Located at the tip of the Baja California peninsula, Cabo San Lucas and the surrounding resort corridor are generally very safe for tourists. The local government and private resorts invest heavily in security to protect the lucrative tourism industry. Violent crime targeting tourists is rare, though visitors should take standard precautions against petty theft and avoid buying illegal drugs, which funds local criminal enterprises. One of the greatest risks in Cabo is actually the ocean: many beaches on the Pacific side have deadly undertows, rogue waves, and powerful rip currents, making them strictly off-limits for swimming. Pay close attention to beach warning flags.