Travel agents are for people not knowledge enough to make accommodations on their own. Also, and obviously, the price of the ticket is innocuous, the point was the Cabo flight was three times more than the Cancun flight on the exact day, exact airport, exact airline, exact time, and exact seat. The point of the entire chapter was a comparable one / how Cabo is becoming the most expensive city in Mexico . Anyone that has traveled more than twice knows that travel prices swing wildly. You booking mgm grand on New Year's Eve for $800 a night, and then me telling you that I paid $75 in the middle of February for the same room would be annoying, and completely irrelevant, right? Right.
I actually booked at Riu Santa Fe, which was on the affordable side. My total was $2200, and that was with Expedia( 5 days 4 days(. I love how knowledgeable James is. And I base most of travel off of his advice.
Some tips were accurate (props on safety), but as a local, you were incorrect about a few things. 1) Most importantly, there are several swimmable beaches in Cabo. The Pacific side is dangerous, but along the Sea of Cortez (where all the action is) everyone is in the water - including small children. 2) Transportation from the airport can be very affordable. First, there is a shuttle bus that is dirt cheap (maybe not the most pleasant option). Or, you can hire a private driver at several different price points. Also, Uber picks up at the OXO just near the airport exit. Uber is very affordable in Cabo. 3) I would not advice anyone to use those shitty dollar ATM machines on the marina; they screw you over on fees. Look for machines that our branded by a major bank like Citibanamex, BBVA, HBC, or Scotiabank. Some are better than others, but many give out dollars or pesos. Don’t be afraid of pesos, either. You can always exchange/deposit them at your bank if you have extra when you return home. Of note, many places only take cash and NEVER HAVE CHANGE, so break down large bills so you have lots of small bills for tipping and such. 4) Marine layer is very seasonal. I hardly ever see a marine layer.
@shelliratzlaff2950 As an 8 year resident of Cabo myself, you are exactly right on all 3 of your points! "Leverage the buying power of the dollar"?! What? More and more places refuse to accept the dollar because it's value here is ever decreasing. 16.2 (or around that) right now.
Cabo is not on the Sea of Cortez. Cabo is on Pacific. The East Cape is not Cabo. About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water! I would advise people to use xoom to send money and then pick it up at any Oxxo. Much better exchange rate.
Same. All above true. I've been going to Cabo (I'm a pilot) for nearly 20 years. Weather is far from what I would call "marine layer". Yes, the Pacific is rougher but the Cortez side is nice.
@@danc8363 That is not true, Many beaches are swimmable east of mendano, chileno, las viudas My favorite Santa maria Tule and many in san jose del cabo.
About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
Just a heads up regarding the beaches-if you stay in Medano Beach (downtown area) near the Office restaurant, the water there is clear and swimmable with flat conditions yearound
Flying out of Vegas to Cabo is more expensive. Those in the know , cross from SD to Tijuana airport through border express for 35.00. No crowds. Direct into the airport. Save a massive amount of expense. But the hotels are another matter 😂
We go to Cabo for a month every year. Hear are some more tips.. 1. DO NOT use the cashola ATM machines by the marina or anywhere else. we had a friend who had a lot if extra $ taken out of his bank account when he did! only use bank atms 2. There are so many Great beaches on the Sea of Cortez side! some with excellent snorlking, like Chilleno beach, BTW all the beaches in Baja Sur are open to the public 3. Do consider renting condo from VRBO or air BNB.. you can get great deals and be in a community. Some have their own bars and restaurants 4. Best sushi: Tiki Bar at the marina, Best tacos: Asi Asado on the corridor just a bit south east of Walmart , and local taco places too
Damn that's crazy. I paid $273 round-trip for my flight to Cabo out of Houston Hobby with an advanced purchase of about 6 weeks. My stay for 10 days was less than $400 via AIRBNB. I fly out on Oct. 31 but I appreciate these tips. Thank you.
1. Depends where you are flying out from. We are in SF. It can be around 500 round trip, if we catch it on a down season. 2. For Uber from the airport, cross the street and they can pick you up there, but no one will tell you that. 3. Beaches around downtown is fine to swim in.
I’m going in December and my airfare wasn’t bad I just continued to check the rates and was a little more flexible with my travel dates and it fit my budget. Resort was a little higher than last year however that’s pretty much everywhere you go. I’m looking forward to going! I would recommend everyone traveling out of the US to enroll in STEP, Smart Travel Enrollment program which is the State Dept’s 😊program to keep you abreast of safety issues and emergencies when traveling. Happy Traveling folks!
I stayed at Le Blanc in March and it was glorious! My cousin and I are pool people, so the no swimming in the ocean wasn't a big deal. LOVE the weather in Cabo! Way less humidity than other Mexican cities. I also loved spending the day in San Jose del Cabo. Super authentic with cobblestone streets. Very few peddlers and great restaurants and shops. We felt very safe there. I'm heading to Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya in January. Looking forward to experience a new place and a new brand for me.
Another option for transportation from Airport is using a private service to pick you up. It is typically $150 round trip but includes a stop a store for groceries/beers. It is nice to have a big van prefilled with beers picking you up. Regarding beaches there are areas that are swimmable along with lovers beach. Or just take a day trip to Todos Santos and stop at Cerritos Beach which is one of the best experiences we had when there.
