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Everywhere you look there are new buildings springing up all over Los Cabos. Many of these are brand new or expansions of existing projects. Let’s look inside the current top new condominium projects based on quality, location, and price points.
First up is Las Cascadas in Cabo San Lucas. Pre-Construction is available NOW for the much anticipated building 9 at the highest elevation in the development. Huge views, quietest location, and very private. All within the secure gates of Pedregal. Las Cascadas offers 2 pool areas with BBQs, Jacuzzi’s, sun decks plus a Club House with a full gym. Ownes enjoy full access to Pedregal’s amenities of a beautiful beach, El Rincon Spa, tennis courts, organic market, children’s parks, and hiking the mountain with the beautiful views. Prices range from $559,000 for a large 2 Bedroom second-floor unit to $617,000 for the three-bedroom unit.
Marea is in the downtown area near the Paraíso Mall and an easy walk to the marina. All the restaurants, the beach, and the nightlife is a short walk out your door. These are designed for short term vacation rentals but can be enjoyed year-round. The amenities include common areas and a large pool in the center of the property. The prices are affordable starting at $365k for a 1483 sq ft 3 Bedroom unit.
Vista Vela 2 and 3 The wildly successful Vista Vela is expanding again. The final building in phase 2 has recently been released. These have impressive views and range in price from $339k for a first-floor 2 bedroom to $555k for the 3 bedroom penthouse with a huge roof deck. Vista Vela phase three is the newest offering and priced to sell below Phase 2. That is because they will not have views. Prices starting at just $110k for a one-bedroom to $310k for their roomy 3 bedroom. These attract investors looking for resort amenities as well as short and long-term rentals.
Solaria is up the hill from Vista Vela in El Tezal with unblockable views. This has been a popular project because it has an easy location with a paved road in a gated community with spectacular views. They are currently adding the new towers A, B, and C for 7 towers total.
These contemporary-styled condos have open floors and big views. They enjoy multiple pools, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, and underground parking. Prices start at $299k for a one-bedroom to $599k for a 3 bedroom penthouse with a large roof deck.
Mystiq Los Cabos is another new project in El Tezal with promises of great views, amenities, and solid rental income potential. It is nice to see a different style with its unique wavy design and modern flair. These are developers that have done successful projects in Tulum and are doing their first one here in Cabo.
They feature a state-of-the-art Gym, Pools, Club House, Solarium, Parking Lots, Elegant Gardens, and other Amenities. Owners will be able to satisfy their recreational needs without having to leave the complex. Prices currently range from $369k for their lower unit 2 bedroom to $599k for the fourth floor 3 BR penthouse with roof deck.
Cabo Costa is currently breaking ground on a large development in the hills above Santa Carmela. This sloping hill offers upper floor residents spectacular views. With a wide assortment of price points and sizes. Cabo Costa appeals to both full-time residents and investors looking for rental income. Bask in the services and amenities Cabo Costa offers, including a wet bar, a well-equipped fitness center, a pool, and concierge services. Current prices range from $299k for ground floor 2 BR to $490k for a large 4 bedroom Penthouse with roof deck.
Next, we head up the Corridor to Vistamar.
Vistamar is in the El Tule area in the middle of the Golden Corridor. Halfway between the two towns where you can enjoy the best of both worlds, you are close to hospitals, supermarkets, & restaurants. The area boasts beautiful desert landscapes and magnificent beaches. Vistamar offers everything that you have been waiting for, from amazing views of the Sea of Cortez to comfort and privacy with the perfect location in paradise. Prices range from $355k for a lower level 2 BR to $525k for the 3 Bedroom Penthouse. All condominiums offer covered parking, exclusive pools, backup generator, water reservoir tanks, and 24/7 security.
Ladera is yet another outstanding option for those looking for a gated community in the heart of the corridor. Located near to Koral Center and easy access to the wonderful charms of San Jose while still being only 15 minutes to the nightlife of Cabo. These modern-styled condos range from $194k for a small one-bedroom to $391k for their top-floor 2 bedroom condo. They feature a wide variety of amenities including a kids club, pools, and fitness center.
And finally, we bring you, Serena. With an enviable location on Hotel Row in San Jose. It is a short stroll to the beach and a short bike ride to Centro San Jose. This is beach living at a great value. Prices start at $352k for their first floor 2 Br with just 804 sq ft. Penthouse ocean views residences are offered at $1.05mil and come with open, airy living spaces. Amazing ocean views from the terrace and the Rooftop which features a jacuzzi and fire pit to enjoy with friends and family.
Are you are thinking about a Los Cabos vacation or as a place to own a second home or even better as your next permanent home? Well we say ‘Great Idea!’ In today’s episode, we investigate why it is one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the World.
Location
Los Cabos is at the far end of the gorgeous Baja Peninsula. While we have always loved the long road trip down the interpenisular highway, most simply fly into one of our international airports. Getting here is the easy part, leaving here is the hard part.
