The Los Cabos municipal government has launched a campaign promoting day passes at participating hotels across San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, and the Tourist Corridor. The program, organized through the city’s Tourism Directorate, gives residents and visitors access to resort pools, restaurants, bars, spas, and beach clubs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. without booking an overnight stay.
Day Passes Have Been Common in Los Cabos, but Municipal Backing Is New
Individual hotels in Los Cabos have sold day passes for years. Properties like Marquis Los Cabos, Hilton Los Cabos, and several resorts along the Tourist Corridor have offered pool and beach access packages on their own. What changed with this campaign is the municipal government’s role in organizing and promoting the option as a coordinated program.
The Tourism Directorate published a list of participating hotels on the city’s website. The municipality frames the effort as a way to drive local spending and support hotel employment during periods when occupancy rates dip. Los Cabos hotel occupancy averaged around 73% in the first quarter of 2025, solid by national standards but leaving room to generate additional daytime revenue.
Day pass pricing in Los Cabos varies widely by property. Budget-friendly options at smaller boutique hotels typically start around 500 to 800 pesos ($25 to $40 USD) per person. Mid-range resorts along the Corridor charge between 1,200 and 2,500 pesos ($60 to $125 USD), often including a food and beverage credit. Premium properties with all-inclusive day packages can run 3,000 to 5,000 pesos ($150 to $250 USD) per adult, covering unlimited food, drinks, and full facility access.
For comparison, a single night at a mid-range all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos typically costs between 6,000 and 12,000 pesos ($300 to $600 USD) per couple. A day pass at the same property often runs about one-third of that overnight rate while providing access to the same pools, restaurants, and bars during daytime hours.
What Each Los Cabos Day Pass Typically Includes
Most participating hotels structure their passes around pool and beach club access. Guests can use lounge chairs, towels, and designated pool areas. Some properties include a set food and beverage credit, while others offer full all-inclusive packages with open bars and buffet or à la carte dining.
Spa access is available at select hotels but usually costs extra. Fitness centers, yoga sessions, and water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding are included at certain properties along the Corridor. Families with children should check in advance, as some adults-only resorts restrict day pass access to guests 18 and older.
Reservations can be made through each hotel’s website, by phone, or through local travel agencies. A few properties accept walk-ins based on availability, but booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends and during high season months from November through April.
Practical Details for Residents and Visitors in Los Cabos
The campaign targets both Baja California Sur residents and tourists already staying in the area. For long-term residents of San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas, day passes offer a way to use hotel amenities that would otherwise require booking a room. Several of the participating properties sit along the 33-kilometer Tourist Corridor between the two towns, an area that residents drive through regularly but rarely stop at without a hotel reservation.
Transportation is worth considering. Hotels along the Corridor are not walkable from most residential neighborhoods. Driving is the simplest option, and most resorts offer complimentary parking for day pass holders. Uber operates in Los Cabos, though availability can be inconsistent along the more remote stretches of the Corridor.
One practical note: Mexico’s federal law guarantees public access to all beaches. But physical access through a gated resort property is controlled by the hotel. A day pass solves that problem at properties where the only practical path to the beach runs through the lobby.
The municipality has not announced an end date for the campaign. The participating hotel list is available on the Los Cabos city government website at loscabos.gob.mx. The original announcement was published by the office of the H. XV Ayuntamiento de Los Cabos.