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Photo Credits: Cover: SIME / eStock Photo; Experience Los Cabos: Npgal77 | Dreamstime.com; Beaches: Leswrona | Dreamstime.com; Sports and the Outdoors: Bruce Herman/Mexico Tourism Board; Where To Eat: Los Cabos Tourism; Where To Stay: Las Ventanas al Paraiso/Rosewood Resorts; Shopping: Aneese | Dreamstime.com; Nightlife: Gerasimovvv | Dreamstime.com; Los Cabos Side Trips: Jelpspeed | Dreamstime.com
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Fodors Recommendations
Everything in this guide is worth doingwe dont cover what isntbut exceptional sights, hotels, and restaurants are recognized with additional accolades. Fodors Choice indicates our top recommendations. Care to nominate a new place? Visit Fodors.com/contact-us.
Trip Costs
We list prices wherever possible to help you budget well. Hotel and restaurant price categories from $ to $$$$ are noted alongside each recommendation. For hotels, we include the lowest cost of a standard double room in high season. For restaurants, we cite the average price of a main course at dinner or, if dinner isnt served, at lunch. For attractions, we always list adult admission fees; discounts are usually available for children, students, and senior citizens.
Hotels
Our local writers vet every hotel to recommend the best overnights in each price category, from budget to expensive. Unless otherwise specified, you can expect private bath, phone, and TV in your room. For expanded hotel reviews, visit Fodors.com.
Restaurants
Unless we state otherwise, restaurants are open for lunch and dinner daily. We mention dress code only when theres a specific requirement and reservations only when theyre essential or not accepted. For expanded restaurant reviews, visit Fodors.com.
Credit Cards
The hotels and restaurants in this guide typically accept credit cards. If not, well say so.
EUGENE FODOR
Hungarian-born Eugene Fodor (190591) began his travel career as an interpreter on a French cruise ship. The experience inspired him to write On the Continent (1936), the first guidebook to receive annual updates and discuss a countrys way of life as well as its sights. Fodor later joined the U.S. Army and worked for the OSS in World War II. After the war, he kept up his intelligence work while expanding his guidebook series. During the Cold War, many guides were written by fellow agents who understood the value of insider information. Todays guides continue Fodors legacy by providing travelers with timely coverage, insider tips, and cultural context.
WELCOME TO LOS CABOS
With coastline that stretches from the Sea of Cortez to the Pacific Ocean, and 350 sunny days a year, Los Cabos is Mexicos ultimate seaside escape. Its endless summer at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, and surfers, golfers, divers, and hikers come here for year-round water sports and outdoor activities. The sister towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jos del Cabo offer distinct experiences that range from all-night bar crawls to Thursday-night art walks. Between them the Corridor presents all-inclusive resorts with everything for the perfect honeymoon or family vacation.
TOP REASONS TO GO
Beaches: More than 80 km (50 miles) of gorgeous strands with towering rock formations.
Golf: Spectacular views from greens designed by the worlds best course architects.
Nightlife: Cabos after-dark, into-the-dawn party scene draws a loud, festive crowd.
Sportfishing: Beginners and pros drop a line in the Marlin Capital of the World.
Whale-Watching: The gentle giants that migrate here swim right next to the boats.