 MXN).

Morning drive to Todos Santos(1 hour)

~80 km north via Highway 19 (rental car easiest, or guided tour ~$80-110/1600-2200 MXN). Fill the tank before leaving Cabo — stations are sparse.

Explore galleries and the Hotel California(2 hours)

Artist studios, adobe streets, and the photogenic Hotel California bar/restaurant.

Lunch on the plaza(1.5 hours)

La Copa Cocina or a farm-to-table cafe, ~$20-30/400-600 MXN.

Playa Los Cerritos surf beach(1.5 hours)

Near Pescadero — one of the safer swim/surf beaches with a beach club and surf schools. Respect the flags; the Pacific is powerful. Lesson/board ~$25-40/500-800 MXN.

Drive back before dark(1 hour)

Return before nightfall — Baja highways have livestock and little lighting. Low-key dinner near the hotel.

Slow morning by the pool or beach(3 hours)

Sleep in, swim, and read. In whale season (mid-Dec to mid-April) you could swap this for a morning whale tour instead.

Beach club lunch on Médano(2 hours)

Loungers via minimum spend; calm swimming and people-watching.

Sunset catamaran cruise(2 hours)

A relaxed sail toward El Arco with drinks and music, ~$60-80/1200-1600 MXN — gentler than the party boats.

Dinner at Edith's(1.5 hours)

Upscale Cabo classic near Médano — tableside Caesar and flambéed dishes, ~$45-60/900-1200 MXN. Reserve ahead.

Whale watching in the Sea of Cortez (seasonal)(3 hours)

Mid-Dec to mid-April only: a licensed small-boat tour (~$50-80/1000-1600 MXN, 2-3 hrs) for gray, humpback, and blue whales — go early for calm seas. Outside season, book a snorkel-and-cruise combo instead.

Lunch and rest(2 hours)

Refuel and escape the midday sun.

Shopping in Cabo San Lucas(1.5 hours)

Puerto Paraíso mall and marina shops for crafts, silver, and vanilla — pay in pesos and skip pushy time-share kiosks inside malls.

Dinner at Mi Casa(1.5 hours)

Colorful traditional Mexican courtyard near the plaza, ~$30-40/600-800 MXN. Try the mole or chiles en nogada in season.

Guided ATV or UTV desert tour(3.5 hours)

Operators like Wild Canyon or Cactus ATV run morning trips into the Baja backcountry, ~$90-130/1800-2600 MXN including gear. Wear closed shoes, a bandana for dust, and plenty of sunscreen. Book the earlier slot to beat the heat.

Lunch near the marina(1 hour)

Casual bite and a cold drink after the dusty ride, ~$15-20/300-400 MXN.

Afternoon pool or spa recovery(2.5 hours)

Rinse off the desert and relax. Consider booking tomorrow's early fishing charter now.

Tacos crawl in Cabo San Lucas(1.5 hours)

Hit a local taqueria such as Gardenias for al pastor and marlin tacos, ~$12-18/240-360 MXN — far cheaper and tastier than resort dining.

Half-day sportfishing charter(5 hours)

Depart the marina around 6:30-7 AM. A shared panga runs ~$100-150/2000-3000 MXN per person; a private cruiser ~$450-700/9000-14000 MXN for the boat. Target dorado, tuna, and (catch-and-release) marlin. Bring motion-sickness tablets and sun protection — no shade offshore.

Cook-your-catch lunch(1.5 hours)

Many marina restaurants (e.g., The Office or Solomon's Landing) will prepare your fish several ways for a small fee. A memorable, low-cost meal.

Afternoon siesta(2 hours)

Recover from the early start and sea legs.

Relaxed marina sunset stroll(1.5 hours)

Easy evening watching the fishing fleet return; light dinner.

Drive to Cabo Pulmo(2 hours)

~100 km northeast; the final stretch is dirt road, so a high-clearance vehicle or a guided tour (~$120-160/2400-3200 MXN with gear and lunch) is best. Leave by 7:30 AM.

Guided snorkel over the coral reef(2.5 hours)

The park protects North America's oldest coral reef — expect huge schools of jacks, groupers, sea turtles, and reef sharks. Only enter with a licensed guide; touching or standing on coral is prohibited. No sunscreen in the water — cover up with a rash guard instead.

