Playa El Medano

It’s a decent beach.
The only thing that’s bothersome is the random vendors coming up to you selling the same junk they’ve been trying to sell to you and it doesn’t change.
I agree with some of the reviews here that they should start selling more useful stuff like food. I don’t need plates, sombreros, or pieces. I want some elote, chips with hot sauce, and fruit seasoned with Tajin.

There are so many things to do at this beach – glass bottom boat ride to el arco, $ 30/​hour massage, tube ride behind a boat, parasailing, umbrella and chaise lounge rental, vendors selling snacks, jewelry, sunglasses, henna tattoos, souvenirs, and more. Beautiful sunsets. Inexpensive parking.

This beach is friendly for tourists. It’s clean. It does get crowded. It was nice in December because it wasn’t too hot. The weather had a good temperature and the sound was comfortable. It’s not a very spacious beach. There are restaurants and hotels around the beach. I had a nice time swimming in the water and the view is nice on a sunny day. I had a Mexican food meal with chicken fajitas and fish tacos for lunch. It is very touristy and you will feel like you are in California.

We stayed in downtown Cabo San Lucas so this was a good place to spend a relaxing couple of hours getting our tan and r+r on. It’s not a very far walk from downtown, all you have to do is walk through the marina until you hit the beach or you can go through the town to reach the beach, too.
The beach itself is pretty nice with clean sand and really clear waters. The view of the Sea of Cortez is beautiful and it’s kind of cool seeing these huge cruise ships on the horizon and the little water taxis zip by. The beach is pretty long so it won’t be hard to find a spot for yourself. There are restaurants, bars, and supermarkets pretty close to the beach so if you feel like you need something, it’s not too far away.
The downside to this beach is the number of peddlers. They are all nice and some are actually fun to talk with, but you’ll get approached every 3 – 5 minutes asking if you would like to buy something. Most of the peddlers are closer to the beachside bar and lounge chairs for rent, so if you want to avoid them you can set up further away. Additionally, no free chairs or beach umbrella available – they are all for rent at $ 10 per umbrella.
It’s a nice and convenient beach and I would have went back if I had more time in Cabo.

Lots going on at this beach — especially when cruise ships are anchored in the bay. Water sports, water taxis, glass bottom boat rides to the arch, tropical fish reef and restaurants/​bars. It’s all good. There are also vendors all over the beach offering everything from hair braids to blankets to jewelry to tshirts and hats. All there for you with your feet in the sand.

Girls– do you know that feeling when you go to Vegas and know a bunch of dogs trying to holler at you and you try your best to avoid them but they’re always sooooo pushy and persistent? Well that’s what medano beach is.
All the vendors are so damn pushy and annoying. I get it, it’s your living and you gotta make money to live, but seriously who the heck wants to buy all the dumb crap?! At least sell something useful and appealing, not junk. The only thing that is useful are the mango lady, the umbrella guys (they even go get a bucket of beer for you for $ 18 usd, yes it’s a rip off but you’re on vacation). They need a taco lady, hot dog vendor, snacks vendor and maybe some other cool shit. People want food not junk, I don’t need a hat, I want a taco on the beach. Not stupid knickknacks like a wooden bear or a parachute of Spider-​Man.
Besides the constant bombard of vendors, the beach is actually nice and clean. Water is clean and warm. Lots of water sports as well. I would love to relax without every 5 seconds someone trying to sell me something. Eyes closed means I’m trying to relax and not interested. They should have a sign, do not disturb.
Note: buy one thing and they allllll swarm around you like flies!

Great beach for tanning, drinking, swimming and enjoying the hot Cabo weather! The beach is located just west of Mango Deck, where all the locals hang out. We came here two separate days and rented an umbrella for $ 10 and used out hotel towels. The guy that rents you the umbrella will even fetch you whatever drink you want, for a small tip of course. I had great time here.
*Rent umbrella for $ 10
*Buy a mango on a stick from one of the beach vendors for $ 4. Worth it!

Went here due to our Carniaval cruise excursion for a beach day in Cabo. The soft, white-​couch cabana lounges were comfortable, but it was very crowded. There were people trying to sell us souvenirs while we were just trying to play in the water. The area is pretty clean, water was warm and clear, wished we had more time to explore the beach.

Water taxi dropped us off here & it was fine for 20minute stay. Beach was crowed & full of vendors. We did go inside the water but was fearful to leave our stuff unattended due to the high traffic passing by. We left after we freshened up in the water & headed back into town. We did go a second time to go jet skiing & being more prepared. The beach was almost empty but it was due to the limited amount of water activities you could do since the current was strong. So jet skiing was out of the question. If your hotel has a beach I would prefer using it if possible.

