Located at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos is made up of the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo connected by a 20-mile corridor. The peninsula reaches into the Sea of Cortez and the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean making this a perfect getaway.
Beach Life
Rising from the Sea of Cortez, El Arco is the natural symbol of Los Cabos. See it from every point of view – on land, by water or in the air.
There are 22 swimmable Blue Flag beaches in Los Cabos, including Medano, El Chileno, Palmilla and Santa María Bay. Look for the internationally recognized Blue Flag icon, which indicates that the beach has met the highest environmental and quality standards. All beaches have public access, so even if a resort isn’t located on a swimmable Blue Flag beach, guests can reach one within 10 minutes.
Join the surfers or simply watch them in their element at Playa Acapulquito. Known as “Old Man’s Break,” this reef break is at its best in summer with clear waters and an easy paddle out. Rock climbing and nearby snorkeling also draw adventure-seekers from around the globe.
Whale watching is a signature experience as humpback and gray whales migrate to the balmy waters around the Baja Peninsula between early December and mid- April.
Family-Friendly Hotels
From European plans (EPs) with à la carte dining to all-inclusive resorts with 24-hour room service, families can easily find a place to call home in Los Cabos. Most resorts also offer supervised kids clubs or activities to keep little ones engaged.
Auberge Resorts (Esperanza and Chileno Bay): On-property there’s a club that was created to expose, teach, and give teens a chance to take advantage of the weather/area through experiencing the following activities: bike riding, stand-up paddle board, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and bocce ball among others. Additionally, teens can compete in pool, foosball or ping pong matches, and discover the Recording Studio, equipped with the newest iMac with recording microphone and DJ set for creating original songs and playlists and/or enjoying a karaoke jam session.
Grand Velas
Balancing family time with the need for independence is easy at this all-inclusive luxury resort. The Teens’ Club program offers a supervised sanctuary of fun and entertainment for teenagers ages 13 to 18.
The best beats are laid down by the in-house DJ every evening until midnight, while the bar serves a robust collection of non-alcoholic drinks. A pool table, ping pong table, board games and Xbox Kinect otherwise keeps the competitive spirit alive.
Hilton Los Cabos
Offers programs both for the youngest guests to older kids. The older kids program allows them to get together to enjoy video games and movies together, as well as off-screen activities like decorating cakes and cookies, crafts and other unique activities.
Los Cabos is a perfect wellness destination, in particular with the spectacular sunrises and perfect sunsets in a framework of unique contrasts that charge with positive energy along with wellness experiences, fitness, yoga, healthy gastronomy, among others.
Los Cabos offers spa-goers award-winning options from wellness and relaxation to recovery and often use natural, locally sourced ingredients to pamper their guests. Grapes sourced from the Guadalupe Valley are transformed into wine-infused treatments.
Crushed bark from the tepezcohuite tree is renowned for its skin revitalizing properties, and the green leaves of the Chaya plant are believed to have antioxidant properties. Spas may even use margarita-inspired elements such as lime and mezcal, and infuse body wraps with chocolate – an ingredient that can be traced back to the Olmecs of southern Mexico.
