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One of the easiest ways to understand Cabo is by separating the destination into three different areas - Cabo San Lucas, the Tourist Corridor, and San Jose del Cabo. Each area of Cabo has its own personality, which is why where you stay can make a big difference in your overall experience.
At the southern tip of Los Cabos is Cabo San Lucas, the area that most people think of when they think of Cabo. On the other end is San Jose del Cabo, which is closest to the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and known for its charm, art district and top dining experiences. Connecting the two towns is the Tourist Corridor, a beautiful coastal strip dotted with luxury resorts, golf courses and villa communities facing the Sea of Cortez.
Understanding the relationship between these three areas makes it easier for visitors to determine where to stay and make it easier to experience all that Cabo has to offer.
Cabo San Lucas is the colorful centre of the city of Los Cabos and the area most famous for its marina, nightlife and iconic ocean views. Located around 40-45 minutes from the airport, this is where many visitors spend time exploring the marina, taking boat tours out to Land's End and the famous Arch or spending some time at Medano Beach, which is the most popular swimmable beach in this destination.
The marina area is full of restaurants, shops and tour operators for fishing charters, sunset cruising, snorkeling and whale watching in the winter months. A short walk from the marina is downtown Cabo San Lucas where in the evenings the night life scene comes alive.One of the most famous is El Squid Roe, a famous Cabo nightclub that has been entertaining visitors for decades.
Cabo San Lucas is also home to some of the greatest dining experiences in the destination. Along the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean lies El Farallon at the Waldorf Astoria, one of the most iconic restaurants in Los Cabos where guests eat above crashing waves and dramatic ocean views. The area also has a wide variety of restaurants around the marina and downtown, which makes it one of the easiest places in Cabo to have a great meal and great nightlife in the same evening.
Luxury communities such as Pedregal sit just above the marina and offer amazing ocean view villas all while being only minutes from the action. Cabo San Lucas is ideal for travelers who seek a place where they can easily access the marina, activities, nightlife, and some of the most recognizable landmarks in Cabo San Lucas.
Located closest to the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), San Jose del Cabo is a more laid back and sophisticated side of the destination. The historic area of downtown is known for its charming streets and art galleries, as well as local shops and some of the best dining in Cabo. The weekly Art Walk has become one of the most loved traditions in the area, and brings visitors to the historic district to explore galleries and restaurants.
San Jose del Cabo is also home to some of the most prestigious residential communities of Cabo. Palmilla is considered one of the most exclusive and sought after areas in general, and known for its luxury estates, ocean front homes and the iconic One&Only Palmilla Resort, a popular retreat for celebrities and discerned travelers for decades. Dining at Palmilla is also one of the highlights of the destination with restaurants like Seared or Agua offering one of the best dining experiences in Cabo.
Just outside of San Jose del Cabo, the surrounding area has become well-known for its farm-to-table restaurants, which have some of the most unique dining experiences in the area. Restaurants, such as Flora Farms and Acre, bring visitors from all over the world to their beautiful locations, fresh ingredients, and creative menus. These restaurants have helped to establish San Jose del Cabo as one of the best dining destinations in Cabo.
The area is also home to beautiful golf communities and beachfront developments such as Puerto Los Cabos where championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman overlook the Sea of Cortez.
Overall, San Jose del Cabo is ideal for travelers seeking culture, art, great restaurants and a slightly quieter atmosphere of luxury.
Connecting Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo is the Tourist Corridor, a 20-mile stretch of beautiful coastline which lines the Sea of Cortez. This area is renowned for its luxury resorts, world-class golf courses and exclusive villa communities which sit above the ocean.
Because of its location between the two towns, the Tourist Corridor provides one of the most convenient places to stay in Cabo. Guests have easy access to Cabo San Lucas and the marina for nightlife and activities, as well as only a short drive from the cultural district and the top dining scene in San Jose del Cabo.
The Corridor is home to some of the most prestigious resorts and communities in the destination, including Punta Ballena and Cabo del Sol as well as spectacular ocean-view villas on the hillsides. Many of the best-known golf courses in the region are located here, which contributed to the fact that Cabo is now one of the best North American golf resorts.
The area is also well known for some of the best dining along the Sea of Cortez. Restaurants such as Cocina del Mar at Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection - this restaurant boasts dramatic cliffside views and outstanding seafood, while RosaNegra has become one of the most popular restaurants in Cabo for its vibrant atmosphere and upscale dining experience.
For many visitors, the Tourist Corridor is the best of both worlds - a calming luxury environment with ocean views, while at the same time perfectly sized to explore both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
