The Melia Cabo Real Resort in Los Cabos, Baja, Mexico.
THE TOURIST CORRIDOR AREA OF LOS CABOS The stretch of coast and highway that runs from south of San Jose del Cabo to near Cabo San Lucas is known as the Los Cabos tourist corridor. Here, the definitive attraction is the coast and the azure blue and turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez.
The late, great writer, John Steinbeck took part in a marine expedition of the Sea of Cortez with marine biologist Ed Rickets and wrote about the area in his Log From The Sea Of Cortez. "At last we stopped in front of a mournful cantina where morose young men hung about waiting for something to happen. They had waited a long time–several generations–for something to happen, these good-looking young men."
Well, something has happened and some may say, too quickly. Although it is hard to deny the beauty of the corridor developments, there is still the thought that maybe it was better left untouched.
Be that as it may, the corridor offers some of the finest accommodations, amenities and activities in all of Cabo.
Casa del Mar in the tourist corridor of Cabo San Lucas.
Rugged cliffs, quiet coves teeming with hundreds of species of marine life, desert vistas and mountains all come together to create a veritable Eden. For those who love the ocean and enjoy sport fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and water sports, this place is heaven on earth. Most resorts here offer on-site dining, entertainment and activities from golf to tennis to beach soccer and volleyball making the need to leave to search for things to do almost unnecessary. However, in a place this beautiful and this diverse, we always recommend renting a car with full insurance for at least a day or two to do some exploring of your own.
If a night on the town in Cabo San Lucas is what your are after, it's best to take advantage of shuttle services from your hotel or take a taxi. Tequila makes for a terrible copilot and Mexican police do not hesitate to arrest the drunken driver. The corridor is also home to most of Cabo's premier, world-class golf courses. Designed by the best in the business, these courses are frequent hosts of PGA tour events. All the resorts along the Cabo corridor can assist you in booking your tee times and transporting you via shuttle, limo or even in a Hummer, so getting to the course on time and in style is no problem at all. For more information on sights to see, things to do or courses to play, visit our photo gallery, activities and golf pages.
The main pool at Dreams Los Cabos Resort in the tourist corridor.
A QUICK VIDEO TOUR OF LOS CABOSHere's a short video that will give you a little peek into what Los Cabos has to offer. See why a trip to Cabo San Lucas is something you don't want to pass up, click the play button in the video player below.
LOS CABOS TOURIST CORRIDOR HOTELS AND RESORTS
HILTON LOS CABOS BEACH AND GOLF RESORT
Situated on 11 acres of pristine Sea of Cortez beachfront, the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort offers luxury accommodations and amenities within the Cabo Real development that features golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Jack Nicklaus. Deluxe ocean view rooms start at $143 per night up to $2,500 for the 2 bedroom Presidential Suite. The off peak rate of $143 for ocean view rooms is a bargain for such a well-appointed resort with service that exceeds expectations. Resort features include:
• AAA Four Diamond
• Swimmable Beach
• All rooms & suites have a view of the Sea of Cortez
• 5 restaurants
• 3 bars (including 2 swim up)
• 24 hour room service
• Nightly turndown service
• Kid's Club
• Business center
• Fashion Boutique
• Spa & Fitness Center
E-Mail: enjoyloscabos@hilton.com HILTON LOS CABOS BEACH & GOLF RESORT WEBSITE Priceline.com Hotels - save up to 50%
SIRENA DEL MAR, A WELK RESORT
This resort features 36 lavish suites including one bedroom suites, one and two bedroom villas and penthouse suites... all with unobstructed direct ocean views. Opened in February of 2010 this resort is one of our personal favorites, and when we're looking to get away from it all the peace and tranquility just can't be beat. We'd rank this as not only one of the best places to stay but as an excellent value as well. Resort features include:
• Full kitchens including stainless appliances and diswasher
