Lover's Beach &
Pelican Rock
Lover's Beach is the most famous stretch of sand in Cabo San Lucas — a small, curved cove tucked into the dramatic rocks at Land's End, facing the calm Sea of Cortez. It is accessible only by boat, and that inaccessibility is precisely what makes it special. While the tourist-heavy areas of Cabo bustle with activity, Lover's Beach offers something genuinely different: quiet sand, clear warm water, and the feeling of having discovered a place the rest of the world can't reach.
The name tells part of the story. On the Sea of Cortez side — where the water is calm, warm, and perfect for swimming — is Lover's Beach. On the Pacific side of the same narrow strip of land, where the ocean is rough, cold, and relentless — is Divorce Beach. The contrast is vivid and immediate. Guests who visit Lover's Beach on a private charter routinely walk across the narrow strip of rock to peer at the Pacific side, then retreat gratefully to the calm turquoise water and shade palms on the Sea of Cortez side.
Pelican Rock, the dramatic cluster of rocks just offshore from Lover's Beach, is one of the finest snorkeling sites in Los Cabos. The underwater rock formations create a layered reef habitat that supports an extraordinary variety of marine life: colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, moray eels, sea lions, and manta rays depending on the season. The visibility is consistently excellent, and the calm waters in this protected cove make it accessible to swimmers of all levels.
One of Cabo's
finest snorkel sites
Pelican Rock earns its name from the hundreds of pelicans that roost on its exposed surfaces — alongside blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and the ever-present California sea lions. Below the waterline, the rocky base of Pelican Rock drops away into a complex ecosystem of ledges, crevices, and channels that provide habitat for some of the most diverse marine life in the region.
Private Yachting Club charters include snorkel equipment and your crew will assist guests in the water. The snorkel site at Pelican Rock is typically included on any charter that visits Land's End, and the combination of the snorkeling and Lover's Beach makes this section of the coast the most complete single stop on any Cabo charter itinerary. Common sightings include parrotfish, angelfish, triggerfish, puffer fish, sea turtles, and — if you're fortunate — a curious sea lion swimming alongside you.
Best conditions: The water at Lover's Beach and Pelican Rock is at its calmest in the morning, before afternoon swells build on the Sea of Cortez. Morning charters that arrive at this site between 9:00 and 11:00am typically enjoy the best visibility and the most active marine life. Ask our team about timing your charter for optimal snorkel conditions.
Lover's Beach
on a private charter
On a shared tour, you'll typically get 20–30 minutes at Lover's Beach before the guide herds you back to the boat. On a Private Yachting Club charter, you anchor for as long as you want. Guests frequently spend 1–2 hours here — swimming, snorkeling, exploring Pelican Rock, and simply sitting on the sand. Your crew can bring food and beverages ashore, set up a comfortable spot on the beach, and make this feel like a private island experience rather than a tourist stop.
The beach itself is a short swim or dinghy ride from the yacht. Water conditions at Lover's Beach are typically calm and safe for swimmers of all ages. Children and non-swimmers can wade comfortably in the shallows while stronger swimmers and snorkelers explore further out toward the rock formations. Your captain and crew are always nearby and attentive to safety.