While Los Cabos is surrounded by the deep blue Pacific on the NW and the remarkable Sea of Cortez to the NE, you get the feeling you are on a mountainous island but lucky for us it is a peninsula. Preferable if you ever want to drive out of here.
Climate
We have one of the best climates in the world. With an average temperature of 75 degrees F and 340 days of sunshine coupled with a dry desert climate with cool ocean breezes, you will be hard-pressed to find a better place to call home.
Culture
As anyone that has ever visited this country will tell you, México is a cultural haven. From its colorful fiestas to its soulful demeanor México is a wealth for the senses. Los Cabos is a melting pot of the best México has to offer. Mexicans from all 32 states bring their local charms, culture, and Grandma’s recipes along as they have moved here for wonderful economic opportunities.
Cuisine
One of our best features is the wide variety of excellent food. We enjoy the best Mexican food from all over the great regions of Mexico. Unesco World Heritage recognized Mexican cuisine in 2010 as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. When we say “Mexican cuisine”, we’re actually talking about a great collective of culinary traditions, full of variety and diversity and colors just like the Mexican people. Unique flavors from Puebla, Yucatan, Oaxaca, Mazatlan are only a few examples of just how different each regional cuisines are. Los Cabos is blessed with the freshest cleanest seafood right out of our Oceans plus the remarkable international options. Yes, you have a seemingly endless list of established and new restaurants up and down Los Cabos. Plus with the remarkable mixologists, sommeliers, and good ole cold Mexican beer, you will not go thirsty.
Los Cabos has amazing natural beauty.
I suggest you take a window seat on your next flight so you can marvel at the natural beauty as you descend into this place where the mountainous desert meets the ocean. Our state BCS has more shorelines than Florida and less than 800,000 inhabitants. These lucky few are blessed with endless bays, beaches, estuaries islands, and a web of offroad trails. This is truly an explorer lover’s dream. Below the water’s surface, we have one of the most diverse seas on the planet with over 5,000 species. Parts of the southern Gulf are a Unesco World Heritage Site and was called by Jacque Coustou as the Aquarium of the World.
And that is only half of our shoreline. The rugged Pacific keeps us cool and fresh. Just be careful swimming south since it is over 7,000 miles to land in Antarctica.
While we can espouse endlessly on the long list of things we love about Los Cabos it all boils down to is Los Cabos is just plain fun. It brings out the kid in you from the moment you land ’til the time you leave. Just ask anyone that is a frequent visitor, Cabo has everything except downhill skiing to keep you entertained.
Let’s examine the two hottest Mexican travel destinations and compare them head to head against each other! Let’s take a detailed look at these great travel destinations and you can decide which is better for you.
Location-
Cancun and the Mayan Riviera is like the Florida of Mexico. With it’s jungle terrain, white sand beaches and Mayan ruins you have great options. Due to it’s eastern location it has long been the destination for eastern/central USA, Canada and Europe. With so many non stop flights from these major cities it is no wonder why it is the #1 destination for Mexican tourism.
Los Cabos has traditionally attracted the western USA and Canada. If Cancun is Florida then Cabo is México light with a California twist. With the expansion of flights to the Eastern cities they have recently seen a massive change to the number of people visiting from the east. Also surprising is how easy it is to get to Los Cabos. iCabo is closer to Texas than California and due south of Phoenix and in the Mountain time zone.
Verdict- Cancun wins in ease of travel, but Cabo is less crowded due to this location difference. Plus so many have done Cancun so many times that Cabo is a refreshingly delightful change.
Resort Choices-
Cancun is the largest tourist destination by far in all of Mexico. In fact they recently surpassed over 101,000 rooms and climbing annually with 3,000 currently in construction in the state of Quintana Roo. They have plenty of rain and ground water for endless expansion plans. The far majority of the oceanfront resorts are all inclusive hotels. They have a wide variety of prices and styles. If you prefer all inclusive properties you will love Cancun and Riviera Maya. People tend to stay put at their resort as a result or take a crowded tour bus to the Disneyesque cultural centers, underground rivers and cenotes.
Los Cabos is still small in comparison but growing. Only recently have they seen the large international resort chains like Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Four Seasons, Montage and Hard Rock etc… opening there. Currently there are approximately 21,000 hotel rooms and much more spread out than the Cancun area. This is changing and the number of new properties is growing at an alarming rate considering the lack of rain and ground water in this desert on the beach.
Verdict- Cabo wins this category. While there are more choices in Cancun there are mainly only All Inclusive options. So Cabo has a wider choice of newer and in some cases much more luxurious resorts in which to choose. Unless huge mega resorts are your thing Cabo has a boutique feel to it. Tulum is an alternative to the mega resorts and also Isla Holbox, Cabo has many small boutique hotels that are affordable alternatives and the surrounding Pueblos offer great boutique options as well.
