Docks, boardwalk and tour sellers
The marina wraps around a protected basin full of sportfishing boats, charter yachts and tour catamarans. A paved boardwalk (the malecón) runs around it, with the Puerto Paraíso mall and a string of hotels, restaurants and bars on the land side. It's busy from early morning, when the fishing fleet heads out, until late at night.
Expect tour sellers along the boardwalk. They're persistent but harmless; if you already have a booking, say so and keep walking. There's no beach inside the marina itself, and you shouldn't swim in the basin. The nearest beach is Médano, right beside the marina entrance.
Where to eat and drink on the marina
Nicksan is the long-running Japanese-Mexican favorite. Lorenzillo's does lobster over the water, Solomon's Landing and Captain Tony's are easy casual stops, and Ruth's Chris is at Puerto Paraíso. For game nights, Golden Legends is the sports bar.
What people come here for
- Sportfishing charters; Cabo also hosts Bisbee's Black and Blue, one of the richest fishing tournaments anywhere.
- Land's End boat tours to El Arco and Lover's Beach.
- Whale watching in winter and sunset cruises year-round.
Getting to Cabo San Lucas Marina from Villa 1
Walk. From Villa 1 it's about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) to the marina boardwalk, heading west along the beach and around the marina entrance, roughly 20 minutes. By car it's 2.6 km and five minutes, but parking near the boardwalk is limited, so a taxi is easier in the evening.
