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.…
Sammy’s Birthday Bash at Cabo Wabo – Tickets on Sale July 26
An annual tradition, Sammy’s Birthday Bash is set to take place again this year on October 7, 9, 11 and 13th at the celebrated Cabo Wabo Cantina in downtown Cabo San Lucas. This multi-day event is a celebration of live music in honor of Sammy Hagar, the legendary former front man of Van Halen. Fans from all over the world flock to the party, which regularly sees surprise appearances by celebrity guests. In the past, die-hard fans made the annual trek and had to wait in line at the cantina for the chance to score sought-after tickets to the exclusive event. For the second year in a row, pre-sold tickets…
Diving the Magical Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico
About 200 miles from Los Cabos, Baja California Sur lie the Revillagigedo Islands, a unique archipelago sometimes described as the “Galapagos of Mexico.” The volcanic islands of the chain include Socorro Island, San Benedicto Island, Clarion Island and Roca Partida—and host some of the most breathtaking underwater sea life in the world. Recently, Don Hirschaut, president of CaboVillas.com (Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations) took an unforgettable journey to get up close and personal with the islands’ giant manta rays, sharks and more. Here, he shares his experience exploring this fragile and beautiful ecosystem.
An Afternoon Kayak to Land’s End with High Tide Los Cabos
Recently, our Director of Sales, Julie Byrd, hopped aboard a kayak excursion to Lover’s Beach and the dramatic stone arch at Land’s End (“El Arco”) with, Julianne Warriner (of A Matter of Taste Catering), and the team of High Tide Los Cabos Sea Expeditions. The group was treated to the unusual sight of an exposed beach under El Arco. Often, a small stretch will appear at extremely low tides for a very short time frame. However, approximately every 6-8 years (estimates vary), just the right conditions come together to push up sand under the arch and a wider beach stays around for longer—sometimes as long as several months. Various factors,…