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Gay Travel Cabo San Lucas

A beloved retreat of celebrities, West Coast luminaries, and the fashionable set, Los Cabos is a stylish gay-friendly escape at the Baja Penninsula's tip spread over two coastal towns in Baja California Sur, Mexico: Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. A twenty-mile corridor connects the towns and forms a dramatic desert backdrop nestled between the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortes.  Los Cabos distinguishes itself from many other Mexican destinations with its variety of top-notch activities, including world-class dining, traditional eateries, lush, championship golf courses, celebrated spas, epic and world-renowned sports fishing tournaments, whale watching, every water sport imaginable, and wild-as-you-want-it nightlife. For business travelers, Los Cabos boasts state-of-the-art convention facilities.  Los Cabos has become a favorite among travelers of all sorts, and it's not hard to see why given the unmatched resources of this spectacular destination.

There are three main areas to Los Cabos. San Jose del Cabo, the closest to the airport, is considered the Old Town. San Jose delivers the authentic Mexican experience, with its colonial architecture, art galleries, and lively town square encompassing much of Mexican life's laid-back ethos. Golf is a favorite pastime here, as is nature viewing at the San Jose Estuary.

Los Cabos Quivera Tee

Cabo San Lucas is a vibrant, exciting destination renowned for its nonstop nightlife. Jimmy Buffet and Sammy Hagar, who espouse their love of Cabo in various forms, made Cabo famous: Buffet with his Margaritaville and Hagar with his Cabo Wabo Cantina and Tequila. Here you will find the majority of the all-night party venues, as well as the oft-photographed Arch at Land's End.

Los Cabos Arch

A highway called The Corridor connects Cabo's raucous party scene and San Jose's traditional elegance. This is where Cabo’s gay-friendly resorts, golf courses, and super-luxury villas have spread like wildfire.

Los Cabos Gay Friendly Resort

Though the beaches in Los Cabos are scenic and a definite draw for sunbathers, many are not suitable for swimming due to rough surf and strong currents. Only a few protected coves offer a place to take a dip, such as the beach near Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. For that reason, basking in the sun poolside is an ever-popular activity.

What Do You Want to Discover?

Gay Scene

Best Time to Visit Cabo San Lucas

Traveling to Cabo San Lucas

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Cabo San Lucas

MUST DO: Attractions & Activities

MUST EAT: Gay-Friendly Dining

MUST VISIT: Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife

Is Cabo San Lucas Family-Friendly?

Travel Safety Tips

Cabo San Lucas Gay Scene

Los Cabos is a destination with a unique vibe, oriented to a high-level service experience.  It’s a great option for those who look for quality, variety, and fantastic moments.

Cabo San Lucas Gay Pride 2019 was very popular.  It’s typically an annual event held for over 12 years, but because of COVID, 2020 had to be suspended. Plans for 2021 are in place, following all current safety and social distancing protocols.

Generally speaking, the gay scene is low-key but very friendly. In recent years, many gays traveling to Mexico have been drawn away from some of the more popular destinations nearby, like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, in favor of Los Cabos. The sophisticated beach resort culture and the diversity of activities have continued to draw gay travelers who feel right at home here.

Best Time to Visit

Anytime, thanks to its great weather! Choose your best time and enjoy endless experiences; every day is a sunny day in Cabo.  

Peak season is December 20 to January 1 for Christmas and New Year’s.  

During the summer, Cabo is slightly cooler than San Jose, especially if the Pacific's winds are blowing rather than the Gulf. Cabo is also less rainy than San Jose, although both cities can be affected by occasional summertime hurricanes. March through July is considered the dry season, and Cabo is a popular Spring Break destination.  August through October is warm.  January is the driest of those months, making it one of the best times to visit for maximum sun!

Cabo Pool Overlooking Water

Traveling to Cabo San Lucas

International Airlines:

American, Alaska, Air Canada, United, Delta, Southwest, Westjet, Sunswing, Sun Country, Spirit, Virgin American, and Frontier.

U.S. Routes:

Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Orange County, Portland, Seattle, Denver, Newark, Houston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, New York J.F.K, Newark Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, St. Louis, Austin, Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit, Charlotte, and Phoenix.

Canadian Routes:

Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Montreal, Saskatoon, Victoria, and Kelowna.

Cabo Cactus

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Cabo San Lucas

We’ve described each of these in more detail below, but here are the top 10:

1)  Arch of Cabo San Lucas

2)  Outdoor Activities

3)  Arts and Culture

4)  Golf

5)  Fishing

6)  Horseback Riding

7)  Swimming with whale sharks

8)  ATV Excursions

9)  Sailing

10) SCUBA

Cabo San Lucas Gay-Friendly Activities & Attractions

Los Cabos can be a relaxing destination if you want it to be, but there are plenty of local adventures to be had if you don't. Looking for some suggestions and under-the-radar tips? Read our "In the Know" series from Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort and Viceroy Los Cabos. 

Sea of Cortez

The amazing Sea of Cortez was named “the aquarium of the world” by Jacques Cousteau.  Take a boat trip to “The Arch” or kayak, snorkel, stand-up paddle for an unforgettable experience.

