Playa del Amor (Lovers Beach) faces the Sea of Cortez on the Land’s End side of Cabo San Lucas. Step through the rocks and Divorce Beach opens to the open Pacific—often dramatic, sometimes deadly. There is no safe public land trail through the arch and cliffs for typical visitors; you arrive by water taxi from the marina or as part of a tour boat itinerary.
Pair this outing with broader planning on the Los Cabos excursions hub—especially if you want a single ticket that also covers snorkeling, food, or an open bar.
Water taxis: price and logistics
Negotiate round-trip before you board. Confirm:
- Pickup time and where to meet for the return.
- Whether the price is per person or per boat (small groups should understand the split).
- If a national park or access fee is extra—policies change; ask at the dock.
Afternoon wind can slow returns and create queues; morning trips are often smoother on the water and for photos toward El Arco.
Lovers Beach: swimming on the Cortez side
On calm days, the Cortez side can feel like a natural swimming pool framed by rock. It’s still a busy spot—watch for other swimmers and boats.
Bring sun protection, water, and sturdy sandals for rock edges; barefoot is a fast way to cut a foot.
Divorce Beach: respect the Pacific
Do not assume you can swim on the Pacific side because the Cortez side looks tame. Shorebreak, rip currents, and sneaker sets injure people every season. Treat Divorce Beach as a viewpoint and photo stop unless you deeply understand local conditions and your own limits.
If you’re traveling with kids, hold hands on the rock traverse and keep them on the calmer side.
Budget vs. packaged tours
A short shared water taxi focused on arch viewing + beach time often costs less than a long cruise if you don’t care about meals or an open bar. If you do want food and music, packages can be the better value—compare hours on the water and inclusions, not the headline photo.
Quick safety list
- Agree return time and boat name/description.
- Life jackets for weak swimmers—ask before you push off.
- Leave single-use plastics minimized; wind blows trash into the sea.
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Compare fares on a flight comparison platform after you sketch your week—Los Cabos is well served from U.S. hubs, and midweek SJD arrivals sometimes dodge both peak prices and packed immigration lines.