San Jose was just another small Baja riverside village until Cabo San Lucas exploded in the 1980's. Located directly between the new airport and the tip of the Peninsula, it was inevitable that San Jose Del Cabo would tag onto Cabo's shirt tails. Despite the significant growth on the Cape, this beautiful town has maintained much of its original charm. All of the services a Baja traveler needs can be found in and around San Jose Del Cabo.
San Jose is quite often discovered accidentally by tourists headed for Cabo. One slow drive through thr quaint downtown area looking for ice, food, or beer is usually enough to convince most visitors that they have stumbled upon a 'secret' destination completely independent from Cabo San Lucas, offering a much more relaxed pace than the frenzie at the very tip of the Peninsula. The people here are very friendly, the streets are squeaky clean and much of what made San Jose Del Cabo a jewel of a town 100 years ago still exists today. If one tires of the slow, relaxed pace here, it's only a 30 minute drive to all of the action at Cabo San Lucas!
PUERTO LOS CABOS is a newer master planned community just across the estuary (east) of San Jose del Cabo. The new development will offer a marina, houses, condos and much more. Just being 15 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport makes this new hideaway extrememly convenient. Time will tell if the big real estate slow down in the U.S. will slow down the activity in Puerto Los Cabos.
If you would like to see what the entire Baja Peninsula looks like FROM SPACE check it out!
If the purpose of your vacation is to relax, you are much more likely to achieve your goal by staying in San Jose del Cabo than in Cabo San Lucas. CABO SAN LUCAS tends to survive at a more frenzied pace than San Jose del Cabo and is certainly worth at least a token visit for those staying in San Jose del Cabo. The restaurants and nightlife in Cabo San Lucas are world class. But for a casual pace with a nice flavor of real Mexico San Jose del Cabo is hard to beat.
Speaking of the real Mexico, San Jose del Cabo is the perfect jumping off point to explore the natural beauty of Baja's EAST CAPE. This pristine stretch of coastline runs north-east from San Jose del Cabo all the way up to the Gringo hideaway of BUENA VISTA. Uncrowded beaches, spectacular ocean views and very few people. This is the perfect place for a one day excursion. Snorkeling, surfing, kayaking or just pulling up a picnic basket and some cold drinks on an empty stretch of coastline...now this is Baja! City-slickers beware...the East Cape roads are not paved and can get pretty roughed up after a good rain.
Looking for a fun road trip? Doing the Cape "Circle Tour" might be just the thing for you! Heading north from San Jose del Cabo you can take a driving adventure that includes the East Cape and Buena Vista (breakfast anyone?) and then loop up and around to the quaint town of TODOS SANTOS (fish tacos and a cold soda) and then drop into Cabo San Lucas to slip your toes into the sand on El Medano Beach while nursing a mango margarita and some nachos!
If you would like to see what San Jose del Cabo looks like FROM SPACE check it out!
Thinking about moving south of the border? Visit the web site of BAJA RELOCATION for a head's up for what awaits you.
San Jose del Cabo was one of the coastal stops for Carlos Fiesta on his 2,200 mile BAJA CIRCUMNAVIGATION.
To purchase a good map of the Baja Peninsula visit the web site of MEXICO MAPS.
THE GRINGO FACTOR
San Jose del Cabo is the perfect mix of locals and gringos! Most visitors head down from the main Baja Highway to the area just east of the town square. Downtown San Jose offers a multitude of restaurants and shops that make strolling the streets a very pleasant way to soak up the warm Baja sun. Gringos also enjoy the affordable prices of the golf course just outside town, and the spectacular beaches are just a 5 minute drive from the town plaza. For gringos looking for a faster pace CABO SAN LUCAS is less than 30 minutes down the coast at land's end.
San Jose del Cabo is a big town, and it's getting bigger every year. As a visitor in town, you can't do wrong heading for the downtown area, specifically the main tourist area near the town square. This charming area is full of restaurants and shops, and walking the squeaky clean streets is a very relaxing experience. Looking for a nice place to indulge in a cold drink and maybe a bite to eat? For a nice in-town setting head straight for the Tropicana, mid block on the east side of the street. The garden terrace is a great place to pull up a chair and relax. If you want to hang your hat at a place that allows you to hear the waves crash from the spectacular Sea of Cortez, take the Baja Highway about 2 miles south of town to Zipper's on the beach. It's a casual open-air environment perfect for relaxing, listening to music and generally being non-productive!
YOUR FIRST STOP IN TOWN
THE BEST OF SAN JOSE DEL CABO
San Jose Del Cabo visitors looking for a spectacular place to stay will not find anything nicer than the residences at VILLAS DEL MAR. Want to be impressed? Visit their web site! Even Bill Gates loves staying here. Campers and RV's looking for the best place to set up camp in a natural environment usually head 30 minutes northeast of town on the coastal dirt road to the postcard-perfect beaches of the EAST CAPE. There are no RV or camping services, just mile after mile of pristine beach and clear ocean waters. San Jose visitors looking for a first class ocean view dining experience will appreciate the food, service and views of ARRECIFES RESTAURANT at the Westin Resort just south of town. The deserts are to die for! And the best place in town to enjoy an oceanfront margarita and watch the waves crash on the shore is ZIPPER'S BAR AND GRILL on the beach at the south end of town. This is where they serve that Cheeseburger in Paradise that Jimmy Buffet sings about! The best place in town to pull up a cold cervesa and listen to evening music is TROPICANA BAR AND GRILL on the main street in the heart of downtown San Jose del Cabo, east side of the street. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining and a very fun environment. The best road trip from San Jose del Cabo is the one hour road trip north of town to the quiet Baja seaside town of BUENA VISTA. It's an easy excursion for breakfast or lunch! The best place to snorkel? Hand's down the best place to dip your mask near San Jose is the protected beaches, reefs and coves of PLAYA CHILENO. The parking is close by, cold drinks are available and the friendly fish swim right up to check out the tourists! And if you came to the Cape to shred waves the best place to surf in San Jose del Cabo is COSTA AZUL just 10 minutes from downtown. It's mostly a right reef break with some left shoulders at the south end. Boards are for rent and wax is available at the Costa Azul Surf Shop just up the street.
