San Lucas or San Jose
Before writing about the differences between San Lucas or San José, just let me remind you that the distances between these two places is only 12 miles. So there, do not stress out about where to stay, where to live or invest... We are just divided by this gorgeous Touristic Corridor.
Yes there are particularities about each town but that is the magic! They both make "Los Cabos", so we are one!
What would you do without the Organic Market of San José or without the Arch that is located in San Lucas?
I have always lived in San Lucas and I love all the action and attractions. The Land's End is here along with the rocks, the arch, the mountains. San Lucas is the one surrounded by the two oceans, Mar de Cortés and Oceáno Pacífico... If you want to admire the sun disappearing into the ocean you need to by by the Pacific side.
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The beach in Cabo San Lucas is something you can not miss. Medano Beach is everybody's favorite. The World Famous mango Deck is the place where Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón) can turn into a very interesting experience. Instead of a jazz singer or some mariachi giving a show, the entertainment comes from your fellow tourists, which of course are mostly drunk people having fun under the sun! However it is not only party and cerveza on Medano Beach, you can also enjoy very good Restaurants. And places to eat by the Marina, lots to explore! Downtown also have places with amazing cuisine, ambiance, views and open for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
At night of course, if you like to party, get ready for sunrise! An infinite number of bars open their doors for you, offering the traditional mexican beers, then Cabo Wabo with its life music, Mandala, Squid Roe... until they close at dawn. What to do other than beach and party? You wont get bored, we have Costco, the Cultural Center, the big and beautiful Marina with its shopping center mall. There is something very powerful about living in this little peninsula, so close to Finisterra (Land's End). It is teh land of never getting bored!
Not to be outdone is the beautiful San José, the place where we have all enjoyed sun, culture, restaurants, concerts, etc. To begin with, The Art Walk is a fantastic afteroon of walking downtown and stopping in every little art gallery where they will offer you a glass of wine and most of the time the host of the gallery is the Artist himself! Artwalk takes place every Thursday.
The feeling of San José is that of authentic, colonial Mexico. Every walk is different and every discovery new. Checking ambiance and menus of the restaurants allows you to choose the one that is most appealing for you. I can recommend a few but I rather talk about them in general and let you explore, choose and decide your favorite one.
Also, the magic of Puerto Los Cabos, a whole area of San José now developing and turning into a very high-end place to live, with million dollars homes and amazing resorts recently opened. The Marina is full of pangas that can take you on a fishing trip for an amazing experience in the sea.
A bit closes to Downtown, by the Paseo Malecón, the Plaza El Pescador also recently opened. Here you will find many options of restaurants, boutiques, a book store, bars, nightclubs or even a play center for kids.
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In conclusion, whether you like beach clubs, ocean views, amazing resorts, fine or simple dining, night clubs, museums.... or you are on a honeymoon, spring break, with friends, with family and kids, even if you are planning to move to Cabo permanently you will sure enjoy both areas. Both San Lucas and San José will know exactly what to offer you and how to take care of you. Everyone in Los Cabos is keenly aware that tourism is our primary industry and we are always trying to improve, enhance, and provide extensive services and options for you.
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