Climate
Cancun
As you would expect in a jungle you have warm and moist which means more rain and more bugs. There are 112 rainy days and over 51” a year but like Florida it doesn’t rain the whole day. The gorgeous beaches however have been suffering from an excessive bloom of sargassum which has really put a damper of the beach experience.
he most ideal climates in the world. Sometimes called Scottsdale on the beach. Being a dry desert in the tropics is unusual plus there are tall mountains that also bring winds that keep it cooler during the summer. With barely 12 days a year of rain and an annual rainfall less than 9 “ it is a dry climate and guaranteed sunshine with less creepy crawlers and barely a mosquito. Cabo has a longer peak season as a result.
Verdict- Climate is a personal choice and is easily influences by where you are coming from as well as the time of year you are traveling. Overall Cabo wins with a milder dryer climate with less bugs.
Safety-
Cancun has a higher homicide rate than average for Mexico in general. For the average tourist it remains a stable and safe destination for all who visit. Unless you are putting yourself in drunken state at the wrong side of midnight at the bad part of town the odds are slim you will have any problems in Cancun.
Cabo had a spike in drug related crime back in 2018 but has since seen a below normal homicide rate. The economy has survived the pandemic and the road to recovery is strong.
Verdict- Cabo wins the Safety comparison. In a recent study Mexicans were asked to rate the safety of their home cities. Cabo is the second safest while Cancun is dead last. Keep in mind both destinations are safer than the average large city in the USA but that isn’t hard is it? The size difference makes Cabo a safer option but Cancun is fine for family vacations in comparison to the rest of the world.
Cuisine-
Cancun and the Riviera Maya has mostly all inclusive resorts that cater to quantify over quality. There are some notable exceptions but these come at a great price bump. I find that all inclusive resorts are good if you plan to stay put at your resort and not explore the local flavors.
Cabo in contrast has a wider variety of resorts that are not all inclusive. The options for both Mexican and international are quite exceptional. Historically Cabo catered to the wealthy and they demand great food. Los Cabos delivers as well as Todos Santos, La Paz, San Jose and the expanding options in the East Cape.
Cabo again wins this category.
Beachs and Adventuring
Cancun has one of the largest coral reefs in the Atlantic and the diving is definitely world class. There is the concern of pollution from cruise ships and the recurring sargassum issue. The once white sandy beaches have been clogged with rotting sargassum for years. The resorts have to rake the beaches everyday. The amount of tourist flocking to this area makes it difficult to find nature without crowds. The Mayan ruins are simply amazing but are also quite crowded. The reason it is so popular is because of it is easy to get to location and because it has natural beauty.
Los Cabos has a mountainous terrain spilling into its sandy beaches and craggy bays. With both the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez easily accessible you have one of the greatest yachting destinations on the planet. There are many ways to adventure including above land and below the surface. I crowded reefs at Cabo Pulmo, endless bays and beaches with few others make this an ideal place to get back to nature.
Verdict- Both are great but the Baja has more diversity with less crowds.
Final Verdict-
Both Cancun and Los Cabos are two of the worlds most popular destinations for a reason. Both bring you amazing travel options. But if you want to get away from the resorts and explore the culture and natural beauty of Mexico, Los Cabos edges them out in most every way. Of course as much as we try to be unbiased we are not impartial judges. We are Cabosfinest and this is how we see it.
Cerro Colorado and Rancho Colorado in Los CabosJourney with us as we take you inside the gates of these two oceanfront neighborhoods and look at 5 gorgeous villas for sale in the SJD Golden Corridor…
These neighborhoods are perched high above the breaking waves with immense vistas spilling down toward Playa Punta Bella next to Palmilla Sur. Walking on this beach is a favorite pastime of residents who like the miles of soft sand with rocky sculptures, arches, and often swimmable coves. While every beach in Mexico is public, these connecting beaches are hard to get to and typically uncrowded. Both have security gates and maintained roads but few amenities. Having fewer amenities is very appealing for those who do not want expensive recurring HOA fees. Sure you don’t have the private restaurants, bars, spas, and private golf and beach clubs like so many of the luxury neighborhoods in Los Cabos. But that may be one of the driving appeals since you have plenty of great restaurants, bars, and beach clubs that are public. The money you save in monthly club fees will surely pay for many activities and nights out on the town.
First up we look at Cerro Colorado, the smaller of the two private gated oceanside developments. Currently, there are 24 finished villas with 3 for sale. Lots available for custom build-out starting at just $194,000 contact us today for details.
Cabo Colorado Villa 10 Offered at $1.89m.
This 6 bedroom villa comes fully furnished and ready to move in. With over 11k sq ft of indoor-outdoor entertaining, you and your friends will have plenty of home to enjoy your Cabo lifestyle. Panoramic views to the southeast will bring you spectacular sunrises and nice shade in the late afternoon. The 3 car garage plus storage allows you room for all your beach and desert toys.
