Pelican Rock – Cabo San Lucas & Los Cabos

Site Overview

Pelican Rock is a celebrated marine reserve and one of Cabo San Lucas's most productive dive sites, renowned for its exceptional night diving and dense populations of reef fish that thrive within the protected waters. The rocky reef formation features ledges, overhangs, and crevices that shelter an extraordinary diversity of marine life including multiple species of moray eels, king angelfish, lobsters, and seasonal whitetip reef sharks. During daylight hours, the reef comes alive with colourful tropical fish including sergeant majors, creole fish, and Panamic green morays that patrol the rocky substrate with confidence born of protection. The site's true magic emerges after sunset when night dives reveal a completely different ecosystem with hunting octopuses, active lobsters, bioluminescent plankton, and schooling fish illuminated by dive lights in spectacular fashion. The marine reserve status established decades ago has created an underwater sanctuary where fish are unafraid of divers, allowing remarkably close encounters and photography opportunities. The relatively shallow depth profile of 3-22 metres means extended bottom times and comfortable diving for all certification levels. Pelican Rock serves as both an excellent training site for new divers and a reliable destination for experienced divers seeking guaranteed marine life encounters. The proximity to Cabo San Lucas marina, just a 10-minute boat ride, makes it the most accessible quality dive site in the Los Cabos area and a staple of every dive operator's itinerary.