Cabo Beachfront Properties
Beachfront Homes & Condos for Sale in Los Cabos
Some buyers come to Los Cabos for the golf, the restaurants or the weather. Beachfront buyers come for one thing: the water right outside the door. This site is built for them. Every home and condo listed here sits on the ocean, not across the highway or up the hill with a distant view, and each listing is checked against its MLS record and description before it goes up.
The listings cover the whole Los Cabos coastline, from the hotel zone in San José del Cabo, through the Palmilla and Cabo Corridor coves, to Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, the surf towns of the Pacific side and the quiet beaches of the East Cape. They range from studio condos to private estates with their own stretch of sand.
Luxury Los Cabos is a local team led by James Laker. If you want straight answers about a specific building, beach or stretch of coast, including which beaches are actually safe to swim, just ask.
Villa Rancho Leonero
$1,350,000
Tortuga Bay 1503
$1,350,000
Albaluz 304
$1,350,000
Tortuga Bay 2202
$1,335,000
Albaluz 203
$1,330,000
Ocean Club Residences 134
$1,295,000
Tortuga Bay 3116H
$1,250,000
Las Mañanitas 203
$1,199,000
Las Mañanitas 4204
$1,175,000
Villa La Estancia 2701
$1,160,000
Tortuga Bay 3415E
$1,100,000
Soleado 251
$1,100,000
Six Stretches of Coast, Six Different Beaches
Calm Sea of Cortez coves, the open Pacific, and a lot in between
Los Cabos sits where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific, and the two coasts feel nothing alike. On the Sea of Cortez side, from Cabo San Lucas east to San José del Cabo, the water is warmer and some coves along the Corridor are calm enough to swim and snorkel. The Pacific side, north toward Cerritos and Pescadero, has bigger surf, cooler water and long open beaches.
That is why every listing here is sorted by coastline: San José del Cabo, the San José Corridor, the Cabo Corridor, Cabo San Lucas, the Pacific side and the East Cape.
Beachfront does not always mean you can swim. Much of the Los Cabos shoreline has a steep shore break and strong currents, and some of the most beautiful beaches are better for walking than swimming. Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas and several protected coves along the Corridor are the well-known exceptions.
If swimming matters to you, read the guide to swimmable beaches in Los Cabos before you shortlist, and always check local conditions and beach flags on the day.
Buying on the beach in Mexico has a few rules of its own. Foreigners hold coastal property through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican corporation. All beaches are public, and the first 20 meters back from the high-tide line is a federal maritime zone that owners can use under a federal concession.
Salt air, sun and the summer-to-fall hurricane season also mean more upkeep than a home inland. A good inspection and a clear look at a building’s reserves and maintenance history are worth more on the beach than almost anywhere else. The buyer’s guide walks through the process.
Find Your Place on the Water
Tell us how you want to use it, swimming, surfing, renting it out or simply waking up to the waves, and we will narrow the list to the beaches and buildings that fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as beachfront on this site?
A home or condo that sits directly on the beach or the ocean edge. We start with listings the MLS marks as oceanfront, then read each description and leave out anything that is actually up a hill, across a road or a short walk from the sand.
Can foreigners buy beachfront property in Los Cabos?
Yes. Within 50 km of the coast, foreign buyers hold title through a fideicomiso, a bank trust with the buyer as beneficiary, or through a Mexican corporation. It is a well-established process and the way most beachfront buyers in Los Cabos own.
Are the beaches in front of these homes private?
No. All beaches in Mexico are public. The first 20 meters inland from the high-tide line is a federal maritime zone (ZOFEMAT). Beachfront owners can apply for a concession to use it, and many beachfront communities control access by land through gated entrances.
Which Los Cabos beaches are safe for swimming?
It depends on the beach and the day. Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas and protected coves along the Corridor, such as Chileno Bay and Palmilla, are the best known for swimming. Much of the Pacific side and parts of the San José shoreline have strong currents. See the swimmable beaches guide and always check the flags.
Is beachfront property a good rental investment?
Beachfront homes and condos are among the most sought-after vacation rentals in Los Cabos, but results depend on the building’s rental rules, HOA fees, management and how much you plan to use the place yourself. Ask us for the rental rules and fees of any building you are considering.
What does it cost to maintain a beachfront home?
More than inland. Salt air is hard on metal, glass and air conditioning, and coastal buildings need regular sealing and painting. For condos, look at HOA fees, reserves and recent special assessments. For homes, budget for ongoing exterior maintenance and insurance.
How do I get started?
Browse the homes and condos on this site, then send James the listings you like. We can arrange showings, video tours and the building information you need to compare them side by side.
