Same sandbar at Land's End. Two oceans. Lovers Beach (Playa del Amor) faces the Sea of Cortez — calmer, people snorkel the rocks, but it's still not a pool, and some guides will tell you it isn't an official swim zone. Check the flag that morning. Divorce Beach faces the Pacific. It's the pretty empty one. Rip that does not care. Walk it, photograph it, do not get in. This is how Cabo makes the news.
How much is the water taxi to Lover's Beach?
You cannot walk here from town. Water taxi from the marina or Médano. 2026 quotes I trust sit around $15–20 USD round trip per person. Early boat, 60–90 minutes on the sand, boat back. No bathrooms worth planning a picnic around. Glass-bottom boat tours ($15–25 USD) include a 30-minute stop plus a tour of El Arco — confirm the price before you board, not after.
Two Beaches, Two Different Oceans
Sea of Cortez side (Lover's Beach) — calmer, clear, snorkelable around the rocks. This is where the water taxi drops you. Still check the flag before anyone gets in.
Pacific side (Divorce Beach) — 30 meters across the sand. Powerful surf, rip currents, and rogue waves. Multiple fatalities. Walk to the sand for a photo. Do not enter the water.
Book a Cabo Boat Tour to Lover's Beach
Glass-bottom tours and private water taxis to Lover's Beach, El Arco, and the sea lion colony. Most include round-trip pickup and 30+ minutes on the sand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Early morning (8–10 AM) before the cruise crowds arrive. The boats run all day but the beach is small and gets crowded between 11 AM and 3 PM.
Yes — bring your own gear. The rocks on the Sea of Cortez side have small fish and decent visibility on calm days. Nothing world-class, but pleasant.
Yes for the photo, the geology, and the boat ride past El Arco. No if you want a full beach day — there's no shade, no facilities, and limited space.