Casa Coral Paseo del Rey Offered at $2.88m.
This modern cliffside stunner is directly over the whitewater and commands big views east toward Punta Palmilla. This is 6,000 sq ft villa has 4 bedrooms, a huge chef’s kitchen, and 4,000 sq ft of outdoor space. It is offered unfurnished so you can get creative and make it your own. There are some remodeling that needs to be completed so this is an excellent fixer-upper at a reasonable price and only $380 a month HOA fees.
Next, we go to Rancho Colorado across the dry river bed to see three more villas. First up Villa Colinas Del Mar.
This contemporary villa is fresh on the market and is being built for completion in February 2022. Priced to sell at $1.09m. Get in early and work with the architect to make it your custom home. With 3 bedrooms, with maids quarters featuring 2,500 sq ft of interior and 1,300 sq ft exterior space. Most rooms have unobstructed views of the gorgeous Punta Bella Beach a short walk from the home.
Next, we head down the hill closer to the beach to Casa Mañanitas, offered at $1.695m
Big sea views, old-world charm, and modern comfort blend at Casa Mananitas to create an idyllic sanctuary for your life. Baja California sunshine and the sound of the Sea of Cortez below fill the rooms of this charming hand-crafted seaside home. Built in the Palmilla style of the early 1990s and fully updated and restored in 2016. Featuring 4 nice bedrooms spread out over 2,800 sq ft of interior and another 2,000 sq ft of outdoor lounging with views.
And finally, we bring you Casa De Cascadas Offered at $5.995m.
Old-style Hollywood meets the Sea of Cortes. Built in 1990, and located beachfront in the exclusive Rancho Colorado, this impeccably maintained home is perched on the tip of the promontory. Wrap-around terraces take full advantage of two distinct views. Winding pathways take you down to two secluded swimmable beaches giving this home a small private resort feeling. Two pools, multiple terraces, unbeatable views, and 250 ft of beachfront are just some of the exterior advantages of this home. Inside, all bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, the open kitchen, gym, and office all have ocean views. With a whopping 11,500 sq ft of indoor-outdoor living with 6 oversized bedrooms on multiple floors.
In this episode, we are bringing you the essential things to know, so you can have a great and safe Cabo vacation. This list is from over 18 years of living and loving Cabo and traveling all over our beautiful desert on the beach. So Let’s get started.
10- Arriving at the airport- We are blessed with a wonderful and modern International airport in San Jose del Cabo. Making it thru customs can be trying especially if you arrive mid-day or on Friday or Saturday, so try to arrive early or later and mid-week. Once you clear customs be sure to keep the tourist card in a safe place as you will need it when you depart. The number one complaint is the aggressive activity providers that want to give you free stuff by attending a presentation. Nothing wrong with that if you want but beware the 90-minute tour is rarely 90 minutes. Insider Tip- Keep walking and don’t make eye contact and proceed to your transportation.
9- Local Transportation- Getting around Los Cabos is easy with tons of choices. It is best to book your preferred option before arriving. The cheapest way is shared shuttles but we always prefer to secure a car rental. Taxis and private cars are safe and convenient but expensive. Ubers do work here but only once you are away from the airport. Insider tip- once you are comfortable renting a car be sure to know the insurance rules before you get to the counter.
8- Where to stay- We find that where you stay has a big influence on how much you like a place. There are a wide range of options and an even wider range of prices for where to stay. If you want a luxury suite at a 5-star oceanfront resort, then be prepared to shell out the big bucks. There are all-inclusive options, private villas, downtown economy hotels, air BnB´s and everything in between. Go to our website Cabosfinest.com and watch the dozens of videos where we take you inside each of these categories so you can take the guesswork out of this important step.
7- Currency Exchange- people often ask us about using money. Los Cabos makes it easy by accepting dollars as well as pesos. Pesos has the best rate but at least you won’t be stuck if you only have dollars. The airport has ¨no commission´ currency exchange booths but the exchange rates are terrible, so do not go this route. Better to exchange at your resort or at a bank or at an ATM at a bank or grocery store. Credit cards are accepted at most places. Avoid the high international rates at the ATMs on the streets and marina.
6- Natural Wildlife- You will notice flying into Los Cabos the natural beauty of this amazing destination. We have the Sierra de la Laguna mountains with waterfalls, endless beaches, bays, estuaries, and more. Do your homework and make some plans to get out there and enjoy some adventure. Whether it is a day at Wild Canyon, a dive trip to Cabo Pulmo, or a whale watching trip you have a wide range of incredible natural wildlife.
5- Swimming in our Ocean and Sea. People often ask me is it safe to go into the ocean? Well, that depends on when, where, and your level of experience. Every beach in the world has times when it is unsafe to swim so be aware. There are many safe swimming beaches as well as guided diving and snorkeling tours. If it is your first time you might want to stick to the resort pools. If you want to swim in the ocean learn about rip tides and how to time the entry and the exiting in regards to wave sets. Remember to be safe and always keep a wary eye for sneaker waves when walking the beaches.
