General description
Cabo San Lucas, located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, was, until recently, a simple fishing village. However, over the past two decades, interest in this relatively unknown Mexican city has been increasing among adventure-seeking tourists, and as a result, the city has been built to encourage and expand this new interest. Primarily a destination that caters to tourists looking to experience outdoor adventures, Cabo San Lucas is packed with sunny activities for its guests to immerse themselves in. The most amazing site to be seen is Land’s End. Here, a massive arched rock separates the Sea of Cortez from the Atlantic Ocean, and the rocks surrounding Land’s End are home to a local colony of sea lions. Daring tourists may want to try crossing the rocks to reach the rock arch, but less thrill-seeking visitors may choose to reach the arch via boat tours offered by local vendors.
outdoor recreation
Around the marina, you will find local providers offering almost every service you can imagine. Here you can sail out into the ocean in a glass bottom boat, rent a jet ski, deep sea fish, scuba dive, bungee jump, snorkel, paraglide or just soak up the sun. For tourists interested in diving and snorkeling, some of the best spots are Pelican Rock, home to several schools of tropical fish, Cabo Pulmo, the location of a large coral reef, and Playa del Amor, the location of a waterfall of sand that begins 100 feet below sea level and drops over 6,500 feet below. For a more relaxing day in the sun, check out one of Cabo San Lucas’ many golf courses. Best of all, from January through March, the ocean off the coast of Cabo San Lucas is home to whales, and visitors can watch them rise and fall in the water, for a price, of course.
Night life
Tourist-oriented restaurants and bars are mostly clustered around the marina, so you’ll likely find plenty of eating and drinking establishments there, although prices will be inflated due to the location. For a cheaper night out, head to Morelos. In Morelos, you’ll find Mariscos Mocambo, a fresh seafood restaurant that’s popular with tourists and locals alike. For authentic Mexican cuisine, check out La Perla, Mi Casa, El Patio, and Señor Greenburg’s. To experience a Latin nightclub, Giggling Martin should be your first stop.
