Cabo Activities
Top Fun Activities for Teens in Los Cabos
Last week, our company president, Don Hirschaut, hosted a bunch of his kids’ teen friends for an unforgettable summer vacation in Los Cabos. What is there to do with an energetic group of teenagers in Baja? Plenty, it seems! Here, he shares some of their favorite activities and tours:
Cabo Marine Show Returns July 2012
Boating enthusiasts will return to Cabo San Lucas this year to take part in the Cabo Marine Show on July 5-7, 2012. This multi-day event, taking place in front of the Wyndham Cabo San Lucas Resort along the marina, will showcase leading marine services and vendors, including cutting-edge nautical products, fishing and leisure yachts, security and communication systems, vacation services and so much more. This fun-filled event also features live musical performances and great food. This is a perfect opportunity to stroll the marina, check out the varied exhibitors and people watch. More information about the Cabo Marine Show…
Your Own Private Island: “La Isla” takes You to Cabo San Lucas Sun & Fun
Like a floating Beach Club, La Isla (“The Island”) is one of the most unique adventures in Cabo San Lucas. This one-of-a-kind vessel is a like patio at sea, offering a deck, bar, sound system, kitchen, lounge furniture and bathroom. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine or an unforgettable evening hosting a private party with family and friends. We talked to Carlos and Nico Hudson, brothers who operate La Isla as part of Ocean Riders Tours. Here, they share what makes this tour so unique:
Make a New Friend in Cabo: Fun & Educational Experiences at Cabo Dolphins
A sleek, modern concrete structure (designed by award-winning Mexican architect, Enrique Norten) tucked alongside the marina in Cabo San Lucas is home to some of the area’s most popular locals—Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Cabo Dolphins (part of the Cabo Adventures family) is a world-class facility offering a range of educational programs focused on raising awareness about marine mammals. Visitors have the chance to get in the water with the resident dolphins (along with experienced trainers) and interact with these extremely intelligent creatures while learning about their biology, physiology, habits, communication techniques and environmental concerns. We sat down with Mark Watson of Cabo Adventures to find out what makes their program so…
Tranquility on the Bay of Dreams, Baja Sur
The Bay of Dreams has one of those names that almost sounds like a cliché—until you come for a visit. There is an otherworldly enchantment that permeates the area, and visitors are immediately swept under its spell. Nestled along the peaceful shores are a handful of luxurious vacation retreats, including the expansive beachfront Rancho de Costa. Here’s an overview of this remarkable region.
Ring in 2012 in Cabo San Lucas: New Year’s Eve Events
Cabo San Lucas is a party town all year long—but things kick up a notch (or ten) for New Year’s Eve. From elegant dinner formals to sultry dance-all-night VIP events, there’s a celebration for every visitor looking to ring in the new year in style. If you’re looking for a great way to welcome 2012 in Cabo, be sure to plan early—parties and accommodations book up quickly. Here are a few top picks: Barefoot Formal at Casa Dorada Los Cabos This stylish black-and-white barefoot event returns this year at the beautiful beachfront Casa Dorada Los Cabos Beach Resort boasting entertainment by Melinda Doolittle, Michael Johns, and Rickey Smith (former American…
Surf’s Up in the East Cape
Surfers are an unconventional lot, having the reputation of dropping everything—maybe even their breakfast forks—when they hear a swell is happening. They can also be a bit secretive about their favorite surf breaks, though if you get in good with them, they’ll spill. Surfers also come in every shape, size and age, including being the owners of beautiful villas in Los Cabos.
Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead is a Celebration of Life
Naming a holiday “The Day of the Dead” (El Día de los Muertos) doesn’t sound like a recipe for joyful celebration. But indeed, this day of remembrance is a time of happy family sharing and activity, for it’s when Mexicans and some people of other Latin cultures lovingly—and colorfully—recall the relatives that have passed. The tradition is pre-Columbian, but has blended elements from the Spanish conquest as well. Some indigenous peoples believed that souls do not die, but continue to rest in Mictlan, a sacred place. Thus, contemporary Mexican families recognize and ritualize the continuance of the generations through the past. Though Mexico celebrates November 2nd as the Day of…
Cabo Fishing Heats up with Big October Tournaments
The confluence of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez is magical in many ways, and the numbers of lively gamefish are a big wave of that wand. One of the prime reasons that Los Cabos began to evolve from a series of sleepy coastal villages to the getaway wonderland it is today was due to some big-name celebrity sport-fishermen in the 1940s making a splash. Word had traveled faster than a marlin spinning out a line that the sport-fishing at Baja’s tip was other-worldly. People like Ernest Hemingway and John Wayne upped the ante on the visibility of the sport-fishing scene, which has only become more vibrant over time.…
Magic, Margaritas & Art at the Hotel California
Recently, Tiffany from our superstar Customer Service team had the opportunity to spend an unforgettable afternoon with friends at the legendary Hotel California, a boutique-style gem in the heart of the incredibly charming town of Todos Santos, just an hour from Cabo San Lucas. Here, she shares some of the highlights: Overall, how was your experience visiting the Hotel California? Absolutely wonderful! My friends and I were greeted by Pedro Castro, the hotel’s Sales Manager, in the lobby and given a tour and we had a wonderful lunch at the hotel restaurant. Pedro’s passion for the Hotel California was evident as he shared with us the fascinating history of the…