Guidebook for San Jose del Cabo
Food Scene
Unbelievably good sushi! The San Lucas location had just opened when we came to Cabo for our honeymoon in '94 and we ate there EVERY NIGHT! I am not joking, that is how yummy and original Angel's sushi is.
15 locals recommend
Nicksan Palmilla
Local 116 Playa PalmillaUnbelievably good sushi! The San Lucas location had just opened when we came to Cabo for our honeymoon in '94 and we ate there EVERY NIGHT! I am not joking, that is how yummy and original Angel's sushi is.
Don Sanchez Restaurant
27 Boulevard Antonio MijaresThis is a new trendy restaurant that is all about the food and specialty drinks. One of our guests discovered this new restaurant and it has been a popular choice for visitors.
63 locals recommend
Acre
S/N Calle Rincón de las AnimasThis is a new trendy restaurant that is all about the food and specialty drinks. One of our guests discovered this new restaurant and it has been a popular choice for visitors.
Terrific organic farm to table restaurant. Arrive early and explore the gardens and take in the beautiful atmosphere. Reservations are a must. Look them up on the internet for
directions. Your first visit to "Flora Farms" should be during daylight hours. The route there and back is North of San Jose del Cabo’s Marina via a series of dirt roads. Well worth the visit. If by chance you get lost in this maze of dirt roads, you can either retrace your route in the dark, or ask for directions when leaving Flora Farms. Or, just follow the dirt road (left exit) from Flora Farm's entrance and drive up over the hill towards the water, away from San Jose del Cabo's bright lights. If you make a wrong
195 locals recommend
Flora Farms
Terrific organic farm to table restaurant. Arrive early and explore the gardens and take in the beautiful atmosphere. Reservations are a must. Look them up on the internet for
directions. Your first visit to "Flora Farms" should be during daylight hours. The route there and back is North of San Jose del Cabo’s Marina via a series of dirt roads. Well worth the visit. If by chance you get lost in this maze of dirt roads, you can either retrace your route in the dark, or ask for directions when leaving Flora Farms. Or, just follow the dirt road (left exit) from Flora Farm's entrance and drive up over the hill towards the water, away from San Jose del Cabo's bright lights. If you make a wrong
Walking distance from the Casa for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The portions are very generous and you may want to share an entree, or enjoy the leftovers at a later time.
18 locals recommend
Sardina Cantina
Carretera TranspeninsularWalking distance from the Casa for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The portions are very generous and you may want to share an entree, or enjoy the leftovers at a later time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Art District
12 Alvaro Obregonat the Cabo Surf Hotel on the ocean side of Old Route One on the way to Cabo San Lucas from our house—has the most wonderful ocean view. Take the Palmilla exit and make a U-turn to reverse your direction on Old Route One to access the "Cabo Surf Hotel".
27 locals recommend
7 Seas Seafood Grille
Km. 28 Paseo de Los Cabosat the Cabo Surf Hotel on the ocean side of Old Route One on the way to Cabo San Lucas from our house—has the most wonderful ocean view. Take the Palmilla exit and make a U-turn to reverse your direction on Old Route One to access the "Cabo Surf Hotel".
Parks & Nature
Beautiful natural freshwater pool with waterfalls from the mountains. There is a short hike to get to the pool. This is a great day trip.
21 locals recommend
Rancho Ecologico Sol De Mayo
Beautiful natural freshwater pool with waterfalls from the mountains. There is a short hike to get to the pool. This is a great day trip.
Ignore the restaurant key. This is the closest swimming beach to the house. Palmilla Beach is accessed off the Palmilla exit, turn left at the stop sign, proceed straight over the Route One overpass, and continue towards the water. You’ll see a very large parking area on your left.
18 locals recommend
Palmilla
Ignore the restaurant key. This is the closest swimming beach to the house. Palmilla Beach is accessed off the Palmilla exit, turn left at the stop sign, proceed straight over the Route One overpass, and continue towards the water. You’ll see a very large parking area on your left.
Chileno Beach and Santa Maria Beaches are closer to Cabo San Lucas and have good snorkeling. Look for beach names and exits off Old Route One heading towards Cabo San
Lucas, 10-15 minutes from the house by car (take a right at the bottom of our hill onto highway 1).
64 locals recommend
Chileno Bay Public Beach
Chileno Beach and Santa Maria Beaches are closer to Cabo San Lucas and have good snorkeling. Look for beach names and exits off Old Route One heading towards Cabo San
Lucas, 10-15 minutes from the house by car (take a right at the bottom of our hill onto highway 1).
Cerritos Beach (big 3-4 tiered surf that breaks in the winter) is located short of Todos Santos in Pescaderos. Todos Santos is an artsy community about an hour's drive or less North from Cabo San Lucas. You can access the Pacific side of highway 1 that runs from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos by the new Toll Road from San Jose to San Lucas that intersects with the
highway to Todos Santos, just North of Cabo San Lucas.
128 locals recommend
Cerritos Beach
Cerritos Beach (big 3-4 tiered surf that breaks in the winter) is located short of Todos Santos in Pescaderos. Todos Santos is an artsy community about an hour's drive or less North from Cabo San Lucas. You can access the Pacific side of highway 1 that runs from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos by the new Toll Road from San Jose to San Lucas that intersects with the
highway to Todos Santos, just North of Cabo San Lucas.
Essentials
La Comer La Cascada
4650 Mauricio CastroThis is a brand new grocery store with a great selection of organic vegetables and fruits.
12 locals recommend
Fresko La Comer Palmilla
Carretera TranspeninsularThis is a brand new grocery store with a great selection of organic vegetables and fruits.