We at The Cabo Sun love a good beach day as much as you do. But here’s the Cabo reality check: some of our most jaw-dropping stretches of sand are strictly “look, don’t swim.” Powerful Pacific swells, steep drop-offs, and unpredictable rip currents turn certain shores into no-go zones for bathing—even when the water looks …
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LOS CABOS, MEXICO – September 11, 2025 – In the days since Hurricane Lorena passed over the tip of the Baja Peninsula, the number one question on travelers’ minds has been a nervous one: is it okay to visit? After seeing images of high winds and murky water, many with upcoming trips have been left …
We at The Cabo Sun want you to have the best—and safest—beach days in Los Cabos. After Hurricane Lorena’s heavy rains sent arroyos rushing toward the coast, Baja California Sur’s Health Secretariat issued a simple, temporary request: avoid entering the ocean for the next 96 hours (four days) while water quality returns to safe levels. …
As we at The Cabo Sun have been reporting all week, Tropical Storm Lorena left behind heavy rain, swollen arroyos, and a big beach clean-up job. The good news: officials say most public beach accesses should be ready for residents and tourists again in about 10 days—roughly by mid-September—after crews finish clearing debris and conducting …
We at The Cabo Sun never like writing these stories—but they’re important. Over the weekend, a young visitor at Santa María Beach had to be pulled from powerful surf after being swept away by strong waves. Thanks to a quick-acting lifeguard, he was rescued and walked away safely. The moment was captured on video and …
At The Cabo Sun, we love seeing everyone enjoying Los Cabos’ stunning beaches — but we also know that the ocean here demands respect. This weekend was a prime example of why the beach flag system is so important, after nearly 100 beachgoers were escorted off the sand for trying to swim during dangerous conditions …
Los Cabos’ postcard-pretty shoreline hides a not-so-pretty truth: its underwater topography and open-Pacific exposure funnel long-period “mar de fondo” swells straight onto the sand, creating deceptively powerful waves that routinely knock visitors off their feet. Because the continental shelf here plunges to 100 m depth just offshore, the energy doesn’t have time to dissipate, so …
Dreaming of that first plunge into Cabo’s famously turquoise-meets-deep-blue water when—uh-oh—a crimson banner pops against the palm trees? Take a breath. A single red flag isn’t the ocean police … but it is Baja’s way of shouting, “Danger ahead!” Below, we at The Cabo Sun break down exactly what the red flag is telling you, …
Los Cabos’ iconic sands aren’t just busy this summer—they’re bursting at the seams. Zofemat beach‑patrol data show crowds have almost doubled to 40,000 visitors every single week—up from about 25 k in past seasons—and officials expect 250 k beachgoers before the school‑holiday rush ends. With the “Big Three” shores—El Médano, El Chileno, and Palmilla—soaking up most of that foot traffic, planning smart is the difference between …
Sun‑seekers are packing Los Cabos this summer—more than 250,000 bathers are expected to hit local sands, with over 40,000 beachgoers arriving every single week. Despite the bustle, we at The Cabo Sun know 3 shores that stay at the top of every traveler’s wish list because the payoff—gorgeous scenery, safe swimming, and bucket‑list experiences—far outweighs the …