Whale Watching Season (Mid-December through April (peak: January-March)). Humpback and gray whales migrate to the warm waters off Cabo San Lucas. Peak sightings mid-January through mid-March when mothers arrive with calves. Tour operators report near-guaranteed sightings during peak weeks.
Spring Break Season (March (college spring break weeks)). Cabo San Lucas is Mexico's second-largest spring break destination after Cancun. Medano Beach and Marina strip bars (El Squid Roe, Mango Deck, Cabo Wabo Cantina) anchor the scene. El Squid Roe has operated since 1989.
Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament (Late October (typically Oct 19-29, varies by year)). World's richest billfish tournament, held annually in Cabo San Lucas. Prize purses have exceeded $4 million. Draws over 150 teams internationally.
Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash at Cabo Wabo Cantina (Early-to-mid October (around Oct 13, Hagar's birthday)). Annual multi-night concert series at Cabo Wabo Cantina, founded by rock legend Sammy Hagar in 1990. Tickets allocated by lottery due to extreme demand (50,000+ requests for ~1,600 spots). Features surprise celebrity…
Los Cabos International Film Festival (November (mid-November annually; 2025 edition December 10-14)). Annual film festival founded 2012, bringing international cinema and Hollywood celebrities to Los Cabos. Past honorees include Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Ewan McGregor.