here is Cabo beach info from Cruise critic (I think!)
Los Cabos' Finest Beaches
From the Pure and Unspoiled, to the Wild and Crazy!
Cabo San Lucas
Solmar Beach (Playa Solmar) is great for sunbathing, walking and enjoying sunsets to the west. Water activities, however, should be avoided, due to frequent dangerous rogue waves, a steep drop-off and undertows. Access is via Avenida Solmar, right off Marina Boulevard, past the Galeon restaurant. No facilities.
Lover’s Beach (Playa del Amor) is a must-see for anyone with an ounce of romance in them. Framed by the mighty Land’s End rock formations, this beach is great for sunbathing, swimming or snorkeling. Access is via Solmar Beach, water taxi, or glass bottom boat. Caution: don’t lose wallets, keys, cameras etc. when jumping into the surf when exiting the water taxi. No facilities.
Medano Beach (Playa El Medano) has been called “party central,” “spring break beach,” “
Disneyland by the sea” and more! Tan the day away in one of the hundreds of chaise lounges thoughtfully provided by one of the many restaurants, bars and beach clubs, while enjoying all the beach action. Swim, Jet Ski, catamaran, kayak or parasail. Parking is difficult, though some restaurants offer valet parking. Beach begins on the east side of the Cabo marina entrance and runs for almost two miles to the east.
Tourist Corridor
Widows Beach (Playa Las Viudas) offers the peace and tranquility many come to Baja to experience. No vendors, no crowds (often no one at all)––it’s located on a rugged mile stretch of coast with rocks, reefs, and tidal pools. Snorkel and swim when the surf permits. Access at Km. 12.5. Take the dirt road near the entrance to the Twin Dolphin Hotel. No facilities. Park at the beach.
Santa Maria Bay (Bahia Santa Maria) is a marine sanctuary loaded with tropical fish that love to be hand fed tortillas. Snorkeling in the early morning is best for underwater visibility. This little cove is nestled between two headlands, creating a feeling of intimacy and seclusion. Bring your own beach umbrella or rent it, along with other beach gear, at the entrance. It’s about a two-block hike in from the highway to the parking lot. Located at Km 13.
Chileno Bay (Bahia Chileno) is where locals love to have their family-day-at-the-beach excursions on weekends. Snooze the day away under shading palms, or snorkel or spearfish in the bay. On the weekend, be prepared for a fiesta-like ambiance, full of families and vendors selling snacks, etc. Beach gear is available for rent near the entrance by the highway. This beach has public restroom facilities (Bring your own tissue). One can take a snorkel tour boat from Cabo here or to Santa Maria Beach. A one-block walk to the beach from the highway. Located at Km. 14.5
Tequila Cove (Playa Bledito) has a man-made breakwater located in front of Hilton and Melia Cabo Real hotels. Here you can swim or rent watercraft for fun on the high seas. Melia Cabo Real and Hilton front the beach and have restaurants, bars, boutiques, delis, and other services available. Located at Km. 19.5 at the Cabo Real complex. Enter through the Melia Cabo Real or Hilton hotels.
Palmilla Beach (Playa Palmilla) is the finest beach in San Jose for swimming, snorkeling, or spending a pleasant day at the beach. A serene half-mile wide cove with coral covered rocks and reefs. There’s a panga and charter boat fishing fleet based here. Go big-game fishing or enjoy watching the pangas arrive late mornings with their catch of the day. Join the crowd of pelicans and watch the fishermen filet the fish. Some shade palapas, no facilities, good parking located close to the beach. Located off the arroyo, just outside the entrance to the One&Only Palmilla Resort. Take the Palmilla exit at Km. 27, head south to the arroyo, and turn left into the parking lot past the taxi stand.
Old Man’s Beach (Playa Acapulquito) has a perfect beginner’s and long boarder’s break located in front of the Cabo Surf Hotel. Great sunbathing and swimming (when the surf is down). Surf legend Mike Doyle’s surf school is located on the beach offering surf board and beach gear rentals. Park in the public lot at Km 27.75 east of the Palmilla exit. Enter via the tunnel under the lot.
San Jose del Cabo
Blue Coast Beach (Playa Costa Azul) is a great place to enjoy sunbathing and swimming during the winter (surf permitting). Famous local surf breaks here include Zippers for the pros and The Rock for intermediate level surfers. Convenience store and surf board rentals nearby. Located at Km 28. Go under the Costa Azul Bridge to the beach from both directions on the highway.
Hotel Beach (Playa Hotelera) is a broad beach running for several miles from Costa Azul to the San Jose Estuary. This beach area is generally unsafe for swimming due to a deep drop-off, rip tides and heavy surf with rogue waves. Great for horse riding, walking, sunbathing, volleyball, and surf fishing. Access the beach through walkways located between the Crowne Plaza and the Royal Solaris hotels, or below Plaza Garuffi (below the Mega shopping plaza).