• Two person whirlpool tubs in bedrooms of villas
• Rainfall three head showers
• Washer/dryer in unit (tucked into a closet)
• Expansive terraces with hammocks
• Safe swimming beach
• Personal butler service
• Luxury yacht tours
RESERVATIONS: (800) 932-9355 (from US and Canada) READ OUR REVIEW WITH PHOTOS AND VIDEO TOUR, CLICK HERE SIRENA DEL MAR WEBSITE
MARQUIS LOS CABOS RESORT
The Marquis Los Cabos is a ultra-luxury destination resort on the Sea of Cortez ten minutes away from downtown Cabo San Lucas. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World™, this resort offers every luxury imaginable. Accommodations include Junior Suites with 650 square feet of space, Marquis Suites with 1,420 square feet of space, and 1,675 square foot Casitas just steps from the beach. For the no-expense-barred crowd, try the 2604 square foot Presidential Suite with 24 hour private butler. Resort features include: • Pools (including private pools)
• 27,000 square foot spa
• Wedding packages
• Personal butler service
• Luxury sportfishing
• Pool bar
• 3 restaurants
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-877-238-9399 MARQUIS LOS CABOS WEBSITE
SHERATON HACIENDA DEL MAR
171 elegant suites comfortably furnished and decorated Mexican hacienda style from studios to 3-bedroom suites. Choose from ocean, golf course or garden views. Rates start at $239 for garden view suites to over $2000 a night for the ultra-luxury Virreyes suite. Surrounded by the world famous Cabo del Sol Jack Nicklaus signature ocean golf course, known as the Pebble Beach of Baja, this resort is one of Cabo's best. Resort features include: • Infinity swimming pools
• 2 outdoor jacuzzis
• Gym, spa and beauty salon
• Kid’s club
• Business center
• 24-hour room service
• 3 restaurants
• Tequileria (pouring over 100 tequilas)
• Beach bar
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-888-672-7137 SHERATON HACIENDA DEL MAR WEBSITE
DREAMS LOS CABOS (All inclusive)
Hacienda architecture, ocean views and pampering is what dreams are made of, well, at least they are here. A complete health club and spa make it easy to get warmed up for or rubbed down after a career round on the Robert Trent Jones Cabo Real golf course just one mile away. All suites and all inclusive, Dreams is luxury at it’s finest. Resort features include: • Free Form Pool
• Spa
• 6,400 Sq Ft. Health Club
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Lighted Tennis Courts
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-877-238-9399 DREAMS LOS CABOS WEBSITE READ OUR REVIEW OF DREAMS LOS CABOS
MELIA CABO REAL (All inclusive) The Melia Cabo Real is an all inclusive resort set on the beach in the Los Cabos Corridor. Rooms offer a choice of garden, ocean and golf course views. A new addition to the Melia is the M Experience.. special rooms with amenities like bathrobes and slippers, free wi-fi in room, hydro-massage showers and expansive ocean views.
Resort features include:
• Golf desk for Cabo Real Golf course
• Lagoon style pool
• Spa and beauty salon
• 4 restaurants, 1 snack bar
• Tennis courts
• Nightly entertainment
• Zip line on the beach plus rock climbing wall
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-866-436-3542 MELIA CABO REAL WEBSITE Priceline.com Hotels - save up to 50%
Resorts along the tourist corridor have remarkable beaches, most however, are not safe for swimming but beach service on a shady chaise lounge makes up for it.
MORE CORRIDOR HOTELS & RESORTS WESTIN RESORT & SPA, LOS CABOS A beachfront resort located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula along a perfect 18-mile stretch of pristine beaches. The resort offers commanding views of the sea and sophisticated beach and poolside services and amenities. Each luxurious guest room boasts a private balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the Westin Heavenly Bed® and the signature Heavenly Bath®. Guests in Royal Beach Club rooms and suites enjoy enhanced amenities, which offer unparalleled personal service in the Royal Beach Club Lounge. Resort features include:
• 5 restaurants
• 4 bars
• 7 pools
• Private beach
• 9 hole putting green
• 18 hole golf course
• Lighted tennis courts
• Spa & fitness center
RESERVATIONS PHONE - 1-888-625-5144 WESTIN LOS CABOS WEBSITE Travelocity Luxury Vacations from $420!
