5 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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