Off-duty film execs. College kids. Yachties. Championship golfers. Avid anglers and bucket list divers. They all come to Los Cabos to experience its distinct locales, each with its own allure. Cabo San Lucas thrums with a palpable energy. Its marina is a gateway to the wild, whale-dotted waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, which meet at Land’s End (El Arco), and its streets are alive with the promise of rowdy nocturnal escapades. Though not thoroughly devoid of nightlife, the sister city San José del Cabo offers a serene counterpoint with its art galleries, cobblestoned streets, and low-key brew pubs.
Bridging these two worlds is the Tourist Corridor, a 20-mile stretch of road lined with luxury resorts, world-class golf courses, and pristine swimmable beaches. This area offers the best of both worlds, allowing sun-loving travelers to wake up to the sound of waves and be just a short drive from the bustling streets of Cabo San Lucas or the cultural richness of San José del Cabo, depending on what tickles their fancy.
Whether you wish to spend languorous days by a photo-worthy pool, steal moments of secluded bliss at an award-winning spa, tee off on a golf course designed by legends of the sport, relive your youth at an iconic boozy hangout, blow the budget at a show-stopping luxury resort, or go deep sea fishing in the “Marlin Capital of the world,” this guide will help you cast your net.
The Best Place to Stay in Los Cabos for Boat Trips
If your motivation for visiting Los Cabos lies in spending days out on the water, it’s worth basing yourself in Cabo San Lucas near the marina. This is the jump-off point for watery adventures that run the gamut from whale-watching tours to deep-sea fishing expeditions and sunset dinner cruises at El Arco.
Your marina accommodation needs may be met by Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos, Marina Cabo Plaza, Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa, Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa, and Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa on Playa El Médano, which has the city’s highest rooftop terrace.
The Best Place to Stay in Los Cabos for Spa Days
The Los Cabos spa experience is next level with resort pampering palaces striving to outdo one another in order to become Latin America’s most opulent spa, and many can be found along the Tourist Corridor. The 35,000-square-foot SE Spa by Grand Velas was overtaken by Spa Montage at Montage Los Cabos as the largest wellness center on the Baja Peninsula. The mezcal renewal massage is a guest favorite on the treatment menu, which is as extensive as the grounds.
Along Cabo’s Tourist Corridor, top-notch stress-relieving sanctuaries can be found at Le Blanc Spa Resort, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos, Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos, Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences, One&Only Palmilla, Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos, and Currents Spa at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel (go for the 100-minute sound healing and deeply relaxing massage or the 50-minute tip to toe massage).
By Rosie Bell| March 18, 2024 |
