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You will find many day activities in Cabo. You can go horseback riding, take a desert dune buggy tour, race a go-cart, parasail, skydive, enjoy a sunset dinner sail (or booze cruise), take a short day trip to the near by city of La Paz on the Sea of Cortez, or the art filled Pacific village of Todos Santos, where you'll find the Hotel California and more.  The scenery on the drive is well worth it to see Baja.  For local activities in Cabo, one of the most reputable companies is Cabo Adventures (www.cabo-adventures.com). Cabo Adventures not only operates the Cabo Dolphin Center but they offers such activities as a Baja Desert Jeep safari, a Zip-Line tour through canyons and over riverbeds, and an Americas Cup Yacht racing experience. All are top favorites of visitors to Cabo.

Cabo has some really great shopping. The town is full of hundreds of small shops selling everything from high-end jewelry & watches to T-shirts and typical tourist stuff. Liverpool and Ultrajewels, both near the Marina, are both reputable establishments for high-end watches. The largest shopping complex in Cabo San Lucas is Puerto Paraiso Dining, Shopping and Entertainment Plaza. The 3-story shopping complex is located at the Marina and has over 100 shops. It hosts such establishments as a Harley Davidson dealer, designer fashion stores, galleries, a movie theater, food court,  Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and other favorite restaurants. Adjacent to the Puerto Paraiso Mall you'll find the Marina Golden Zone which includes shops, art galleries, a tequila museum and popular restaurants such as Los Deseos.

Recommended Restaurants

Baja Cantina Beach Grill and Baja Cantina Dockside - With two prime locations, on Medano beach and the Marina, this sports bar & grill style restaurant is very popular with tourists and locals. Both locations include open-air dining and excellent views of either the Marina or the beach and Lands End. The Mexican, American, international menu features such items as mesquite grilled seafood, fish tacos, steaks, ribs, burgers, sushi, pizza, pasta and more. There is an excellent appetizer menu, all day happy hour and good wine selection. Fisherman can bring their catch in to have it grilled. Live music is features at both locations. The restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Baja Cantinas are a fun gathering place with good food & drinks and reasonable prices.

Lorenzillo's Live Lobster House - The Lorenzillo family has been serving fresh live lobster and fine seafood since 1979.  A popular restaurant in Cancun for many years, the award winning Lorenzillo's opened in Cabo in 2003 at their prime Marina location.  Lorenzillo's is the only restaurant in North America to have its own lobster farm.  Just pick out your own swimming lobster at the door and have in grilled, steamed, stuffed, baked, or cooked a number ways in a variety of mouth watering lobster dishes.  Enjoy King Crab legs, Stone Crabs, Soft-Shell Crabs, Prawns, Craw Fish and other seafood delicacies while you enjoy the nautical theme decor and the great views of the Cabo Marina.  Lorenzillo's also serves excellent steaks & poultry, good drinks and great deserts.  An impressive international wine list compliments the food.  You can also enjoy their popular outdoor oyster bar deck and lounge along the water.  Lorenzillo's is the place to satisfy your lobster cravings.

Pancho's Restaurant & Tequila Bar - Off the beaten path, a couple blocks west of The Cabo Wabo Cantina, you'll find a little courtyard style eatery called Pancho's.   Pancho's is a casual little spot established in the early 1990's by owners John & Mary Bragg of California.  Frequented by Cabo regulars and locals, Pancho's serves great mesquite grilled authentic Mexican comfort food, fresh local seafood, and good hearty drinks.  The restaurant serves excellent dishes such as Pescado a la Verecruzana, Fajitas de Camaron and fabulous combination plates.  With around 500 brands of tequila, this is one of the largest tequila collections in Baja.  Just ask for something special and you shall receive. We once ate here and they served us some very special home-made mezcal (tequila) poured from of a gas can.   It knocked our socks off.  They also serve Rattle Snake Tequila, which is believed to cure ailments.  You've heard of tequila with a worm, this has a real rattle snake.  Prices are reasonable and the food is great.  Pancho's is the type of place you will keep coming back to.  We recommend getting away from the touristy Marina restaurants and trying Pancho's.

Mango Deck - Another very popular dining spot on Medano Beach is the Mango Deck, who also has a second location on the Marina. The Mango Deck offers great food & drinks and fun audience participation entertainment, fire dancers, and silly dance contests. Aside from the fun stuff like jello shots and happy hour drink specials, the food in really good. You'll enjoy fresh grilled Pacific Lobster, butterfly cut Baja style jumbo prawns, fresh daily caught fish, and Mexican favorites like carne asada tacos. Eat on the deck or on the sand, either way you'll enjoy a great view of Lands End while you dine under the stars in this fun & energetic beach eatery.