CARLOS FIESTA'S HOT TIP: There is a large estuary located at the south east end of town, near the beach by the hotel zone. It is a beautiful and lush place to take a walk, watch the birds, and enjoy the natural beauty of San Jose Del Cabo.
The beaches of San Jose del Cabo are beautiful! They begin at La Playita, just east of town on the other side of the estuary, and run all the way down the coast to the beaches of CABO SAN LUCAS! Because these beaches face the Pacific Ocean, they are a bit more exposed to the influences of swells and waves, and swimmers need to be more careful here than on the beaches of the Sea of Cortez.
LA PLAYITA
Just east of town, taking Benito Juarez Blvd. east over the river, then head right towards the ocean.
White sandy beaches running for miles up the coast! A gathering spot for locals.
This is the main place for panga fishing departures out of San Jose del Cabo.
Away from the main tourist zone but only a 5 minute drive.PLAYA HOTELERA
Just south of downtown, or take Highway One a bit past town, and turn left at sign.
Large white beautiful beaches, almost always empty, even during the busy seasons. Most of the guests in the half dozen large hotel here stay pretty close to their pools.COSTA AZUL
Two miles south of San Jose, right turn off the highway before the big river wash.
Sandy beach, rocky bottom. Fun beach for surfing, boogie boards, or hanging out. A restaurant/bar right on the beach is the perfect place for lunch and to watch it all.PLAYA ACAPULQUITO
(Old Man's)Just on the other side of the bluffs at the west end of Costa Azul scenic overlook. Access is from Highway One northbound, exit at the dirt road by the beach houses.
A beautiful, but somewhat smaller, beach. Usually not as crowded as Costa Azul.PUNTA PAMILLA
Right off Baja Highway One at the fancy new offramp and overpass at Km. 26.
The beach bluff area east of the Pamilla Hotel is great for snorkeling when it's calm. The beaches west of the bluffs are sandy and gorgeous, perfect for relaxing!PLAYA CHILENO
Next to the Hotel Cabo San Lucas, off the Baja Highway Km. 22 at parking lot.
Combination sandy beaches and low rocky bluffs in a spectacular beach setting.
The offshore reefs come right up to shore, allowing very easy access for snorkeling in very clear water!
Watersports shack offers rentals and cold drinks.SANTA MARIA BAY
Just east of the Hotel Twin Dolphin, exit Baja Highway One at Km. 11.5 at sign.
Parking is available just east of the cove off of the dirt road, and at Twin Dolphin.
Picture postcard crescent beach, perfect for lounging and snorkeling on both sides!
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San Jose del Cabo's camping and RV options are on the decrease. The popularity of Los Cabos as a world class resort area has put a premium on available land, most of which is being used or will be used for hotels and resorts. The economics just aren't there for campgrounds on the beach, and this scarcity of land will only get worst in the years to come.
This lack of good camping space is what has spawned the search for open camping space on the East Cape and in Buena Vista. These areas offer miles of seaside space much like the Los Cabos of years gone by.
For a few more camping / RV options, check out the Cabo San Lucas directory of BAJA EXPO.
BRISA DEL MAR TRAILER PARK
2 miles west of San Jose del Cabo on Baja Highway One. Off at Km. 28.
112 sites / pull-throughs / full hook-ups / flush toilets / hot showers / laundry / pool / restaurant / bar / ping-pong / pool table / volleyball / horseshoes / on the beach!
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San Jose del Cabo offers excellent fishing! Even though Cabo San Lucas (25 minutes south) offers many more options for the angler (see Cabo San Lucas Fishing Guide), San Jose's laid back panga fleet is perfect for the Baja visitor staying in the San Jose del Cabo area.
The fishing here is centered on the beaches of La Playita, which is just east of town on the other side of the estuary. You can make arrangements the day before by dropping by the fish cleaning shacks on both sides of the beach, or by calling ahead for a reservation.
For great charts of the underwater terrain off of the San Jose del Cabo area, check out the fishing maps by BAJA DIRECTIONS.
BAJA SPORTSFISHING ADVENTURES
Telephone (800) 458-3688.
U.S. (310) 465-0323.
Fax (310) 465-0314.
Post Office Box 3489, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
Custom sportfishing adventures in the waters off of Los Cabos and the East Cape.BLUEWATER TOURS
Telephone (562) 799-8475.
Toll free Califfornia (800) 799-8475.
Post Office Box 15596, Long Beach, California, 90815.
Web site: www.bluewatertours.com.
Fishing in San Jose del Cabo as well as other Mexico locations.
Visit their web site for additional information.COSTAMAR SPORTFISHING
Telephone (818) 224-3625.
Toll free (800) 347-2760.