Those rough waters and no swimming are a deal killer for me. I prefer the Eastern Caribbean, where many beaches are as clear and calm as a swimming pool. Plus, all the hills and small mountains create amazing views. My last trip was to St Thomas USVI and St John - both amazing. Stayed at Ritz, but they have a new Westin opening very soon too.
Absolutely love Cabo and SJDC. We rented a car at airport, drove north to LA Paz....highways are amazing, coast road bumpy but fun ( we rented a 4 wheel drive Jeep). We stayed at Riu & Los Tesoro at marina. Tons of great local restaurants off the beaten path that are budget friendly. We can't wait to get back. The beach waves facing lands end are ferocious...but there are many spots along the corridor between the Cabos where swimming and snorkeling is possible. Highly recommended this destination 👌👍 I can't imagine going anywhere other than Mexico now that we have discovered it. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦.
Surprised no one mentioned this. I loved my 2 months in Cabo but... I got an ear infection twice. I only swam at Medano Beach. Beautiful water, very safe, restaurants right there. A local said that the sewage system is not so great up above in the local area. When it rains, water flows down to the sea and the bacteria count skyrockets. Don't know if it's true but that was the only time in my life I got an ear infection. I dove in the area not far from the Marino (forget the name of the beach) and had no problems there. Although I actually saw this guy take of his suit, poop in his underwear and then shake it out in the water. He was European, who knows...
You are absolutely correct about it being more expensive to visit. To add on to that, make sure to purchase your plane tickets in advance a few months before you actually go. I ended up spending $650 in business class one way to Cabo, $400 in economy from Cabo and a copay of 15,000 AA miles to upgrade to business class on the way back home. Also, do your research on all inclusive resorts you wanna stay at. Sometimes you can get good deals depending on when you go.
Sorry you didn’t get to experience the beautiful swimmable beaches in Cabo but the no swimming allowed only applies to some resorts that are facing the pacific other than that there is tons of beaches to swim in
I could not disagree more with the comments on cost and swimmable beaches. My family has gone to Cabo every year for the last 11 years, most recently 10 days in August, and hotel and flights for 2 staying at the Sandos Finesterra which is beautiful, was $2800. Also, no, you can’t swim on the Pacific side, but the majority of Medano Beach is absolutely swimmable.
how was the weather in august? considering a trip there 7/31 - 8/8 but have been concerned by all the posts online about how unbearable the weather is. i love the heat, i live in socal, etc.
I'm from Argentina and trying to figure out how to migrate to Cabo San Lucas. Thanks for sharing your experience! And to the locals cualquier info que me puedan compartir les agradeceré infinitamente 😍
I lived in San Diego for 20 years. Cross over to TJ and fly Volaris. I booked all my monthly trips last year from base $65 - $127 round trip. Extra for luggage.
13. Cabo is a desert; Vallarta and Cancun are tropical forests. The same cool ocean current that dominates Southern California's climate flows all the way down to the tip of Baja where it dissipates with warm water from the Sea of Cortez. The big difference between the regions is that SoCal's winter rainy season rarely reaches that far south. Cabo's sparse 8 inches of annual rain comes from brief, intense, late summer tropical storms.
any hotel from pueblo bonito rose all the way to the marina is very swimmable. lovers beach is also and there are small pockets of swimmable beach but for the most part he is right. the shore break and strong currents are to dangerous for most travelers. medano beach the most popular swimmable beach by far santa maria beach and chilano bay as well. if you want to snorkle and swim the grand fiesta americana is a must in the corridor area. Ive been going to cabo for 17 years now and the hotel game keeps growing. some are absolutely stunning.
Great tips. Just got back. Mixed feelings. Cabo was recently rated most expensive town in Mexico. If you don't know your way around you will drop $$. We were shocked by the resort meal prices. Some restaurants are fair, maybe $100-$150 for two. Uber works well. Resort transport from airport very expensive when private. Also, the small pharmacies have some fake medicines!!
About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
Thanks for the tips . Stayed at Del Arco resort & spa all inclusive in May We loved it , looking forward to going back & trying another resort some of the newer ones maybe ..
I have just spent a lot of time researching Mexico vacation destinations and regarding flight costs it depends where you are flying from. For me coming from North California, Cabo was by far the cheapest and the quickest. 3hr direct flight at about a 3rd of a price compared to Cancun. Regarding beaches I have done my research and booked a hotel on Medano beach where swimming is allowed.
My flight to Cabo in late September out of Houston Hobby on Southwest was dirt cheap. Like under $400 roundtrip cheap. But that was during the off-peak season and on off-peak days.
you hit a lot of points dead on but i was at Secrets with a non swimmable beach and i prefer Riviera Maya or Puerto Vallarta any day over Cabos, price wise, excursions and authenticity.
Interesting comment about the beaches. I had no idea! We are planning a trip to Cabo and I had the illusion of hanging out at the beach all day! We will still go there but it's good to know that fact. Thanks!
hi there! what's the beach club pictured at 8:09? I'm looking for chill day pools to hang out at that don't charge an arm and a leg. and not looking for the party scene really. would love any input :)
I was there two weeks ago and it was hands down one of the most expensive places I’ve ever vacationed. For example, I was in Rome, Italy the week before I went to Cabo and the food in Cabo was easily 4x the prices in Rome. Not to mention every single person that you even glance at asks for a tip… blatantly.
