Cabo San Lucas Vacations: Cabo San Lucas Snorkel

Vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Transformed from a generally sleepy town into a bustling tourist spot, Cabo San Lucas has adapted quite well to the demands of vacationers and continues to thrive as a top-notch destination on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Boasting a variety of attractions, an entertaining nightlife, and spectacular beaches, you simply could not ask for anything more from this little piece of paradise.

When most people head to a waterfront city, the first thing they want to know about is the beaches. Are they soft and sandy or hard-packed and rocky? What are the swimming conditions like? And on and on until they can form an accurate picture of the sandy stretches and all the activities they plan to pursue. Never one to disappoint, you will certainly be pleased with Cabo San Lucas all the way from the popular tan sands of Medano Beach to the hidden blue waters of Playa del Amor. Even along the Corridor, the 17-mile strip that connects Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo, you can find five more remote beaches and coves to explore, including Playa Palmilla, Vista del Arco, Barco Varado Santa María, and Chileno.

Medano Beach is always the most-crowded of Cabo San Lucas' sandy wonders and it is here that you will find the best swimming conditions along with some excellent people-watching opportunities. Restaurants and bars line the sand and waiters are regularly seen bringing out buckets of beer to thirsty sunbathers who would rather not give up their prime sunning spot. Medano Beach is also the home to many of the area's water sport rental outlets, meaning if you get the urge to set on a jet skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, or kayaking excursion, a short stroll down the beach will have you out on the water in no time flat.

Although the name Playa del Amor typically conjures up images of serenity and solitude along a private stretch of sand, this is actually Cabo San Lucas' most photographed patch of sand. A must-see for every first time visitor, snorkeling around the cliffs in the Sea of Cortez is always a memorable experience, while a stroll along the sands on the Pacific side is bound to be awe-inspiring due to the dramatic, pounding surf. Although Medano Beach and the Sea of Cortez side of Playa del Amor are generally safe, most of the other beaches in Cabo San Lucas are better-suited for sightseeing and whale watching rather than swimming.

As your research may dictate and many people will tell you, one of the can't-miss activities in Cabo San Lucas has to be sportfishing. Head over to the south side of the harbor and you will find several fleet operators who can take you out for the catch of a lifetime. Since this is of course Mexico, don't forget to haggle a little to get the best price. While reeling in a hundred pound marlin is never out of the ordinary, some of the other monsters you might expect to find in the summer include sailfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna.

Boasting a variety of laid-back restaurants and bars on Bulevar Marina, Cabo San Lucas is clearly the nightlife capital of the Baja Peninsula. Rather than loud and flashy dance clubs, its focuses on more casual delights such as live music and Mexican fiestas. Themed parties such as Mexican fiestas are generally found at the larger hotels (Solmar, Finisterra, etc.) and can be a really good time and great value. Live music in an adult-oriented setting is available at the El Bistro restaurant, where jazz and relaxation are always on the menu, while the Whale Watcher's Bar is the best place to kick back with a margarita and soak in the sunset.

As diverse as the entertainment options but relatively more important, Cabo San Lucas is teeming with accommodations that are just waiting to offer you the vacation of a lifetime. While resorts and hotels are always a possibility, why not make this the trip where you try a vacation home rental. Cabo San Lucas vacation rentals offer all of the comforts and privacy of home and surround you with breathtaking views of the water out of every window. Rather than following the crowds towards the everyday, get off the beaten path in Mexico and set your own course in a Cabo San Lucas vacation rental.