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Cabo San LucasCruise port guide

Ships dock at Cabo San Lucas Tender Pier. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

One cruise terminal.

  • Cabo San Lucas Tender Pier

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Cabo San Lucas Tender Pier.

  1. 1min

    Marina Mercado

    Bustling open-air craft market steps from the tender landing

  2. 2min

    Embarcadero Plaza

    Waterside shopping complex with boutiques and tour kiosks

  3. 2min

    Pharmacy Union

    Full-service pharmacy conveniently located near the cruise pier

  4. 3min

    Tuna Cannery Beach

    Quiet local beach at the entrance to the marina channel

  5. 4min

    Bagatelle Los Cabos

    French Mediterranean dining in the heart of Baja California

  6. 4min

    Cabo Adventures

    Official activity and visitor information centre along the marina

  7. 6min

    Balcony Beach

    Secluded cove tucked against the Land's End cliffs

  8. 6min

    Tiki Bar

    Casual waterfront tiki pub serving tropical drinks and beer

  9. 8min

    Cabo Cantina

    Cabo San Lucas restaurant and sports bar with live music

  10. 8min

    Daikoku

    Traditional Japanese restaurant serving sushi and teppanyaki

  11. 8min

    John's Place

    Inexpensive restaurant and bar in Cabo San Lucas

  12. 8min

    Outpost

    Lounge bar, kitchen, and boutique in Cabo San Lucas

  13. 8min

    Huichol Art Gallery

    Specialist gallery showcasing intricate indigenous Huichol beadwork and yarn art

  14. 8min

    Cabo Treasures

    Eclectic souvenir and handicraft boutique on Boulevard Marina

  15. 8min

    Mr Mustache

    Quirky gift and novelty shop in historic downtown

  16. 9min

    Cerro El Vigía

    Rugged coastal hill overlooking the harbour and Land's End

  17. 9min

    Plaza del Sol

    Multi-vendor indoor shopping bazaar for souvenirs and clothing

  18. 10min

    KM.0

    Milestone monument marking the terminus of the Transpeninsular Highway

  19. 10min

    Taco Loco

    Quick-service taquería dishing up flavourful tacos and salsas

  20. 10min

    The Giggling Bean Coffee

    Cosy downtown coffeehouse serving fresh espresso and light snacks

  21. 10min

    Jungle Bar

    Open-air dive bar with rock music and cheap beers

  22. 10min

    Plaza de los Mariachis

    Traditional shopping arcade with Mexican folk handicrafts

  23. 11min

    Mexico 1 Origen de las Californias

    Historical civic monument dedicated to Baja California's heritage

  24. 11min

    Taco & Beer

    No-frills taco and beer joint in the downtown dining quarter

  25. 12min

    Mango Deck

    Famed open-air beach club directly on Médano Beach

  26. 13min

    Divorce Beach

    Dramatic Pacific-side beach with crashing waves and golden sand

  27. 15min

    Lovers' Beach

    Calm, sheltered cove near the arch on the Sea of Cortez

  28. 16min

    Tropical Kitchen Cabo

    Airy downtown cafe known for fresh breakfasts and pancakes

  29. 17min

    El Arch of Cabo San Lucas

    Iconic granitic sea arch marking Land's End

  30. 18min

    Doce Cuarenta Cabo

    Artisanal coffee roaster and bakery near Médano Beach

  31. 18min

    El Huarachazo

    Authentic neighbourhood diner specialising in handmade huaraches

See all 38 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 3min

    Tuna Cannery

    Historic coastal ruins of the 1920s cannery that birthed modern Cabo

  2. 8min

    Pancho's

    Lively historic eatery famed for traditional Mexican fare and premium tequilas

  3. 8min

    El Coral

    Longstanding seafood and Mexican kitchen near the waterfront

  4. 11min

    Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas

    Town centre museum showcasing paleontology, Pericú culture, and marine biology

  5. 34min

    Mercado Popular Cabo San Lucas

    Authentic municipal market filled with fresh produce and artisan wares

More ports nearby: San Jose del Cabo, La Paz, Mazatlán, Loreto, Puerto Vallarta.