If you want Uber from the airport, exit and walk around the corner (maybe 100 - 150 yards) to the Oxxo convenience store. They will pick you up there, but if you have a lot of luggage, that could be difficult.
The #12 point was what I wished I knew the most when I went to cabo in May.. I love the beach and getting in the water. but baby!! them sand dunes in the water dont play!! I hate it!! however i sat on the beach for the sunrises and breathtaking!
This gentleman's experience mostly true, We travel there 2-3 times a year, sometimes for several weeks at a time, for 12 years. We Love Cabo.. San Jose Del Cabo is laid back a bit bit awesome as well. We love the beaches swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing. The hotels of which are many on Medano beach is all swimming beach its on the sea of cortez side. Its 2 miles of beautiful pristine beach. Just choose you hotel with a swimming beach or not, there are plenty. Time of year makes a huge difference in expenses and weather. May and Oct but not during the week of the fishing tournament,are concidered summer or off season, the weather is great and prices are better, especially if you like to barter/haggle for things. Airports and airlines have huge price swings.Enjo
I am planning a bachelor party for my buddy and wanted to know what you would recommend for 4 things: Sports Bar, Day Club, Dinner, and Gentlemen club. This would help me greatly!!
Hey man. I’m staying at le blanc in Cabo. You should review it. It’s the best all inclusive resort I’ve ever been to. Even trumps some hotels I’ve been to in Dubai .
We use our air miles every year for Cabo and fly through Alaska. Even without the miles we would pay $500 or less from Seattle to Cabo per person. That’s anytime between June to December. We just choose when the rates are better.
The only swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo is the beach at the Hacienda located in Cabo San Lucas (from the Hacienda to Villa del Palmar). The cheapest hotels/motels in Cabo San Lucas are the ones near "Mermaids".
Medano beach by the Marina is safe to swim. Plus there are alot of really fun and entertaining beach clubs on Medano beach. Additionally, you can take a water taxi to these beach clubs
Playa mendano in Cabo is great for swimming and watersports. Miles to walk safely on the beach I just checked airlines flight from Indianapolis high season- $550 round trip. Cheapest I have witnessed in years. Marine layer is only through hot months May thru early October. Been going to Mexico for 50 years
Just got back from Cabo 2 days ago. Wife and I had a 3 bedroom Suite double balcony with triple sliding doors for the master and living room for 5 days/AirBnB which was connected to a resort $1500. It’s a beautiful place.
on the Uber point - i'm not sure if something has changed recently.. yes, you can't get picked up from the airport via Uber (drop off is okay), but you mentioned not being able to get picked up from your hotel via Uber? i've stayed at several different hotels in the past year including the The Cape and the RC Reserve and had no issues getting picked up or dropped off via Uber. sidenote on the RC Reserve, not sure if you plan to come back to Cabo later and do a luxury property run, but i know you'd love it @ the RC Reserve. high marks for customer service (up there with Japan), and the campus, facilities, fit and finish they have is AMAZING. will definitely be back.
Dude you’re wrong about the beaches, I live here and we have some of the best beaches in the world, Cabo for example is a very safe place to swim, Right in the heart of Cabo for chrissakes, also the Cerritos beach just north of Cabo which is soft lapping waves, Santa Maria Cove which is fantastic snorkeling as good as anything in Hawaii, I could go on and on but those are just a few, and that great video bro thanks a lot
As someone who grew up in La Paz and has somewhat followed the news of southern Baja over the years, I've read of people being swept out to sea and drowning often enough at both of those beaches (along in Playa Migriño) that I wouldn't feel comfortable letting my young kids swim at any of them. As a strong swimmer with lots of open ocean experience, I wouldn't presonally worry for myself, but for those who aren't so, yes, those beaches are dangerous.
I think ‘Expensive’ is all relative to so many details not noted. I fly to cabo every year from San Jose so of course it’s cheaper bc I’m just 2.5 hours away. If i flew to Cancun it’d be $500 more bc it’s 5.5 hours away. And where you stay also predicts the level of $$ spent. Has cabo gotten pricier since I’ve been going in 2009? Sure? But what destination hasn’t? Other than that, your points all do make perfect sense. 👍🏼
Thank you for ur info, for now i stick with PDC Playacar adult resort beautiful beach beautiful hotel delicious restaurants and good price on September month you can’t go wrong 😀
How much was a typical Uber in Cabo? I’m torn between renting a car or using a person driver. My driver is charging $150 not including tips for round trip hotel transfer.
One can catch a bus for 80 pesos right outside the airports doors to Cabo San Lucas. That was $4.00. It's takes about an hour but just sit back and enjoy the sights on the ride in. There are some nice hotels for less that $150 a night that include a free breakfast buffet that was excellent. For me and the GF easily a $15 buffet so there's a savings of $30 everyday. Restaurants along the harbor are very competitive if one simply walks and shops around a bit.
@@shelliratzlaff2950 You're correct, I have been there a couple times in summer (considering moving to area) and beaches on the Sea of Cortez side (Medano Beach area) were very swimmable.Out of 15 days or so on 2 trips there were maybe 2-3 afternoons that ended up being flagged due to higher winds that had picked up.
