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.
The Arch
Sitting at the point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, this beautiful natural rock formation is one of Los Cabos’ most iconic images.
Chileno Beach
Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations.
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.
Marina Del Rey
Enjoy world-class golf courses, luxury yachting and great fishing in this harbour in the Sea of Cortez.
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
My girlfriend & I stayed at the Riu Santa Fe over Thanksgiving and were very impressed with everything at the resort. We tried all the specialtry restura
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The hotel room was clean, the tub was nice and new and the shower was very spacious
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Very nice hotel, rooms are clean and large. Pools are beautiful with plenty of space/seats to lounge. Food was good.. drinks were ok. I wish there was more entertainment though... expecially in the evenings. They have a stage and do some shows but mostly geared toward very young children. Would be ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Krystal Grand Los Cabos - All inclusive
Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was good as well. Really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and layout of the resort. Expedia rep was helpful and friendly as well. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Nice hotel with excellent food options. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort by Marriott
Beautiful property! We really enjoyed our all inclusive stay in November
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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.
Juárez
While Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Medano Beach and Marina Del Rey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mariano Matamoros
While Mariano Matamoros isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Bonita Mall 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.
Colonia El Progreso
Though Colonia El Progreso may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Marina Del Rey.
