Overview
Five days in Los Cabos is enough time to settle into a resort, explore the main attractions around Cabo San Lucas, take in one or two excursions, and still have days where you do almost nothing besides read on a beach chair and order from the pool bar. That balance is the point. A honeymoon in Cabo is not a sightseeing tour. It is a setting where the environment does most of the work and your job is to show up and not over-schedule.
The itinerary below treats mid-December through mid-April as the default season, when daytime temperatures run between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, humidity is low, and humpback and gray whales are actively moving through the waters around the Baja peninsula. If you are traveling outside that window, you can still run every experience listed here, just swap whale watching for a snorkeling trip to Chileno or Santa Maria Beach along the Corridor. Water temperatures peak in the high 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit from August through October, which makes that a good alternative window for couples focused on ocean time over whale season.
Budget-wise, a honeymoon in Los Cabos can scale from comfortable to extremely luxurious. For couples staying at an adults-only all-inclusive on the Corridor, most meals and drinks are covered and your out-of-pocket spend is primarily excursions, spa upgrades, and transfers. If you book a non-all-inclusive property, budget an additional $150 to $350 per couple per day for food and drinks depending on where you eat. Excursions in this itinerary range from roughly $100 to $250 per person. Airport transfers from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San José del Cabo to your resort run $40 to $80 per person by prepaid shuttle, or $100 to $175 for a private round-trip transfer, which is worth it on a honeymoon.
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Where to stay
For a honeymoon, adults-only properties or resorts with a strong romance reputation are the practical choice. The following options come from confirmed listings in the Los Cabos area and cover a range of locations and price points.
Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos is one of the most consistently recommended adults-only, all-inclusive properties on the Corridor. It sits along the Tourist Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, oriented toward the Sea of Cortez. The resort specializes in the spa-and-luxury-dining combination that fits this itinerary well, with a thermal circuit, multiple dining concepts, and ocean-facing suites. It is on the higher end of the all-inclusive price range in Los Cabos.
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf and Spa Resort is an adults-only all-inclusive in the Puerto Los Cabos marina area north of San José del Cabo, near the Palmilla Beach stretch. The Hyatt Inclusive Collection property is positioned toward couples and honeymooners, with a more intimate layout than some of the larger properties on the Corridor. If you want quieter surroundings and proximity to the San José Art District without being in the thick of Cabo San Lucas, this is a strong option.
Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort and Spa is an adults-only property on the marina side of Cabo San Lucas with direct views of the water and easy walking access to the marina district. It runs all-inclusive and is positioned slightly younger and livelier than Le Blanc, but still focused on couples. Marina-facing rooms get the boat traffic and evening lights; if pure quiet is the priority, ask for a higher floor.
Marquis Los Cabos on the Corridor is an adults-only all-inclusive at Kilometer 21.5 on the Transpeninsular, with the Sea of Cortez directly in front and a design-forward property with oceanfront suites and infinity pools. It draws a quieter, higher-end clientele than some of the larger all-inclusive brands and consistently shows up on best-of lists for honeymoon stays in Cabo.
If you prefer a more boutique or non-all-inclusive experience, the Corridor and San José del Cabo both have smaller properties and standalone villa rentals that give you more privacy than a resort hotel. You trade the convenience of included meals for more of a rental home atmosphere. For first-time visitors who want things to be easy, the all-inclusive format tends to remove friction that honeymooners do not need.
Book these ahead
Sunset dinner cruise: These fill up fast between December and March, particularly on weekends. Book before you leave home, not after you arrive. Most operators allow cancellation up to 24 to 48 hours before departure. Departure window is typically 5 to 7:30 p.m. from the Marina Cabo San Lucas.
Whale watching tour: Departures run from roughly mid-December through mid-April. Morning slots are most productive and fill first. If you are traveling in this window and want to guarantee a spot, book 10 to 14 days in advance during peak season. See the whale watching guide for operator notes.
Couples spa treatments: Resort spas in peak season often have two to three day lead times on the most popular couple packages. Book immediately after check-in or before arrival through the resort's concierge line. Honeymoon packages may include upgrades that are not advertised on the standard menu.
Airport transfers: Arrange your round-trip private transfer before departure. The SJD pickup queue can get chaotic during peak arrival times and a pre-arranged transfer removes the decision entirely. Your resort concierge can arrange this, or you can book directly through a local transfer company.
Water taxi to Lover's Beach: No advance booking required. Water taxis run continuously from the Marina Cabo San Lucas during daylight hours. Go mid-morning on a weekday to avoid the largest tour group crowds that tend to arrive around 10 to 11 a.m.
If you are traveling outside peak whale season and want alternatives, a snorkel trip to Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is worth considering as a day four swap. Cabo Pulmo sits about 75 miles northeast of San José del Cabo along the East Cape and requires a tour or rental car to reach, but the reef there, the oldest living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez, offers diving and snorkeling unlike anything in the immediate Cabo San Lucas area. For other itinerary options, the family itinerary and bachelorette itinerary cover different trip styles if you are traveling with others before or after your honeymoon trip.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for a honeymoon in Los Cabos?
November through April is the peak honeymoon window. Temperatures are comfortable (75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit), humidity is low, and the dry season means reliable sunshine. December through March adds whale watching to the activity list. If you want warmer ocean water for swimming and snorkeling and can handle the heat, late August through October brings water temperatures into the low 80s, though this falls within hurricane season. Check the best time to visit guide for a full month-by-month breakdown.
Is an adults-only all-inclusive the right choice for a honeymoon?
For most couples, yes. The all-inclusive format removes daily spending decisions and gives you access to multiple restaurants, bars, and amenities without tracking tabs. Adults-only properties keep the atmosphere focused on couples rather than families with young children. The trade-off is less flexibility to explore local restaurants and markets. If discovering local food is important to you, a non-all-inclusive boutique property paired with a restaurant budget gives you more freedom.
How far in advance should we book a Cabo honeymoon?
For travel in December through February, book your resort three to six months in advance for the best room selection and rate availability. Specific excursions like the sunset dinner cruise and spa packages can be booked two to four weeks out in most cases, but during the weeks around Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day, book everything as early as possible. Airport transfers and water taxi services do not require advance booking, but it helps.
Is Lover's Beach safe to visit?
The Sea of Cortez side of Lover's Beach (the calm cove facing toward the arch) is generally safe for swimming. Divorce Beach on the Pacific side has strong currents and is not safe for swimming, even for strong swimmers. The water taxi captains will point this out when they drop you off. Watch the flag system, stay on the Cortez-facing cove side, and you will have no issues.
What is the typical budget for a Los Cabos honeymoon?
Costs vary widely by property choice and travel dates. A reasonable estimate for two people on a five-night trip at an adults-only all-inclusive on the Corridor, with excursions (whale watching, sunset cruise), spa treatments, and round-trip transfers, runs from roughly $4,000 to $8,000 total depending on the property tier and season. Flights are additional. If you choose a non-all-inclusive property and eat out for most meals, add $150 to $350 per day for food and drinks. The resort room rate is the largest single variable.