22565 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, California, 91364.
Serving Baja and the East Cape since 1985!GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Telephone / fax 011-52 (624) 142-1147.
Toll free: (800) 408-1199.
Located on La Playita, just south of downtown San Jose del Cabo.
Hotel and fishing packages available.
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From the time the first Presidente Hotel opened it's door in the early eighties, construction of new hotels in San Jose del Cabo has not stopped. Demand for hotels in the area continues to grow, so it looks like the only element that can stop the development drama will be the exhaustion of available land.
The diversity of hotels in San Jose is wide. From cute little downtown motels, to large 5 star all-inclusive resorts, this town offers accommodations to meet the budget of any Baja traveler.
Looking for a small quality hotel on an awesome beach away from the crowds? CABO SURF HOTEL is a slice of paradise 5 minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo! If you like to surf this is your dream hotel...located on a small bluff right above Cabo's best waves!
For hotels 25 miles down the road at Land's End (Cabo) check out the hotels in our CABO SAN LUCAS section.
HOTELS ON THE BEACH
The hotels on the beach in San Jose del Cabo offer mostly large resort-type accommodations. There's nothing like waking up to the views, smells, and sounds of the Sea of Cortez! Because of their beachside locations, these hotels are generally at the top end of the pricing scale, often well over $100 U.S. per night, and some of the nicer hotels are $200 per night and more.
CASA DEL MAR BEACH, SPA AND GOLF RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 144-0030 * 011-52 (624) 144-0033.
Toll free (800) 221-8808.
Fax 011-52 (624) 144-0034.
Km. 19.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
Web site: www.grandheritage.com/casadelmar.htm.
Located just past the Melia Real Hotel off the main highway to Cabo.
Number of rooms and suites: 25.
On the beach.
One bedroom junior suites / regular suites / 6 swimming pool / Jacuzzi / beach club / restaurant / 3 bar / AC / cable TV with remote / phones / safety deposit boxes / mini-bars / beach club / adjacent to Robert Trent Jones 18 hole golf course / Spa / fitness room / beauty salon.
Traditional Mexican colonial architecture surrounded by luch gardens with sweeping ocean views. Elegant! One of Cabo's best bets.
Review their web site for additional information.CROWNE PLAZA LOS CABOS BEACH RESORT RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-9292.
Toll Free (866) 365-6932.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-9290.
Boulevard San Jose S/N, Seccion Fonatur Hotelera, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Located in the hotel section of San Jose del Cabo.
Web site: www.crowneloscabos.com.
All Inclusive.
On the beach.
Number of rooms and suites: 333.
Rooms and suites.
Hotel amenities: 5 acres / 5 pools / swim up bar / restaurant / lounge / gym / snack bar / 14,000 square foot meeting rooms / tennis / raquetball / children's programs / golf nearby.
Room amenities: Ocean view balconies / walk-in showers / direct dial telephones with voice mail / radio with alarm clock / Data port connection / mini-fridge / in-room safe / hair dryers / purified water / televisions / handicap rooms / non-smoking rooms.
The newest all-inclusive in San Jose del Cabo.
Review their web site for additional information.FIESTA INN
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-6793.
Toll free (800) FIESTA 1.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-0480.
Blvd. Malecon San Jose del Cabo, Zona Hotelera, Baja California Sur, 23400, Mexico.
Web site: www.fiestainn.com.
All Inclusive.
Number of rooms: 152.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / tour desk / cooking classes / nightly entertainment / meeting rooms.
Room amenties: Cable television / telephones / air conditioning.
Pool area and palapas are right on the beach! Well maintained.GRAND BAJA RESORT AND SPA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 146-7500.
Toll free (877) 673-1570.
Blvd. Malecon San Jose del Cabo, Zona Hotelera, Baja California Sur, 23400, Mexico.
Web site: www.thegrandbajaloscabos.com.
All Inclusive.
Number of rooms: 252.
Rooms and suites.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / tour desk / nightly entertainment / meeting rooms.
Room amenties: 2 Cable television / telephones / air conditioning / sofa sleepers / mini-bar / kitchens.
One of the newest resorts in San Jose del Cabo.
Review their web site for additional information.LA JOLLA DE LOS CABOS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-3000.
Toll free (800) 524-5104.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-0546.
Located just south of the hotel zone off of Baja Highway One at Km. 29.
Number of room: 220.
Studios, one bedroom and two bedroom condominiums.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: 4 pool / restaurant / bar / health spa / tennis courts.
Room amenities: Telephones / air conditioning / televisions / kitchens.
A first class operation in a tropical setting with a fabulous restaurant.LAS VENTANAS AL PARAISO
Telephone (888) 525-0483.
Located just south of Melia Cabo Real on Baja Highway One. Transpeninsular Highway Km. 19.5, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23400, Mexico.
Number of rooms: 61.
Rooms, suites.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: 4 pools / spa / 3 restaurants / 3 bars / golf next door.
Room amenities: Telephones / televisions.
One of Cabo's best hotels with the goal of becoming the most upscale resort in all of Baja!MELIA CABO REAL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 144-000.
Toll free (800) 336-3542.
Fax 011-52 (624) 1440-0101.
Located well south of San Jose del Cabo on the Baja Highway at Km. 19.5.
Web site: www.solmelia.com.
Number of rooms: 288 rooms.
Rooms and suites.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / watersports center / golf. Room amenties: Air conditioning / television.
