Find and Compare San Jose del Cabo Beach Hotels

Cabo San Lucas shines like a diamond in the distance, but you were ready for a change of pace on this vacation. You’re 20 miles north in Mexico’s San Jose del Cabo, drenched in tranquility and watching easy waves lap at an uncrowded beachfront. This slice of sandy paradise is not only serene and sundrenched; it’s also minutes away from a charming downtown comprised of adobe buildings and small businesses that have claimed former residences as their own. In between excursions on the water, you’ll revel in the best that landlubbing has to offer in Baja, California. Walking tours of the Gallery District awaken your creative spirit, and a visit to the bird sanctuary makes your heart flutter with the speed of hummingbird wings. You’ll stay at one of the many San Jose del Cabo hotels on the beach, because you want to wake up to sea views and easy breezes. You’re wandering wisely, after all.

What are some fun activities to do near the beach in San Jose del Cabo?

Calm waters make San Jose del Cabo the perfect place to earn your stipes in water sports. Snorkeling, kayaking, and jet skiing are just a few of the ways to play near the beach. Sports fishing is another popular activity; even if you’re not an experienced angler, chartering a boat will lead to adventure. Throw your line in the water and see what you reel in. After a day of exploration, visit a beach-adjacent spa to unwind and recharge. Trust us, your muscles will thank you and a brown sugar exfoliation treatment will leave your skin feeling sweet as can be.

Where are the best beaches to visit by San Jose del Cabo?

The beaches near San Juan del Cabo are far more peaceful than their counterparts in Cabo San Lucas.

• Palmilla Beach: A dramatic hillside serves as the backdrop to your day on the coast. This location is perfect for snorkeling or diving, and you can charter a boat if a seafaring fancy strikes you.
• Presidente Hotel Beach: The shore extends for 1 mile near many of the best beach hotels in San Jose del Cabo. Go horseback riding near the tide or plant your chair in the sand and sit back with a cool beer in one hand.
• Estuary Beach: Farther east, this strand surrounds a freshwater lagoon with bone-white sand and diverse vegetation. It’s a must-see stretch of sand for any beach goer in the area, so be sure to reserve some time for an excursion here and try to spot some of the wildlife calling the estuary home.

You’re ready for time spent peacefully reading while a melodic tide dances with the sand a few feet away. As the sun warms the landscape, you’ll reach for your margarita and think about how life has delivered you right to this delicious moment. With your choice of oceanfront hotels near San Jose del Cabo—including Hotel El Ganzo and the Tropicana Inn —your trip to Mexican paradise is sure to be smooth sailing.