Don’t rent a car in cabo, it says it’s $8 a day but they get you with expensive insurance with 5k deposit as well. You should have never recommended rent a car.
James its Lucas from SD. You will be thrilled to know that I booked 3 nights on air bnb at the Westin Laguna mar cheap on the first floor. Also dirt cheap to fly out of Tijuana. Round trip the three of us was like 260.00. but if your in Wisconsin it doesn't matter. I was gonna book Tampa for st. Petersburg . Do you have any info why is that flight always more than Miami or Lauderdale?
About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
Thanks for the 12 things to know. Cabo was kind of on my list, but when you said beaches are closed, it's a big NO for me. Cabo is off my list. In my case, not spending tons of money to sit at a pool.
I heard and read a lot of the same and have been to many beaches. Not sure of the names but the beach right there on the east side of the Cabo Marina is very nice and you CAN get in the water. We were there in May and the water was a bit cold. We got in there and walked a long way down the beach (to the east) and were able to get in when we wanted. We alternated between the pool and the beach but spent most of our time all around the marina and down town Cabo. Wen to many restaurants, bars and shops . . . . . . . Totally Safe !! We stayed at the Breathless and would totally recommend. Loved the view and access to the marina. Took water taxi across the marina and another back to our resort after walking so far down the beach.
Great tips! Medrano is swimmable and other beaches along the corridor are as well. I would also note that the restaurants are a complete ripoff. Way too expensive. Then I realized Cabo is just an extension of the US. That being said, expect to pay similar restaurant prices to that of NYC. 10y ago this was different. I would also mention that the restaurant scene isn’t even that good.
Also you can get in the water at the beaches in Cabo you just have to go to the right beaches. Beaches on the western side are more dangerous due to wave activity and drop off...others to the east arent like that
$2500? You had the wrong travel agent. 😂 I’m going next month for 5 days 4 nights all inclusive for $1450 Hotel and flight.
Travel agents are for people not knowledge enough to make accommodations on their own.
Also, and obviously, the price of the ticket is innocuous, the point was the Cabo flight was three times more than the Cancun flight on the exact day, exact airport, exact airline, exact time, and exact seat. The point of the entire chapter was a comparable one / how Cabo is becoming the most expensive city in Mexico
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Anyone that has traveled more than twice knows that travel prices swing wildly. You booking mgm grand on New Year's Eve for $800 a night, and then me telling you that I paid $75 in the middle of February for the same room would be annoying, and completely irrelevant, right? Right.
your definitely staying at Tesoro lmao
I actually booked at Riu Santa Fe, which was on the affordable side. My total was $2200, and that was with Expedia( 5 days 4 days(. I love how knowledgeable James is. And I base most of travel off of his advice.
@hopethecreativeone tell us your tips and tricks !
he's probably staying at a nice place not airbnb like you
Some tips were accurate (props on safety), but as a local, you were incorrect about a few things.
1) Most importantly, there are several swimmable beaches in Cabo. The Pacific side is dangerous, but along the Sea of Cortez (where all the action is) everyone is in the water - including small children.
2) Transportation from the airport can be very affordable. First, there is a shuttle bus that is dirt cheap (maybe not the most pleasant option). Or, you can hire a private driver at several different price points. Also, Uber picks up at the OXO just near the airport exit. Uber is very affordable in Cabo.
3) I would not advice anyone to use those shitty dollar ATM machines on the marina; they screw you over on fees. Look for machines that our branded by a major bank like Citibanamex, BBVA, HBC, or Scotiabank. Some are better than others, but many give out dollars or pesos. Don’t be afraid of pesos, either. You can always exchange/deposit them at your bank if you have extra when you return home. Of note, many places only take cash and NEVER HAVE CHANGE, so break down large bills so you have lots of small bills for tipping and such.
4) Marine layer is very seasonal. I hardly ever see a marine layer.
Shelli, I sent you a private message on FB. If two people are not friends FB hides the message in a obscure folder no one is aware off.
@shelliratzlaff2950 As an 8 year resident of Cabo myself, you are exactly right on all 3 of your points! "Leverage the buying power of the dollar"?! What? More and more places refuse to accept the dollar because it's value here is ever decreasing. 16.2 (or around that) right now.
Cabo is not on the Sea of Cortez. Cabo is on Pacific. The East Cape is not Cabo. About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
I would advise people to use xoom to send money and then pick it up at any Oxxo. Much better exchange rate.
Same. All above true. I've been going to Cabo (I'm a pilot) for nearly 20 years. Weather is far from what I would call "marine layer". Yes, the Pacific is rougher but the Cortez side is nice.
@@shelliratzlaff2950 the Oxxo is no longer a place where you can get picked up according to Uber.
The "no beach swimming" only applies to the Pacific side. The beaches on the Sea of Cortez side are definitely ok to swim in.
medano beach area yes the rui hotels and any hotel east of them are not.
@@danc8363 That is not true, Many beaches are swimmable east of mendano, chileno, las viudas My favorite Santa maria Tule and many in san jose del cabo.
@@danc8363 Incorrect. Google "los cabos swimmable beaches" lol
About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
@@Anonymint-vj7bt most of the area is not exposed to the pacific
Just a heads up regarding the beaches-if you stay in Medano Beach (downtown area) near the Office restaurant, the water there is clear and swimmable with flat conditions yearound
Hello, do you know how far that is from the Riu hotels? Thanks in advance. 😊
I was at the restaurant and sat up to walk to the water and swim. Was like a lukewarm bath. Wonderful and no seaweed. The sellers are there.