This resort covers a lot of ground, put on your best walking shoes. Very nice.PAMILLA RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 144-5000.
Toll free (800) 637-2226.
Fax 011-52 (624) 144-5100.
Located south of San Jose del Cabo on the Baja Highway at Km. 27.5.
Number of rooms: 70.
Rooms and suites.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / golf course / boutique.
Room amenities: Ocean views / telephnes / televisions / balconies.
It was a class act before the remodel. Now it's simply spectacular!POSADA REAL BEST WESTERN
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0155.
Toll free (800) 528-1234.
Mexico City 011-5255-5652-7805.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-0460.
Blvd. Malecon, San Jose del Cabo, Zona Hotelera, B.C.S., 23400, Mexico.
Web site: www.posadareal.com.mx.
Number of rooms: 156.
Rooms and suites.
On the beach.
Hotelamenities: Pool / Jacuzzi / tennis / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / putting green / beach volley ball / beach palapas / tennis courts / gift shop / mini-super market / car rental / fishing pro shop.
Room amenities: Air conditioning / telephones / ocean views.
The decor is a bit dated, but it's located right on a beautiful beach.
Walking distance to the 9 hole golf course.PRESIDENTE INTER-CONTINENTAL LOS CABOS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0211.
Toll free (800) 327-0200.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-0232.
Blvd. Malecon, San Jose del Cabo, Zona Hotelera, Baja California Sur, 23400, Mexico.
Web site: www.interconti.com
All Inclusive.
Number of rooms: 400.
On the beach.
2 pools / air conditioning / television / 6 restaurants / 2 snack bars / 3 bars / tennis courts / golf nearby / health club / kid's club / disco / meeting rooms.
Without question one of the nicest of San Jose del Cabo's All Inclusive resorts. The recently completed $11 million remodel (2001) made this gem shine even more!
This was the first hotel Carlos Fiesta ever stayed at in Los Cabos and remains a favorite!CABO BEACH ROYAL HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 148-6563.
Toll free (800) 896-8196.
Fax 011-52 (624) 148-8563.
Playa Acapulquito, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400, Mexico.
Located off of Baja Highway One at Km. 28, right on the ocean.
Number of rooms: 8.
Air conditioning / television / mini-bars / coffee makers / ocean view terraces.
First class accommodations in a small complex away from the hustle and bustle.ROYAL SOLARIS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 885-0100.
Toll free (800) 368-9779.
Boulevard San Jose Lot 10, Mz 22, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Post Office Box 570728-215, Houston, Texas, 77257.
Located in the hotel zone on the north end next to the Presidente.
Web site: www.hotelessolaris.com.
All Inclusive.
Number of rooms: 400.
On the beach.
2 pools / Jacuzzi / gym / spa / disco / 4 restaurants / 3 bars / disco / mini-club / gym / tennis courts / air conditioning / satellite television / telephones / evening entertainment / meeting rooms / business center.
Just 5 minutes to the restaurants and shops of San Jose del Cabo.TWIN DOLPHIN HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-2590.
Toll free (800) 421-8925.
Fax 011-52 (624) 143-4811.
Located south of San Jose del Cabo on the Baja Highway at Km. 12.
Number of rooms: 50.
On the beach.
Pool / tennis / gym / restaurant / bar / gift shop.
A luxury resort that has withstood the test of time. Top cabin facility.VILLAS DEL MAR
Telephone (949) 388-8590.
Toll Free (866) 845-5277.
Pamilla Resort, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
Located 15 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport.
Web site: www.villasdelmar.com.
Number of villas and casitas: 18.
On the beach.
Resort amenities: 100 acres / gated / pools / fitness center / Spa program / golf / full time personal butler / private chef / housekeeping staff / much more.
Villa and Casita amenities: Up to 5 bedrooms / private infinity-edge pools / private Jcuzzis / ocean view terraces / outdoor patio fireplaces / personal golf carts / air conditioning / gourmet kitchens / televisions / telephones /
An exclusive seaside retreat of spectacular private rental residences located within the 900 acre Palmilla estate.
Without question the top of the line in Cabo. Just ask Bill Gates.
Rates run from $1,300 to $5,000 per night.THE WESTIN RESORT AND SPA, LOS CABOS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-9000.
Toll free (800) 228-3000.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-9010.
South of San Jose del Cabo off of the Baja Highway at Km. 22.5.
Web site: www.westin.com.
Number of rooms: 243 rooms.
Rooms, suites and a Presidential suite you will not believe!
On the beach.
5 pools / several restaurants / 4 bars / tennis / gym / shops.
No question about it, it's one of the most spectacular large resorts in Los Cabos.
DOWNTOWN HOTELS
Not everyone wants to spend the pricey pesos it takes to stay in an ocean front room. After all, if you are doing this vacation thing the right way, you should be spending very little time in your room (okay, unless its your honeymoon!). San Jose del Cabo offers some good accommodations in town, with the added advantage of being just a short walk to shops, restaurants, and the beach!
CASA DEL JARDIN
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1964.
Paseo Finesterra #107, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Formally a spectacular family residence, Casa del Jardin (garden house) has been completely renovated and tastefully decorated into a lush guest house.
Each of the four bedrooms suites feature a private bath, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. The property is located adjacent to the golf course, and is a short walk to the beach!
For more information, check out their wonderful web site.
Hosts Larry Nash and Gail Christy at your service!CASA MADRE BED AND BREAKFAST
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0869.
