Los Cabos - Mexico

It's never quite winter in L.A., but when Novemberusual franchises such as McDonald's or Pizza Hut.
rolls over the coastline between Malibu and LaThere are enough delicious restaurants to ravish a
Jolla, what could be more tempting than a swiftgourmet's palate in San José del Cabo. From
getaway to the warm and sunny beaches at thelocal seafood favorites to European, American or
southern tip of Baja California? A short flight fromAsian fare, dining in town is a celebration of all
LAX will take you to San José del Cabo, asenses, far from the hustle and bustle of most
gorgeous resort and a renowned haven forcoastal resorts. Patios adorned with bougainvilleas,
entertainment moguls and Hollywood stars.palms and laurels welcome the guests and provide
Much more quaint and discreet than its rowdyfor a relaxed and sophisticated environment.
neighbor Cabo San Lucas, San José delActivities and events abound in San José del
Cabo shines like a pearl at the gates of the SeaCabo. Surrounded by the sea, the area provides a
of Cortès. The region benefits from no lessfantastic playground for surfing, sailing,
than 350 days of sunshine a year and hassportfishing, bird and whale watching, snorkeling,
established itself throughout recent years as onehiking or horse riding. The 18-mile corridor
of the most gorgeous and reliable destinations onbetween Cabo San Lucas and San José del
the Mexican Riviera. While Cabo San Lucas wasCabo features a wide range of golf courses,
designed from the ground up 20 years ago byluxury hotels and celebrity mansions. Year-round
the Mexican government as a Vegas-stylefestivals, concerts and art exhibitions give the
party-oriented resort, San José del Cabovisitor yet another opportunity to discover local
has been an outpost on the tip of Baja Californiaculture and enjoy a lively evening.The proximity of
for centuries. With its fresh flowing water sourcesthe Gorda Banks, a world-renowned marlin fishing
and lagoons, the town provided an ideal retreatspot, makes San José del Cabo an ideal
for merchant galleons and pirate ships alike in thedestination for dedicated anglers and recreational
years following the conquest of Mexico. In 1730,fishermen. The beauty of El Arco, Baja's most
the Spaniards built a Jesuit mission and a fort tofamous landmark, sits at the very tip of the cape
secure the area and settle in permanently. In laterseparating the cooler Pacific Ocean from the
years, many sailors and buccaneers decided towarm waters of the Sea of Cortès. This
jump ship and opted to retire in San Josénatural arch carved from the granite cliffs by
del Cabo. They became ranchers or fishermenmillions of years of sea water shelters Lover's
and gave their French and English patronyms toBeach, an awe-inspiring and secluded strip of sand
some of the oldest families in the region.favored by romantic couples as well as nature
San José del Cabo has kept alive most oflovers.
this colonial past and remains to this day aEverything in San José del Cabo will take
dream-like expression of the authentic Mexicanyou back to a not-so-distant past where life just
way of life. Quiet streets lined with beautifulwasn't as hectic as it has become today.
plastered and columned buildings, fountains andCharming and peaceful, this beautiful coastal town
secret courtyards with traditional shops and fineis a refreshing alternative to the shallow and
restaurants give the town its delightful charm anduninspired stereotypes of many modern resorts.
clean atmosphere. San José del CaboAll things considered, after a few days of resting
doesn't cater to mass tourism and the resortand flirting with your date in beautiful San
focuses mainly on offering an elegant and genuineJosé del Cabo, nobody will prevent you
destination to the upscale traveler. To preservefrom taking your date to the other Cabo and
its identity, the town refuses to host most of theindulging in a night of frolics. If you need to party...