Flying out of Vegas to Cabo is more expensive. Those in the know , cross from SD to Tijuana airport through border express for 35.00. No crowds. Direct into the airport. Save a massive amount of expense. But the hotels are another matter 😂
We go to Cabo for a month every year. Hear are some more tips..
1. DO NOT use the cashola ATM machines by the marina or anywhere else. we had a friend who had a lot if extra $ taken out of his bank account when he did! only use bank atms
2. There are so many Great beaches on the Sea of Cortez side! some with excellent snorlking, like Chilleno beach, BTW all the beaches in Baja Sur are open to the public
3. Do consider renting condo from VRBO or air BNB.. you can get great deals and be in a community. Some have their own bars and restaurants
4. Best sushi: Tiki Bar at the marina, Best tacos: Asi Asado on the corridor just a bit south east of Walmart , and local taco places too
Walmart. Wow.
That place has changed!
Damn that's crazy. I paid $273 round-trip for my flight to Cabo out of Houston Hobby with an advanced purchase of about 6 weeks. My stay for 10 days was less than $400 via AIRBNB. I fly out on Oct. 31 but I appreciate these tips. Thank you.
I know we're in South Texas (Rio Grande Valley) & we cross over to Reynosa, TMPS & can fly REAL cheap. You got a great deal as well.
@@RosalynFuentes-x5yjust like SD-Tijuana border
That can't be a nice air BNB for 400 ??
1. Depends where you are flying out from. We are in SF. It can be around 500 round trip, if we catch it on a down season. 2. For Uber from the airport, cross the street and they can pick you up there, but no one will tell you that. 3. Beaches around downtown is fine to swim in.
I fly down about three times a year and have never paid more than $320 round trip. You should try Alaska Air or United.
@@camvworld5674 Uber has the whole area surrounding the airport excluded from its coverage area.
I’m going in December and my airfare wasn’t bad I just continued to check the rates and was a little more flexible with my travel dates and it fit my budget. Resort was a little higher than last year however that’s pretty much everywhere you go. I’m looking forward to going! I would recommend everyone traveling out of the US to enroll in STEP, Smart Travel Enrollment program which is the State Dept’s 😊program to keep you abreast of safety issues and emergencies when traveling. Happy Traveling folks!
I stayed at Le Blanc in March and it was glorious! My cousin and I are pool people, so the no swimming in the ocean wasn't a big deal. LOVE the weather in Cabo! Way less humidity than other Mexican cities. I also loved spending the day in San Jose del Cabo. Super authentic with cobblestone streets. Very few peddlers and great restaurants and shops. We felt very safe there. I'm heading to Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya in January. Looking forward to experience a new place and a new brand for me.
Another option for transportation from Airport is using a private service to pick you up. It is typically $150 round trip but includes a stop a store for groceries/beers. It is nice to have a big van prefilled with beers picking you up. Regarding beaches there are areas that are swimmable along with lovers beach. Or just take a day trip to Todos Santos and stop at Cerritos Beach which is one of the best experiences we had when there.
Do you recommend any services
Those rough waters and no swimming are a deal killer for me. I prefer the Eastern Caribbean, where many beaches are as clear and calm as a swimming pool. Plus, all the hills and small mountains create amazing views. My last trip was to St Thomas USVI and St John - both amazing. Stayed at Ritz, but they have a new Westin opening very soon too.
get a hotel on medano beach in cabo. while he is right that most beach are not swimmable there is some areas that are great for swimming
Yes, you can go in the water at Medano Beach and then you have great restaurants right next to you. Have the ceviche at The Office.
Try La Paz and the stunning clear calm waters of the sea of cortez
Same. Why is this area priced so high if most of the beaches are unusable?
@@vezna31 That place still around? The Office?
Absolutely love Cabo and SJDC. We rented a car at airport, drove north to LA Paz....highways are amazing, coast road bumpy but fun ( we rented a 4 wheel drive Jeep). We stayed at Riu & Los Tesoro at marina. Tons of great local restaurants off the beaten path that are budget friendly. We can't wait to get back. The beach waves facing lands end are ferocious...but there are many spots along the corridor between the Cabos where swimming and snorkeling is possible. Highly recommended this destination 👌👍 I can't imagine going anywhere other than Mexico now that we have discovered it. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦.
Surprised no one mentioned this. I loved my 2 months in Cabo but... I got an ear infection twice. I only swam at Medano Beach. Beautiful water, very safe, restaurants right there. A local said that the sewage system is not so great up above in the local area. When it rains, water flows down to the sea and the bacteria count skyrockets. Don't know if it's true but that was the only time in my life I got an ear infection. I dove in the area not far from the Marino (forget the name of the beach) and had no problems there. Although I actually saw this guy take of his suit, poop in his underwear and then shake it out in the water. He was European, who knows...
You are absolutely correct about it being more expensive to visit. To add on to that, make sure to purchase your plane tickets in advance a few months before you actually go. I ended up spending $650 in business class one way to Cabo, $400 in economy from Cabo and a copay of 15,000 AA miles to upgrade to business class on the way back home. Also, do your research on all inclusive resorts you wanna stay at. Sometimes you can get good deals depending on when you go.
