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City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Photo: Robert Schediwy, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Cabo San Lucas is a city at the southern tip of Baja California Sur, Mexico.
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Iglesia de San Lucas
Boasting many original features, this church, almost 300 years old, has been well maintained
Casa de la Cultura
Features a tall mirador tower and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and overlooks all of Cabo.
This is an easy way to see the fish and aquarium world without getting wet. The office is in the marina, and they have special pricing for contacting them directly from the website. The Semi Submersible is 18 m (60 feet) long and air conditioned.
American-owned with English-speaking crews; yachts ranging in size from 24' to 68'.
Lessons available courtesy of professional surfing instructors. Surf tours are arranged with hotel pick-up and lunch included.
They offer parasailing, wave runners, kayaks and snorkeling. They also have a sunset cruise that will take you out to explore Lovers Beach or "El Arco". They have new top of the line equipment and they are completely mobile, so they can cater to your needs anywhere in the East Cape area of Baja California Sur. They are on Playa Medano in Cabo San Lucas.
English speaking crews, boats ranging in size from 31' to 40' with bare boat or all-inclusive rates. Charter prices run from US$600 to $900.
31' Bertram. Charter rates from US$475. English-speaking crew.
Upscale charter boats and sportfishing yachts from 28' - 68'. Full service charters with everything included (licenses, bait, drinks, beer, ice, lunches, tackle and equipment) with rates from US$550 for a full 8 hr day. English-speaking crews and American guides.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus as 3 9-hole courses making up a total 27-hole course, the golf course is now part of the One&Only resort. While the Beach 9 remains open to the public, the Arroyo 9 and Mountain 9 are now open only to guests of the One&Only Resort. 6,900 yards, par 72.
Challenging course designed by Tom Weiskopf with numerous elevation changes and obstacles. Dramatic ocean views from every hole. 7,100 yards, par 72.
Spectacularly scenic course where whales are often spotted off its beaches. Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, the course features the longest front 9 in Los Cabos. Hosts prestigious golf tournaments and two PGA Senior Slams. 7,037 yards, Par 72.
Greg Norman designed the front 9, Jack Nicklaus the back 9, known for its dramatic landscape on the final hole, overlooking the Sea of Cortez. 7,461 yards, par 73.
Continental breakfast, snorkeling, lunch and whale watching while cruising along two different reefs that are astoundingly beautiful. Children under 10 go free.
Sail the Pacific on a large sailing catamaran. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset while listening to the contemporary jazz music. International bar serves premium wines and hor d'ouvres.
One of the more popular ways to see and explore Cabo. Discover the sights from the seat of an ATV or a mountain bike, on a guided tour through sand dunes, desert, mountain and beach. Half-day trip costs US$85 and includes an ATV or mountain bike, rappelling gear, expert tour guide, rappel instructor, energy bars, all beverages and round trip transportation in an air conditioned van.
Road Runner Tour
Buggy rides in the Boca de la sierra mountain range along mountain trails lined with all kinds of cacti and rocky dry river beds that will test your driving skills, and onto to one of the few UNESCO protected biosphere reserves in México and a swim in one of the Sierra's hidden freshwater pools.
A really fun place for the entire family to visit. Touring the glass factory, you get to witness a first hand glimpse into the centuries-old art of glass blowing.
Mexican restaurant with tasty steak tacos and the best condiments to accompany them, including whole roasted jalapenos, caramelized onions, guacamole, and every color and variety of salsa imaginable. Great to meet the locals as well.
It's hard to miss this lively restaurant that is always packed and upon dining here, you'll understand why it has maintained its popularlity for so long. With the chef combining French-influenced cuisine of Swiss origin with hints of the tropics and Mediterranean, the menu offers something for just about any palate and craving. Be sure to try the shrimp tempura with a Thai coconut-chile sauce, its taste and freshness will satisfy.
Italian restaurant and pizzeria serving authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Cabo. Open for dinner only and contains standard Italian fare. Also located in San Jose del Cabo.