63 Paseo Finisterra, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Located within walking distance to downtown San Jose del Cabo and the beach, on the 7th fairway of the San Jose Campo de Golfo golf course.
Your gracious hosts Jill and Ted welcome your inquiries!
Check out their great web site for more information!
The perfect alternative to the cement jungled mega-hotels!CASA NATALIA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-5100.
Fax 011=52 (624) 142-5110.
Toll free (888) 277-3814.
Number of rooms: 14 deluxe rooms and 2 spa suites.
A boutique hideaway in the heart of San Jose del Cabo!
Pool / restaurant / bar / terraces / air conditioning / television / bathrobes / room service / spa service.
Call for rates and information, or check out their web site!POSADA TERRANOVA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0534.
Degollado S/N, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
In the middle of town, west side of Degollado, just south of Zaragoza.
Number of rooms: 25.
TV / AC / restaurant / bar / daily-weekly-monthly available.
A bit nicer than just a basic room. Dining area fronts the street. Good location!SUITES LAS PALMAS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-2131.
Transpeninsular Highway Km 21, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Just outside of town, just a hop, skip and jump to downtown, golf, and the beaches.
Web site: www.suiteslaspalmas.com.
Number of rooms: 42.
One and two bedroom suites.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant La Crepa / bar / pool bar / complimentary coffee.
Room amenities: Televisions / Air conditioning / kitchenettes / livinig rooms / dining rooms / data ports / telephones.
For Baja travellers with champagne taste and a cervesa budget!
Review their web site for additional information.TROPICANA INN
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1580.
Blvd. Mijares #30, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
On the main street, east side of the road. Restaurant fronts the road, Inn is behind.
Number of rooms: 40.
AC / TV / phones / pool / restaurant / bar / coffee makers / laundry.
An extremely quaint hotel in an excellent location. First class restaurant and bar.YOUTH HOSTEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-2464.
Obregon at Guerrero, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Located downtown, one block north of Zaragoza on side street Obregon, north side.
Number of rooms: 25.
Phones / laundry / relatively clean / hot showers / walking distance to all downtown interests.
Don't let the unorganized lobby discourage you. Beds are clean and price is right.
HOTELS NEAR TOWN
Most of these accommodations are just far enough from downtown San Jose del Cabo to get away from all of the activity, but they are close enough to access all of the charm that San Jose has too offer.
CASA DEL JARDIN
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1964.
Paseo Finesterra #107, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Two story four bedroom private residence converted to a quaint guest house. Each renovated room has a private bath, air conditioning, and ceiling fans.
Also included: TV / VCR / new pool / gazebo / phone / fax / Internet access available/ walk to beach!EL DELPHIN BLANCO
Telephone 011-52 (624) 14) 2-1212.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-1199.
Post Office Box 147, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Very quaint and affordable accommodations just up the road from La Playita. It's just a short walk down the hill to the beach.
If you are looking for a quaint and inexpensive place to hang your hat while visiting Los Cabos, El Delphin Blanco is a great choice!
Hosts Osa and Yuka Lopez do a good job of running this special corner of paradise.HOTEL PALMITA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 148-1162.
Palmilla at Paseo San Jose, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Located in the beach hotel zone, but across the street from the sand.
15 rooms / 1 suite / AC / pool / small complex / short walk to beach and San Jose.
Carlos Fiesta gives this small hotel a 5 Star (fish) rating. Splendid!CASA TERRA COTTA
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (624) 142-2450.
Located just past La Jolla Resort, right and up the hill before the bridge.
Bed and Breakfast within walking distance to Costa Azul beaches. Affordable rates includes gourmet breakfast!HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA SUITES
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0999.
Toll free (800) 524-5104.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-0806.
Paseo Finisterra #1, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, 23400, Mexico.
Number of rooms: 192.
Suites / AC / TV / phones / pool / gym / market / private balconies.
A popular stay for the golf crowd, the greens (and tennis) are right next door.HUERTA VERDE
Telephone (303) 431-5162.
Fax (303) 431-4455.
7674 Reed St., Arvada, Co. 80003.
Located in the hills above San Jose del Cabo. Call for directions and information.
Bed and breakfast / rooms / suites / friendly staff / open vistas of the Los Cabos area.
A secluded desert paradise quiet different than the ordinary Los Cabos lodging.
Check out their new wedding chapel! Now this is the way to get married!LA PLAYITA RESORT
Telephone (888) 288-8137.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-4166.
Apdo Postal 437, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Head east from downtown on Blvd. Juarez, cross the river, one mile on dirt road.
26 rooms / AC / pool / small two story complex / horses / walk to La Playita Beach.
The only hotel in the La Playita area. Somewhat removed from the town but quiet.
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Most visitors to the Los Cabos area do not think about tall mountains with trails, streams, and high plateaus when initially booking their trip to this beachside paradise. However, upon reaching the final approach to the Los Cabos International Airport, the grandeur of the magnificent Siera de la Laguna mountains soon captures the attention and imagination of everyone on the flight with a window seat. The Sierra de la Laguna mountains run from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz and rise to an elevation of 7,000 feet above beach level, offering wilderness and solitude generally not recognized in southern Baja.
There are 3 hiking trails and one dirt road that traverse these mountains that can be enjoyed by the Baja traveler looking for a little adventure. The trails can be reached off of the main highway north of the Los Cabos International Airport via the villages of Caduano, Miraflores, and Santiago. For those who want to take this adventure in a vehicle, the road heading west off of Baja Highway One at La Laguna also crosses over to the west side, (if it has not been washed out by recent rains!) ending up south of Todos Santos.
