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Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Los Cabos

Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya stretch 90+ miles — where you base yourself changes everything. Find the right area for your trip.

Area Guides

Pick your base

Each area has its own vibe, pros and cons. Click through for the full guide with sample resorts and nearby excursions.

Cabo San Lucas35-45 min from SJD

Cabo San Lucas

Los Cabos' high-energy marina town — Medano Beach, the Arch at Land's End, mega-clubs, sportfishing fleets, and the region's most concentrated nightlife.

Best for: First-time visitors, nightlife seekers, groups, sportfishing fans, and anyone who wants to step from their resort onto Medano Beach within minutes.
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San José del Cabo15-20 min from SJD

San José del Cabo

Los Cabos' quieter, colonial half — a 18th-century mission town of art galleries, farm-to-table restaurants, and a long swimmable beach, 15 minutes from SJD.

Best for: Couples, foodies, art lovers, families wanting a quieter base, and travelers who want colonial Mexican charm with easy airport access.
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The Tourist Corridor30-45 min from SJD

The Tourist Corridor

The 20-mile resort coast between Cabo San Lucas and San José — swimmable coves at Santa María and Chileno Bay, golf courses, and Los Cabos' most photographed resort coastline.

Best for: Couples, families, and resort travelers who want a quieter base than Cabo San Lucas with easy access to snorkeling coves and golf.
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Pedregal40 min from SJD

Pedregal

Los Cabos' most exclusive address — a gated hillside community of cliffside villas and the Waldorf Astoria and Las Ventanas resorts, carved into the Pacific cliffs above the Arch.

Best for: Honeymooners, celebrities, high-end couples, and travelers who prioritize privacy, seclusion, and design over walkable nightlife.
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Palmilla30 min from SJD

Palmilla

Los Cabos' classic luxury address — a master-planned resort community of two flagship hotels, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, and a private beach club on the Sea of Cortez.

Best for: Honeymooners, golfers, high-end couples, and families seeking a quieter, more curated luxury base than Cabo San Lucas.
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Todos Santos60 min from SJD

Todos Santos

A Pacific-coast Pueblo Mágico an hour north of Cabo San Lucas — bohemian galleries, the Hotel California, farm-to-table restaurants, and quiet surf beaches.

Best for: Slow travelers, surfers, artists, foodies, and visitors who want a day trip or overnight escape from the Cabo San Lucas resort scene.
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East Cape60-90 min from SJD

East Cape

Los Cabos' remote eastern shore — empty beaches, the Cabo Pulmo marine reserve, world-class wind-sports at Los Barriles, and the slowest pace in the region.

Best for: Kitesurfers, divers, anglers, off-roaders, and travelers who want isolation, empty beaches, and a real escape from the Cabo resort scene.
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Diamante35 min from SJD

Diamante

Los Cabos' newest master-planned resort community — a Davis Love III golf course, dramatic Pacific frontage, and a quiet, modern alternative to the Cabo San Lucas marina scene.

Best for: Golfers, families wanting a quieter resort base, couples, and adventure travelers who want resort amenities with easy access to off-road Baja experiences.
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