4- Activities- This is yet another big list of things to do that you will want to plan before arriving. Everybody is different and you can either relax and recharge or be very active or something in between. We suggest you make a list of the top 5 things you want to do and then prioritize them. Set a budget if you are on a tight one or splurge because this is your vacation and isn’t it time to reward yourself? A good idea is to go to Cabos Finest YouTube and or cabosfinest.com and view the videos about what the experiences are like so you can judge for yourself if the activity is a good match.
3- Partying- In Los Cabo partying is world-class both day and night. Again everyone is different and has their own idea of a good time and your options are aplenty. We are advocates of daytime partying at the beach, resort pool, or cool beach club and then ending the night with a great dinner. The young-at-heart crowd have late-night options galore. Just remember that the least safe thing to do is get hammered late at night at a crowded club. Insider tip: rotate a designated member of your group that keeps tabs on everyone. We like to see you have a great time and remember to drink responsibly.
2- Local culture- Mexico is one of the greatest countries in the world and the culture is a key ingredient. The best way to experience it is to get out of your resort and explore the wider area. There are guided trips you can use or just grab a bus or a rental car and go. We recommend the 4-hour loop road where you can circle the mountain range and see both sides of the tip. Another great option is to add a night or 2 to your itinerary and stay in one of the smaller Pueblas at a boutique hotel in Cerritos, Todos Santos, La Paz, Los Barriles, or the gorgeous East Cape. Again do your homework and be prepared to be impressed.
And finally, we give you our number 1- Food. Los Cabos has an impressive amount of amazing cuisine choices. Of course you have to try the various Mexican options starting with the famous Baja Fish Taco. Lumping all Mexican food together is a mistake as the regional varieties are immense. Being the fastest-growing tourist destination also means we have Mexicans moving here from all over the country. Lucky us that they bring their grandma’s recipes of regional delicacies with them. In addition, the global gourmet options are everywhere with Italian, Asian, French, Mediterranean, and fresh seafood prepared every way possible. Yes, Sushi in Cabo is awesome. Couple this variety with trained mixologists, sommeliers, and tasty Mexican beer and you can see why we kept the best for last.
So there you have it, the top ten things to know when visiting Los Cabos. The simplest way to do your homework prior to arriving is to go to Cabosfinest.com and become a Cabo Genius. Who knows you just might want to stay and become a local. That is what we did and we are happy to assist you. In fact, that is what we do.
This is what happened, well sort of, don’t quote me.
The tip of the Baja was a dangerous and desolate destination known by a few Pericu natives. Scrounging for seeds, roots, and shellfish in the waterless desert was not exactly luxurious.
After Cortez raided México, and the Spanish Galleons laden with stolen New World riches for the crown, Pirates appeared. Sir Francis Drake was the first known taker and was called the ‘scourge of God’ by the Spaniards. Later on, in 1587 Thomas Cavendish another particularly scourge sailor lay in wait for the heavily leaden 700-ton Spanish galleon Santa Ana and made pirate history.
The fearsome Jesuits made inroads in 1697 and were hated and later extinguished by the oppressed locals. Replaced by the barely more tolerable Dominicans in 1773. They at least knew how to farm and brought some vines. Come 1804 the Spanish crown divided the Baja into North with Franciscans and South with the Dominicans but it hardly mattered. The Mexican American War ended and the Baja was saved from those northern squatters who didn’t see the value of the slim pickings. After the Gold Rush ended up north gold was discovered in Triunfo just south of La Paz and a new influx of craggy smelly miners spilled into the Sierra de la Lagunas. A few even made some dough but most just discovered tequila. Could be worse for sure.
By the 1950’s the lower Baja was still pretty isolated. The fortunate few who called this paradise home lived by simple means, paid no tax nor had much law. Except for the common decency prerogative that is really all one needs. Taking care and treating each other with respect requires no government assistance. One day they spied a small single prop plane bringing some rich dude that wanted a marlin. Not any small catch but a big fat ornery Black Marlin. Unfortunately, he was very wildly successful and retold his tale of an adventurous monster-slaying in Cabo. And THAT was the beginning of the ruin.
Turns out his story went viral and the in-crowd of Hollywood took notice. Bing, Lucy, the Duke plus a bunch of oilmen from Texas started their own private clubs which they eventually called hotels for local jurisprudence’s sake. Things remained idyllic for quite some time since there were no crowds due to the fact that you couldn’t just fly Southwest on budget. Then to make the trip to the tip of the Baja took grit, determination, and most important cash, lots of mullah in fact. You either flew private or floated in a boat big enough to get there and back without support which meant no gas – no go. The few new places to stay were legendary in style, Hotel Las Cruces outside of La Paz, Hotel Palmilla in San Jose, the Hotel Cabo San Lucas at El Tule were all private social clubs pretending to be hotels. Then they built the Hacienda on Medano, Twin Dolphin beside Santa Maria, Solmar, and Finnestera on the Pacific side of Cabo.
