Baja California Sur · Mexico · Spring Break 2027

Cabo San Lucas

At the tip of Baja, Cabo San Lucas earned the nickname "Cabo San Loco": desert-meets-ocean scenery, Medano Beach day clubs and a compact downtown nightlife district.

Updated November 11, 2026

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Fly into: SJD (San José del Cabo)
Drinking age: 18
2026 rank: #2 intl. (Allianz)

Nightlife

El Squid Roe: a three-story downtown institution with a big sound system, dancing on every level and a decades-long spring break reputation.
Cabo Wabo Cantina: live music daily, near the marina.
The Giggling Marlin and Happy Ending Cantina are classic downtown bars.
Mango Deck on Medano Beach: the place to start the day, with live music, contests and views of the arch.

Where to stay

Student packages center on resorts such as RIU Santa Fe and Corazón Cabo on Medano Beach.
STS Travel, StudentCity and Inertia Tours all sell Cabo trips.

Days out

A boat or water taxi to El Arco and Lover's Beach.
Booze cruises and sunset sails around Land's End.
Snorkeling at Pelican Rock, and whale watching through early spring.

Tips

The Pacific side has strong currents, so swim at Medano Beach.
Use authorized airport transportation and agree on taxi prices first.

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Is Cabo San Lucas a good spring break destination for 2027?

Cabo San Lucas scored 80/100 (#5 of 21, "Hot") in our Spring Break 2026 popularity rating, based on visitation, search buzz and college crowds. At the tip of Baja, Cabo San Lucas earned the nickname "Cabo San Loco": desert-meets-ocean scenery, Medano Beach day clubs and a compact downtown nightlife district.