El Arenal Travel Guide
Cabo San Lucas
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.
Marina Del Rey
Luxury yachting, sport fishing and world-class golf courses are just some of the attractions in this harbor along the Sea of Cortez.
The Arch
This magnificent natural rock formation at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula marks the start of Land’s End, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
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.
Things to do
Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas
Shared ride to the arch of Cabo San Lucas
Arch Tour with Amazing Captain in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks
Famous Arch tour with Glass Bottom Boat & Beach Drop-Off
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
I'd give the staff 10 stars if it was possible. All staff were incredibly hardworking and kept the resort incredibly clean. Every single amenity looked as if it were brand new as they kept everything so clean. The only knock I'll give the resort is that it caters to both families and the ~20 year ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Stay was great ! Great music and food!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Clean pool, clean rooms, good linens and towels, delicious food!!! And very friendly staff, we'll be back for sure!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Everything was much better than what I expected.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos All Inclusive
It was a great experience, and all the staff were very helpful. There are 6–7 pools in total, and one of them has a unique red stone design, which was very impressive. This resort is very kid-friendly, and the food was excellent. The spa was outstanding — very affordable for the quality of service ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Marquis Los Cabos, An All Inclusive, Adults Only & No Timeshare Resort
Fantastic place and incredible people ready to help you to have fantastic time during the stay. There is always room for improvements, like having refreshing smells in and around restrooms and closed areas.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey.
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, Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey 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 Casa de la Cultura or Zen-Mar Mask Gallery 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.
