The open Pacific
Waves roll straight in from the ocean, a sharp contrast with the calm bay a short walk away 1.
Places · Beach · Land's End, Pacific side
Divorce BeachPlaya del Divorcio, Cabo San Lucas
The back of Lover's Beach, facing the open Pacific. Currents and waves are strong and there are no lifeguards, so this is a beach for photos, not for swimming 1.
- From the marina1 mi 1.7 km
- Water sidePacific Ocean
- SwimmingNot safe
- Charters from2 hours
Photo: Adamina, CC BY 2.0
What's there
The wild side of Land's End.
Seen from the boat
Sunset routes pass on the Pacific side, where the beach, the rocks and the ocean horizon fit in one view.
Closed on rough days
Authorities close it when the surf is dangerous, as they did in August 2026 2.
The story
The biggest of the three beaches, and the roughest.
Divorce Beach is the largest of the three small beaches at Land's End: 7,034.7 m² (about 75,700 sq ft), per CONANP's draft management program 3.
It lies inside the Cabo San Lucas Flora and Fauna Protection Area, whose waters were first protected in 1973 4.
The name is usually explained as a joke on Lover's Beach, which sits back to back with it across the same sand. That story comes from blogs and hotels; there is no documented origin.
In August 2026 Civil Protection raised black flags and closed Divorce Beach and the area under the Arch because of heavy surf 2.
Photos
What it looks like.
Getting there
On 2 of our 4 routes.
- 2 h · Arch & Land's EndPelican Rock, the sea lions, the Arch, Lover's and Divorce Beach, then back along Médano Beach.
- 2 h · Pacific sunsetAround Land's End to the Pacific side, facing the sun as it drops toward Cabo Falso.
Experiences that stop here
2 h · Arch & Land's End Pelican Rock, the sea lions, the Arch, Lover's and Divorce Beach, then back along Médano Beach. 4.7 miles (7.6 km) round trip
Stops, with distance from the marina
MarinaLandmarkBeachSnorkelWildlifeWhale season area
Typical routes. Your captain adapts them to the sea that day. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
By private yacht
What it costs to get here.
Every price is per boat for your whole group, not per person. The captain, the crew and the 16% tax are included. The yacht is yours alone, never shared.
| Route | Time on the water | From | Yacht at that price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arch & Land's End4.7 mi · 7.6 km round trip | 2 h | $519 | Chaparral 28up to 10 guests |
| Pacific sunset12 mi · 19 km round trip | 2 h | $519 | Chaparral 28up to 10 guests |
Good to know
Questions
People also ask.
Can you swim at Divorce Beach?
It is not safe. Guides warn of strong currents, crashing waves and rip tides, and there are no lifeguards 1.
What is the difference between Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach?
They share the same strip of sand at Land's End. Lover's Beach faces the calm Sea of Cortez and is where people swim. Divorce Beach faces the open Pacific and is not safe for swimming 1.
Why is it called Divorce Beach?
There is no documented origin. The usual explanation is that it is the opposite of Lover's Beach, on the other side of the same sand.
How much does a private boat to Divorce Beach cost?
A private charter on a route that includes Divorce Beach starts at $519 for 2 hours on the Chaparral 28, for up to 10 guests. The price is per boat, not per person, and includes the captain, the crew and the 16% tax.
See it from the water
Put Divorce Beach on your route.
A written reply within 2 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM Cabo time.
Sources
- Los Cabos Guide, Divorce Beach
- Diario El Independiente, authorities ask visitors to avoid the Arch because of surf (August 2026)
- CONANP, draft management program for Cabo San Lucas (public consultation)
- CONANP, notice on the Cabo San Lucas protected area published in the DOF (March 2023)
- Municipality of Los Cabos, ZOFEMAT warning about the sand strip under the Arch
Photo credits
- Adamina, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- swhitfield, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Eric Clark, Unsplash License, via Unsplash