Medano Beach Association Protects and Promotes Cabo’s Signature Seaside Sands
Everybody knows where the seaside action is in Cabo San Lucas: the golden sands of Playa el Medano (“Medano Beach” in English). This is the two-mile stretch that bounds Cabo San Lucas Bay and is home to a succession of luxury resorts and laid-back seaside cantinas, as well as acres (or hectares, if you prefer) of tanned bikini- or board-short-covered flesh. Medano may reach its crazed zenith during the spring break months, but the beach is packed year-round with sun and fun seekers looking for barefoot food and beverage venues,...
read moreSoar Like a Superhero with Cabo Flyboard
Summer visitors to Cabo San Lucas may have noticed some startling sights off Médano Beach: Extreme fun seekers rise from the bay like Iron Man courtesy of water-propelled boots attached to what appear to be a long fire hose. What these superheroes for a day are doing is called flyboarding, and its the coolest new water sport going. How new is flyboarding? Answer: Very. It was developed by French watercraft champion Franky Zapata in spring 2011, and it has been gaining in popularity ever since. Cabo Flyboard is the first authorized rental and...
read moreHangovers and the Healing Powers of Cabo Breakfasts
One of the great things about exploring the nightlife scene in Cabo San Lucas—which often includes a disproportionate tequila to common sense ratio—is knowing the morning after won’t be that bad. Mexican cuisine features a lot of hangover cures. In fact, virtually every traditional dish has been trumpeted as a cabeza calmer at one time or another. Perhaps it’s the spiciness, the unending parade of hot sauces—fiery salsas, flaming jalapeños, volcanic chile peppers—that encourage your body to sweat out last night’s bad...
read moreNight Time is the Right Time: The Joys of After-Hours Tacos
Tacos aren’t exactly scarce in Los Cabos, but there are fewer options after midnight—which, in my book, is the best time to eat them. Nothing provides better late night ballast than tacos, particularly when the drinks are flowing a little freely. Each neighborhood has its top stops, but if you’re taking advantage of the boisterous nightlife in downtown Cabo San Lucas, there are two taquerías that merit special attention. Taquería El Gran Pastor is located just down the block from Hotel Mar de Cortez, and the stand-up taco stop is...
read moreCarless in Los Cabos: A Basic Guide to Public Transportation
Cars are a smart choice for visitors looking to take side trips to Todos Santos or La Paz, but for those sticking to the sister cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, public transportation can be a more affordable option. Although Los Cabos lacks the exhaustive public transportation options of a U.S. city like San Francisco, the buses are cheap, run regularly, and provide an easy method of moving back and forth between San Lucas and San José. They are also as an excellent way to explore beaches and other activities options along the...
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