Popular Mi Casa is well-known for its Mexican dining experience and provides a taste of old Mexico. The atmosphere is friendly and funky and the staff are efficient and quick. The restaurant does allow street vendors to peddle their fares at your table though.
Mexican and seafood. Oldest restaurant in Cabo. On the west end of the main street. Good prices and good food.
Mexican food. The best fajitas in town. Line dancing show included.
Very good seafood with good value pricing. It has an open-air palapa at least in part.
Great Mexican and seafood and the largest collection of tequilas in the world with over 500 labels.
Some of the freshest sushi in the area. Make sure to sit at the sushi bar and ask the sushi chef what is good that night.
If you're looking for a "Spring Break" type atmosphere with bass-thumping music and bikini clad girls dancing on stage for a bucket of beer, then the Mango Deck is your spot. However, be mindful that the drinking age in Mexico is 18 and most of those girls on stage (especially in the summer) are pre-college high schoolers either on spring break or celebrating graduation. Adults may find The Office more appropriate.
Located right next door to the Mango Deck, The Office is a more adult setting offering big blue umbrellas to shield you from the sun and an assortment of appetizers to accompany your margarita or Modelo Especial. With tables and chairs right in the sand, the office has become a famous watering hole in Cabo. The Office does not allow beach vendors to solicit you at your table.
Size does matter at this bar, which claims to be the world's smallest bar with four seats only and standing room for two. Drinks are served straight up as well as beer. Visitors like to tack a dollar to the wall with a stamp that says 'I was here'.
The best bar in the town. Loud, obnoxious, but that's why it's fun. Very touristy; people of all ages get up on tables and dance. Cocktail waitresses walk around with a whistle in their mouth to get your attention while they sell jello shots. This bar is multi-level and plays a variety of music. Very popular bar; if others are not hoppin' this one will be!
Owned by Sammy Hagar, who performs occasionally, Cabo Wabo is famed for consistently providing patrons with a good time. They play the rock loud, and with attitude, but thankfully the staff are friendly and quick to serve.
Happy Ending is located on the "50 yard line" in the middle of Cabo's action. Cheap drinks. Three bars, stripper poles, beer pong tables, pool tables, dancing, music, satellite TV for sporting events, delicious food all day and all night, cleanest bathrooms in Mexico, handicap access. ATM on the premises.
The Usual Suspects is the only bar with a High Definition-100 inch screen in Cabo showing every NFL, NHL game, PPV, etc. Its oval shaped bar invites everybody to meet everybody, friendly and English speaking bartenders, clean bathrooms and a dance floor under the stars will make your Cabo nights unforgettable.
The best margaritias in Cabo. The beers are cold and the company is warm and friendly. This place is hard to find but a great place to hang out. Owned by Fernando and Gina, also the bar tenders, these two ensure the success of the bar by tasting, with their own straw of course, every drink prior to serving them. This ensures that their mix is always right.
Very nice place to spend a day on the beach drinking cold Pacificos (sold in an ice filled bucket). People are very nice and the service is great.
Panoramic views in every direction is the big draw. Serves light snacks (bar bites) along with cocktails and beer.
Raucous bar with some of the cheapest drink specials in Cabo, like 2 shots for M100 (US5). Food is available if you're hungry, but it's the wide selection of liquors and good mixed drinks that keep people coming back.
A charming, bohemian and clean hotel with communal kitchen, BBQ, and a small rooftop pool. The management are friendly and helpful, and the guests tend to be as well. It is a few blocks from the beach, marina, and many of the drinking establishments. The two "honeymoon suites" are double the price of the average room here but still a bargain. There are large open air palapas, one of which has a private jacuzzi.
Nestled in between a gas station, a liquor store, and a strip club. Across the street is the hospital. Has four locations. A great deal, it's the closest hotel to all the bars, and you can just walk to the Riu Resort and get free drinks every day.
Cash only. US dollars accepted. Bikes available for rent for M$200/day.
390 rooms Mexican hacienda-style resort a five-story building in a U-shaped enclosing gardens and pools. Unlimited meal and beverages in 5 restaurants. Dinner shows and theme nights. 3 pools with heating system (including relaxes & kids pools). Spa and beauty salon. Beach front and indoor jacuzzi. Fitness center. Tennis and basketball courts, also beach volleyball court. Scuba diving demo at the diving pool. Kids club & Mini Water park. Weekly activities program for all ages.