Lunch at a Cabo Pulmo palapa restaurant(1 hour)

Simple fresh seafood in the tiny off-grid village, ~$18-25/360-500 MXN. Cash (pesos) only in this remote spot.

Drive back to Los Cabos(2 hours)

Return before dark; the dirt road is tricky at night.

Morning spa treatment(2 hours)

Most resorts and standalone spas offer massages and Baja clay/temazcal-style treatments, ~$90-150/1800-3000 MXN. Book in the morning while it's cooler.

Beach or pool afternoon(3 hours)

Alternate shade and calm swims on Médano; reapply reef-safe sunscreen and hydrate.

Sunset happy hour(1.5 hours)

Ceviche and margaritas at a beach bar as the light turns gold.

Casual dinner(1.5 hours)

Keep it easy — a taco bar like La Lupita (craft tacos and mezcal in San José, or its Cabo outposts) is a fun, moderate option, ~$25-30/500-600 MXN.

Morning cooking class(3 hours)

Hands-on Baja-Mediterranean or traditional Mexican class (e.g., at Flora Farms' Culinary Cottage or a San José cooking school), ~$95-140/1900-2800 MXN — includes market visit and lunch of what you make.

Afternoon wine or tequila/mezcal tasting(2 hours)

Sample Valle de Guadalupe (Baja) wines at a San José wine bar, or do a guided tequila/mezcal education flight, ~$35-60/700-1200 MXN. Learn to sip 100% agave neat rather than shoot it.

Rest before dinner(1.5 hours)

Slow down and rehydrate between tastings.

Dinner at Acre(2 hours)

Jungle-set restaurant and treehouse bar outside San José, ~$40-55/800-1100 MXN — inventive cocktails and Baja ingredients. Reserve ahead; ~20-min taxi.

Return to a favorite beach(3 hours)

Back to Chileno for snorkeling or Médano for easy swimming — whichever you loved most. Obey swim flags.

Last-minute shopping and souvenirs(1.5 hours)

Silver, vanilla, hot sauce, or local art — pay in pesos and confirm 'propina' isn't already on the bill before tipping.

Pack and confirm departure transfer(1 hour)

Reconfirm tomorrow's SJD transfer and locate your FMM tourist card stub for exit.

Farewell dinner at Sunset Monalisa or Edith's(2 hours)

Sunset Monalisa (clifftop, arch views, ~$70-90/1400-1800 MXN, reserve well ahead) for a splurge, or Edith's for a classic. Toast the trip with an El Arco backdrop.

Leisurely breakfast and last marina walk(1.5 hours)

Any final souvenirs (pay in pesos). Keep your FMM stub with your passport.

Hotel checkout(30 minutes)

Settle incidentals and tip housekeeping/bellhops in peso cash.

Transfer to SJD airport(40 minutes)

Depart the hotel ~3 hours before your flight — the airport is ~30-45 min away and international check-in/security can be slow.

Pre-booked airport transfer from SJD to Cabo San Lucas(40 minutes)

Arrange a private shuttle or authorized taxi in advance (~$25-40/500-800 MXN one way). Ignore anyone offering 'free rides' or welcome gifts in the terminal — timeshare touts.

Hotel check-in and unpack(1 hour)

Confirm bottled water is supplied; tap water is not safe to drink, even for brushing teeth.

Cabo San Lucas Marina orientation walk(1.5 hours)

Loop the boardwalk, scout water-taxi kiosks for El Arco, and note the sportfishing docks for later.

Sunset dinner at The Office on the Beach(1.5 hours)

Toes-in-the-sand Médano classic — margaritas and grilled fish, ~$30-40/600-800 MXN per person.

Morning water taxi to El Arco and Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach)(2 hours)

Leave the marina by 9 AM before the swell builds (~$15-20/300-400 MXN round trip, negotiate). See El Arco/Land's End and the sea lions. Swim ONLY on the calm Sea of Cortez side — never the Pacific 'Divorce Beach' side (deadly currents). No facilities: bring water and shade.