The wild idea of building cliffside mansions at the Pedregal began at the same time as the Marina, the inter-peninsular highway, and statehood in 1974. This was the beginning of the modernization of this once-forgotten formerly isolated and desolate Cape.
Now it became possible for the middle class to drive down or fly commercial but what really escalated things was the invention of Timeshare. Blue-collar folks could stumble off the cruise ship and pony up a few thousand and own a week each year. Once they sold out the first timeshare they added more and once that sold out they kept at it ’til every available beach between Cabo and San Jose became either a hotel, an RV park, oceanfront houses and or golf courses. Jack Nicklaus has been credited for both promoting and destroying the Cape. Since fishing was so excellent back in the day, catching a whopper in the morning with time to tee off in the afternoon was the two-sport day. Then of course there was the nightlife. Squid Row opened on a dirt road not too far from the Giggling Marlin and then Sammy got in on the game and opened Cabo Wabo in 1990.
By the time this drunk narrator got wind of Cabo, it was 2004 and the place had just scored Costco. Should have bought more land back then when it was still $8 a meter square. Do miss the open beaches and fence-free trail riding as well as the quiet drive to San Jose for some authentic chili rellenos. Now 17 years later here I sit with a half-empty bottle of El Jimador, a cooler of remaining Modelo Especiales, and a tightly rolled spliff with my loyal companion Oakley and my lovely, lovely reminding me to be a better boy.
Well, that’s what happened – sort of.
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Top 10 Beach Resorts Los Cabos 2021
Come along as we take you inside these ten outrageous resorts.
Los Cabos has so many luxury oceanfront resorts from which to choose. In fact, you will find many of the world’s best in the luxury resort category. Most of these are brand new or newly remodeled properties that put the lux in luxury.
Disclaimer – In an effort for brevity we only list the top 10 but there are literally dozens more that are amazing world-class properties plus new resorts being added annually.
Starting at Land’s end in Cabo and ending in San Jose we begin with The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos.
The recently rebranded Waldorf Astoria has the distinction of a private chandelier-lit tunnel to access this cliffside stunner. An all-suite resort that has won many accolades and for good reason. As you can see they located the pools and suites as close as possible to the jaw-dropping shoreline at this southern most location of the Baja. There are too many services to list starting with a bottle of Clase Azul Reposado tequila to begin your stay. Get used to being spoiled in your suite, casitas, and private homes. Nightly rates range from $2,,100 for an ocean view plunge pool suite to $3,350 for a three-bedroom villa.
The Cape a Thompson Hotel is located on the eastern side of Cabos finest Bay and has one of the best Arch views in Cabo. This is a hip spot with their Rooftop Lounge, Manta restaurant, and the Monuments surf break right out your door. They have a wide range of hotel rooms, suites, and private residences and are in the process of expanding to the lot next door for additional private condo hotel options. This is an excellent investment if you would like to own a piece of Cabo paradise. This is a Hyatt property and current daily summer rates range from $1,606 for an oceanfront King to $4,616 for their 3 bedroom penthouse villa with roof deck.
Next, we head a few miles outside of Cabo to Punta Ballena for the magical Esperanza by Auberge Resorts. This is another spectacular option for those looking for the finest in accommodations and services. They have amazing restaurants and bars as you would expect but their Spa is what brings guests back year after year. They also offer full ownership and monthly fractional options. Contact us today for details on owning here. Summer daily rates starting at $3,005 for the Spa Casita King to $9,241 for the opulent two-bedroom oceanfront Villa with a private pool.
Next up we go to The Montage at Twin Dolphin. This newer resort has an enviable location right at Santa Maria Bay. This crescent moon bay is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. This resort has made a name for itself for its highly rated restaurant Mezcal. The poolside cabanas are well equipped and you will want to spend the whole day lounging. The all-suite property sits on 39 luscious acres and has full ownership options starting in the mid $2 million range. Insider tip – Their private golf course by Fred Couples can be played if you are a resort guest. Summer daily rates range from $1,300 for a 900 sq ft coastal suite to $4,900 for a 1,600 sq ft ocean front Villa.
Just around the corner is Chileno Bay Resort and Residences is also an Auberge managed property. This location just may be the best beach in Los Cabo. It is ideally situated on one of Cabo’s most tranquil beaches with its own reef. Snorkel, paddle, kayak, or pedal a state-of-the-art water bike along the blissfully serene Sea of Cortez, or splash around in their three-tier infinity pool. The majority of the accommodations at this property are made up of large private residences and a few hotel suites. Summer daily rates range from $1,275 for a 70 sq ft garden view King to a whopping $9,475 for their 4600 sq ft 4 bedroom ocean villa.
