Today, Cabo is fast becoming the “Palm Springs of Mexico,” with ultra-luxurious hotels and more holes of golf than any other Mexican beach resort.

The two towns, just twenty miles apart, are very different. Cabo San Lucas, originally a stop for Spanish galleons on their way to Manila from Acapulco, now caters to the well-heeled, with high-priced boutiques in American-style malls, sleek hotels, gourmet restaurants, dozens of T-shirt shops, and a thriving nightlife. San José del Cabo, on the other hand, with its central plaza and tree-lined boulevard, remains the quiet town it has been since the Jesuits founded it in 1730. In between the two, along a ribbon of highway called El Corredor, sit lavish hotels and golf resorts that have made the desert landscape green once again.

Best Time to Go

With over 300 days of sunshine and low humidity all year, there really isn't a bad time to come to Cabo. However, it can reach 100 degrees in summer, staying in the upper 70s and low 80s even after the sun sets. The coldest months are December and January, with an average temperature of 50 to 80ºF during the day and the 60s at night. The rainy season — what little there is of it — runs from July to October.

Cuisine

Seafood dishes get top billing on most Baja menus, but as Cabo has grown, so have the offerings. And while you'll find Mexican food served here, most restaurants cater to American tastes.

Cautions and Safety Concerns

Though Cabo is a safe place, don't let your guard down and take it for granted. Secure your valuables. If you're driving, be cautious of cows wandering along the roads, especially at night.

The Pacific Ocean produces strong undertow. Be extra cautious, and stay above the tide line when walking. And if the water is rough, stay out as there are no lifeguards.