'Cabo' or Cabo San Lucas as tourists call it, is a lovely vacation destination at the end of the long (1000 mile) Baja peninsula. Situated in the municipality of Los Cabos, which is part of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, the corridor has become a favorite vacation spot for many people in recent years. On the coast between San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, are many timeshares, hotels and resorts, which cater to tourists.
Cabo San Lucas is known of course for its beaches, spectacular natural landscape scenery and almost too perfect climate. El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, is naturally one such entertainment, as are the golf courses, the mini resorts, and the plethora of scuba diving spots - a highly unique rock formation at the southernmost tip of Cabo. All of these things combine to make Cabo a destination for cruise ships, celebrities looking to vacation with a measure of anonymity and legions of college and university students when spring break comes around.
The beach that gets the most traffic is definitely Playa El Medano, or Medano beach. As the beach is large enough (from the east harbor to Villa del Palmar) to accommodate a lot of people, and it is a safe swimming area - perfect for those who've come to Cabo with their families and children in tow, it is very popular. So, if you're planning on heading to Medano beach, get there early to stake out your space. Two other popular beaches carry a somewhat humorous relationship with each other - one is named Lover's beach (Playa del Amor), and the other is named Divorce beach. Of the two locations, Divorce beach is more picturesque, with its pristine white sand making it a perfect place to walk, sunbathe or relax. Lover's Beach is a fine location for swimming, alas, this is something which can not be claimed for Divorce beach. Solmar beach is another great location for relaxing and sun tanning; it is a lengthy expanse (Land's end to Pedregal) and can accommodate many people, also - it's safe for swimming. One of the great things about all of the beaches in Cabo is knowing you can relax all day and never be bothered by recreational vehicles of any kind, as motorized vehicles are banned from all beaches.
For those who prefer to spend their vacations in the water instead of on the sand, there are many avenues available for doing just that. Scuba locations in Cabo are amongst some of the best; professionals are always available for those interested in scuba diving, for those who have no experience or equipment. The standout location for diving - regardless of your experience level - is the Plumo Marine Reserve. The Reserve has a large coral reef, which is the playground and habitat of the many schools of tropical fish in abundance. The Reserve is located in a private location about 90 minutes outside of Cabo, but it's not much trouble to get there easily; for many Reserve visitors, the journey to the Reserve is part of the adventure, due in large part to the unpaved roads you'll be driving over for the last half of the trip. Some other noteworthy locations for scuba diving are the East Cape, The Corridor and the Gordo Banks.
Cabo is an enjoyable spot, for anyone looking for either an ocean-based vacation itinerary, or a land-based one. For those leery of swimming as a pastime, one side of the Baja accommodates other interests nicely - the coast that faces the Pacific is generally deemed unsafe for swimming due to swells. The other side of Baja, the Sea of Cortez side, is consistently calm and very much suited for swimming, diving, etc. Plan your trip to Cabo based on which side of Baja suits your tastes better, as different activities can be found on either side of the peninsula. Regardless of which side you choose, there is something for everyone in Cabo.