Lunch at the marina(1 hour)

Ceviche or fish tacos, ~$12-18/240-360 MXN. Pay in pesos with a card for a better rate than USD.

Afternoon at Playa del Médano(2.5 hours)

Cabo's main swimmable beach — beach clubs and watersports. Sunbeds via minimum spend at Mango Deck or Baja Cantina.

Sunset drinks with an arch view(1.5 hours)

Palapa table on Médano as the sun dips behind Land's End.

Early drive to Chileno Bay(20 minutes)

~12 km east (rental car or ~$20-25/400-500 MXN taxi). Arrive by 8:30-9 AM — the free lot is small. Chileno is a Blue Flag beach with restrooms and shade palapas.

Snorkel the Chileno reef(2 hours)

Calm water with parrotfish, sergeant majors, and rays. Reef-safe sunscreen and rash guard essential.

Snorkel or swim at Playa Santa María(1.5 hours)

A protected horseshoe cove minutes east; no facilities, so pack water and snacks.

Midday siesta at the resort(2 hours)

Escape the heat and rehydrate.

Casual marina evening(2 hours)

Tacos and a michelada, ~$15/300 MXN.

Drive to San José del Cabo historic center(35 minutes)

~33 km east (~$30/600 MXN taxi, or drive). Park near Plaza Mijares.

Mission church and Plaza Mijares(1 hour)

Misión San José del Cabo (1730) and the shaded colonial square with boutiques.

Walk the Estero de San José(1 hour)

A freshwater estuary with 200+ bird species — best in the cool morning.

Lunch at Flora Farms (reserve ahead)(1.5 hours)

Farm-to-table on a working organic farm ~15-20 min from town — book weeks ahead. ~$40-50/800-1000 MXN.

Thursday Art Walk or gallery browse + dinner(2.5 hours)

Thursdays (Nov-Jun, ~5-9 PM) the Gallery District opens studios with wine — free. Otherwise dine at Los Tres Gallos (~$25-35/500-700 MXN).

Morning drive to Todos Santos(1 hour)

~80 km north via Highway 19 (rental car or guided tour ~$80-110/1600-2200 MXN). Fill the tank before leaving Cabo.

Explore galleries and the Hotel California(2 hours)

Artist studios, adobe streets, and the photogenic Hotel California bar/restaurant.

Lunch on the plaza(1.5 hours)

La Copa Cocina or a farm-to-table cafe, ~$20-30/400-600 MXN.

Playa Los Cerritos surf beach(1.5 hours)

Near Pescadero — a safer swim/surf beach with a club and surf schools. Respect the flags. Lesson/board ~$25-40/500-800 MXN.

Drive back before dark(1 hour)

Return before nightfall — Baja highways have livestock and little lighting.

Slow morning by the pool or beach(3 hours)

Sleep in, swim, and read. In whale season this could be swapped for a morning whale tour.

Beach club lunch on Médano(2 hours)

Loungers via minimum spend; calm swimming and people-watching.

Sunset catamaran cruise(2 hours)

A relaxed sail toward El Arco with drinks and music, ~$60-80/1200-1600 MXN.

Dinner at Edith's(1.5 hours)

Upscale Cabo classic near Médano, ~$45-60/900-1200 MXN. Reserve ahead.

Whale watching in the Sea of Cortez (seasonal)(3 hours)

Mid-Dec to mid-April only: a licensed small-boat tour (~$50-80/1000-1600 MXN, 2-3 hrs) for gray, humpback, and blue whales — go early for calm seas. Outside season, book a snorkel-and-cruise combo.

Lunch and rest(2 hours)

Refuel and escape the midday sun.

Shopping in Cabo San Lucas(1.5 hours)

Puerto Paraíso mall and marina shops for crafts, silver, and vanilla — pay in pesos, skip time-share kiosks.

Dinner at Mi Casa(1.5 hours)

Colorful traditional Mexican courtyard near the plaza, ~$30-40/600-800 MXN.

Guided ATV or UTV desert tour(3.5 hours)

Wild Canyon or Cactus ATV run morning trips into the backcountry, ~$90-130/1800-2600 MXN with gear. Closed shoes, a dust bandana, and sunscreen. Take the earliest slot to beat the heat.

