9. Playa El Médano, Baja California Sur

Médano Beach is one of the few beaches in Los Cabos that is safe enough for swimming. Its length of 2.5 miles and some of the kinder waves in this region of Baja make it the primary beach in Cabo San Lucas. Okay, admittedly you just might have to jostle for space a bit at the local bars and assorted eateries that line the shore because it is also one of the busier beaches. But, hey, there’s a good reason for it: this is the hot spot. You can feel the energy in this place, and a five-star hotel or icy beach cocktail is never far away either.