"THE BEST SURFER OUT THERE IS THE ONE HAVING THE MOST FUN" —GERRY LOPEZ

Ladies Lounge
Sitting just off the coast of Zacatitos, is a little spot called “Ladies Lounge.” Keep in mind, there is a little reef to navigate, so beware.

A high-ranking spot with locals and visitors, Nine Palms has a right-hand point hidden at the end of a cratered dirt road. For more than a decade, Nine Palms has lured surfers to its shores. When an overhead south swell rolls in, you’ll see a reeling wall that keeps surfers active.
Expect to see locals and a crew of expats hailing from the nearby Los Zacatitos community at this beach. This active community, situated on East Cape, relishes the area’s natural beauty and its proximity to some of the best waves around.

Getting to Shipwrecks is part of your adventure. You’ll travel along some of the most scenic roads in Los Cabos, as you hug the coastline.
Shipwrecks, like many popular surfing beaches, is not well-marked, and you’ll wind through a wild path to get yourself to the water. Once you get to the beach, you’ll find crystal-clear water and rock cliffs surrounding you.
Known for its punchy right wall and a left wall that can barrel, surfers of all levels flock to Shipwreck.
If it’s your first time visiting, it’s best to go with a guide. While locals are welcoming to visitors, it’s always best to understand the unwritten rules of the waves.

Sitting just east of Shipwrecks, La Fortuna has a fast right break that’s popular with well-known surfers. It’s the home of an annual surf competition that is also a really fun party weekend, so if you’re looking to rub elbows with some of the greats, head to this beach. Keep in mind, it’s not an ideal spot for beginners, so you shouldn’t paddle out unless you have some skills.

If you’ve got some skill on the board, you can head to Playa Monumentos. Reserved for highly-experienced surfers, this tricky left point break offers surges that swell to 12 feet. The take-off zones are a bit rocky, and you have to be mindful of sea urchins, but many say that it’s a worthy ride.

Sitting just west of Cabo San Lucas, Zippers has a fast right break that’s popular with well-known surfers. It’s the home of world surf competitions, so if you’re looking to rub elbows with some of the greats, head to this beach. Keep in mind, it’s not an ideal spot for beginners, so you shouldn’t paddle out unless you have some skills.