Sorry you didn’t get to experience the beautiful swimmable beaches in Cabo but the no swimming allowed only applies to some resorts that are facing the pacific other than that there is tons of beaches to swim in
I could not disagree more with the comments on cost and swimmable beaches. My family has gone to Cabo every year for the last 11 years, most recently 10 days in August, and hotel and flights for 2 staying at the Sandos Finesterra which is beautiful, was $2800.
Also, no, you can’t swim on the Pacific side, but the majority of Medano Beach is absolutely swimmable.
how was the weather in august? considering a trip there 7/31 - 8/8 but have been concerned by all the posts online about how unbearable
the weather is. i love the heat, i live
in socal, etc.
I'm from Argentina and trying to figure out how to migrate to Cabo San Lucas. Thanks for sharing your experience! And to the locals cualquier info que me puedan compartir les agradeceré infinitamente 😍
So helpful! Do you know where the bubble pool party takes place? Any recommendation for Party hotels/ Resorts?
I lived in San Diego for 20 years. Cross over to TJ and fly Volaris. I booked all my monthly trips last year from base $65 - $127 round trip. Extra for luggage.
Or stay in San Diego.
@@colinthomas867 I was thinking the same..
Thanks for sharing. I would prefer an awesome beach over a nice pool any day
13. Cabo is a desert; Vallarta and Cancun are tropical forests.
The same cool ocean current that dominates Southern California's climate flows all the way down to the tip of Baja where it dissipates with warm water from the Sea of Cortez. The big difference between the regions is that SoCal's winter rainy season rarely reaches that far south. Cabo's sparse 8 inches of annual rain comes from brief, intense, late summer tropical storms.
Good job!! Your tips were fast and you got your point right out!!
any hotel from pueblo bonito rose all the way to the marina is very swimmable. lovers beach is also and there are small pockets of swimmable beach but for the most part he is right. the shore break and strong currents are to dangerous for most travelers. medano beach the most popular swimmable beach by far santa maria beach and chilano bay as well. if you want to snorkle and swim the grand fiesta americana is a must in the corridor area. Ive been going to cabo for 17 years now and the hotel game keeps growing. some are absolutely stunning.
This dude helped ALOT! I got to Cabo tomorrow and I’m staying at one of the places he featured in here. Great video & very insightful on the beaches
No swimmable beaches? What? Medano beach, Santa Maria, Chileno Beach etc… just a few
For good calm and beautiful swimmable beaches in Cabo, it’s best to head to the states capital “La Paz” which is 3 hours away!
Great tips. Just got back. Mixed feelings. Cabo was recently rated most expensive town in Mexico. If you don't know your way around you will drop $$. We were shocked by the resort meal prices. Some restaurants are fair, maybe $100-$150 for two. Uber works well. Resort transport from airport very expensive when private. Also, the small pharmacies have some fake medicines!!
Just spent 8 days at Santos Finisterra, walked uptown to The Cabo Wabo Cantina, No issues what so ever.
You are so right about the beaches! We were unaware of this and the hotel had us sign a contract that we would not go in the water.
About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
Thanks for the tips . Stayed at Del Arco resort & spa all inclusive in May
We loved it , looking forward to going back & trying another resort some of the newer ones maybe ..
I have just spent a lot of time researching Mexico vacation destinations and regarding flight costs it depends where you are flying from. For me coming from North California, Cabo was by far the cheapest and the quickest. 3hr direct flight at about a 3rd of a price compared to Cancun.
Regarding beaches I have done my research and booked a hotel on Medano beach where swimming is allowed.
Thank you for heads up about the beach and weekend crowds at Cabo.
My flight to Cabo in late September out of Houston Hobby on Southwest was dirt cheap. Like under $400 roundtrip cheap. But that was during the off-peak season and on off-peak days.
you hit a lot of points dead on but i was at Secrets with a non swimmable beach and i prefer Riviera Maya or Puerto Vallarta any day over Cabos, price wise, excursions and authenticity.
you can definitely go in the water at the Medano beach
Interesting comment about the beaches. I had no idea! We are planning a trip to Cabo and I had the illusion of hanging out at the beach all day! We will still go there but it's good to know that fact. Thanks!
My plane ticket was direct and for two people, including taxes and everything, round trip was $320
I have been to Cabo 6 times and never paid no more then $600 for my flight from Minnesota
Medano beach was fun and for my water fix we went on a fun party snorkeling trip and it was great
I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in October 2020, to this day its still my favorite hotel I've stayed at.
Chileno Beach, Santa Maria and Palmilla are my favorite swimmable beaches. I've swam at Medano Beach by Pueblo Bonito and ME Hotels.
Super info about the beaches. I did not know that it's strongly advised not to enter the ocean at Cabo.
hi there! what's the beach club pictured at 8:09? I'm looking for chill day pools to hang out at that don't charge an arm and a leg. and not looking for the party scene really. would love any input :)
Excellent review! Thanks for sharing. Very helpful.
I was there two weeks ago and it was hands down one of the most expensive places I’ve ever vacationed. For example, I was in Rome, Italy the week before I went to Cabo and the food in Cabo was easily 4x the prices in Rome. Not to mention every single person that you even glance at asks for a tip… blatantly.
