13 Workshops & Classes in Los Cabos to Build a Day Around

1.Cabo San Lucas Mexican Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144Our pick

Meet at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food in central Cabo at 11 a.m. for a market visit, fresh ingredients, and a cooking class in a chef’s home. With instructors such as Carolina, Karina, Izzy, and Issi, you’ll make tortillas, salsas, margaritas, and a daily Mexican specialty before sitting down to lunch.

“What a great experience! We enjoyed visiting local markets for fresh food and then learning some new cooking skills and meeting new friends. Chef Issi welcomed us into his home and generous food prep area. A great way to learn about local cuisine. Best meal of the trip!”

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2.La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Ride from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz, board a French catamaran at Pichilingue, and spend the day around Balandra’s clear coves. You can snorkel, kayak, swim, and visit a small beach while breakfast, lunch, and an open bar are served. Plan for a very long day.

“Such an amazing experience! Food, friendliness of staff, and the views were all remarkable. And the beaches were absolutely stunning. Shoutout to our crew on 3/23. Pablo, Ana, Jorge, and the Captain (my spelling is probably wrong) they were all phenomenal. Jorge’s Guac was one of the best things I tasted while here!! The man can throw down in the kitchen lol”

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3.Authentic Mexican Legacy Cooking Class in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At Restaurant Bar Metate in Cabo San Lucas, Chef Roberto or Chef Su leads a three-hour Mexican cooking experience for up to 10 people. You’ll tour the ingredient garden, make a cocktail, prepare selected appetizers, and share a full meal with dessert.

“Outstanding! Hands-on cooking/dining experience at one of the premier establishments in all of Cabo. It Rocked!!”

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4.Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Spend about three hours learning to surf at Costa Azul with coaches such as Alan, Luis, Hugo, Emilio, and Marco. Lessons suit beginners ages six and up, with foam boards, rash guards, snacks, water, and optional hotel or port transport included. Morning sessions usually offer the best conditions.

“Great instructor. Paid a lot of attention to my 10 year old to make sure she was comfortable. She learned a lot”

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5.San Jose del Cabo Cooking Class Experience and Local Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet Chef Francisco at San Jose del Cabo’s Municipal Market at 11 a.m. Choose produce with him, visit a tortilleria, then cook in his kitchen or home with family recipes, fresh tortillas, salsas, guacamole, drinks and lunch. Classes run about five hours and may be shared or private.

“Had an amazing time! Was so interesting and fun. Going into Francisco's home was such a an honor. The food was delicious!”

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6.Cabo San Lucas Taco Fiesta: Cooking, Dancing and Mixology Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet Karina and the Juan More Taco team at Mercabo Gourmet Street Food at 6 p.m. for a three-hour Mexican cooking, cocktail, tequila, and dance party. You will prepare tortillas, salsas, guacamole, and tacos, mix five drinks, learn salsa steps, and finish with tequila tasting and churros.

“We had the best time! All 5 of us agree that this was our favorite activity! Karina was our instructor and she made the evening so much fun! From instructing us on cocktail making, tortilla, Pico and guacamole making to some salsa dancing thrown in! The laughter was plenty and memories forever were made! Carolina led a tequila tasting and her knowledge is vast and presented in an understandable way. The evening was capped with incredible churros. What could be better! Highly recommend!”

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7.Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet coaches such as Sol, Marcos, or Alan for a private Costa Azul surf lesson suited to beginners and families. You get transport, board, rash guard or wetsuit, water, snacks, and about two hours in the waves. Morning sessions usually offer calmer wind and cleaner surf.

“I am extremely upset and disappointed in Private Los Cabos surf lesson. It is a parent’s worst fear to send their child away for a class, and have them come back unsafe and hurt. My 6 year old son fell onto the surfboard and his lip, chin, and nose were cut open. He had to go to emergency to have 3 stitches. I understand accidents happen, but the teachers should have given him more instructions and training before letting him out to the ocean. In addition, there needed to be much more handholding, foresight experience, and careful watching for a first time young child surfer. The teachers had the audacity…”

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8.Fun Surf Lessons & Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Max from Good Trips Baja takes you from Cabo San Lucas to a beginner-friendly beach, often Cerritos, for a 1.5-hour surf lesson. You get a safety briefing, board, wetsuit, water, snacks, shade, and free beach time before tacos and the drive home.

“In a nutshell, Max was awesome. He picked me up at Le Blanc and my wife was able to join us for a small fee to get video/pictures of me taking the lesson. I've always wanted to try surfing but didn't get a chance until this trip to Cabo. We had a great conversation with Max on the way to/from Cerritos Beach. The spot was perfect for learning and I'm happy to say Max was able to get a 50+ year old up and surfing. It was an excellent day in every respect and I will do it again when we return to Cabo.”

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9.Surf Lessons at Cerritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Head from Cabo to Cerritos Beach for a beginner-friendly surf lesson with foam boards, wetsuits, coaching, lunch, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Alan, Allan, Marco, Louis, and Mike tailor instruction to your level. Non-surfers can join for beach time under shaded umbrellas.

“Guide was simply fantastic. Positive, encouraging, patient, professional and didn’t miss a beat. Great drive and conversation along the way. Perfectly tailored to my energy/requests.”

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10.Surf Lesson Tours (half day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $210

Martin and the Cabo Surf Tours team take you from your accommodation to a remote Baja beach for a private, four-hour surf lesson. You get breakfast, board equipment, a rash vest or wetsuit, safety coaching, and patient instruction for beginners through experienced surfers.

“Our instructor Carlos was the best. Super friendly guy and a huge help out in the water. Martin (the owner) met us there and had a cooler with snacks, drinks, and sandwiches that I actually still think about. The other instructors that were helping the other couple were super friendly as well. Super easy logistics, super friendly people, great half day adventure.”

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11.90 Min Surf Lesson / Great for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Spend 90 minutes learning to surf at Playa Pescadito near San José del Cabo. Your instructor covers board skills on the sand, then coaches you in the water for about an hour. Rocco and David are among the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance. Gear and beach equipment are included.

“Great beach and waves. They got my son surfing! And he wants to go again! The instructor has fins and pushed him t into the waves.”

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12.Cabo San Lucas Cooking Classes by Chef Ari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about three hours cooking with Chef Ari at her Cabo home, where you may prepare tortillas, guacamole, ceviche, salsa, enchiladas, al pastor, or fish tacos. The menu can be tailored to your group, and smaller parties may arrange a private class at their villa.

“I’ve done Viator and Airbnb experiences around the world, and this experience easily rates in the top 3 for its immersive elements. We really got our hands in the mix! Ari could not have been more knowledgeable and passionate about her craft. Team Ari AKA her ladies moved as a unit supporting our lesson but careful to allow us space to really learn. It never felt like we were in a cooking class. It felt like we were at a friends kitchen, hanging out, drinking margaritas, and learning how to cook delicious food. Ari’s home is absolutely lovely and made you feel like you were one of the family. Antonio,…”

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13.San José town : Cooking class,mexican Empanadas y antojitos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $141

Join a local chef in San José del Cabo for a hands-on class covering guacamole, roasted salsa, ceviche, and grilled shrimp. Pick vegetables from the garden, then finish with an art-gallery visit, flavored margaritas, and homemade mezcal and tequila. English and Spanish are offered.

“10/10 doing it again and I will be making these recipes at home to show off what I learned in Cabo San Jose ! Location was beautiful as well. Bringing friends here for our next trip”

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