Suresh
Jan 2nd, 2008, 11:48 AM
Just got back from a trip (christmas, bday, new year) to Cabo San Lucas. Here are a few pointers for anyone that is interested in going there, ill keep it short.
- Remember that Los CAbos, is actually 2 separate cities, when you book. There is Cabo SAn Lucas, and there is San Jose Del CAbo. This is very very important as most travel agents will either not know this or forget to tell you. It's important to know this because most people tend to book for Cabo because of the party scene.
Cabo San Lucas - warmer beaches, amazing night life, amazing marina area, amazing restaurants, amazing bars, decent stripclubs but don't bother, stick to the Toronto ones. Everything is in walking distance if you have shoes. Chances are it is about a $10 cab ride from your hotel to downtown, or about a 30-40 minute walk (I've done it). The resorts are mostly occupied by canadian and amercians in the ages of 20-35...looking to rock out.
San Jose Del CAbo - About as exciting as watching two cockroaches fight. The beaches are colder, very breezy in the morning and evening and the town is very much into local art. There are 2-3 bars, but mostly the place is filled with agents trying to sell you timeshare. The resorts have about as much atmosphere as the waiting room at the local dentist. It is about a $35 cab ride to San Lucas (30minutes) or a $6 bus ride. The resorts are mostly occupied by canadian and american families.
General info;
- Cabo is very much known for its rock nightlife. There are many happening bars in San lucas and everyone knows to have a good time. This is good if you like to party, but if you don't like running into drunk kids around midnight, then maybe you should go to Negril, Jamaica.
- San Jose is extremely quiet. Very quiet. There's not THAT much to do outside of the resort at night, and that is in comparison to Cabo San Lucas. It will also be expensive for you to trek back and forth if you want a dose of the action.
- Mendano beach is where it's at in Cabo San Lucas. This is the beach at the very tip near the famous 'arch'. The beach is like in miami, full of tanners and partygoers....there is a really good bar called the office, it's insane.
- the steak is extremely good in Cabo, anywhere really. It is almost as good as Kobe when cooked right, i kid you not. I have had Kobe and Tottori Wagyu IN Japan. Surprisingly, we had the best steak meal at the hardrock cafe...even the burger was sinful.
- people ask for tip everywhere. Yes the caribbean is bad, but this place is a bit extreme. Even the exitdoorman to the strip club wants a tip for giving you a flyer
- do not go to the rippers unless you have a lot of money to BURN. You have to buy a drink for any girl you decide to talk to ($15), and the dances are pretty lame...
- the marina at san lucas is a great place to stroll around at night....to take some pictures
- the glass bottom boat ride is great if you want some scenic shots of the arch, the pelican habitat, or even the loud sea lions. you get real close.
- don't go to the adult only resort (desire), it is filled with "fat and gay" men, I quote the tour guides.
- dont go whale watching unless you happen to be there in january. We didnt, but many tried and complained that they didn't see anything.
-You can't swim on the beaches there, the undercurrent is deathly strong. The beaches are not the nicest either, sometimes a pain to walk. The view is spectacular in san lucas as you can see the arch and watch the beautiful sunset or take a quick ride to the clothing optional lovers beach where a lot of couples and 3somes get it on....oh yes....natch!
-Avoid the timeshare people like the plague. They are everywhere, trying to bribe you with free tours to this and that.
-Bring a sweater for the evenings, the winds are crazy
-Stay at the Riu palace in cabo san lucas (not the riu santa fe), save money, afford it. It is truly a palace
-The best clubs to visit are;
cabo wabo
barometro
el squid roe (gong show)
zoo
hardrock cafe (wow at around mignight on the weekends)
giggling marlin (earlier in the nights if you love a tequila show)
-The best tours;
Junge booze cruise - if you want to get smashed and party with mexicans (careful ladies, it is pretty sketch)
The taste of cabos - gives you a very nice tour of both cities, highly recommend.
ATV - hey, we got to atv with Steven tyler...and it is a heck of a lot of fun driving on the roads.
Bar hopping - you get to hop around 4 bars, all inc.....and get a nice dose of clublife..
There are also plenty..and i mean plenty of fishing tours as Cabo is the MArlin capital of the world.
The Best burrito I have ever had in my life, came from the taco burrito stand outside of Squid roe. These guys open the stand at 1am every night, and sell the stuff for $5 a pop. Trust me, it is the best burrito you will ever have.