Now we head across the Tule bridge to the top-rated all-inclusive resort Grand Velas. This all-suite property takes the included concept to a new level. With an emphasis on quality cuisine and exceptional guest services, you will likely want to extend your stay. With seven gourmet restaurants from which to choose and the only Michelin star restaurant Cocina de Autor in Cabo, you will not go hungry nor bored. Summer daily prices range from $1,793 for their Ambassador Pool Suite to $2,695 for the 2 bedroom Villa Oceanfront.
Next, we head up the beach a few hundred yards to Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos.
This is another all-inclusive that is a cut above plus it is adults only for those looking for a kids-free experience. This white-on-white styling has clean lines and elegant styling. Yet another opulent option in Los Cabos for those looking to enjoy themselves after being isolated for too long. This is just the place to unwind and reward yourself with everything imaginable included in the price. Let your taste buds swirl in a world of flavor with sumptuous cuisine prepared by our celebrated chefs—from the freshest seafood to French, Italian, Lebanese, and more. Current Double occupancy daily prices range from $1,955 for their elegant king suite to $4,633 for the two-bedroom Ambassador suite for 4.
Las Ventanas al Paraíso has been listed as the world’s best resort for many years and for good reason. The oversized elegant suites have a distinctly Mexican meets Greece appeal. The exquisite design of Las Ventanas creates a uniquely beautiful setting for Los Cabos vacations, and the resort’s approach to landscaping is key to its look and feel. Designed to be in harmony and oneness with the local ambiance, Las Ventanas nestles into the natural slope and contours of the land. Boasting the most expensive hotel villa in Mexico with the Ty Warner Mansion, the ultimate reward for those wanting the very finest. Current daily rates range from $1,793 for a junior Suite to $9,175 for the Three bedroom signature villa to the jaw-dropping $50,000 daily rate for the Ty Warner Mansion.
One and Only Palmilla is an iconic and historic destination. One of the original Los Cabos resorts with a rich cultural legacy. Enjoy spacious rooms, suites, and villas at this resort on the stunning Punta Palmilla with heartfelt butler services catering to your every need. One&Only Palmilla is a place of legend and legacy, rich with stories, defined by purpose, where people are the center of attention. Daily Summer rates range from $1,758 for a King Suite, to $14,070 for Villa One their opulent 14,000 sq foot signature 4 bedroom villa.
Finally, we bring you Zadun the Ritz Carlton Reserve at Puerto Los Cabos. One of only 5 Reserves in the world, this unique destination has elevated its brand to the highest level of luxury. The setting at Zadún, between the waves, the sand dunes, and the ocean, emits tranquility that makes you feel you are in a special, magical place. Each of their oversized villas and suites offers privacy and solitude when you want it and common spaces to share when you wish to mingle. Daily Summer rates range from $1,356 for their King Suite with a private plunge pool to $4,427 for the 2 bedroom oceanfront villa with a private pool.
And that concludes our list of the top ten resorts in Los Cabos. Be sure to check out our complete library of videos about Cabo and the beautiful Baja Sur. Who knows you might become a Cabo Genius or better yet a Cabo resident. Now wouldn’t that be cool? Be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our youtube channel, Facebook, and website. Thank you for watching.
Hi I am KT Morgan the host of Cabos Finest, your insider’s guide to Los Cabos. In today’s episode we are a taking you inside the newest listings.
The real estate market in Los Cabos is red hot and why not. While the best listings are selling fast there are still some great options for those of you that want to own a piece of this desert paradise on the tip of the Baja. So sit back and enjoy the tour.
First up we bring you a well priced Penthouse Condo at San Miguel MLS #21-1973 offered for only $252,000.
Enjoy the views towards the bay of Cabo San Lucas. As Miguel is a brand a new Condominium project, offering great prices pre-construction and located in Tezal near Cabo San Lucas. This two bedroom penthouse includes a roof deck with a view. San Miguel has only 27 condos, 9 condos per level, it will have an elevator, pool and common area, 1 covered parking for each condo.
Next we fly over to the Pacific side for Casa 1203 Copala at Quivira MLS #21-2113 Offered at $509,000
Located on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas, in the 1800 acre golf community of Quivira. This 2 bed/bath was purchased from the developer in 2017; it was then stripped down, upgraded, decorated and furnished. This looks and feels like a brand new condo since it has only 6 weeks of accumulated use. The amenities are amazing and include access to one of the world’s top 100 golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Next up we head over to Cabo Del Sol and go inside Casa Bella #A302 at Puerta del Sol. MLS #21-2130 Offered at $725,000.