La Fonda - Chef and owner Christophe Chong Boone has searched high and low throughout Mexico, as well as his mother's extensive recipe book, to offer the most traditional Mexican fare around. This is as authentic as it gets. Chef Christopher also serves as the corporate chef for the Solmar Resort. You'll have to venture a bit off the tourist track to find this colonial-themed gem serving the most authentic Mexican dishes. Its located just north of downtown Cabo San Lucas, in a safe neighborhood ten blocks up Morelos street, between Obregon and 12 de Octubre. It's an easy safe walk. La Fonda accommodates romantic couples, as well as families and larger groups. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in traditional Mexican colonial styles with class. The main non-smoking dining room is surrounded by the long windowed kitchen and bar, with beautiful tile accents, wood tables and chairs, a lovely three-tiered fountain, and wood-trimmed beveled windows facing a second dining salon and covered terrace. Servers are dressed in traditional Mexican clothing and wear cheerful smiles. La Fonda features authentic and unusual dishes not found in many of the mainstream Mexican restaurants around town. The slow braised pork shank is the best you will ever taste and the skirt steak in whiskey is a must to try.  We also recommend trying the sea bass stuffed with shrimp, the beef short ribs or the Fried Lobster La Fonda. If you want to get real adventurous try the grasshopper tacos sauteed with garlic and butter. They also have great sampler plates to try many on the specialties in small portions, like the surprisingly delicious ant egg caviar. This is one of the best traditional Mexican restaurants in all of Cabo with incredible service and moderate prices. Well worth getting ten blocks off the beaten path.

Villa Del Arco Beach Resort & Grand Spa - This 7-story resort is set on Medano Beach, features 217 guest rooms & suites, and has excellent views of Lands End.  Rooms feature balconies, satellite TV and marble floors.  The resort offers both all-inclusive and room only options for guests.  All-inclusive rates include all meals, beverages (including alcohol), use of the gym and non-motorized water sports.  Resort amenities include pools, a pool pirate ship, Jacuzzis, beauty salon, restaurants, entertainment, 31,000 square-foot spa, fitness center, tennis, shops and motor scooter rentals.  This is a great resort for families and it has a great location just minutes from downtown.

Hotel RUI Palace Cabo San Lucas-All Inclusive - The RUI Palace is located at the eastern part of Medano Beach a couple miles from downtown Cabo San Lucas.  The 5-srory luxury resort includes 642 guest rooms and suites that feature such amenities as balconies or terraces, satellite TVs, ceiling fans, mini-bar & liquor dispenser, room safe, and ocean views.  Jacuzzi suites are also available.  The resort features two gorgeous swimming pools with Jacuzzis and swim-up bars, lush manicured gardens, day spa, fitness facility, tennis, volleyball courts, beauty salon and children's playground & children's pools.  Dining options consist of six fine & casual restaurants including a poolside grill.  The food is excellent.  There are several bars and lounges including a disco.  The all-inclusive plan includes all meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, entertainment, activities and use of the facilities.  The RUI Palace is an excellent choice for the all-inclusive fan, offering great amenities and good value.

Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa -This 4-star all suites Resort sits on eight acres of Pacific beach near lands end, just a short walk to downtown Cabo. The resort features 260 suites with private balconies, kitchens or kitchenettes, and marble floors, granite counter tops, hand crafted furniture and decor. The resort?s world class Grand Spa offers a full range of luxury treatments. The property features three heated swimming pools surrounded by cushioned teak lounges, waterfalls and a swim up bar.  There is an adult pool, a beach front pool and two outdoor oversized spa tubs.  Playa Grande offers a total of 11 restaurants and bars, including some off the property restaurants to charge to your room. Other amenities include tennis, state of the art Fitness center, satellite TV, welcome cocktail, activities desk, daily turn down service, room service, wireless internet and business center.  This is a great resort for families and the service at the resort is good.

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa - This luxury 4-star all-suite resort sits on Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. Boasting unobstructed vistas of Land's End and the famous Arch, this 5-acre beachfront property has private furnished balconies with spectacular views of the ocean, 2 infinity-edge pools, a full-service health spa, beauty salon and gift shop, 2 restaurants, bars, lounges and pool bar, and 24-hour room service. All just steps away from world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and the lively Cabo Marina. Other resort amenities include a kids club and kids pool, business center, 220 yard beach club and swimmable beach, 1 open air Jacuzzi, and fitness center. The Casa Dorada has one of the most central locations on Medano Beach. This resort is a great property with a great location (location, location, location) and good service. The resort will accept one dog or cat with a weight less than 40 Lbs.

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort - The 4.5-Star resort sits on a pristine secluded beach and is surrounded by the Cabo del Sol Golf Course which features a spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed Ocean Course. Guests can enjoy preferred tee times and special rates. Downtown Cabo San Lucas and Medano Beach are conveniently located six miles away, while the small town of San Jose del Cabo is just 14 miles away. The resort has 270 luxurious guest rooms and suites featuring satellite TV, fully stocked Mini Bar, and private terraces. Thirty one suites feature living rooms with a sofa bed, kitchen, and dining area for four to six people. The resort includes three swimming pools, including an infinity edge main pool, a selection of swim-up bars, children program and babysitting services. The resort offers a variety of dining options and small shops, including four restaurants, five bars, sports bar, and 24-hour room service. The Cactus Spa offers massages and their signature Cactus facial. The spa is also equipped with sauna and steam rooms, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the Sea of Cortez. This is a fantastic resort with great service, food and amenities.