In the passes and in the high plateau areas of these mountains the flora and fauna changes from that of the tropical desert to alpine-type meadows and cottonwood trees. Evening temperatures in winter can near the freezing level, and rain from the occasional chubasco can wash out these trails overnight. A good topo map and adequate supplies are highly suggested.
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San Jose del Cabo is a fun place for outdoor recreation. The weather is nice almost all of the time, and there are plenty of things to do. Even though the beautiful beaches are what draw most visitors to this part of Baja, many of the recreational options are land based.
Two good web sites to review for RVer's who want to tour the Baja Peninsula in an escorted RV caravan include BAJA WINTERS and BAJA AND BACK RV TOURS.
BIKES & MOTORCYCLES
The terrain around San Jose del Cabo is relatively flat, making it perfect for bikes! A mountain bike is not required when cruising in town or down the Los Cabos corridor, as most of the streets are paved, and regular street bikes will do just fine. The ambitious Baja traveler planning a bike ride east of San Jose, on the East cape coastal road, would be well advised not to venture very far on a conventional bike.
BAJA BANDITOS OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 172-6106.
Careterra Transpeninsular Km 28, Costa Azul, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Web site: www.bajabandidosloscabos.com.
A variety of tours of the southern loop from San Jose del Cabo, Todos Santos, La Paz, Los Barilles, East Cape.
Full gear...this is the real deal, Lucille.
Review their web site for additional information.
DIVING
The waters up and down the coast from San Jose del Cabo offer excellent snorkeling and diving options. One of the better locations close to San Jose del Cabo is CHELENO BAY, located next to the Hotel Cabo San Lucas. And a few more miles up the coast SANT MARIA BAY offers great shallow and deep water diving. For a classic reef dive, head up the East Cape to CABO PULMO, some of the best diving on the Peninsula. For a selection of dive operations and services check out the diving section of CABO EXPO.
VISTA SEA SPORT
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (624) 141-0031.
(800) 368-4334.
Apartado Postal #42, Buena Vista, Baja California Sur, Mexico,
23580.
Sales / rentals / air / Visa and Master Card / scuba and snorkel trips / 2 hour - half day - all day.
Mark and Jennifer Rayor do a great job running this first class dive operation. Experienced dive masters, quality equipment, and local knowledge of the best dive locations make this company one of the best in the East Cape area.
GOLF
Golfing is a very popular activity in San Jose del Cabo. For more information on the golf courses in Los Cabos drop by our GOLF section in CABO EXPO.
HIKING
There are several places in the San Jose del Cabo area that are great for hiking. For a low key hike, hiking around the large estuary and over towards La Playita is an easy adventure. Serious hikers looking for more demanding turf will find the mountains north west of San Jose a true challenge. The trails in the mountain passes are relatively easy to find, but become narrower and more difficult to follow as the trails near the higher elevations. Crossing over the complete range to TODOS SANTOS on the Pacific Ocean side is a significant accomplishment. See 'Local Interest' for more information.
KAYAKING
Ironically, the ocean is not the best place to kayak in San Jose del Cabo. These big beautiful beaches hold a bit of a secret. Ocean waves head towards shore here completely uninterrupted from the open sea, and large waves often make the surf line a dangerous place. During very calm conditions, cruising the coast in a kayak can be a very pleasant experience. The best place to consistently enjoy kayaking in San Jose is the large estuary at the south east end of town. Launching at the very end of the road in the hotel zone is possible, as well as at La Playita, on the other side of the estuary. The trees, birds, and water fowl are a real treat!
OFF ROAD
The best place to explore off road in the San Jose del Cabo area is in the local mountains, or the dirt roads north of town. A particularly fun route is the dirt road that leaves the Baja Highway north of the Los Cabos airport, and cuts through the hills and low mountains over to the East Cape. This can be a nice 'circle tour' allowing the Baja traveler to loop back to town along the coastal road to San Jose.
Visit the web site of WIDE OPEN BAJA for awesome buggy tours of the Baja Peninsula.
BAJA BANDITOS OFFROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (624) 172-6106.
Careterra Transpeninsular Km 28, Costa Azul, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Web site: www.bajabandidosloscabos.com.
A variety of tours of the southern loop from San Jose del Cabo, Todos Santos, La Paz, Los Barilles, East Cape.
Full gear...this is the real deal, Lucille.
Review their web site for additional information.
SURFING
If there is a south or southwest swell, chances are good that San Jose will pick it up. West swells get blocked by the tip at Cabo San Lucas, so it could be pumping in Todos Santos, and totally flat around San Jose. When there is a swell, the best place to surf is up the East Cape dirt road, or in the Costa Azul area. The surf shop just above Costa Azul beach rents boards at reasonable rates, sells wax, and offers various supplies and advice.
And if you are serious about a Baja surfing adventure check out the web site of BAJA SURF ADVENTURES.
A small but fun hotel 5 minutes south of San Jose del Cabo is the CABO SURF HOTEL. If you like to surf this is your dream hotel...located on a small bluff right above Cabo's best waves!
COSTA AZUL
Just south of San Jose del Cabo about 2 miles, west of the large wash and bridge.
