12 Cabo San Lucas Surf Trips Worth Booking

1.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Paddleboard from Cabo San Lucas Beach toward El Arco with a bilingual guide such as Maury, Mike, or Javi. Snorkel about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock, see sea lions and tropical fish, and view Lover’s and Divorce beaches. The tour starts from shore, not a boat.

“This was my first time paddle boarding and it was so much fun! The guides were so informative and hilarious. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I wasn't aware how difficult it was! Overall, the experience was amazing and the views were breath taking so I would definitely recommend it!”

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2.Kayak or Paddle Board & Snorkel to the Arch with Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddleboard or kayak from Cannery Beach to Cabo’s famous Arch with guides such as Jorge, Maria, Arturo, and Esme. Expect safety coaching, marine-life facts, photos at El Arco, snacks, and snorkeling near Pelican Rock. Early departures offer calmer water and fewer boats.

“Maria was a wonderful guide. We were lucky enough to see a mother and baby humpback whale at their level from our kayaks. Maria gave us information about the humpbacks as we watched them.”

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3.Private Yacht Cruise 4 Hour- Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private yacht with crew members such as Lewis, Leo, or Sergio, depending on availability. Cruise past Cabo’s Arch, watch sea lions, then swim, snorkel, fish, and paddle board at Santa Maria or Chileno Bay. Drinks, snacks, gear, towels, and water are included.

“Absolutely amazing! We had a private yacht and felt like royalty! Our captain and crew was phenomenal and met needs we didn’t even knew we had. They were always ready with drinks and snack (beautiful cheese/meat/fruit trays, nuts/snack mix, and fresh caught fish). They also had rigorous cleaning and sanitizing policies that made us feel much safer during the pandemic. They even had a warm rinse following our snorkeling adventure! Weather was perfect and we even saw the rays flying out of the water (mating season). One hundred thumbs up!”

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4.Fun Surf Lessons & Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Max of Good Trips Baja picks you up in Cabo for a private surf lesson at a beginner-friendly beach, often Cerritos. Expect a 30 to 60-minute drive, safety coaching, 1.5 hours of instruction, beach time, snacks, gear, and an optional taco lunch.

“Tara and I had a fantastic experience with Max's beginner surfing lesson + tacos. He was very accommodating in every aspect and would 10 out of 10 recommend him! He picked us up from our hotel, provided snacks and water, surfboards, beach chairs and umbrellas, and even let us borrow some of his wetsuits as the water was pretty cold that day. Both Tara and I successfully got up on the board and rode some waves at Cerritos Beach. Its about an hour away from Cabo San Lucas but well worth the drive for a great beginner surf spot without the crowds. After our lesson we went to his favorite…”

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5.Surf Lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Head from Cabo to Cerritos Beach for a small-group surf lesson with foam boards, wetsuits or rash guards, lunch, and hotel transport. Coaches such as Marco, Alan, Allan, Louis, and Mike tailor help to each surfer. Companions can relax under umbrellas at the beach camp.

“It was so fun! Myself, my older brother, younger sister, and dad basically got a private lesson. The 3 surf instructors helped us catch waves and were great at guiding us through smaller to larger waves. I wasn’t expecting to be able to stand that quickly — or at all — during my first lesson. They met all four of us at the level we were at and adjusted their coaching to meet our skill levels.”

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6.Paddleboard Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Empacadora Beach and paddle with guides such as Josue, Paco, Pablo, or Jas to Cabo’s Arch and sea lions. Stop at Lovers Beach for water and snacks, then snorkel at Pelican Rock before returning. The four-person limit keeps this active tour personal.

“If you’re into water activities, I highly recommend this experience. It was challenging at times on the water with the waves coming in from the surrounding boats, but the experience was safe, enjoyable, and very unique. Just be calm and listen to directions from the guide. Josue, our guide, was awesome. This is a “must-do” when you visit cabo”

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7.Private Surf lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

Leave Cabo early for a private surf lesson at Playa Los Cerritos. Your coach supplies a foam board, rash guard or wetsuit, beach chairs, shade, and a Mexican lunch. No experience is needed, and transport covers many Cabo and corridor hotels.

“They did a great job - Wish we could have surfed longer. The Cerritos beach was beautiful. Truly an underrated area/beach!”

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8.Private Paddleboard and snorkel at the arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Paddleboard from the beach to El Arco with a private guide, then snorkel for about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock among fish and sea lions. Fernando, Pedro, Hugo, Marco, and other High Tide guides lead the outing. Hotel transport, gear, water, and snacks are included.

“Hugo was a great guide for SUP the Arch! Paddle out was quick and easy and spent about 20 minutes at the arch and window to the pacific. Then beached the boards at Pelican Rock beach and snorkeled around 45 minutes and got photos with a Sea Lion.”

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9.Cabo san Lucas: Paddle Boarding or Kayak and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $78

Paddle board or kayak from La Empacadora Beach toward Cabo’s Arch and Land’s End, with instruction from a bilingual Cabo Nature guide such as Jorge or Maria. Stop at Pelican Rock to snorkel among more than 20 fish species, then enjoy fresh fruit, juice, and water on the beach.

“Jorje with Cabo Natura was our guide and he was great! He told us all about the area and it’s history. He was very knowledgeable about the animals/fish. He made us feel comfortable during the outing. We paddle boarded over to the Arch, took some photos, then went back to Pelican Rock to snorkel. The snorkeling was better than I thought it would be! So many colorful fish! We also saw a jelly fish and sea lions!”

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10.Half Day Surf Lesson in Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Spend three hours learning to surf in Costa Azul with bilingual coaches, soft boards, and a 1:3 instructor ratio. Hotel pickup covers San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, and the corridor. Hugo, Alan, Mike, and Ramina are among the instructors named by guests.

“Alan was a great instructor and we really enjoyed our experience!”

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11.Cabo Private Catamaran: Chill Experience with Sup and Float Mat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private catamaran from Cabo San Lucas around the Arch, Medano Beach, and nearby sights, then anchor at a semi-private beach. Swim, snorkel, paddle board, use the floating mat, or relax aboard. Snacks, soft drinks, water, restroom, and Bluetooth speakers are included.

“This tour operator canceled on us. We were there at 8:30 AM. Our reservation is at 9:00 AM. We waited until 9:45am and somebody came only to tell us that their boat is not in or being repaired. We were on a cruise ship with limited time, they offered to still take us but for 2.5 hrs vs the 4 hrs. This is just horrible, I booked this trip more than 6 mos in advance and there are 12 of us in the group. Worst service ever. He then said he has another boat that we can take but at 10:30 AM and he said he’s gonna push the other…”

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12.Cabo epic private surf and video photography adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Martin or his Cabo Surf Tours team in Cabo San Lucas for a private two-hour surf photo session. Up to four surfers share the water, while Canon cameras in Nimar housings capture close action, wide shots, and natural moments from the beach and lineup.

“I did the half day Private surf lessons. I loved my first day so much I did another half day tour with Martin and Emiliano. The experience was amazing they picked me up at the hotel and went to a remote surfing spot with good beginner waves. I was one of the only people in the water if not the only person. They gave me a lesson on the beach and I had one on one assistance in the water where I got constant feedback on what to do better. Martin took pics as well so I could learn from looking at them. This was by far one of the…”

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