Lunch near the marina(1 hour)

Casual bite and a cold drink, ~$15-20/300-400 MXN.

Pool or spa recovery(2.5 hours)

Rinse off the desert and relax.

Taco crawl in Cabo San Lucas(1.5 hours)

Gardenias for al pastor and marlin tacos, ~$12-18/240-360 MXN.

Half-day sportfishing charter(5 hours)

Depart ~6:30-7 AM. Shared panga ~$100-150/2000-3000 MXN per person; private cruiser ~$450-700/9000-14000 MXN for the boat. Target dorado, tuna, and catch-and-release marlin. Bring motion-sickness tablets and sun cover — no shade offshore.

Cook-your-catch lunch(1.5 hours)

The Office or Solomon's Landing will prepare your fish for a small fee.

Afternoon siesta(2 hours)

Recover from the early start.

Relaxed marina sunset stroll(1.5 hours)

Watch the fishing fleet return; light dinner.

Morning spa treatment(2 hours)

Massage or Baja clay/temazcal-style treatment, ~$90-150/1800-3000 MXN. Book the cooler morning.

Beach or pool afternoon(3 hours)

Alternate shade and calm swims on Médano; hydrate and reapply reef-safe sunscreen.

Sunset happy hour(1.5 hours)

Ceviche and margaritas at a beach bar.

Casual dinner at La Lupita taco bar(1.5 hours)

Craft tacos and mezcal, ~$25-30/500-600 MXN. Repack a small overnight bag for tomorrow's La Paz trip.

Morning cooking class(3 hours)

Hands-on class at Flora Farms' Culinary Cottage or a San José school, ~$95-140/1900-2800 MXN — includes a market visit and lunch of what you make.

Tequila/mezcal tasting flight(1.5 hours)

Guided agave-spirits education, ~$35-60/700-1200 MXN — learn to sip 100% agave neat rather than shoot it.

Rest and repack(1.5 hours)

Slow down, rehydrate, and finalize the overnight bag for La Paz.

Dinner at Acre(2 hours)

Jungle-set restaurant and treehouse bar outside San José, ~$40-55/800-1100 MXN. Reserve ahead.

Scenic drive to La Paz(2.5 hours)

~200 km / ~2-2.5 hrs north (rental car, or shuttle/bus ~$25-40/500-800 MXN). Fuel up and drive in daylight.

Check in and lunch on the Malecón(1.5 hours)

La Paz's seaside promenade has relaxed seafood spots, ~$15-25/300-500 MXN.

Afternoon at Playa Balandra(2.5 hours)

~20 min from town — a shallow, turquoise, protected bay often called Mexico's most beautiful beach. Entry is capped and sometimes free/small fee; arrive early. Calm and swimmable — bring water and shade (limited facilities).

Sunset on the Malecón and dinner(2 hours)

Stroll the waterfront sculptures and dine in town, ~$25-35/500-700 MXN.

Espíritu Santo island boat tour(7 hours)

Licensed operators run full-day trips from La Paz, ~$120-160/2400-3200 MXN including gear and lunch. Snorkel with sea lions at Los Islotes, cruise red-rock cliffs, and swim in turquoise bays. In whale-shark season (roughly Oct-Apr) some tours add a whale-shark swim in La Paz Bay — confirm when booking.

Beach lunch on the island(1 hour)

Included on most tours — fresh, simple food on a deserted cove.

Return and freshen up(1.5 hours)

Back to La Paz by late afternoon; rinse the salt.

Dinner in La Paz(1.5 hours)

Try a Malecón favorite for fresh catch and Baja wine, ~$30-40/600-800 MXN.

Morning at Playa Tecolote or Balandra(2 hours)

Calm Sea of Cortez swimming; Tecolote has beach palapas and food. Easy and family-friendly.

Lunch and checkout(1.5 hours)

Final Malecón meal, ~$20-30/400-600 MXN, then check out.

Drive back to Los Cabos(2.5 hours)

~2-2.5 hrs south; arrive before dark. Re-settle into your Cabo/San José base.

Low-key dinner near the hotel(1.5 hours)

Keep it easy after two travel-heavy days.

