Cabo San Lucas Travel Guide

This natural arch is Cabo's most famous landmark. It's only accesible by boat so you can either take a sightseeing or whale watching tour or rent a kayak and paddle out here. Right by the arch is a colony of sea lions.

This is a good place to eat, drink and play at the beach. Away from the crowds of Medano Beach at the east end of the beach. When on the highway coming into Cabo turn left on Blvd. Constituyentes and you will see the free public parking area on the left at the end of the street. I like this place because the parking is easy, the have shaded tables,...

Booked a trip with Amigos ATV Adventures and was most disappointed.Found the machines to be in a poor state of repair,some barely running,most with near bald tires and more than one person complaining about poor or non existant brakes.My particular machine broke down on the way to the beach and when no none returned to find me I was forced to walk...

We always go to the office when we visit Cabo because it has a large outdoor seating area on the sand, under the stars, close to the beach and overlooking the Arch. But the last few times we have been, it has only been OK. The music is always so loud that it's hard to have a conversation with someone next to you, the food is only so-so and...

I wish I could remember the owner's name, he was great! Took such good care of us and anything we needed was provided. I get his since of humor, some may not but it's all in fun! If it's lobster your after, don't waist your time checking out any other place in town, been there done that. Usually very expensive & not what you were really after. This...

Mi Casa del Mar is a seafood restaurant with a Mexican flare. The interior is very beautiful and has a courtyard setting. It is a newer restaurant and is worth a try. It is owned by the owners of Mi Casa, who also own other restaurants in Cabo. I had the tortilla soup to start, which was a bit different than the usual tortilla soups - this one was...

This place was a BLAST and WILD! If you are young, or even old... in CABO, and want to have fun.. you MUST GO HERE! The loudest music I have seen at a club in a LONG TIME, very reminiscent of the clubs in Cancun during spring break! WILD, FUN, CLEAN, NICE, ETC! Even the staff get up and dance on the tables! Highly Recommend! T-shirt, jeans,...

My husband and I went there during the late afternoon on my birthday (and nobody anywhere in Cabo cares if it's your birthday, so don't expect even as much as a "well, happy birthday, what can I get you?" from anyone). There was one other couple in the place and getting drinks was so difficult! Once we did, I had the waborita which was pretty good....

Hotel Melia - Passions is the club - swanky, no t-shirts I highly recommend/ Its hidden away so take a cab. Its like Cabo's version of the Sky Bar in Los Angeles. Seriously, don't miss it. Beautiful local men and women, loungy, gogo dancers, good stuff. If you go and don't like it, its still close enough to walk back into town. Its just easier to...

We reserved round trip transportation from the airport to our hotel in Cabo San Lucas through Jesus Omar Escobedo Crespo with Cabo Valet Travel & East Wings. The initial communication from the US was perfect. They contacted us via phone and email with arrangements. We were greeted at the airport and taken to our hotel. The driver requested payment...

Just returned from Cabo after a horrific experience with Hertz Rental Cars at the Airport. Upon arriving at the airport, I had a prearranged confirmation email for a rental car from Alamos Car Rental. It was 11:30pm when we arrived at the Cabo airport. While waiting for our luggage, I walked over to some car agency booths to see if Alamos was...

I thought it would be difficult to get around and that taxis would gouge me as an American tourist so I rented a car and spent way too much money just to have something to take me to and from the airport. It turns out that most hotels have shuttles available for about $15 per person each way. Much better deal.

One step inside Casa Maria and you know you’ve crossed the threshold into someplace magical. While the store specializes in tin mirrors from the State of Guanajuato, fine black pottery from Oaxaca, rugs and wall Hangings from the Oaxaca's Zapotec weavers, the real prize is the hundreds of Day of the Dead figurines in all sizes, shapes and price...

This is a great place to start. Most prices are negotiable. I purchased 3 medium sized lemon wood boxes, hand turned and carved for us$20.00 each. The man carved the names of the recipients on the boxes while I watched. I put sand, rosaries, and pesos in them. They smell great. You can get your hair braided and beaded. Hat, t-shirts, bracelets,...

*More PICTURES to see below the main picture, CLICK TAB *Everywhere on the beach are Mexican Vendors - hats - pottery - sunglasses - local crafts - bracelets - Tequila shots *You don't have to search for them, they'll come up to you. *I did buy a lot of my cheap trinkets to take home with me from the Beach Vendors *If you are looking for the...

To have the perfect shot of tequila, you start with ice-cold tequila, kosher salt, and fresh Mexican limes; then you lick your hand and sprinkle the salt, lick the salt onto the tip of your tongue, slam the ice-cold tequila and bite into the lime..... mmmmmmmm....... For a cultural tip on how to do this same activity but as a 'body shot', check out...

*Christmas time in Cabo was a pretty cool time *There were stages set-up around town to look at and the square had shows in the evening to watch for free. It was cool to just hang-out and watch the holiday activities in Cabo, Mexico

*Plenty of shops around town selling local art*You'll also want to take your camera with you so you can take pictures of the local art around town*I actually bought some hand painted items from local vendors for $5 USD each. They were really cool looking, so I bought them to give to friends who love this sort of thing

Even though the resorts in Los Cabos are located on the Pacific Ocean you can NOT swim there. The riptides are much to strong and dangerous. There are some resorts on the bay that you can swim in as well as a town beach. We drove up to Todos Santos and did some surfing up there. You need to ask locals for directions to the surfing beaches. They are...

