Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; TheB4 B4, Amado Ocampo bahena, Robert, Jiun Liu, Rogelio Sánchez · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Mexico
- Region:
- Mexico & Pacific Coast
- Coordinates:
- 22.8947° N, 109.9153° W
About Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, also known simply as Cabo, sits at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. This resort city is part of Los Cabos, a metropolitan area shared with neighbouring San José del Cabo. The port offers convenient access to several well-reviewed attractions, making it an ideal stop for cruise passengers exploring the region.
Attractions near the port
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas is just 3 km from the port and has been rated highly by thousands of visitors. Mt. Solmar, a hiking area 2.5 km away, offers a more active experience, whilst Pelican Rock, also 2.5 km from port, is another popular spot. For something closer, the #CABO Sign is just 1.1 km away, and Bahía de Cabo San Lucas is 1.7 km from the terminal.
Cruise itineraries visiting Cabo San Lucas often include nearby ports such as Los Angeles, Puerto Vallarta, and San Diego. For more information about cruises to this region, visit Mexico & Pacific Coast cruises.
Cabo San Lucas, also known simply as Cabo, is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city was 202,694. Cabo San Lucas and the neighboring San José del Cabo are collectively known as Los Cabos. Together, they form a metropolitan area of 351,111 inhabitants.
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Things to do in Cabo San Lucas on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: ALEXCMTN · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
4.9 (13,972) 3.0 km from port
A well-known area landmark, this rock formation jutting out from the ocean is shaped like an arch.
Near: Marina Mercado (125 m) · Plaza Embarcadero (149 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Seeing El Arco de Cabo San Lucas from our cruise ship balcony was even more spectacular than I imagined. I…” — Hello Voyager Julie Lee
- 5 · “Took a water taxi out with my family to visit the Arch. We spent some time hanging out and Lover’s…” — Joe Trusty
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Photo: Brent Rasmussen · via Google Maps Hiking Area
Mt. Solmar
4.8 (434) 2.5 km from port
Near: Cerro del Vigía (33 m) · Grand Solmar beach (223 m)
- Dogs allowed
- 5 · “If you are up for a challenging hike with beautiful views of Cabo. Please visit Enrique and his dog rescue…” — MR5IVEKIDS
- 5 · “Enrique's hike with all his dogs up to Mt Solmar is great and has amazing views at the top (Sea…” — AdventureEvermore
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Photo: Tanmeet Randhawa · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Pelican Rock
4.7 (428) 2.5 km from port
Near: Cueva de Lands End (320 m) · Mt. Solmar (352 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “had a great view of the rocks from the ship and from our room at the end of the day.” — Mickey Strand
- 5 · “Pelican beach was beautiful. Many snorkelers using this beach to see marine life” — Breanna Rose
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Photo: Bryan Yoz · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
#CABO Sign
4.6 (122) 1.1 km from port
Near: Happyland Puerto Paraíso Los Cabos (66 m) · Innovasport Puerto Paraíso (73 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Like most small attractions, they are a must stop and take a selfie moments. The #Cabo sign is located at…” — Mathew Degen
- 5 · “It’s a MUST-SEE, MUST-PHOTOGRAPH thing to do while in Cabo!! Costs nothing, down by the marina…take your OWN pics/vids for…” — Deb Parker
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Tourist attraction
Bahía de Cabo San Lucas
4.8 (113) 1.7 km from port
Near: La Terminal de Cabo (141 m) · Cabo Escape Tours (145 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
- 5 · “## 🌊 Where the Pacific Ocean and the desert merge into one: Bahía de Cabo San Lucas **[Introduction]** Imagine, a…” — TS
- 5 · “Its a very cool bay. I saw humpback whales, seagulls, wild soardfish, and tons of other cool things like the…” — Parker Gonzales
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Tourist attraction
The Place At Cabo
4.6 (74) 1.3 km from port
Near: Hertz (132 m) · Subway (193 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
- 5 · “Loved the environment, amazing vibe! Wish they had wifi so I could come more often to work from my laptop.” — Palmara co
- 5 · “Love this, so different from the rest of cabo, great variety of flavors” — Bennie Anema
Map of Cabo San Lucas and nearby attractions
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