Drive to Cabo Pulmo and check in(2 hours)

~100 km northeast; the last stretch is dirt road — high-clearance vehicle recommended. The village runs on solar power with simple cabañas/eco-lodges (~$80-150/1600-3000 MXN a night). Bring cash (pesos) — limited card acceptance.

Afternoon snorkel or intro dive(2.5 hours)

Guided reef snorkel or a discovery dive, ~$60-120/1200-2400 MXN. Massive schools of jacks, groupers, and sea turtles. Enter only with a licensed guide; never touch or stand on coral, and wear a rash guard instead of sunscreen in the water.

Sunset on the beach(1 hour)

Off-grid quiet — spectacular stars with no light pollution after dark.

Dinner at a village palapa(1.5 hours)

Fresh seafood at a family-run spot, ~$18-25/360-500 MXN.

Morning two-tank dive or deep snorkel(3 hours)

Certified divers can do a two-tank boat dive (~$120-160/2400-3200 MXN) at sites like El Bajo — chances of bull sharks, mobula rays, and turtles. Snorkelers get another guided reef swim. Seas are calmest in the morning.

Lunch and check out(1 hour)

Final village meal, ~$18-25/360-500 MXN.

Drive back to Los Cabos(2 hours)

Return via the dirt road in daylight; re-settle at your resort.

Relaxed dinner(1.5 hours)

Low-key evening after two active reef days.

Late breakfast and pool time(3 hours)

Sleep in and swim; reapply reef-safe sunscreen and hydrate.

Beach club lunch on Médano(2 hours)

Loungers via minimum spend; calm swimming.

Sunset drinks(1.5 hours)

Palapa bar with an arch view.

Casual dinner(1.5 hours)

Tacos or a marina bistro, ~$20-30/400-600 MXN.

Drive to Pescadero / Cerritos(1 hour)

~70-80 km north via Highway 19. Fuel up first.

Surf lesson at Playa Los Cerritos(2 hours)

Beginner-friendly breaks with schools on the sand, ~$40-60/800-1200 MXN including board and instructor. Respect the flags — the Pacific is powerful.

Farm-to-table lunch in Pescadero(1.5 hours)

Hierbabuena or a local farm restaurant amid organic fields, ~$25-35/500-700 MXN.

Sunset and gallery browse in Todos Santos(2 hours)

Revisit favorite galleries and catch the light before driving back before dark.

Estuary birdwatching walk(1 hour)

An early, cooler stroll at the Estero de San José before the heat.

Art or ceramics workshop(2.5 hours)

Several Gallery District studios offer half-day painting, printmaking, or pottery classes, ~$60-100/1200-2000 MXN. Book ahead through a gallery.

Lunch and plaza time(1.5 hours)

Café at Plaza Mijares, ~$15-25/300-500 MXN.

Dinner at Los Tres Gallos(1.5 hours)

Traditional regional Mexican in a courtyard, ~$25-35/500-700 MXN. Reserve ahead.

Sunrise photography boat to El Arco(1.5 hours)

Arrange a private early water taxi (~$40-60/800-1200 MXN) to reach Land's End in soft dawn light with glassy seas and few crowds — the best conditions for photos and sea lions.

Breakfast back at the marina(1 hour)

Coffee and chilaquiles after the early start, ~$12-18/240-360 MXN.

Last beach afternoon on Médano(3 hours)

Final calm swims and loungers; buy any remaining souvenirs (pay in pesos, verify tips aren't pre-added).

Farewell dinner at Sunset Monalisa(2 hours)

Clifftop dining with El Arco views, ~$70-90/1400-1800 MXN — reserve well ahead. A grand finish. Confirm tomorrow's SJD transfer and locate your FMM stub tonight.

Leisurely breakfast and last marina walk(1.5 hours)

Any final souvenirs (pay in pesos). Keep your FMM tourist card stub with your passport.

Hotel checkout(30 minutes)

Settle incidentals and tip housekeeping/bellhops in peso cash.

Transfer to SJD airport(40 minutes)

Depart the hotel ~3 hours before your flight — the airport is ~30-45 min away and international check-in/security can be slow.