San Lucas or San Jose

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.

Land's End Loving Couple

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.

MARINA PUERTO LOS CABOS

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.

Love Cabo, Cabo for Life

A Farm in Cabo, an extraordinary dinner

I have been privileged to be able to enjoy very good food in different places in Cabo, I will eventually go through the great restaurants you definitely have to try when you are in Baja… but I want to start with my favorite one, the place is called Flora Farms, located in the area of Puerto Los Cabos in San José.

Flora Farms Web Page

My husband and I were invited to listen to Nena Anderson, owner of a very sweet voice and great talent, she is from San Diego and Flora Farms invited her to play in their restaurant. We were seated with the hosts and friends and really enjoyed this evening, such as everybody there, as the place was packed. The ambiance was perfect; delightful dinner; warm lights and flowers surrounding the restaurant and of course the music by Nina who made us all feel we have known her for a life time. The music was familiar but at the same time refreshing.

Want to hear about the food there? Is to die for!! First of all, everything they have in their menu is organic, the flavors are really the best you can get in your mouth, no chemicals... just the real flavor. They have these thin crust pizzas with all kind of ingredients, salads, pastas and the homemade bread is really addictive.  

All meats served at Floras Field Kitchen come from their ranch where animals are humanely raised on diets that do not include hormones or antibiotics.

My favorites here are the Beet carpaccio, the Margarita pizza and the fish of the day served with cous cous and eggplant.

Our dinners are always paired with the best wines. You see, my husband is a Sommelier for Baja Wines, so you can imagine he is always taking care of the good harmony in our table. Baja Wines has the best List of Wines covering all the areas in the world, all kinds of budgets but above all, supporting the best Mexican wineries from Baja California… so contact them if you wish to have a “sip” of Baja.

Baja Wines Web Page

For the ones with the sweet tooth, well be careful, desserts are DELICIOUS... chocolate cake, plums crêpes, carrot cake and a banana dessert that is so fresh and rich that you will become selfish for a moment and will not want to share it at all.

If you are coming to Cabo, this place has to be on your list.

Hope you enjoyed these lines; I will keep you updated with more options and up-dates about our Paradise!