When it is working, this is a great break for a lot of good
reasons. Easy parking, consistent shape for easy paddle-out, two different
break locations (mostly rights with some lefts at the lower break), on average
days it's usually not too crowded. The restaurant up from the beach, Zippers, is a
convenient place to get food or drinks. Even when there is barely a swell,
there's usually somethin' happening for long boards. Watch for shallow reefs
at low tides. Carlos blew out a fin at minus tides!
OLD MAN'S
Just around the bluffs past Costa Azul. Easy walk from Costa Azul at
lower tides.
Mostly rights, some lefts in a more relaxed environment. If
he's not painting or exploring the mainland, you might catch Mickey Doyle
in the water or on the beach.
PUNTA PAMILLA
North on the Baja Highway at the Hotel Pamilla offramp.
Doesn't break until the swell gets big. Then its way overhead and look
out.
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Downtown San Jose del Cabo, despite it's growing size, has a genuine small town feel to it. As the Baja traveler traverses the main two downtown streets, restaurants can be spotted tucked away on the various streets and next to the plaza. The ample parking and general ambiance of Blvd. Mijares at the lower end of town provides an excellent atmosphere for foot traffic and restaurants, and this tends to be the center of town for most visitors.
ZIPPER'S BAR AND GRILL RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 172-6162.
Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Located at Km 28.5.
Located on the beach, just outsid eof town.
Specialty: Mexican, seafood, burgers.
Excellent beachfront atmosphere.
All major credit cards accepted.
Sports events on the TV.
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.HAVANA RESTAURANT
Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Located at Km 29.
Specialty: Cuban.
Excellent atmosphere, food and service.
Ocean views from the outside upper deck.
Open six days a week for lunch and dinners.
Great music, live and taped.
Easy access and parking!
All major credit cards accepted.
Carlos Fiesta loves this restaurant!LA PANGA DE SAN JOSE
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-4041.
Bahia de Palmas, Zona Hotelera, San Jose del Cabo, Baja Califfornia Sur, Mexico.
Beachfront on Bahia de las Palmas.
Web site: www.lapanga.com.
Specialty: Seafood.
Modern Zen-Mexican for discerning seafood lovers.
Chef/owner/manager Jacobo Turquie is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.
One of the few dining spots in San Jose on the beach.
Open daily for lunch and dinners.
All major credit cards accepted.
Review their web site for additional information.CABO SURF HOTEL RESTAURANT
Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo, Baja Califfornia Sur, Mexico.
Located at Km 28.5, ocean side, just past Zippers.
Excellent ocean views, 4 oceanfront tables.
Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinners.
Eat while watching the surfers!
Easy access and parking.
All major credit cards accepted.
The only thing better than eating here is staying here.ARRECIFES RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-9000.
South of San Jose at the Westin Resort, exit Km. 22.5.
One of southern Baja's finest dining rooms.
Big ocean views, impeccable service.
Carlos Fiesta says leave room for the spectacular deserts!CACTUS JACKS BAR & GRILL
Located in the center of San Jose del Cabo, on Blvd. Mijares.
International menu at low prices, plus karaoke, dancing, big screen satellite TV, plus seasonal bands. Fun!CAFE FLORENTINA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-2799.
Zaragoza #20, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
Located next to the church in downtown San Jose del Cabo.
Specialty: International.
Garden patio, staggered terraces, fountains...a great dining environment!MI COCINA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-5100.
Toll free (888) 277-3814.
Boulevard Mujeres #4, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Located in the Casa Natalia Hotel.
Casual sophistication with excellent food, art-filled walls and good service.
Open daily from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.DI GIORGIO RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (624) 144-5304.
South of San Jose, up on a hill at Baja Highway exit 25.5.
Very romantic, great views, International cuisine, and an extensive wine selection.DAMIANA RESTAURANT AND BAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0499.
Right next to the town plaza on the east side, downtown.
A romantic escape with excellent food, drink, and service. Bougainvillea patio!
Owners Luis and Leticia Klein take great pride in making your dining experience a special occasion.HACIENDA DEL ANGEL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-4444.
Bahia de Las Palmas s/n, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Specialty: Steak-lobster.
Also serving delicious salmon!
Open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.HUGO'S RESTAURANT
Off of Highway One at Km. 29 in the La Jolla Resort complex.
Fish. shrimp, lobster, quail, chicken, steak. First class, great ocean views!IGUANA BAR AND GRILL
In the heart of downtown San Jose at Blvd. Mijares #24.
Mexican food, drinks, and snacks. Open for lunch and dinner.JAZMIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1760.
Morelos between Zaragoza and Obregon.
Traditional Mexican food, plus a full bar. Good prices!LA CENADURIA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 145-5470.
Fax 011-52 (625) 142-0014.
#10 Zaragoza, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, 23410.
Specialty: Mexican.
Homemade Mexican food with a Spanish flair plus delicious seafood plates.
Patio dining under the stars plus a roof-top bar.POSADA TERRANOVA RESTAURANT AND BAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0534.
Downtown near corner of Degollado and Zaragoza.
Seafood and authentic Mexican food in a quaint outdoor terrace area.TEQUILA RESTAURANT AND AGAVE LOUNGE
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1155.
fAX 011-52 (624) 142-3753.
Located in downtown San Jose del Cabo.
Outdoor dining in a unique garden setting.
The Agave Lounge is a good place to spend time before or after dinner
Spectacular wine cellar and the best Habanos in town.
A dining experience you will not forget!
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There's plenty of shopping in San Jose del Cabo, and most of it tends to be on the two main streets running through town. Ignacio Zaragoza coming down from Baja Highway One, and Blvd. Mijares at the bottom of the hill tend to be great places for walking around and checking out the goodies.
