Pelican Rock
Pelican Rock
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Rock overlooking the sea; a great spot for whale-watching and snorkeling.
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628jeanette
Kinmundy, IL40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Ride in a small glass bottom boat, and watch the fish swim by. See sea lions jumping for fish treats and pelicans hoping the sea lions miss a fish. The tour guide takes pictures with the rock as background with every phone aboard. Interesting stories told along the way, and not a drop of water made it inside the boat.
Written February 13, 2020
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Melanee P
Frisco, TX9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We snorkeled here as part of a tour, but I wish that we’d had more time. The water was so blue and clear and the fish beautiful. We went in the morning which was nice since the water was calm. There is a roped off area which is nice so you don’t get out too far.
Written November 1, 2020
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travelingmomNYC
NYC91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
You can catch a water taxi out here for about $5. Look for one of the glass bottom ones -- there's lots of fish to see! Bring a snorkel mask with you to see the beautiful fish. There's a rock you can climb and jump off, but the climb is scary and kids would need help. My son LOVED it, but my daughter and I skipped it.
Written January 10, 2020
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Jay R
Albuquerque, NM60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
You have to get water taxi to take you over there, but you also see the Arch and Lovers Beach. It's only about $20 round trip. The snorkeling was really good as was the visibility. I saw at least a couple of dozen different kinds of fish. Happy I went! 🐟 🐠 🎣 🐡
Written August 20, 2022
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michelle v
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
so if you want to see this in cabo book a sunset cruise. We decided to go with Sea Esta. The food was great and the drinks were even better, we stopped to swim and then got a great surprise when a pod of whales joined us as we headed out to the rock. Worth every penny.
Written February 21, 2021
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Craig-World-Travelle
Agoura Hills, CA1,720 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Great place to visit. This entire area is so beautiful to visit - both close up and from a distance. Also good to visit in morning vs sunset as the character changes.

See it also from both the Sea of Cortez and Pacific sides.
Written February 16, 2020
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letsgogogofromWYO
Casper, WY56 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2013 • Couples
While in Cabo, someone told us the snorkeling was good at Pelican Rock, which is located just to the right of Lovers Beach and El Arco/Lands End. It seems like a really small area, with lots of boat traffic but we decided to take a chance. We took a water taxi from the Villa del Palmar. The water was a bit choppy and as we neared the drop off point - a tiny beach between really large rocks I began to worry about getting ourselves and our gear off the boat. But a young man materialized just as we pulled up and was a big help with the bouncing boat and my dubious balance and agility! He led us to a good spot to drop our stuff and promised to keep watch over it for a small tip. The snorkeling was amazing. The water is very deep right off the beach and underwater it looks like a giant round fish-bowl with thousands of fish - some swimming in great schools below us. Dozens of varieties and sizes. There were also sea lions swimming and hunting in the area which was a real thrill. Our taxi came back in a couple of hours - pre arranged when he dropped us off, and our young assistant was there to help me aboard. Overall a fantastic and highly recommended experience! And cheap too!
Written April 15, 2013
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Shelly B
Noblesville, IN428 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
You won't be disappointed by any of the boat tours or beaches in this area. They do a great job giving the history of the area and pointing out things you would not normally notice … worth it.
Written February 24, 2020
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Heatherlisa3032
Santa Rosa, CA29 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018
We stayed at Villa del Arco, signed out some equipment and headed over to Pelican Rock to snorkel and jump off the rock. It was not for beginners. There is no beach to sit on or rest. There are some rocks, but its got some rough waters and sharp edges. I took my 15 year old and 18 year old. One loved it, one hated it. Two of us climbed the rock to jump off. It was a little scary for me, but a very nice man told me every step to take. Not sure I could have done it on my own. The jump was fun, knocked that off my bucket list. I did lose my "rented" mask, which cost me $60 at the resort, totally sucked. I would say the snorkeling was not for sissies. The fish were pretty, but the waters were rough. It was a fun adventure regardless.
Written August 24, 2018
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Scott S
Harlingen, TX239 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
While on a tour, this is a must see view dividing the sea of cortez and the Pacific ocean. Seeing the Arco, sea lions and water crashing against the rocks is like a scene right out of a movie.
Written February 10, 2020
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