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Cabo San Lucas Attractions
Cabo offers leisure activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, dancing, fine international dining, whale watching, wave running, ATV riding, surf fishing, and parasailing. Travelers can look forward to parasailing at El Medano beach, having an off-road adventure in the desert, taking a boat ride to see the famous Cabo San Lucas arch, or going horseback riding in the beautiful Cabo white sands.ATV (All Terrain Vehicles)
Tours and ATV rentals in Cabo San Lucas have become a very popular way to spend a few hours or the day. Sightseeing in an ATV takes on a whole new perspective. ATV tour operators are available throughout Los Cabos and the East Cape offering guided trips through the desert, arroyos, mountains, sand dunes, and beaches. Tranverse arroyos, mountains, and narrow canyons. Visitors can glide through the desert in an ATV with total comfort and security with an escorted tour. Tour guides will take you out on the white sand dunes with a Cabo ATV. Half day and whole day tours are available.
Cabo San Lucas Beaches
The definitive attraction of Cabo is the coast and the azure blue and turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez. Medano Beach (Playa el Médano), the main safe swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas, encompasses several miles of white sandy beaches. Whether you choose an activity such as jet skiing, swimming, kayaking, waterskiing, banana boating, parasailing, or playing volleyball - you're sure to have a good time here.
Further out of town, there are several remote beaches along the shoreline between "the two Cabos" (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo). Among them are: Barco Varado, Chileno, Palmilla, Santa Maria, and Vista del Arco Beaches. Rent a car and enjoy these secluded Cabo beaches!
With its placid waters, great weather, and Elysian beaches, it's no wonder that water sports are one of the main attractions in Cabo San Lucas.
Sports Fishing
Cabo San Lucas has some of the world's best sports fishing. Often called the marlin capital of the world, there are few places that can compare to deep sea fishing off the Baja peninsula. A full day trip, with tackle and guides, will cost about $300 per boat. Smaller boats will cost $80-100 for a half day. Several major international tournaments are held each Fall.
Local Cruises
There's no better way to enjoy the scenery in this area than on a local boat cruise. Local cruises take you on tours around the many islets surrounding Baja California Sur.
Kayaking
Discover miles of hidden coves, pristine beaches, and sparkling blue water. Baja kayaking allows for the unforgettable experience of paddling amongst dolphins, whales, and sea lions. Rent a sea kayak or join a kayak tour - this area is perfect for kayaking!
Mountain Biking
Rent a bike to explore the red rock ridges of the magnificent Baja peninsula. Baja mountain biking will take you through some amazing terrain.
Whale Watching
Between January and March every year, Gray Whales arrive from the icy Arctic waters. To see these magnificent whales up close, visit the area during the winter and early spring. The three main lagoons these whales return to every year are (from north to south) Laguna Ojo de Liebre about half way down the Peninsula, Laguna San Ignacio about 100 miles further south, and Bahia Magdalena, which stretches about 100 miles from the northern end to the southern end below Laguna San Ignacio. All three areas offer an excellent venue for whale watching.
The definitive attraction of Cabo is the coast and the azure blue and turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez. Medano Beach (Playa el Médano), the main safe swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas, encompasses several miles of white sandy beaches. Whether you choose an activity such as jet skiing, swimming, kayaking, waterskiing, banana boating, parasailing, or playing volleyball - you're sure to have a good time here.
Further out of town, there are several remote beaches along the shoreline between "the two Cabos" (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo). Among them are: Barco Varado, Chileno, Palmilla, Santa Maria, and Vista del Arco Beaches. Rent a car and enjoy these secluded Cabo beaches!
With its placid waters, great weather, and Elysian beaches, it's no wonder that water sports are one of the main attractions in Cabo San Lucas.
Sports Fishing
Cabo San Lucas has some of the world's best sports fishing. Often called the marlin capital of the world, there are few places that can compare to deep sea fishing off the Baja peninsula. A full day trip, with tackle and guides, will cost about $300 per boat. Smaller boats will cost $80-100 for a half day. Several major international tournaments are held each Fall.
Local Cruises
There's no better way to enjoy the scenery in this area than on a local boat cruise. Local cruises take you on tours around the many islets surrounding Baja California Sur.
Kayaking
Discover miles of hidden coves, pristine beaches, and sparkling blue water. Baja kayaking allows for the unforgettable experience of paddling amongst dolphins, whales, and sea lions. Rent a sea kayak or join a kayak tour - this area is perfect for kayaking!
Mountain Biking
Rent a bike to explore the red rock ridges of the magnificent Baja peninsula. Baja mountain biking will take you through some amazing terrain.
Whale Watching
Between January and March every year, Gray Whales arrive from the icy Arctic waters. To see these magnificent whales up close, visit the area during the winter and early spring. The three main lagoons these whales return to every year are (from north to south) Laguna Ojo de Liebre about half way down the Peninsula, Laguna San Ignacio about 100 miles further south, and Bahia Magdalena, which stretches about 100 miles from the northern end to the southern end below Laguna San Ignacio. All three areas offer an excellent venue for whale watching.
Cabo San Lucas Golf
With eleven months of almost rain-free weather, the climate of Cabo is ideal for Golf. The region is quickly becoming one of the top places in the world to play the game. With six championship golf courses all within easy driving distance of each other, the area offers some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Cabo del Sol Golf Club - Jack Nicklaus designed ocean course and Tom Weiskopf designed desert course. Golf Magazine named Cabo del Sol on its list of the "Top 100 Courses In The World," yards: 7,103 - Slope: 147 - Par: 72
Cabo Real Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones II designed golf course at Cabo Real development. Yards: 7050 - Par: 72
Raven Golf Club at Cabo San Lucas - Dye Corporation designed golf course - Formerly Cabo San Lucas Country Club. Only a few minutes east of Cabo San Lucas, the Raven Golf Club offers a challenging 18-hole course. It has 745 acres and yards: 7220 - Par: 72
Casa del Mar Golf Resort & Spa - Luxury golf resort at Cabo Real development. Conde Nast Traveler named Casa del Mar one of the "Top 10" Mexican Golf Resorts for 2003 and Casa del Mar was designated "Central and Latin America's Leading Golf Resort" by World Travel Awards 2003.
Eldorado Golf Club - Jack Nicklaus designed signature golf course at Cabo Real development.
Mayan Palace Golf Los Cabos - Formerly the San Jose Municipal Golf Course - Fonatur. Now under new ownership. Nine hole 3,141 yards course designed for intermediate and beginning golfers. Great for the entire family to play in a pleasant atmosphere.
Cabo San Lucas Shopping
Awaiting Cabo shoppers is a wonderful selection of hand crafted goods, ceramics, and silver jewelry. Puerto Paraiso is a recently built mall located at the east end of the marina. Puerto Paraiso is a large mall that offers theaters, restaurants, bowling alleys, and more. It is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Cabo. Some shops will also deliver large and fragile items to guests' hotel rooms. The shopping complex has stores such as Kenneth Cole, Harley Davidson, and an American Express office.