Cabo San Lucas · Land's End
El Arco & Land's End
See the granite arch where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortés—then get back before the outing turns into a second boat, a third stop, and a fried afternoon.
Why this is the Cabo outing people remember
El Arco—also called Land's End or El Arco de Cabo—is the granite arch at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Official Los Cabos tourism describes it as a three-story formation at the meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortés, reachable only by boat from the marina or Médano Beach.
The good version of the day is simple: a clear look at the arch, a few minutes of sea lion comedy at Pelican Rock, and a decision—made in advance—about whether you want a beach landing at Lover's Beach or just the photo pass-by.
It is also inside the Cabo San Lucas Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna. That is why landings, sandbars, and even the approach can close when swell or wildlife rules change. Book the icon, not a guaranteed beach hour.
See the experience
First, see what the outing feels like
These three traveler videos show the marina start, the glass-bottom or water-taxi approach, sea lions, and the arch itself.
What to know before you leave Sandos Finisterra
The right plan is mostly about the boat type, the swell on the Pacific side, and arriving with cash, a dry bag, and a leave-by time.
Boat options
Glass-bottom and panga water taxis are the easy mixed-group choice. A clear boat is a full acrylic hull, not just a small floor window. Kayak or SUP is weather-dependent. Sunset products are usually pass-by only—do not assume a dusk beach landing.
Swell + landings
Lover's Beach landings stop when the bay is rough. Temporary sandbars and Pacific-side rocks can look walkable and still be unsafe. Confirm the morning of the outing; captains and local authorities can close access without much notice.
Sea lions
Pelican Rock and the marina rocks usually have California sea lions. Look from the boat. Do not chase, feed, or try to swim with them. The boats already crowd the animals.
Lovers vs Divorce Beach
Lover's Beach faces the Sea of Cortés and is the usual swim stop. Divorce Beach faces the Pacific and is often a look-don't-swim shoreline. Follow flag and captain instructions even if other visitors walk across.
Cash + dry bag
Confirm the total price before boarding and carry small bills for tips and an unexpected return-boat fee. Salt spray wins arguments with phones; use a dry bag or a tethered waterproof case.
Morning vs sunset
Morning is usually kinder for motion, glare, and a calmer bay. The silhouette photo against orange sky is a sunset-cruise job from the water, not a midday glass-bottom ride. Pick one goal.
Bring this, keep it simple
- Swimsuit under easy clothes if you want a beach stop
- Reef-safe sunscreen and a hat; white rock bounce is real
- Dry bag for phone, cash, and a small trash bag
- Motion medicine if you are boat-sensitive
- Water and a snack; Lover's Beach has no reliable facilities
- Small cash backup for tips and a return boat
- Travel tissues and hand sanitizer kept dry
- A photo of your boat name if you arrange a pickup time
Choose the format for the least confident person in the group. A short glass-bottom or panga pass-by is enough for most first visits. Skip stacking ATV, nightlife, and a second boat on the same day.
Plan your visit
Then watch the practical side
Use these walkthroughs to compare water taxis, clear boats, beach landings, and what to bring.
Make a Cabo trip of it
El Arco can be the icon hour. Keep the surrounding time easier with the two-ocean beaches, a calmer Médano swim, or a sunset pass-by if the morning boat was the photo you needed.
Fact-checked August 25, 2026. Boat prices, landing access, swell, and wildlife rules can change. Confirm directly before you leave the marina.
