What to see, eat, and do in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
The other side of cabo
When you hear Cabo the first thing that may come to mind is an episode of “The Hills”. I think this was somewhere in my subconscious when I decided to book a Mardi Gras getaway to Cabo last month. Since Mardi Gras was cancelled, I was looking for a socially distant scene, some place that I could people watch and maybe day drink with no judgement! What I quickly learned is that the term Los Cabos, encompasses two very different resort areas in the Baja California Sur region of Mexico. Collectively Los Cabos offers more than twenty miles of beachfront paradise along the southern tip of the state and is made up of two cities San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT San Jose del cabo
Los Cabos is a direct flight from many major cities, including a new nonstop JetBlue flight from JFK
Fly into SJD to be 20 minutes from San Jose del Cabo or 45 minutes from Los Cabos
The weather is warm year-round but can be rainy in September
Many hotel beaches aren’t swimmable, so the pool scene is a priority when looking at resorts
TOP SITES TO SEE IN San Jose del cabo
Main square- Wander the main square during the day and you can read historical markers to learn about Los Cabos’ colonial history and pirates, admire views of the San José Estuary, and visit landmarks such as the San José missionary church and Plaza Mijares.
Whale watching- Whale watching seasons runs from December through April, and hundreds of whales migrate to Los Cabos each year. You’l see a variety of whales on a daily basis during the peak season, which is January through March, with the main attraction being the massive Humpback Whales and the California Gray Whales.
Day trip to Los Cabos- Take the scenic route down highway one and stop at beaches like Costa Azul, and Playa Chileno before stopping for lunch at Aleta is Cabo San Lucas.
TOP places TO eat IN San Jose del cabo
Los Tres Gallos- Start by ordering a hibiscus or jalapeño marg. Ask the bartender to use their favorite reposado tequila and you won’t be disappointed. Then nosh on a taco plate with shrimp, lobster, and fish tacos, or the more traditional Cochinita Pibil.
La Lupita Taco & Mezcal- Save room for the homemade churros with chocolate dipping sauce at this popular taco restaurant. If you sit on the patio you’ll have a great view of the band playing live music on the roof and the precision and skill that goes into making homemade tacos.
Los Tamarindo- If farm to table fresh is what you crave, you’ll find it at Los Tamarindo. Tamarindos is a culinary destination in a rural environment just 5 minutes from downtown San José del Cabo. The drive through the dry river and dirt roads is part of the experience of this extraordinary venue that has unparalleled food and cocktail menus.
TOP things to do IN San Jose del cabo
Tequila tasting- The great grandson of Jose Cuervo hosts private tequila tastings at his restaurant in downtown. Jorge is a wealth of knowledge about tequila, and shares his family history with you along with tips for selecting the best tequilas when you return home.
Art crawl- Downtown San Jose del Cabo is a mecca for art galleries and artists. Every Thursday from November through June there is an art walk from 5-9pm where you can browse the dozens of art galleries that stay open late for visitors.
Golf- There are three fantastic courses within a 30 minute drive of Los Cabos... one even has comfort stations every three holes where you can break for margs, massages, and tacos!
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