Casa Bella is an exquisitely appointed 2,690 square-foot condo at the prestigious Puerta del Sol private resort living community in Cabo Del Sol. Views extend over the eighth hole of the Cove Club Golf Course, to the Sierra de la Laguna mountains on the right and a picturesque lighthouse and turquoise blue ocean on the left. The dramatic entrance features Saltillo sun floor surrounded by hand laid rocks – a masterpiece of Mexican craftsmanship. A beautiful open floor plan invites warm ocean breezes while the oversized furniture invites you to sink in and enjoy your new Cabo lifestyle.
Casa Guitierez MLS 21-2025 offered at $3.5 Mil
Welcome to ”Casa Gutierrez” at the famous Pedregal. Enjoy the spectacular view of the bay and the marina of Cabo San Lucas and the most beautiful sunsets of the Baja. Located in one of the most exclusive and luxurious communities in Cabo San Lucas, which has its own private beach, tennis court, and exceptional views. At ”Casa Gutierrez” you can enjoy a fun barbecue with friends or relax in the beautiful pool. ”Casa Gutierrez” is a dream come true.
And finally we take you to the new St Regis Residences Oceanfront Villa MLS 21-2132 Offered at $8.5 M
A rare opportunity to purchase a true oceanfront home with a five star resort in Los Cabos. Cinematic Setting. Total Privacy. Color, beauty, rarity — all qualities of an exquisite gemstone — also are hallmarks of The Residences at The St. Regis Los Cabos. Designed for connoisseurs who seek the rarest gems, this boutique collection of extraordinary homes is set impeccably on a secluded white-sand beach that sparkles within the award-winning Quivira Los Cabos at the Southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. This home comes turn key with Interiors designed by HBA San Francisco. – Optional rental and management through The St. Regis.
And that concludes our insider tour of the finest new listings in Los Cabos Summer 2021. For a complete list of every option simply go to our website Cabosfinest.com. We are here to help you secure the beach house of your dreams. Contact us today and we can start the process.
The long rich history of the Bulnes family cultivates with their multi-generation development Rancho San Lucas on the Pacific side of Los Cabos.
The vision of the father is being realized by his family. They have steadfastly followed in the tradition of grand design, meticulous grounds, and generous services creating this place of relaxed solace. What has been learned over a 50-year study in award-winning resorts in Cabo has been applied to this grand project. Just over 5 miles from Cabo to the entrance makes it easy to get to but feels far removed from the bustle of the busy resort town.
Rancho San Lucas is yet another large master-planned community with a mixed-use of properties and amenities. The Grand Solmar at Rancho is the flagship resort and sister property to GS Land’s End Resort. Grand Solmar offers a family-oriented beachfront community resort and a separate Private residence club called the Residences. In addition to the resort there are many full ownership options from the Greg Norman Estates homes, condos and then the mid-priced Villas with commanding views of the whole community from the elevated perches along the golf course. This isn’t just any golf course but the award-winning Greg Norman Links style course with each unique hole enjoying ocean views. The clubhouse, practice facilities, and services are top-notch. I was able to get a nice round in and am happy to resort to a par of the challenging #17 island hole. After my round, it was so nice to hit the pool and hot tubs and savor another amazing meal at one of the fine restaurants.
We booked our week staying at a 3 bedroom penthouse on the Residences side of the resort. This oversized penthouse was simply huge with a great open design with the kitchen and half-moon island bar being the soul of the living area. The massive U-shaped couch was plenty spacious for our group. It can sleep up to 10 so our 4 adults plus Oakley were all very happy and content. We enjoyed the master suite with the open corner sliders, huge comfortable king bed, walk-in closet, oversized shower with tub. All three of the bedrooms had en-suite baths and opened onto private decks with killer views. Being Christmas week we were entertained by whale sightings the whole week.
We enjoyed the adult pool with a nice swim-up pool bar and restaurant with large built-in tables in the heated adult pool. So relaxing and quiet but close enough to the resort side amenities. With the various restaurants, bars, multiple pools, cabanas, and lagoon. It took a few days to discover all the offerings including a poolside spa with thatched cabana treatment huts, fountains, water treatments, and all the spoils of a world-class spa. Don’t worry about the kids of all ages who will absolutely love the water park with giant slides, rope swings, water features, fountains, kayaks, and SUP boards. For relaxing poolside, there are plenty of style loungers, shaded areas, private cabanas, and their signature Balinese Cabanas. Dip in one of the various hot tubs, heated pools or cool off in the lagoon, the choice of temperature is yours.
The staff was obviously well trained and a joy to be around. They made us feel at home especially with their dog-friendly rules. They brought Oakley his own bed and food and water bowls.
We had the opportunity to take the free shuttle to their amazing Land’s End resort but opted to stay put since we had everything we needed right outside our door. We also took them up on their All-Inclusive option for 4 of our days and took advantage of the well-equipped chef’s kitchen as well.
Overall we really enjoyed this week at Rancho San Lucas. The service levels were outstanding and the staff was very attentive to all of our needs. We look forward to bringing you these informative videos on the very finest Los Cabos has to offer.
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