Hotels in Los Cabos

Extend your Baja vacation with a relaxing stay in Los Cabos! There are two different areas to consider:

CABO SAN LUCAS

This is where Searcher docks on Day 12 of your tour. It’s a big city with an abundance of shopping, nightlife, music, tourist activities, tours, rental cars, and time-share opportunities here. There are upscale resorts with spas and golf courses in the “Corridor,” which is along a gorgeous stretch of coastline between Cabo and San Jose del Cabo.  These resorts self-contained with restaurants and activities since they are a distance from town. These are fairly easy to research and book via an internet search.

SAN JOSE DEL CABO

RECOMMENDED! This town is about 45 minutes out of Cabo San Lucas, towards the airport. It is quieter and has a Mexican “village” feel. There is  a nice estuary for birding and walking. San Jose offers some shopping, though is less overwhelming than Cabo San Lucas. It has a quaint town square, historic church, and an increasing number of art galleries. There are some fine restaurants in San Jose, many that serve the impressive Baja wines from Guadalupe Valley.

Hotel Tropicana – www.tropicanainn.com.mx Convenient to everything near the town plaza with nice rooms, great service, a pool, access to the estuary, and a charming restaurant and bar.

El Encanto Inn – www.elencantoinn.com A beautiful inn recommended by passengers.

Casa Natalia – casanatalia.com Passengers have described this boutique inn in the heart of San Jose as “cozy and wonderful.”

Hotel Posada Real Los Cabos – www.posadareal-hotels.com/loscabos  This beachfront property is a short distance from town (San Jose) and offers a meal plan and spa services. Recommended by Searcher guests.

There are many delicious restaurants and bars in San Jose del Cabo serving Mexican classics. Capt Art recommends French Riviera for a coffee and croissant, reminiscent of a Parisian bakery! www.frenchrivieraloscabos.com

Others to try include: Don Sanchez Bistro and Wine Bar www.donsanchezrestaurant.com/ (across the street from Hotel Tropicana) and Casa Natalia’s restaurant.

TODOS SANTOS

A few hours outside of Cabo San Lucas is the beach town of Todos Santos. It is on the Pacific Coast and reaching it requires driving a rental car from Cabo. It has a remote feel and a beautiful beach. The town has an artsy vibe, and many American ex-pats live here. Be aware that the beach is quite distant from the town and its facilities. For general information, check www.todossantos.com

What to do in San Diego

Balboa Park

Our nation’s largest urban cultural park, Balboa Park is home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The Park has an ever changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in a beautiful park setting. There is also a terrific restaurant for lunch or dinner (Prado) or tea and lunch at the Japanese Friendship Garden. http://www.balboapark.org

http://www.sandiegozoo.org

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/theprado

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/teapavilion

Maritime Museum of San Diego

The museum has a fine collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India. The ships and exhibits are available for daily public tours. Bay cruises available too!

http://www.sdmaritime.com

Cabrillo National Monument

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources, including whalewatching for gray whales on their spectacular migration as they sometimes pass by very close to shore here. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse has been safely guiding mariners into the harbor of San Diego since 1855. Cabrillo National Monument is rich in natural resources, both on land and in the water.

http://www.nps.gov/cabr

San Diego Trolley Tour

Entertaining and educational city tours! Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter, Point Loma, Seaport Village, navy ships, Coronado Island, and more San Diego attractions are covered on these tours.

http://www.trolleytours.com/san-diego

USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway was the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century and is now a floating museum. Explore more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft.

http://www.midway.org

Flagship Cruises and Events: San Diego Harbor Tour

Enjoy a sightseeing tour on the bay with San Diego’s longest running harbor cruise company. Choose either a 1 or 2 hour professionally narrated tour of San Diego Bay, or a ferry ride to Coronado Island for lunch and shopping.

http://www.sdhe.com/san-diego-harbor-tours.html