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Feb 15, 2026Dive Spot Guide•
Pelican Rock
Boat-only reef and sea lion site beside Cabo's Arch.
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Short marina boat ride to a busy Gulf-side rock with sea lions, mild current on most days, and generally clear water in calm weather.
About Pelican Rock
Pelican Rock is a popular OW level dive site in the Cabo San Lucas area, located just 5 minutes from the marina. The area’s mix of temperate and subtropical waters supports a range of marine life, including occasional encounters with hammerhead sharks and giant mantas alongside other tropical species. The Rock itself is famous for encounters with sea lions, sharks (reef and others), huge fevers of mobula rays, octopus, 5 different species of eel and macrolife such as seahorses and frogfish.
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Research Estimate At Pelican Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Pelican Rock?
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Pelican Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 27m
Depth Note
Public Pelican Rock descriptions span shallow starts around 5-8 m and guided routes down to roughly 18-27 m depending on the operator and side of the rock.
Best Season
Pelican Rock is commonly dived year-round from Cabo San Lucas when the Gulf side stays calm enough for small-boat operations, with visibility and wildlife density varying by season.
Typical Conditions
This is usually a short, sheltered boat trip with mild current on most days, regular snorkel and dive traffic, and ordinary visibility around 9-15 m.
Safety & Access At Pelican Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Boat entries and exits happen in a busy traffic area near the Arch, so divers and snorkelers should stay with crew instructions, make controlled ascents, and give sea lions space when they are active around the colony.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use crew instructions around the Arch because surface traffic can be busy.
Legal Notes
No special legal restrictions were published in the reviewed materials; follow Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and wildlife guidance.
Local Intel For Pelican Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Pelican Rock is commonly run as a short boat dive near the Arch, suitable for training and relaxed sightseeing dives while still offering enough relief and marine life to interest experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a dedicated freedive site; the shallow reef is better suited to snorkel and scuba diving with current awareness.
Snorkeling
Identified as a site used for snorkeling as well as diving.
Wildlife at Pelican Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pelican Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pelican Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
