Cabo San Lucas Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos

I'll just go right out and say it. Cabo San Lucas is perfect. Perfect climate. Perfect scenery. Perfect party scene. Perfect beach scene. Just perfect. But I need to get more specific right? I'll try. Located at the southernmost tip of the Baja peninsula in Mexico, Cabo was once an unassuming and tranquil fishing village and – going further back – an attack base for dastardly pirates laying in wait for Spanish treasure ships (clearly not the Disney type). It was only a matter of time until people began to take notice of this tropical paradise - with its warm waters, friendly atmosphere and average year round temperature of 78 degrees. And after about twenty years, the rest of the world did take notice of Cabo! Soon, million dollar condos dotted the cloudless skyline, pristine, world class golf courses appeared left and right and Hollywood A-listers like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears were routinely spotted (and photographed) wearing little to no clothing in this now thriving tropical paradise. New pictures of John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston cavorting about at a popular Cabo resort have also recently surfaced.

But that doesn't mean Cabo is untouchable or unreachable – in fact, as I mentioned above – it's kind of perfect. For the family of five in desperate need of a relaxing weekend away from work, school and soccer practice, check into one of the all–inclusive spa resorts and let the daily stresses of life float away into the ether of the ocean. For those who consider themselves sexy, single and ready to mingle, dive head first into Cabo's booming night life with clubs like El Squid Roe, the Giggling Marlin and Cabo Wabo (owned by former Van Halen lead singer Sammy Hagar.) Or for the hopeless romantics yearning to gaze upon the most beautiful, breath taking beach scenery in the entire world then make sure to explore Coronado Island or seek out the natural phenomenon known as El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. Doesn't that just sound perfect?

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 Directions 

Estimated travel time: 2 hours, 10 minutes by plane (from San Diego, California).  
 
The major international airport in Cabo is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). It's located just outside San Jose del Cabo and it takes 30 to 45 minutes to drive (bus or taxi) into Cabo San Lucas.  
 
The following major airlines fly to Los Cabos: American Airlines, Delta, WestJet, Continental, Frontier, United and US Airways.  
 
By boat: From Puerto Vallarta to Cabo San Lucas there are two ferries a week and ferries operate regularly between Mazatlán and La Paz (Baja California) on a daily basis. Travel times may vary.  

 

   

 Weather 

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    Sunny. Mild. Temperature of 72.03°F. Winds NNE 14.11mph. Humidity will be 61% with a dewpoint of 58° and feels-like temperature of 72.03°F.
    Hi: 72° F, Low: 67° F.

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    Sunny. Mild. Temperature of 73.51°F. Winds N 12.72mph. Humidity will be 59% with a dewpoint of 58° and feels-like temperature of 73.51°F.
    Hi: 74° F, Low: 67° F.


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 Attractions 

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El Arco de Cabo San Lucas

Some people say it looks like a Triceratops taking a sip of water from the Pacific. I say it looks like one of the most beautiful natural rock formations set against the most beautiful backdrops in quite possibly the most beautiful part of the world. A highly distinctive and famous rock formation located at the southern tip of Cabo San Lucas - which is itself the extreme southern end of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula - El Arco de Cabo San Lucas (usually referred to simply as El Arco) is one of the top attractions in all of Cabo San Lucas. Take one of the many water taxis, snorkeling boats, sunset cruises or kayaking excursions out to El Arco and marvel at how the sunlight glazes off the rocks and the water. Take a dip in the warm waters and get up close and personal with this natural phenomenon. And make sure to bring your camera - because although it's one of the most photographed pieces of scenery in the world – that doesn’t mean it won’t make for one heck of a screensaver. And yeah, it kinda does look like a Triceratops taking a sip of water.

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Sierra de la Laguna

First of all – no, The Sierra de la Laguna doesn't have anything to do with the MTV reality show Laguna Beach. The Sierra de la Laguna is a mountain range on the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico and is located toward the southern end of the peninsula. With an elevation of 6,000 – 7,000 feet, la Laguna is a rugged and impressive series of mountains typically only admired from the comfortable confines of a wealthy Cabo patron's private jet. However, for the atypical Cabo tourist with a heart for adventure there are numerous hiking and backpacking trips up these slopes, but be forewarned – the various steep trails and switchback are quite perilous. It's advised that a local guide accompany all hikers through these serene and gorgeous trails no matter what the experience level, especially if you aim to reach the peak at El Picacho.