One block from Medano Beach and the Marina and just two blocks from Downtown Cabo. Marina Sol offers one to five bedroom condos with partial ocean, pool &courtyard, and town & sunset views. Family oriented condominium resort.
Has impressive architecture and 642 deluxe rooms are set in a spectacular enclave facing one of Los Cabo's famous landmarks. Amenities include mini-bar and liquor dispenser, while some suites boast hydro-massage bathtubs and a jacuzzi on the terrace. This resort includes all-inclusive holidays, with facilities and a full range of sports and leisure alternatives, and on-site dining. The hotel was just certified an AAA Four-diamond hotel.
All inclusive Mexico resort hotel. Looks onto the marina, lighthouse or the Sea of Cortés from your balcony. No airport shuttle service. Internet, fitness center, spa, activities desk, large pool, parking, air conditioning. All inclusive packages are offered.
249 rooms and suites with private balconies overlooking the hotel's private beach and the Sea of Cortez. Guests can enjoy five swimming pools, a fitness center, the SOMMA WineSPA, a variety of on-site restaurants, and a championship golf course.
This oceanfront, boutique adults-only resort with minimalist style sits by itself on a rugged 4-km (2.5-mi) stretch of sand beach on the Pacific side of Cabo.
Ocean view, contemporary Mexican decor. Junior suite, master suite or cabana (casita) with private pool.
ME Cabo steps down to the sea, its 150 rooms and suites arranged in a terraced embrace of free-form pools and gardens, Bali beds and sunshine.
Open-air hacienda-style architecture offers spacious suites in varying sizes, all with ocean views from your private, furnished terrace. Twice daily maid service, premium stocked mini-bar, and satellite TV. Three pools, two with swim up bars, one snack bar, a full-service spa and fitness center, and five restaurants, plus lounges. Nearby, eight championship golf courses.
All-inclusive style resort. Contemporary interior, pool, and other luxury amenities. Receives media attention and praise from celebrities.
Playa del Sol Los Cabos is on a white sand beach. Exclusive beach club environment.
Featuring one of the only swimmer-friendly beaches in town, this resort was designed to reflect the Spanish heritage of Mexico, featuring tiled roofs and a hacienda-style courtyard with a large, elevated cascading pond.
Hotel and resort overlooking the Sea of Cortes, featuring oceanfront suites, spa, dining, meeting/event facilities, seaside pools.
This boutique eco-resort focuses primarily on yoga retreats, yoga vacations, and spa holidays. 15 rooms and suites, swimming pool and hot tub, delicious cuisine, solar-powered, very serene.
A five-star resort featuring villas with private plunge pools, restaurants, a full-service spa and elegant beachfront space for weddings and meetings. This resort is set on a private beach near the downtown retail district.
World renowned five-star resort that offers expansive suites, spa, meeting and wedding facilities, horseback riding, sailing, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
Five-star Auberge Baja-style resort featuring 50 oceanview casitas and six luxury suites with large outdoor terraces and Sea of Cortez views. Luxurious touches include fine linens, plush robes and over-sized bathrooms.
This five-star resort is a splurge, but well worth it with exceptional accommodations all with ocean views, and an exceptional golf course.
Adults-only, Five Diamond resort with a contemporary luxury style. Features oceanview suites with views of the Sea of Cortez. Rooms include fine linens, plush robes, designer bath amenities, and oversized bathrooms.
The Golden Cactus Gallery opened in 1997 as a fine art gallery and artist studio. The gallery showcases hundreds of works of art from artists from Baja, Mexico, USA and Canada. In 2009, the gallery was acquired by long-time resident Marie Celyne Poupart.
By boat
Cruise ships call very frequently. All must anchor/moor offshore, so passengers must be ferried to shore.
By bus
Regional bus service is provided by Autotransportes Aguila with frequent departures from La Paz, San Jose del Cabo and several other nearby cities.
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