Los Cabos Paddle Boarding

Camel Adventure

The Camel Adventure is another great activity that allows travelers to walk in the desert along the sea.  Your trip will be a success when you swim with the dolphins, take surf lessons, come close with whale sharks, and so much more.

Fishing in Los Cabos

Los Cabos is known as the Marlin Capital of the world.  What used to be a remote coastal village, an aquatic gem at the end of a long desert highway, is now an easily accessible fishing destination open to anyone wishing to get a taste of world-class angling.

Golfing in Los Cabos

Los Cabos is a mecca of championship golf in Latin America, with courses designed by the “who’s who” of course design, including Roy Dye, Robert Trent Jones II, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Greg Norman, Tom Weiskopf, and most recently, Tiger Woods.

Cabo San Lucas Golf

Lover’s Beach

A fun beach for locals and tourists, Lover’s Beach isn't just for couples. In fact, you might not get much privacy at all given how many people this beautiful destination attracts — after all, it occupies the area guarded over by “El Arco,” one of the biggest attractions in town. Take a water taxi from the marina to access this beach. And if you tire of the crowds, Divorce Beach is only a five-minute walk westward and has a great sunset view.

Playa del Amor

Canyon Canopy Adventure

If you've got an adventurer's desire for thrill, book a canyon canopy tour that lets you zip-line through breathtaking canyons, pristine canopies, and unique ecological habitats. 

ATV Excursions

If you are in Cabo, a thrilling ATV excursion is a must. Zoom across desert landscapes or along the ocean, enjoying some of the best views Cabo has to offer.

Glass Factory

For those who are more artistically-inclined, discover the art of blown glass and bring home a bit of the colorful, Mexican arts.

Cabo San Lucas Glass Factory Roof
Photo Credit:  The Glass Factory Roof by Mario Mendez

Los Cabos San Lucas Gay-Friendly Dining

Los Cabos is well known for its high quality of gastronomical offers, but be sure to try the Baja Tacos!  With the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez surrounding its coast, the destination’s food scene is thriving, with many restaurants, old and new, and acclaimed international chefs serving up a variety of unique and authentic Mexican dishes.  There are many amazing spots in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, and there are exciting dining options for travelers on any budget.

Here are several to try:  Acre, Faustos, Los Tres Gallos, SUR, Vela, El Meson, Café Des Artistes Los Cabos, Cascabel, Árbol, and El Farallon.  Also worth checking out:

La Galería Restaurant

Located just off Cabo’s boardwalk, La Galería offers outstanding Mexican, Italian and Mediterranean food and reasonably priced drinks from celebrity chef Rodrigo Cabeza de Vaca. This gay-friendly restaurant is perfect for a date night or a group outing.

Asi Y Asado

This roadside eatery offers simple local dishes, perfect for travelers on a budget or anyone looking for a casual dip into the local flavor. Grab some tacos or empanadas, wash them down with a cold beer, and don't forget to enjoy the full salsa bar!

Gay-Friendly Nightlife in Cabo San Lucas

Looking for a gay bar in Cabo San Lucas?  Nightlife in Cabo San Lucas is legendary. Sammy Hagar even named his tequila after the place, so you know the nightlife has to be good! Keep in mind that things don't get going until rather late when it comes to nightlife in Latin America, so take a siesta after sunset and head out to the bars in Cabo late.  Cabo nightclubs start hopping around 11 p.m. or midnight.

Some are temporarily closed, so check before you go, but here are a few gay-friendly bars to check out:  Azul, Candil, Barrio, Humo, La Revolución, Abolengo, Agua Salada, and Mixology.  Also, worth checking out:

Chandeliers Night Club (temporarily closed)

As the only gay bar in town, this spot is host to the lion’s share of the LGBT party, and its events include theme nights, drag shows, and DJ sets. You can expect to find go-go dancers and drag queens depending upon the night of your visit.

Pink Kitty (temporarily closed)

This hip and sexy nightclub offers high-end bottle service, a rotating cast of international DJs, theme nights, and regular Ladies' Nights where women drink for free. It's one of Cabo San Lucas' more popular clubs for electronic and techno music.

El Squid Roe

Spread over three floors and containing many bars and private places to party, this venue is one of the liveliest in town. It’s been a top spot to dance and mingle since 1989, and today it’s as strong as ever.

Is Cabo San Lucas Family Friendly?

A vacation in Cabo San Lucas is the ultimate family trip!  With an endless coastline, adventure-packed excursions by land, air, and sea, and many exceptional hotel and resort accommodations, Los Cabos serves as the ideal destination for a family-friendly escape.

Los Cabos Dolphins

Travel Safety Tips

Is Cabo San Lucas safe?  Compared to other resorts and areas of Mexico, Baja California is relatively safer. And the resort atmosphere at Cabo San Lucas makes it comfortable and welcoming for tourists, no matter your sexuality.

Cabo San Lucas Penninsula
Photo Credit:  John Cafazza on Unsplash

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