Everybody knows that Los Cabos is a celebrity hot spot. But there is a reason why. Here we go back in time and discover where the first celebrity resorts were built and why they attracted the A list celebrities, who was seen, and where they like to go today…
It all started with the dreams of a wealthy married celebrity couple. Rod Rodriguez the son of an ex-President of Mexico and his starlet wife Lucille Bremer had a vision. They met and fell in love in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. While on an adventurous fishing trip Rod decided to purchase a large 10,000-acre parcel south of La Paz. They built the first and only luxury resort called Hotel Las Cruces. It is still open today 70 years later. They invited their friends Desi and Lucy, Bing Crosby, Robert Fisher, Charles ‘Buck’ Jones and Roger Bacon.With the success of the first resort, Rod went on to build the Palmilla in San Jose del Cabo and the Hotel Hacienda in Cabo San Lucas. The list of famous celebrities grew with Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, John Steinbeck, and Frank Sinatra. Prince and princesses, dignitaries, and even President Eisenhower were known to escape to the wild shores of the lower Baja peninsula where the fishing remains legendary and the margaritas chilled.
What drew these luminaries to this wild stretch of land was the same that draws the most famous today, gorgeous beaches surrounded by desert mountains, amazing world-class luxury accommodations and full-service amenities brought with a warm smile. Sure they would go to Tahoe, Palm Springs, Vegas, and Hawaii but here they could get away from the maddening crowds, the constant clicking of paparazzi, and the stares from the gawking public. In Los Cabos, these habitually harassed could relax, chill by the Sea and escape for a few moments. It must be nice to feel they are just people enjoying the abundant sunshine, the freshly caught seafood, and the colorful sunsets.There is still something quite magical about Los Cabos. Sure it has exploded on the international scene as one of the world’s top luxury destinations but the original magic remains. The new generation of celebrities, royalty, and titans of industry can be seen behind the gated enclaves of some amazing new resorts, private estates, and aboard mega yachts. The luxurious options are abundant and the high level of services remains. Many of these famous people are purchasing vacation villas. Some have made their own designer tequila.
Others have become habitual visitors but all come for the unique barefoot luxury that has always made Los Cabos special.Today the amount of celebrity sightings has not diminished nor has the speed of new development. There have been some remarkable new resorts recently opened like The Four Seasons, Montage, Chileno Bay Resort, The Waldorf Astoria, Ritz Carlton Reserve, and Grand Velas. These newer resorts have some of the most expensive hotel villas in the world rivaling St Tropez, Dubai, Seychelles, Bora Bora, and Bali. The original draw of exclusivity mixed with natural wonder plus convenience makes this one of the best celebrity hangouts. Come and discover for yourselves the magic that makes Los Cabos amazing.For a complete list of the finest offerings in Los Cabos go to CabosFinest.com your insider’s guide to Los Cabos.Can you do me a favor? If you like our videos please subscribe to our YouTube channel by clicking here and be sure to visit our Facebook page and subscribe to our newsletter on our website. Thank you for watching it.