HACIENDA ENCANTADA RESORT & SPA
This is a new, high-end resort set on a rugged cliff with what just might be one of the best views in the tourist corridor. This isn't a mega-resort, it has only 96 well-appointed suites spread out amongst dramatic hacienda style architecture. Resort features include:
• Pools, one with a swim-up bar
• 3 Restaurants
• In-room marble whirlpool baths
• Live entertainment
• Free in-room wi-fi access
• Whale watching terrace
• Spa
RESERVATIONS PHONE - 1-866-936-2268 HACIENDA ENCANTADA WEBSITE
CASA DEL MAR SUITES GOLF & SPA RESORT
Casa del Mar features 31 suites in a beach front boutique style hotel. Large, luxurious suites are highlighted by Rivolta bedding and private balconies with ocean views. Hotel features include:
• Pools
• Gourmet dining
• Access to Cabo Real Golf course
• In-room jacuzzi tubs
• Spa
• 42" wide screen televisions
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-888-227-9621 CASA DEL MAR WEBSITE
MORE CORRIDOR HOTELS AND RESORTSFIESTA AMERICANA GRAND LOS CABOS
Located within the Cabo del Sol 1800-acre master planned resort community overlooking the Sea of Cortez, Fiesta Americana Grand is just that, grand. Cabo del Sol, with two miles of beachfront property, features a Jack Nicklaus Signature design ocean golf course. The flagship of the Fiesta Americana chain, this 6 story, 249 room hotel offers room rates starting at $162. Don’t miss La Fogata, a huge fire pit where evening cocktails and dessert are served in a truly unique setting. Resort features include:
• 3 restaurants
• 3 bars (including a swim-up bar)
• Spa and fitness center
• Tennis
• 2 onsite golf courses
• Kid’s club
• Business center FIESTA AMERICANA GRAND WEBSITE SPECIAL CABO TRAVEL DEAL: Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts: Introducing 3 Great Brands in Mexico. Get $600 Resort Credit from Travelocity. Ends 12/19.
ONE AND ONLY PALMILLA
Palmilla has a history that dates back to the fifties when the resort only had 15 rooms. Closed in April 2003 for an extensive rebuilding and expansion the resort now has 172 rooms ranging from standard guest rooms to junior suites and one-bedroom suites. Rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished and all offer ocean views, in the suites even the bathrooms have an ocean view. With a outstanding corridor location and a Jack Nicklaus designed signature golf course, the Palmilla is a resort for the very discerning traveler. Rates range from $325 to $1,450 per night. Known as the “Jewel of Baja” and a frequent retreat for stars like John Travolta and Oprah, the Palmilla is definitely one of Cabo’s best! Resort features include:
• 2 infinity pools
• Swim-up bar
• Neptuno open-air bar
• 2 restaurants
• Wedding chapel
• Spa /fitness center
• 27 hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course
• Tennis
• Rooms feature flat screen TV, Bose surround sound, DVD/CD
• Personal butler service
• Twice daily maid service ONE AND ONLY PALMILLA WEBSITE Priceline.com Hotels - save up to 50%
ESPERANZA
Esperanza is a 56 room luxury hotel situated in an incomparable natural setting on Baja's Sea of Cortez. All of the hotel's spacious rooms open to reveal sweeping ocean views. The restaurant at Esperanza follows the Auberge tradition of featuring superb cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual setting. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the restaurant features three levels of stone terraces flowing from a circular palapa-roofed dining room down to the property's two sandy coves. Rates run from $550 to $5,000 per night in this one-of-a-kind, award- winning resort. Resort features include:
• 4 restaurants
• Palapa bar
• 2 pools
• Jacuzzi
• Fitness center
• Spa
RESERVATIONS PHONE: 1-866-311-2226 ESPERANZA WEBSITE Travelocity Luxury Vacations from $420!
