Dive site · access from Los Cabos & Gordo Banks
Pelican Rock
Pelican Rock: Sandfall.
- Depth
- 5–30m
- Current
- Moderate
- Minimum level
- Open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Sandfall
- Rocky reef
- Short marina run
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What may rule it out
- Moderate current can affect whether the site is suitable on the day.
Access and timing
Plan this through Los Cabos & Gordo Banks
Best overall months: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Los Cabos & Gordo Banks
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These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Pelican Rock.
California sea lion
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Giant oceanic manta ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Scalloped hammerhead shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Bottlenose dolphin
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Greater amberjack
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
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Sources & last checked
Checked September 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Diving in Los Cabos, PADI
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.