Swimmable beaches in Cabo

Famous for long stretches of sun-soaked sands and sparkling turquoise waters, Cabo is a paradise for beach lovers.

But the waters of Los Cabos are not only famous as the aquarium of the world. They are also renowned for some dangerously strong currents, high waves and swell. All of these are worse in hurricane season. Which we’re slap bang in the middle of that right now.

And because our guests keep asking us the best beaches to swim from, we thought it was the time to share our list with you.

But remember,a SWIMMABLE beach also has to be SAFE beach. And this changes a bit in hurricane season, depending on the weather. So please, pay CLOSE attention to all colored flags you see on the beaches. And just in case you don't know ; 

GREEN = optimal conditions for swimming.

YELLOW = caution, there may be swell so check with a lifeguard.

RED = a definite no go.

BLACK = a hurricane or tropical storm and the beach is closed.

BLUE FLAGS, on the other hand, are a huge environmental badge of honor. Basically, it’s an eco-certification system where beaches are required to meet and maintain strict environmental standards for things like cleanliness, water quality, safety, services and sustainability. Beaches are checked every season. And certification can be removed at any time.

Cabo has an astounding 19 BLUE FLAG beaches (all listed below). A phenomenal achievement since Mexico as a country only has 64.

Anyway, enough. What you want to know is where to swim – so here’s our list. And remember, Los Milagros Hotel is only a 10-15 mins walk to Medano beach. Swimmable and with blue flag status. And our rooms are only $70-$120 US including taxes.

NB: This is a full list of currently certified blue flag beaches in Los Cabos, plus an additional list of SOME unswimmable beaches..It is NOT an exhaustive list of ALL beaches in Los Cabos,  Sources: Blue Flag; Meganoticias Aug 12 2019, Los Milagros Hotel.