Thanks for the advice about the beach. I am used to the Caribbean where you can jump right in. Cabo is NOT the place for me.
Wow Wee..! Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
If you want Uber from the airport, exit and walk around the corner (maybe 100 - 150 yards) to the Oxxo convenience store. They will pick you up there, but if you have a lot of luggage, that could be difficult.
The #12 point was what I wished I knew the most when I went to cabo in May.. I love the beach and getting in the water. but baby!! them sand dunes in the water dont play!! I hate it!! however i sat on the beach for the sunrises and breathtaking!
This gentleman's experience mostly true, We travel there 2-3 times a year, sometimes for several weeks at a time, for 12 years. We Love Cabo.. San Jose Del Cabo is laid back a bit bit awesome as well. We love the beaches swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing. The hotels of which are many on Medano beach is all swimming beach its on the sea of cortez side. Its 2 miles of beautiful pristine beach. Just choose you hotel with a swimming beach or not, there are plenty. Time of year makes a huge difference in expenses and weather. May and Oct but not during the week of the fishing tournament,are concidered summer or off season, the weather is great and prices are better, especially if you like to barter/haggle for things. Airports and airlines have huge price swings.Enjo
Resort recommendations?
@@maryb.7522 check out the Villa Del Arco, or the Villa Del Palmar, very nice beach swimming.
I’m going for my birthday in a month and some change so this was helpful thank you man!
my flight to Cabo was $450 vs Cancun $1200
I am planning a bachelor party for my buddy and wanted to know what you would recommend for 4 things: Sports Bar, Day Club, Dinner, and Gentlemen club. This would help me greatly!!
Stay in the bavarrro areas for sure.
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Hey man. I’m staying at le blanc in Cabo. You should review it. It’s the best all inclusive resort I’ve ever been to. Even trumps some hotels I’ve been to in Dubai .
Please find me a person that paid 5K for week and complained about it LOL
We use our air miles every year for Cabo and fly through Alaska. Even without the miles we would pay $500 or less from Seattle to Cabo per person. That’s anytime between June to December. We just choose when the rates are better.
The only swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo is the beach at the Hacienda located in Cabo San Lucas (from the Hacienda to Villa del Palmar). The cheapest hotels/motels in Cabo San Lucas are the ones near "Mermaids".
Medano beach by the Marina is safe to swim. Plus there are alot of really fun and entertaining beach clubs on Medano beach. Additionally, you can take a water taxi to these beach clubs
You could not be more wrong.
I understand privacy but perhaps a general state for the origin of your airport expense would be helpful. Thx and great content/videos.
Playa mendano in Cabo is great for swimming and watersports. Miles to walk safely on the beach
I just checked airlines flight from Indianapolis high season- $550 round trip. Cheapest I have witnessed in years. Marine layer is only through hot months May thru early October. Been going to Mexico for 50 years
Just got back from Cabo 2 days ago. Wife and I had a 3 bedroom Suite double balcony with triple sliding doors for the master and living room for 5 days/AirBnB which was connected to a resort $1500. It’s a beautiful place.
What resort did you stay in? I love Cabo
@@melaniekerr7909 Copala Quivira I believe it’s called
on the Uber point - i'm not sure if something has changed recently..
yes, you can't get picked up from the airport via Uber (drop off is okay), but you mentioned not being able to get picked up from your hotel via Uber?
i've stayed at several different hotels in the past year including the The Cape and the RC Reserve and had no issues getting picked up or dropped off via Uber.
sidenote on the RC Reserve, not sure if you plan to come back to Cabo later and do a luxury property run, but i know you'd love it @ the RC Reserve. high marks for customer service (up there with Japan), and the campus, facilities, fit and finish they have is AMAZING. will definitely be back.
Dude you’re wrong about the beaches, I live here and we have some of the best beaches in the world, Cabo for example is a very safe place to swim, Right in the heart of Cabo for chrissakes, also the Cerritos beach just north of Cabo which is soft lapping waves, Santa Maria Cove which is fantastic snorkeling as good as anything in Hawaii, I could go on and on but those are just a few, and that great video bro thanks a lot
As someone who grew up in La Paz and has somewhat followed the news of southern Baja over the years, I've read of people being swept out to sea and drowning often enough at both of those beaches (along in Playa Migriño) that I wouldn't feel comfortable letting my young kids swim at any of them. As a strong swimmer with lots of open ocean experience, I wouldn't presonally worry for myself, but for those who aren't so, yes, those beaches are dangerous.
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Is a water warm there?
Well when I went there you didn’t go in the water.
What resorts have the best swimmable beaches
Wow #12 eye opener. Thank you.
How is the weather in september? Is it mostly rainy? Hurricane season?
Id avoid those street side ATM and only use atms at the main banks
I think ‘Expensive’ is all relative to so many details not noted. I fly to cabo every year from San Jose so of course it’s cheaper bc I’m just 2.5 hours away. If i flew to Cancun it’d be $500 more bc it’s 5.5 hours away. And where you stay also predicts the level of $$ spent. Has cabo gotten pricier since I’ve been going in 2009? Sure? But what destination hasn’t? Other than that, your points all do make perfect sense. 👍🏼
I go to Mexico all the time it’s safe only people get hurt are the ones asking for trouble but if you a girl no I don’t recommend walking around alone
Thank you for ur info, for now i stick with PDC Playacar adult resort beautiful beach beautiful hotel delicious restaurants and good price on September month you can’t go wrong 😀
How much was a typical Uber in Cabo? I’m torn between renting a car or using a person driver. My driver is charging $150 not including tips for round trip hotel transfer.
