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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
Marine LifeGreat variety
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
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.
Local Intel For Pelican Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
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.
Snorkel
Identified as a site used for snorkeling as well as diving.
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Wildlife at Pelican Rock
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Recent Logged Visits At Pelican Rock
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Pelican Rock
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Avg. Visibility12m
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Pelican Rock Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Pelican Rock Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.divecabo.com · Operator
Operator overview with location, sea life, depth range, and beginner suitability.