This was our first time in Cab and we had high expectations of the beaches, meaning great weather, cool beach water, food and drinks. Three out of four isn’t bad. There were a number of restaurants and drinks you could try and feast. The weather was gorg despite us being there in the middle of spring break with the college kids. LOL However, what was disappointing was how rough the waves were on the beach. I was afraid to go just in more than 10 feet because it felt like you were going to be pulled in. I did jump in and get a little wet but I didnt stay long. We saw a lot of kids playing by the edge of the water. The ambience of the beach was fast paced and not that relaxing during spring break of course. Its true, most of Cabo was locals trying to sell us souvenirs and timeshares which was annoying after the first hundred times. LOL However, the four stars are for it being a beach with clean water and sand, great weather and gorgeous views. Despite all the negatives I would return in a NY minute. LOL

Fantastic beach for tourists but full of vendors willing to sell you cheaply made crafts and adventure trips at a premium.

Oh how I miss 1976, the 1^st time that I walked on this then deserted beach. Before the marina, the hotels, junk vendors, parasails & jet skis. I hitchhiked from La Paz. The road was dirt most of the way. Stayed at a family’s house cruddy guest room. Memories can be so romantic.
The sandy beach is still wonderful. The water is always warm, the surf is gentle. The view of the rocks out at the point still amazes. For a modicum of peace away from the mob of pushy junk vendors walk to the northern end past the river wash.
If you want your own peaceful 1976 beach experience go to Todos Santos. 45 minute drive up the pacific coast.

La playa está genial: limpia y con aguas cristalina, aunque para mi gusto caliente. Pero es la más conocida de la zona y eso se nota: millones de vendedores ambulantes y chiringuitos para gringos. Aún así, si vas a cualquiera de los extremos de la playa, alejándote un poco de los núcleos residenciales, podrás disfrutarla de un modo más intimo y tomar algo en un chiringuito más auténtico.

Review is for the whole scene here including all the beach front bars, the water taxis, the jet ski availability and nearby accommodations. And oh yeah, the gazillions of people trying to sell you stuff, which is the only detractor.
All in all, this is one of the better locations to hang out in Cabo. The Marina is alright, but you get just as many people selling you stuff and much less in partying or entertainment (at least until the sun goes down). If you came to Cabo for a non-​stop party, then Medano is definitely the place to be.
The wave runners and other water sporty rentals make it a good place for recreation and the water taxis give you easy access to the marina for a pretty decent price.
I’ll get around to reviewing the individual locations, some of which are very cool, but at this point I would say that if I go back to Cabo, I am booking one of the places on Medano Beach. You could come here to relax, but then if you wanted to relax, why come here?
When in Cabo…

Beautiful beach, but it’s hard to relax when there are so many people trying to sell things to you. I know it’s their job, so I tried to be nice and calm. The good thing is they aren’t pushy, so just say no thanks or shake your head and off they go.
We hopped on a boat from Baja’s tour for para sailing right off the beach. The waves were pretty large at one end of the beach and really dangerous, almost saw a kid get swept under but thank goodness for life guards around! If you walk the opposite way the waves are more under control and you can chill out that way to be safe.

Medano beach is probably the most popular beach in Cabo. There are many restuarants on one side of the beach, many of which have dining areas on the beach! A short walk from the restaurant side is a better place for tanning and just relaxing on the beach since it’s farther from the restaurants’ noise!
The clear water at Medano beach is also a plus! There are areas where you can catch water taxis for tours too! And there’s different water activities you can do here!
One thing you’ll notice here is the many vendors that stroll along! They sell random stuff like bracelets, plates, and etc. They also offer services like hair braiding and temporary tattoo. We didn’t see any street food vendors when we were here though.
The downside is that it’s kinda hard to enjoy and relax on this beach with all the vendors, but the upside is that they are NOT pushy or aggressive when it comes to selling their products and services. Just shake your head or give them a simple «no» and they’ll leave you alone.

This is the main beach in Cabo and a short walk from the downtown shopping areas and marina. Lots of people trying to sell random things, but it’s a really pretty beach with nice sand and clear water. There are roped off areas safe for swimming, as water taxis and jet skis are riding around all day.
There are also restaurants and hotels on the beach where you can buy food and drinks, so you could spend your whole vacation on this vast strip of sand.