Cabo is sick. It is way fun and i even lived there for a little. Just be careful as you would in any other city. If anything happens to anyone it is just becuase they got unlucky and were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The water in Cabo can cause stomach issues, drink bottled water, most restaurants serve bottled water. We ordered blended drinks from a lot of places, never got sick. Drank bottled water always...we were fine. Most hotels have systems, check with them upon arrival. Brush your teeth with bottled water to be safe. We have friends who live there, they...

Don't be fooled or intimidated by the onslaught of people you encounter after picking up your baggage. Many of them will lie to get you to go with them in their vehicle. Please note that these "timeshare drivers" will offer you many things to get you to follow them or they will say they are with the police, immigration, the government, customs,...

DO NOT BUY A TIMESHARE IN MEXICO, YOU CAN BUY ONE ON REDWEEK FOR A PENNY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE FEE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. DON'T BELIEVE THEY WILL RENT IT FOR YOU, ...VIEW... THEY WON'T, WRITE EVERYHING DOWN AS THEY LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE TO SELL YOU A WEEK. I TRIED TO BOOK A ROOM MY TIME SHARE PUEBLO BONITARSE' 50 WEEKS AHEAD,, THEY...

Not to far from the center of town in Los Cabos is a Bull Fight Ring. WHen we were there, they advertised bull fights on Thursday nihgts. We knew it would be bloodless so we went expecting to see a bull fight. I believe it was $25.00 US dollars for each adult. It event was awful. The evening started out with some local children dancing. Then they...

You really only need 2 small pieces of luggage - a regular size carry on and a backpack or beach bag. If you're planning to spend most of your time on the beach or the water, you only need to bring flip flops. Flips flops were all we needed for dinners, walking around town and mostly everything. If you're going to go hiking, off-roading, or...

You really only need 2 small pieces of luggage - a regular size carry on and a backpack or beach bag. If you're planning to spend most of your time on the beach or the water, you only need to bring flip flops. Flips flops were all we needed for dinners, walking around town and mostly everything. If you're going to go hiking, off-roading, or...

The baggage handling at the airport in Cabo leaves a lot to be desired. If you are bringing something delicate (like wine for example) pack it well. Very well. It seems I have been packing lighter each time we go. However, the hotel we stay at (The Westin) has laudry facilities. But I always bring one pair of pants and a light jacket. Hat and...

When you are tired of the fast paced Cabo San Lucas, rent a car and head north about 45 minutes to Todos Santos. About 5,000 people live here and is one of only 15 cities in Mexico with the destinctive label of "Pueblo Magico". This "magic town" is filled with great artisans, wonderful jewelry, mouth watering foods and of course many friendly...

Cerritos Beach is (was) an off the beaten path kind of beach but now everyone knows!! About an hour north of Cabo, just before you get to Todos Santos. They have now built a restaurant/beach club there which is nice. You can surf here but as always be cautious! See my Todos Santos tips.

Apparently it's easy to get here if you are with a tour. We weren't. It took us a couple of DAYS (not all day, we tried for an hour and gave up, tried the next day) to find this factory. Finally we took a wrong turn and there it was. They have great stuff and every place you go for dinner has their glasses and plates. It isn't cheap. But for a tip,...

This was an excursion offered on a cruise. It was called Private Yatch for a Day. we really enjoyed it and thought it was worth the cost. We saw whale get caught (and released ) a marlin and snorkled for as long as we wanted. Sea kayaking was also offered. Great lunch served. Equipment provided. Crew was super nice and helpful. Only about a dozen...

Take a cruise on the Pez Gato for a different view of Cabo...from the sea. The crew is friendly and fun, and the secluded snorkling is a nice break from laying by the pool all day. Make reservations through your hotel to save a lot of money. TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED! Also, bring binoculars or a camera to catch sight of any whales...

ATV tours are very popular in Cabo. There are a few tours available and they are reasonably priced. I took the lighthouse tour, which lasted 3 hours. You ride through town and onto an area with trails, and it can be enjoyable. It costs US$45 for a single and $60 for a double, and prices are usually the same for all companies. Tour guides are...

take a glass bottom boat ride out to Lover's Beach. A fun ride with a view of the Arch, beautiful fish, and we even chased after some whales in the ocean. Eating and drinking on the beach with our feet in the sand.

La Playa de los Enamorados is a must if you visit Cabo. You have to take a short 20-minute boat ride to reach this small island. It's location is unusual. On the west side huge Pacific Ocean waves break, while on the East side you have perfectly small waves that come in from the Gulf of California. Be sure to take sunblock, something to read or...

Cabo is about sun, fun, and drinking. It's not a high dollar Caribbean Island, or a Euro destination. It's VERY casual and relaxed. Everyone has fun, but may not be the best place for a family trip. Try Loreto or somewhere up in the Sea of Cortez. Geeez....I have been 11 times and the only things I remember are when I see the pictures later. I did...