Los Cabos pairs desert scenery with the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortés at the tip of Baja California Sur. Cabo San Lucas brings a lively marina; San José del Cabo offers a historic center and galleries, with resorts along the Corridor between them. Choose your stretch of coast carefully: a beachfront address does not always mean you can swim in front of the hotel.
- Airport
- Los Cabos International (SJD), near San José del Cabo
- The towns
- Cabo San Lucas, the Corridor and San José del Cabo
- Best for
- Desert scenery, golf, marina outings and resort time
- Beach check
- Confirm swimming access at the specific resort
- Transfers
- Request an estimate for your hotel and arrival time
Where the Los Cabos resorts are
4 resorts mapped stars are five-star properties
When to visit Los Cabos
Climate normals for Cabo San Lucas / San José del Cabo, and our verdict on each month.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 81°F27°C | 85°F29°C | 89°F32°C | 93°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 92°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 84°F29°C | 80°F27°C |
| Rainfall | 0.3″ | 0.1″ | 0.1″ | 0″ | 0″ | 0.1″ | 0.9″ | 1.6″ | 4″ | 1″ | 0.4″ | 0.6″ |
| Verdict | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Shoulder | Off-peak | Off-peak | Off-peak | Shoulder | Prime |
Winter and spring offer milder temperatures for exploring; summer brings more heat. The desert setting does not make a trip rain-proof: storms can bring heavy rain and strong winds.
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs May 15–November 30, with occasional storms outside those dates. Check the forecast and official alerts close to departure, and ask about your hotel's weather-disruption arrangements. Climate averages help choose a month; they cannot predict your travel week.
Figures are long-term climate normals for Cabo San Lucas / San José del Cabo, good for planning. They are not a forecast.
Cabo San Lucas, the Corridor, or San José?
Start with Cabo San Lucas for marina restaurants and nightlife, the Corridor for a resort base between the towns, or San José del Cabo for its historic center and arts scene. Check the hotel's actual location before assuming either town is walkable.
Some beaches have rough surf, rip currents or undertow. Médano and Chileno are options to investigate for swimming, but conditions still change. Ask whether you can swim directly in front of your resort or need transport to another beach, then follow posted flags and local instructions each day. Do not book on a promise of seaweed-free sand or guaranteed swimming.
Choose your airport and transfer
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is near San José del Cabo. Cabo San Lucas has a separate airport, so check the code on your flight before arranging pickup.
Give your transfer provider the exact hotel, flight number and arrival time. Ask for an estimate that accounts for the route, traffic and any shared-shuttle stops; allow separately for immigration and baggage. Confirm whether transfers are included in your booking, where to meet the driver and whether child seats are available if needed.
Beyond the resort
Consider a boat trip to El Arco, a walk around San José del Cabo, or a meal away from the resort. Check sea conditions with the operator before a boat outing and confirm what your excursion includes.
If exploring restaurants is part of the trip, compare that plan with the meals you are paying for at the resort. All-inclusive packages differ, so check the inclusions for your exact stay.
Los Cabos tourism board: places to visit and activities
Guidance checked .
The best all-inclusive resorts in Los Cabos
The Los Cabos properties we would actually book.
Resort chains in Los Cabos
The brands operating here. The ones we rank in full link through to the chain, what its plan really covers, and every resort of theirs we track.
Los Cabos, head to head
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in the ocean at Los Cabos resorts?
At some, but not all. Rough surf, rip currents and undertow make some resort beaches unsuitable. Confirm the exact swimming beach before booking and follow the day's flags and local instructions, even at beaches usually used for swimming.
Which airport should I use for Los Cabos?
Los Cabos International (SJD), near San José del Cabo, serves the main resort region. Check the airport code on your ticket and give your transfer provider the exact hotel; Cabo San Lucas has a separate airport.
When is hurricane season in Los Cabos?
The eastern Pacific season runs May 15–November 30, although storms can form outside those dates. Desert weather does not rule out heavy rain or disruption, so check current forecasts and alerts before traveling.