Cabo Insider Tips

Meet the CaboVillas.com Team – Julie’s Insider Tips for Cabo

Julie Byrd in Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Julie Bryd, Director of Sales for CaboVillas.com

What do you love best about Los Cabos as a destination?
I love the “flavor” of Cabo; the people, the food and the entertainment/energy of the location. So much to do there and so many fabulous places to eat and play!

Favorite activities in Cabo?
I love anything on the water! My favorite romantic sunset cruise is Rissalena. The best massage and facial I have ever had was in Cabo – Suzanne Morel’s in-villa spa services are a must!

Top tip for a first-time visitor to Cabo?
Fish & shrimp tacos at Las Gardenias with an ice-cold Pacifico. They are only open for lunch, the tacos cost about $2 USD each and they have the coldest beers in Cabo. I literally go straight from the airport to Gardenias before even checking into my property.

Favorite Cabo memory?
There have been SO MANY…where do I start!? I guess it would be the first time I was picked up at the airport and dropped off at Villa Grande in Pedregal because it was my first villa experience and I was SO BLOWN away by the villa and Cabo.

Your top places to grab a bite?
LOVE Edith’s for a special dinner. Otherwise, I really love to eat at Koi Sushi (for the food not the atmosphere, in the Walmart plaza); it’s the best sushi I have EVER had. There is also something very special about La Frida at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach. However, rivaling all restaurants in Cabo is a private dinner at the villa provided by A Matter of Taste Catering.

Three must-do activities in Los Cabos?
1. A super fun night is to go to Arriba Tequila for a great inexpensive Mexican meal, do the tequila tasting (get a tequila connoisseur certificate) and then salsa dance the night away to a live band.
2. Swimming or snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez (preferably Chileno Bay).
3. Whale watching with Ocean Riders. Their high speed boat is so much fun – when I went on it, I laughed for 2 hours straight!

Must-have Cabo souvenir?
A bottle of Damiana Liqueur, of course!

Your top night spot in Cabo?
WOW another tough one! There are so many great nightlife options in Cabo! Nowhere Bar never disappoints but I also love Barometro, Passions and there is something to be said for a 2-4am visit to Squid Row (not that I have ever done that! Ha!).

What up-and-coming Cabo attractions are on your radar?
There is a cultural center being built at the marina. I have heard that there will be some great concerts there in the future. Sabor A Cabo is happening in December 2010 and it is a culinary festival that even the most discriminating palate would not want to miss.

What do you love best about your job at CaboVillas.com?
I enjoy making sure that our clients have an incredible vacation experience. I believe that when you provide quality, hassle-free vacations you are helping the world be a better place. Most people’s “vacation high” lasts at least 6 months and in that time, life is happier for them. I also love Cabo; the people, the food and the energy!


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Sharing the latest information about Cabo San Lucas travel, events, and fun from the CaboVillas.com team. For over 35 years, our team has specialized in Los Cabos, Mexico travel representing over 120 private vacation rentals in Cabo and 50 beachfront resorts. In addition to our outstanding accommodations and villa rentals, we offer an exceptional level of personalized guest service. To start planning your Los Cabos vacation, contact our reservations team at 1-866-434-9008

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