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.
Diamante at a glance
Diamante is Los Cabos' newest master-planned resort community — a Pacific-side development about 10 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas, anchored by the Davis Love III-designed Dunes Course and the Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal, plus three flagship resorts: Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos, Montage Los Cabos, and Noble House Los Cabos. Where the Tourist Corridor faces the calmer Sea of Cortez, Diamante faces the open Pacific — dramatic sunsets, wide blufftop views, and surf too strong for swimming (pools and a saltwater lagoon handle water access). The trade-off is the same as the broader Corridor — not walkable beyond resort clusters, and nightlife means a taxi into Cabo San Lucas. For golfers and visitors who want a quiet, modern resort base close to Cabo, Diamante is a strong pick.
The Vibe
Diamante moves at a quieter, more modern pace than the Cabo San Lucas marina scene. The community is master-planned and gated, with two championship golf courses routing through desert arroyos to the Pacific blufftops, three flagship resorts, and a saltwater lagoon that handles most of the family water access. By day, the energy is golf tee times, pool decks, spa treatments, and off-road Baja experiences in the surrounding desert. By night, the action stays inside the resorts — all three properties have multiple restaurants and bars on-site, and the clubs of Cabo San Lucas are a 10-minute taxi south. The crowd leans golfers, families wanting a quieter base, and couples seeking modern luxury with Pacific views. The mood is contemporary, manicured, and quieter than the marina — Diamante is where travelers go for modern resort luxury close to (but not in) Cabo San Lucas.
Who It Suits
Diamante suits golfers first — the Davis Love III Dunes Course and the Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal are two of the most decorated courses in Los Cabos, with oceanfront holes and desert arroyo routing. Families wanting a quieter resort base than the Cabo San Lucas marina appreciate the larger resort footprints, the kids' clubs, and the saltwater lagoon that handles most of the swimming. Couples seeking modern luxury with Pacific views are well served by Montage Los Cabos and Grand Fiesta Americana. Adventure travelers like Diamante's proximity to the off-road Baja desert, with ATV, zipline, and camel-ride tours launching from the area. Diamante is not the right pick for travelers who want walkable nightlife and restaurants, visitors who prioritize swimmable ocean beaches (the Pacific surf is too strong), or budget travelers — Diamante resort rates run higher than downtown Cabo San Lucas options.
Pros & Cons
Pros: two championship golf courses (the Davis Love III Dunes Course and the Tiger Woods El Cardonal), a quiet modern resort community with three flagship properties, dramatic Pacific blufftop views and sunsets, a saltwater lagoon for family swimming, and easy 10-minute access to Cabo San Lucas for nightlife. Cons: not walkable beyond individual resort clusters, so taxis or rental cars are required for everything off-property. The Pacific beaches have strong surf and are not safe for swimming — water access is via pools and the saltwater lagoon. Nightlife means a taxi into Cabo San Lucas. Timeshare promoters are present but less aggressive than the Cabo marina. For visitors who want golf, modern luxury, and quiet, Diamante is excellent; for visitors who want walkable nightlife and swimmable ocean beaches, the Tourist Corridor or Cabo San Lucas are better fits.
Getting There & Around
Los Cabos International (SJD) sits about 35 minutes from Diamante via Highway 19. Private transfers, shared shuttles, and authorized taxis all run the route. Once inside the gated community, walking is limited to individual resort grounds; resort shuttles, golf carts, and private cars handle everything else. To reach Cabo San Lucas, the marina, Medano Beach, or nightlife, a taxi or private car is required — the ride is about 10 minutes south, the shortest transfer of any Los Cabos resort community to downtown Cabo San Lucas. To reach San José del Cabo or the Tourist Corridor, the ride is about 30 minutes east via Highway 19. Rental cars are unnecessary for most Diamante visitors, since the focus is the resort and golf courses.
Sample Resorts & Experiences
Diamante concentrates three flagship resorts — all in the upper-tier of the Los Cabos resort scene. Montage Los Cabos is the modern luxury anchor, with blufftop suites, oceanview dining, and a contemporary design sensibility. Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos covers the upscale family-friendly all-inclusive tier, with a large pool deck and the saltwater lagoon. Noble House Los Cabos delivers boutique-style luxury with a quieter, more intimate footprint. For experiences, Ziplining Cabo launches from the desert canyons just inland from Diamante, with long cables routing across arroyos. ATV Tour Cabo is the off-road default, with guided rides through the Baja desert. Camel Ride Cabo is the family-friendly signature outing, with camel-back rides along the Pacific beachfront — a uniquely Baja experience that's popular with resort guests.
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Diamante — FAQ
How far is Diamante from the airport?
About 35 minutes from Los Cabos International (SJD) via Highway 19. Private transfers, shared shuttles, and authorized taxis all run the route.
Can you swim at Diamante beaches?
Not in the ocean — the Pacific frontage at Diamante has strong surf and is not safe for swimming. Water access is via resort pools and the saltwater lagoon, which is the main family swimming area.
Is Diamante walkable?
Limited — walking is restricted to individual resort grounds. Resort shuttles, golf carts, and private cars handle everything inside the gated community. To reach Cabo San Lucas or other areas, a taxi or rental car is required.
How far is Diamante from Cabo San Lucas?
About 10 minutes south by taxi or private car — the shortest transfer of any Los Cabos resort community to downtown Cabo San Lucas, the marina, and Medano Beach.
What golf courses are at Diamante?
Two championship courses: the Davis Love III-designed Dunes Course and the Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal. Both are among the most decorated courses in Los Cabos, with oceanfront holes and desert arroyo routing.