Pics to come later....i am exhausted.
- Remember that Los CAbos, is actually 2 separate cities, when you book. There is Cabo SAn Lucas, and there is San Jose Del CAbo. This is very very important as most travel agents will either not know this or forget to tell you. It's important to know this because most people tend to book for Cabo because of the party scene.
Cabo San Lucas - warmer beaches, amazing night life, amazing marina area, amazing restaurants, amazing bars, decent stripclubs but don't bother, stick to the Toronto ones. Everything is in walking distance if you have shoes. Chances are it is about a $10 cab ride from your hotel to downtown, or about a 30-40 minute walk (I've done it). The resorts are mostly occupied by canadian and amercians in the ages of 20-35...looking to rock out.
San Jose Del CAbo - About as exciting as watching two cockroaches fight. The beaches are colder, very breezy in the morning and evening and the town is very much into local art. There are 2-3 bars, but mostly the place is filled with agents trying to sell you timeshare. The resorts have about as much atmosphere as the waiting room at the local dentist. It is about a $35 cab ride to San Lucas (30minutes) or a $6 bus ride. The resorts are mostly occupied by canadian and american families.
General info;
- Cabo is very much known for its rock nightlife. There are many happening bars in San lucas and everyone knows to have a good time. This is good if you like to party, but if you don't like running into drunk kids around midnight, then maybe you should go to Negril, Jamaica.
- San Jose is extremely quiet. Very quiet. There's not THAT much to do outside of the resort at night, and that is in comparison to Cabo San Lucas. It will also be expensive for you to trek back and forth if you want a dose of the action.
- Mendano beach is where it's at in Cabo San Lucas. This is the beach at the very tip near the famous 'arch'. The beach is like in miami, full of tanners and partygoers....there is a really good bar called the office, it's insane.
- the steak is extremely good in Cabo, anywhere really. It is almost as good as Kobe when cooked right, i kid you not. I have had Kobe and Tottori Wagyu IN Japan. Surprisingly, we had the best steak meal at the hardrock cafe...even the burger was sinful.
- people ask for tip everywhere. Yes the caribbean is bad, but this place is a bit extreme. Even the exitdoorman to the strip club wants a tip for giving you a flyer
- do not go to the rippers unless you have a lot of money to BURN. You have to buy a drink for any girl you decide to talk to ($15), and the dances are pretty lame...
- the marina at san lucas is a great place to stroll around at night....to take some pictures
- the glass bottom boat ride is great if you want some scenic shots of the arch, the pelican habitat, or even the loud sea lions. you get real close.
- don't go to the adult only resort (desire), it is filled with "fat and gay" men, I quote the tour guides.
- dont go whale watching unless you happen to be there in january. We didnt, but many tried and complained that they didn't see anything.
-You can't swim on the beaches there, the undercurrent is deathly strong. The beaches are not the nicest either, sometimes a pain to walk. The view is spectacular in san lucas as you can see the arch and watch the beautiful sunset or take a quick ride to the clothing optional lovers beach where a lot of couples and 3somes get it on....oh yes....natch!
-Avoid the timeshare people like the plague. They are everywhere, trying to bribe you with free tours to this and that.
-Bring a sweater for the evenings, the winds are crazy
-Stay at the Riu palace in cabo san lucas (not the riu santa fe), save money, afford it. It is truly a palace
-The best clubs to visit are;
cabo wabo
barometro
el squid roe (gong show)
zoo
hardrock cafe (wow at around mignight on the weekends)
giggling marlin (earlier in the nights if you love a tequila show)
-The best tours;
Junge booze cruise - if you want to get smashed and party with mexicans (careful ladies, it is pretty sketch)
The taste of cabos - gives you a very nice tour of both cities, highly recommend.
ATV - hey, we got to atv with Steven tyler...and it is a heck of a lot of fun driving on the roads.
Bar hopping - you get to hop around 4 bars, all inc.....and get a nice dose of clublife..
There are also plenty..and i mean plenty of fishing tours as Cabo is the MArlin capital of the world.
The Best burrito I have ever had in my life, came from the taco burrito stand outside of Squid roe. These guys open the stand at 1am every night, and sell the stuff for $5 a pop. Trust me, it is the best burrito you will ever have.
Pics to come later....i am exhausted.