Bask in the Baja sunshine at the legendary Mexican beach resort

Cabo is the pinnacle of paradise for so many people — vacationers, Hollywood A-listers, rock stars. Even whales love Cabo. Why do so many fall in love with this mesmerizing place? For one, Los Cabos delivers 360 days of sunshine per year (yes, you read that right), white sand beaches, amazing food, and rich cultural experiences. Sitting on the southern tip of Baja California, the Los Cabos area consists of the twin towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, plus the long stretch of coastline in-between. And it’s fairly accessible, with direct flights from most major cities on the East and West coasts. 

To me, there is something alluring about the vastness of the endless Pacific Ocean coastline and the marine life, larger and more plentiful than one might expect. For water sport enthusiasts, the waves lure surfers of all skill levels. But I chose to scuba dive in the Sea of Cortez. There were thousands of fish, manta rays, and other sea life, like eel and sea urchin. There are some truly notable dive sites to log.

Two tips for fans of the ocean: One, the water here is markedly colder than the Caribbean. You’ve been warned. Second, the notoriously strong riptides can create dangerous swimming conditions in certain areas, so we recommend booking a stay with access to swimmable beaches.