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Golf in Cabo San Lucas

How long does it take you to become the best at something? Well, for Cabo San Lucas it only took a few short years to become one of the best golf destinations in all of North America - and even the world. However, for those who know about the climate and geography of Cabo, this shouldn't come as a surprise. Add a pinch of lush landscape with a peppering of near constant mid 70 degree weather and an exploding tourism industry and voila - golf paradise! I mean, it makes sense that this small island in the Coral Sea attracted six signature championship golf courses in such a short time. It all started way back in 1990, when Don Koll, a successful California developer and passionate golf enthusiast commissioned Jack Nicklaus to design a twenty seven hole course at the Palmilla resort. Almost twenty years later it's almost impossible to travel a few miles in Cabo without running across one of these world class courses. The magnificent Cabo terrain definitely creates a unique landscape for the greens and fairways - even comparable to some of the best courses in California; however, it's the shimmering, splendid Sea of Cortez serving as a backdrop for many of these fantastic courses that makes the golf experience in Cabo San Lucas truly unique. Oh yeah, and the fact that it almost never rains might help as well.

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Lazaro Cardenas and Boulevard Marina Streets

There are two types of shops found in Cabo San Lucas. One – the type that sells authentic Mexican goods (pottery and jewelry) made by locals and sold at a reasonable price. Two – the type that sells pop culture drenched, mass tourism infused items (shot glasses and T-shirts with inebriated frogs on the back) made in Taiwan and usually sold for slightly higher prices. Thankfully, Cabo San Lucas and its main market places – Lazaro Cardenas and Boulevard Marina Streets – provide both options to the savvy consumer. With several open air markets packed to the brim with animated vendors eager to sell their wares, both Lazaro Cardenas and Boulevard Marina Streets offer nothing but excitement and surprises for the brave shopper. Haggle with a vendor over the price of a hand woven blanket made in Oaxaca; laugh out loud at the fraternity dudes on Spring Break trying to find that special shot glass to put in their dorm room; or stop by the Blown Glass Factory and watch the glass blowers hard at work creating the colorful and decorative vases seen in every other shop on the street. SPECIAL NOTE: The markets tend to open around 10:00 a.m. but will usually open earlier if a cruise ship arrives early in the morning.

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 Reviews(Average Rating: 91% for 2 reviews) 

  • Maxfocus
    Maxfocus
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    Reviews: 15
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    A nice latitude adjustment!

    07/28/2008

    95%

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    In January last year Jan and I escaped the frigid Colorado weather and boarded a cruise ship out of San Diego, bound for the Mexican Riviera. Our first port of call was Cabo San Lucas. From the ship you can just make out the little old town hidden by the huge new resort hotels. We wanted to spend a few hours exploring the town before returning to the ship and the 24-hour ice cream bar. Going ashore in a life boat we were greeted by some very enthusiastic musicians on the pier. Then we encountered ‘Iguana Man’ who, for a small consideration, let me hold his pet iguana and have my picture taken. We tried to estimate how much money he would be making each day with two cruise ships in the bay, unloading thousands of tourists, with all those US Dollars to share. The markets were not too crowded and we walked around the old town marina watching the pelicans and other sea birds. We found the people here to be very friendly and helpful. Cabo has become very touristy but there still seems to be a little corner holding on to their Mexican culture. That’s a good reason to go back.

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  • dmonson
    dmonson
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    The tip of the Baha

    06/16/2008

    86%

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    One of my favorite things to do in Cabo is to go out to the tip of the Baha. On your way to The Arch, dive off high rocks into the water, and get your snorkel on. The beaches out by the arch are fun - Divorce Beach and Marriage Beach. The marriage beach is on the bay side, and is calm. The divorce beach is on the pacific ocean side and is very wild swimming water! Pretty turbulent, fun times.

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