Grocery shopping can also be found at the market on Ignacio Zaragoza, as well as back on the main highway, on the edge of town.
If you are looking for a shopping adventure of larger proportions, don't forget that CABO SAN LUCAS with it's huge new mall is just a 25 minute drive down the coast from San Jose del Cabo!
Visit the web site of JOHN RAMOS to review his unique and colorful Mexico art work.
COSTA AZUL SURF SHOP
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-2771.
Fax 011-52 (624) 172-6011.
Plaza Costa Azul #8, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Located on the main highway at km 28 just outside of town by the beach.
Web site: www.costa-azul.com.mx.
Surf apparel, snorkel maps, surfboard rentals, lessons and repairs.
Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Open Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.COPAL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-3070.
Plaza Mujeres #10, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.LA MINA
Telephone / fax 011-52 (624) 142-3747.
Boulevard Mujares #33-C, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23400.
Impressive selection of precious stones, diamonds, opals and more.
Also paper mache and unique silver designs.LA TIENDA
Located just outside town, in the lobby of La Jolla de los Cabos.
Jewelry, shirts, gifts, plus unique products from the Mexican mainland!
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Getting to San Jose del Cabo is easy. The hard part is going home. Although many Baja travelers still arrive by driving down the Transpeninular Highway, an increasing number of visitors opt to take a commercial flight into Los Cabos. Buses are a third option, but with today's "gotta get there in a hurry" approach to life, few tourists take the time to utilize the bus system.
Two good web sites to review for RVer's who want to tour the Baja Peninsula in an escorted RV caravan include BAJA WINTERS and BAJA AND BACK RV TOURS.
AIRPORT
Los Cabos International Airport is 8 miles north of San Jose del Cabo and services both San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Most of the flights arrive in the morning, and activity tapers off towards the afternoon. There is a nice executive aviation facility which caters to private pilots and corporate birds, just south of the main commercial terminal. Fuel is available, and this is a legal airport of entry.
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AEROCALIFORNIA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-0827.
Toll free (800) 237-6225.
Flights from Los Angeles, Phoenix, and connecting cities. ALASKA AIRLINES
Telephone (800) 426-0333.
Flights from Los Angeles, San Diego, and connecting cities.AMERICA WEST
Telephone (800) 235-9292.
Flights from Phoenix and connecting cities.CONTINENTAL
Telephone (800) 784-4444.
Flights from Houston and connecting cities.MEXICANA
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0230.
Toll free (800) 531-7921.
Flights from Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, and connecting cities.
BUSES
The Baja traveler in need of inexpensive transportation soon appreciates the bus! If you really need a ride it's best to go a bit early, buy your ticket, and then hang out at the restaurant or store located right there in the little plaza. Most buses are headed north to La Paz, where you can change buses to head up the Baja peninsula. At the Los Cabos airport the bus stops under the overpass heading northbound.
BUS TERMINAL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1100.
Just south of downtown a block east of Highway One.
Once on the road, be patient. Many buses stop at the villages on the way to La Paz.
CAR RENTALS
Most of the car rental agencies have offices at the airport, and most also have offices in town. All of these companies require a credit card for a deposit, and they will often not accept debit credit cards. If you are in a pinch, and don't have a credit card, you might try Budget Rent-A-Car. They have been known to bend the rules in a pinch, in exchange for cash payment and holding your airline ticket until you return the vehicle.
ADVANTAGE RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-0909.
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-1180.
Toll free (800) 331-1084.BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0100.
Fax 011-52 (624) 142-1098.
Blvd. Mauricio Castro s/n, Col 8 de Octobre, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23440.DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0100.
Toll free (800) 800-4000.
Blvd. Mauricio Castro s/n, Col 8 de Octobre, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0930.
Toll free (800) 654-3001.THRIFTY RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-3380.
Toll free (800) 367-2277.NATIONAL RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-1818.
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PUERTO LOS CABOS is a newer master planned community just across the estuary (east) of San Jose del Cabo. The new development will offer a marina, houses, condos and much more. Just being 15 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport makes this new hideaway extrememly convenient.
For information on obtaining travel documents for Mexico such as Tourist Cards, boat permits, fishing and hunting licenses check out the web site of MEXICO ADVISORY SERVICES.
BANCOMER
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0395.
Located on Zaragoza, one block up from the plaza.BANCO SERFIN
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0594.
Also located on Zaragoza, 3 blocks up from the plaza.POST OFFICE
Located on Blvd. Mijares. Open 8 to 5.
HOSPITAL
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-3713.
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San Jose del Cabo real estate, combined with the real estate market in Cabo San Lucas, is the most active market on the entire Baja Peninsula. Real Estate in San Jose Del Cabo has closely followed the rapid growth of real estate in CABO SAN LUCAS. And so have prices. Many Baja aficionados find the 2 hour flight from the southwest United States very convenient, so development should continue for many years to come.
The US real estate slump has had a significant effect on the Cape real estate market. Buying at a fair price is critical. Be careful.
Thinking about moving south of the border? Visit the web site of BAJA RELOCATION for a head's up for what awaits you.
Looking for a slice of Los Cabos paradise from yesteryear? Real estate on the EAST CAPE and in BUENA VISTA up the Sea of Cortez is still several years behind the wild growth of Los Cabos. And it's just an hour away.
DEVELOPER PROPERTIES * REAL ESTATE BROKERS
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