Planning a Family Vacation to Cabos, Mexico - 2

Cabo Apartment or Condo Rentals

If your inclination or budget doesn’t scream resort, there are plenty of other options in Los Cabos. Timeshares, fractional ownership units and full-ownership condos are everywhere, with many offering rentals to non-owners. You can book through a local property management company like Sunshine Services or Cabo Homes and Condos. If you’ve got a large group, consider renting a vacation home or villa through a service like Cabo Trip Vacation Rentals.  

Really independent travelers can book directly with owners through services like Vacation Rentals by Owner, where I listed my Los Cabos condo. Guests made all arrangements directly with me, and my property manager did on-site troubleshooting.

Whether you book directly or through a service, condos generally have fully-stocked kitchens, so you can add grocery shopping to your cultural activities and enjoy the convenience and value of cooking in your unit. Guests who return to the same condo year after year get to be part of the local scene without the hassles of ownership. Note that due to a recent crackdown on foreign owners by Mexican tax authorities, vacation rental prices are on their way up.

If you’re really on a budget, the colonial-style Mar de Cortez hotel in downtown Cabo San Lucas is a great choice, as is the Marisol, a boutique hotel near the beach in San José.

 

• Several companies offer horseback rides along the beaches of Los Cabos.

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Los Cabos Restaurants

When it comes to dining, Los Cabos will please every palate and budget. The area’s restaurants have everything from fresh seafood to traditional and contemporary Mexican to international specialties prepared by top chefs.   

For fine dining, the 7 Seas Restaurant, Morgan’s Restaurant & Cellar and the Tropicana Restaurant are traditional favorites in San José. Dolce Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria and Damiana round out the mix.

I also love Edith’s, near Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. Other great choices at the tip of the peninsula include Mariscos Mazatlan, Mi Casa Restaurant & Cantina and La Fonda Restaurant.

 

• Fishing is popular in Los Cabos, and many restaurants will prepare your catch for you.

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On a budget, you can’t go wrong at Rosy’s Tacos or Hangman in San José. Rosy’s is open only for lunch, but I’m always happy to take time off from the beach to gobble down fish tacos with all the fixings for about a dollar each.  

Hangman is fun and affordable for casual dinners. It doesn’t serve alcohol, but you can bring your own. I like sampling traditional dishes like squash blossom quesadillas and queso fundo, a sort of Mexican cheese fondue.

If you’re hankering for a traditional burger, local favorites are Buzzard’s Bar & Grill Restaurant, on the East Cape road, and Latitude 22, on the Corridor near Cabo San Lucas. While you’re at Latitude 22, pick up a bumper sticker to remind you that in Cabo, there are No Bad Days.

Before planning your Cabo vacation, read our Los Cabos Travel Tips.