After having visited Los Cabos a handful of times now, I have really begun to discover some cool experiences that I can’t wait to share with you so you know what to do in Cabo! I have also develop some much loved traditions when I visit and hopefully you will too!

One of my absolute faves is a delicious Coco Frios coconut! They have two carts along the corridor between San Jose and San Lucas –one has some hammocks you can chill in and enjoy some shade on a hot day, and other other cart is literally on the cliffs overlooking the Sea of Cortez.The coconuts are like 45 pesos roughly $3.00, so if you see your chance for Coco Frios, promise to pull over and have a Coconut for me, I swear they are totally worth the stop!

Check out the rest of my post for some fun pics I took on my last trip, plus some of my fave places for you to try out when you go!

Hasta Luego!

xx,
J

WEAR

Los Cabos can be a real B*%@% when it comes to packing. It will rain on a moments notice, then be blazing hot an hour later. Not really the most ideal packing sitch. That being said, it is not completely un-manageable. My best suggestion is to make sure the fabrics you choose don’t wrinkle easily because with the humidity, trust me, if they can get wrinkled — they will.

Also if you plan on being a total beach bunny remember to pack some decent coverups as well. A lot of restaurants are resort casual, but that does not mean you should throw style out the window. Resist the urge to roll around in flip flops and pack some cute sandals and a sarong–the extra effort is totally worth it!

Los Cabos is known for having some amazing shops that carry white cotton shift dresses and other traditional Mexican garments with hand stitched embroidery. These are such a fun and wearable souvenir, so keep your eyes peeled for these when you are there. Whats great is you can wear it on the trip, then bring it home to mix into your everyday wardrobe!

EAT

Breakfast at Bar Esquina has become a daily ritual for me. They have the best cappuccino’s and from the Eggs Benny to the Homemade Yogurt with fresh fruit, you really can’t go wrong! I also love their Salad with Goat Cheese and Grilled Chicken, its the perfect light lunch because it is filling but not too heavy.

Flora Farms is like Disneyland for adults. They have croquet, live music, a farmers market, the best chapstick ever (no.22), an ice cream parlor, and are adding a boutique and brewery–not I’m not kidding. In fact, I literally don’t want to leave once I am there so I try to clear an afternoon to fully enjoy the ambience. Also, if you have the opportunity, make sure to check out their brunch on Sundays its pretttttty amazing.

Barrio de Tango is an incredible Argentinian Grill that is packed with the local crowd–and for damn good reason! Everything I have had on their menu is so bomb, especially their empanadas and grilled steak — also, try the Clericot, its sangria like cocktail that has fruit and nuts in it. Totally delish!

DRINK

I love a good cup of coffee in the morning regardless of where I am in the world. In Los Cabos, I have to say that the cappuccinos and coffee at Bar Esquina are the perfect way to start the day. They even offer a healthy alternative menu with protein shakes and smoothies.

El Farallon at The Resort at Pedregal has a really fun Mezcal flight that introduces people to the beauty and history of Mezcal. For those of you who aren’t familiar with what the eff Mezcal is, it is made from agave and has a smokey taste to it…think of it like Tequilas rebel cousin. Some of the Mezcal’s this resort offers are more than any bottle of wine with only 150 bottles ever being made, like ever.

PLAY

I am not really a ‘see the sights’ kind of person, but prefer to enjoy more of a locals point of view when I travel. I found myself spending a lot of my days in San Jose which is the tamer of the two cities. San Jose is a blend of world-renowned art galleries, delicious restaurants and laid-back nightlife. If you can make it down on a Thursday in the Fall, they have the Art Walk which is a great way to see the town in the evening. If you are planning on going to San Jose, then you might also be interested in getting a hotel booked soon. Why not consider staying in this Hotel Downtown San Jose?a nice sunny day!

There are so many fun ways to explore the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Beach. I love stand up paddle boarding because you get a workout, and you get to see the sights — check out Cabo SUP, they are great! On my first trip out we went all the way to El Arco de Cabo at lands end, this is where the two bodies of water meet–totally worth the workout!

STAY

As much as I love a five star resort I am an even bigger fan of boutique hotels, there is something about the feel of a home away from home that just makes trips to Los Cabos more enjoyable. My home away from home is the Bahia Hotel. They are nestled into the heart of Cabo San Lucas and are just steps away from Medano Beach. A few of my favorite suggestions for San Jose would have to be El Encanto Inn (I love every room I have stayed in here), Casa Natalia (ask to stay in the Artists room–its dope) –all three of these locations have great rooms, pools, WIFI and amazing restaurants on site.

These locations all offer incredible service and ambience for a trip to Los Cabos–without breaking the bank. Another place I have been meaning to check out, is Drift– so if any of you have been, I would love to hear all about it, otherwise…I will keep you posted once I have something to report back!

I’m also quite interested in visiting Downtown San Jose, just because I’ve never been there. My friend was telling me how they stayed in a Hotel Downtown San Jose for asurf break and The Ledge which is another fave place of mine to enjoy a cup of joe in the morning.

Last but not least I have a few friendly travel tips before you jet off to Cabo!

Tip #1:

Try to handle currency exchange before you leave home. There’s many ways to do this, such as with https://www.xe.com/mt/us-money-transfer or through your local bank. Even though the dollar is stronger than the peso and your money goes a long way, it’s still important to get as much out of your money as you can. When you get to Mexico, you are pretty much at the mercy of whoever is willing to exchange dollars for pesos, so the exchange rates can be a total rip-off sometimes (especially at the airport) so make sure you are getting most you can for your money by planning accordingly before you leave.

Tip #2:

I highly recommend getting a car while you are down there as opposed to taking taxis everywhere. You will be able to see and do so much more and in the end you will probably save money as well. Just be careful, they have a lot of one way roads down in Cabo (and not a whole lot of road signs) so make sure you are paying attention to what streets you are driving down.

Tip #3:

Bring an auxiliary cord. I know this sounds funny…until you are stuck driving around town with one radio station. Keep in mind most of the rental cars are not quite as tricked out as they are in the States, so if you like music when you drive, plan accordingly.