Do you have a video on the best all inclusive hotels?
What hotel is that pool with the Marina view???
Hi ,i agree si very expensive
I will like your opinión about Cabo Nobu Hotel and The only one Palmilla
I got tickets for $405 roundtrip from dc, so i guess it depends on when and where you're coming from.
Very helpful info. Thanks
If I'm going to Mexico, it's Cabo. Love it! Price be damned!
Our flights were $350 each, return. Were you flying from Australia? j/k but wow. Big difference. We leave in 2 weeks.
Great travel points! Thank You!
The flight from West Coast to Cabo is super cheap. I just picked up tickets for next month for under 200 bucks
Great vid, thank you!
Which hotels did you stay in and how do rate them?
One can catch a bus for 80 pesos right outside the airports doors to Cabo San Lucas. That was $4.00. It's takes about an hour but just sit back and enjoy the sights on the ride in. There are some nice hotels for less that $150 a night that include a free breakfast buffet that was excellent. For me and the GF easily a $15 buffet so there's a savings of $30 everyday. Restaurants along the harbor are very competitive if one simply walks and shops around a bit.
The "no beach swimming" is a deal breaker for me. Great video, thank you!!!
He’s wrong!!! I live in Cabo. He must have booked a hotel on a shit beach. Avoid the Pacific. Literally toddlers swim here. It’s like bath water.
@@shelliratzlaff2950 You're correct, I have been there a couple times in summer (considering moving to area) and beaches on the Sea of Cortez side (Medano Beach area) were very swimmable.Out of 15 days or so on 2 trips there were maybe 2-3 afternoons that ended up being flagged due to higher winds that had picked up.
So you wouldn’t visit an area if beaches you don’t plan to go to aren’t swimmable?
It's more expensive if you live outside of the country if you live inside it's around 350 dollars
Very helpful thank you!! 🙏🏻
You haven’t mentioned Playa Del Carmen which had beautiful swimmable beaches blue warm water.
Don’t rent a car in cabo, it says it’s $8 a day but they get you with expensive insurance with 5k deposit as well.
You should have never recommended rent a car.
Oh no Cabo for me then. I need the beach ⛱️
Thanks
Great information! Think I will stick with Cancun. As always, you provide the best tips!!
@@beckyjackson7755 if you don’t mind the humidity
James its Lucas from SD. You will be thrilled to know that I booked 3 nights on air bnb at the Westin Laguna mar cheap on the first floor. Also dirt cheap to fly out of Tijuana. Round trip the three of us was like 260.00. but if your in Wisconsin it doesn't matter.
I was gonna book Tampa for st. Petersburg . Do you have any info why is that flight always more than Miami or Lauderdale?
stayed there all inclusive for 3 days for $800 cad, flights included. not expensive at all. was able to swim at the beach as well.
Just a thought but have you traveled to Tulum? It’s kind of a combo of South Beach and cancun
I paid 700 dollars for three round trip tickets from Milwaukee Wisconsin to Cabo in 2021.
About the dangerous water and beaches which are fully exposed to the Pacific swells, my mother's friend lost her two children to a rogue wave that dragged them out from where they were playing in sand some distance from the water line. The beaches of Cabo can be dangerous even if you are not in the water!
Thanks for the 12 things to know. Cabo was kind of on my list, but when you said beaches are closed, it's a big NO for me. Cabo is off my list. In my case, not spending tons of money to sit at a pool.
I heard and read a lot of the same and have been to many beaches. Not sure of the names but the beach right there on the east side of the Cabo Marina is very nice and you CAN get in the water. We were there in May and the water was a bit cold. We got in there and walked a long way down the beach (to the east) and were able to get in when we wanted. We alternated between the pool and the beach but spent most of our time all around the marina and down town Cabo. Wen to many restaurants, bars and shops . . . . . . . Totally Safe !! We stayed at the Breathless and would totally recommend. Loved the view and access to the marina. Took water taxi across the marina and another back to our resort after walking so far down the beach.
@@mikeo4338 Thanks for the detailed info. Good to know.
We swam at a local beach and had the best beach day. Less vendors. You could pay to have shaded area. Water was clear and warm.
Does anyone know if cigar smoking is allowed on the all adult resorts?
Hilton Los cabos has the best beach game!
What can I say Cabo has grown since last time you been here buddy 🎉
Great tips! Medrano is swimmable and other beaches along the corridor are as well. I would also note that the restaurants are a complete ripoff. Way too expensive. Then I realized Cabo is just an extension of the US. That being said, expect to pay similar restaurant prices to that of NYC. 10y ago this was different. I would also mention that the restaurant scene isn’t even that good.
Also you can get in the water at the beaches in Cabo you just have to go to the right beaches. Beaches on the western side are more dangerous due to wave activity and drop off...others to the east arent like that
Hmm... I booked 5 nights out of Houston to the Riu Baja all inclusive for $1260, round trip flight included.