The surroundings on the southern tip of Baja California are both exotic and mysterious. No other matches the unequivocal beauty of Cabo San Lucas. The turquoise Sea of Cortez crashing into the desert makes this tiny tip of Baja my beloved oasis.
Cabo has been my second home due to the nature of my family’s business. I have seen this town transform itself from a charming one-horse town to a three-horse town.
What I love about Cabo is that although it’s become the most talked about beach destination in North America, it has always preserved that quaint Mexican town feel that most of the other destinations have lost throughout the years.
With no further ado, find below my day-by-day city guide for Cabo with a few recommendations on where to eat and play, ranging from a hole in the wall to world-renowned brands.
Thursday:
12:00pm- Check into Las Ventanas al Paraiso. With no sign outside the hotel, you can easily drive by and never imagine what is on the other side of the wall. Las Ventanas has been a favorite hotel among A-list celebrities due to its remote location. The rooms are exquisitely decorated inspired by Mexican and Moroccan culture, each of the suites offer a breathtaking view of the ocean and often times of one or two paparazzi.
If you can’t seem to get a booking at Las Ventanas, Another Great place to stay is the One and Only Palmilla. Amazing stand-alone villas with private plunge pools, Jean George’s cuisine, supreme service, make the best guacamole and have the coolest sun beds in town.
2:00 pm- Check out the amazing pools or sandy white beaches at your hotel. You’re in need of a little Vitamin D!
8:00 pm- Eat at Nick San, Considered the best Japanese restaurant in Baja, the fusion between Japanese and Mexican ingredients take the traditional sushi to the next level. Try: Try the crab stuffed chili’s, lobster roll, tuna tostadas and serranito sashimi.
11:00 pm- Thursday night is girls’ night at Nowhere Bar, order the mamada shot, and get to dancing on the light-up dance floor.
Friday
9:00am- Opt for breakfast in town at La Esquina. The red chilaquiles with a fried egg and spicy eggs Benedict are to die for.
11:30am- Take a day trip to Todos Santos Town Widely considered the culinary star of Baja California, this enchanting picturesque colonial town overflows with eclectic boutiques and art galleries as well as exceptional cuisine.
7:30pm- Eat dinner at the amazing Floras Farm. A true oasis in the middle of the Baja Peninsula desert. The 150-acre farm-turned-restaurant has been one of the favorite spots among locals and visitors. Everything you eat and drink is grown around you. Their bacon pizzas, pork chop and farmaritas are off the charts.
Alternatively eat at Market by Jean Georges. Can it get better than a Michelin-starred Chef in Cabo? It is located at The One and Only Palmilla serving Euro-Asian cuisine with a Mexican twist.
11:30pm- Dance off that flavorful and wonderful farm food at Mandala. This 2-level club is the place to see and be seen. One of the members of the Posh Voyage family met her husband there! disclaimer: you will most likely definitely not meet your future husband there.
Saturday
9:00am- Head to Flora Farm’s for the best breakfast in town if you didn’t end up going to dinner the night before. Keep in mind that it is quite a drive if you are staying in Cabo, so allow 40 minutes each way.
10:30am- Go ATV-ing! The sand dunes surrounded Cabo are amazing to go ATV-ing on and this is a fun afternoon or morning excursion for a few hours!
1:00pm- Take your lunch break to Mocambo. This casual “palapa” serves the freshest seafood in town. Don’t judge the place by its looks; it is a favorite among the locals. Try: Aguachile, marlin tacos and pescado zarandeado.
7:00pm- Early Dinner at El Farallon. The beauty of the restaurant nestled in the rocks with waves crashing below your table makes it impossible to describe in a few sentences so I hope the picture does it justice. Everything you eat you choose from the fresh seafood display.
Sunday
11:30am- Have a late breakfast after a morning of spa treatments at Tres Gallos. This ranch-like restaurant makes you feel like you are in the middle of the movie “El Mariachi”. The patio surrounded by trees, lights and wood burning oven is the perfect setup for the delicious folkloric lunch. Try: Enchiladas, pozole and sopes.
12:30am- If you have time, head to Playa el Medano, the most popular beach in Cabo. Bonita Tours is located in Pueblo Bonito Blanco Hotel and they offer infinite activates like a boat tour to Lands End, snorkeling, jet skis, paddle board, kayak and more. Ask for Mark, the owner. If he is around he will be sure to show you everything on your list and more.
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