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If you looked out at the bay this morning and thought, “That boat looks bigger than my apartment building,” you weren’t hallucinating.

Mark Zuckerberg’s megayacht, “Launchpad,” has officially been spotted anchored in the waters of Baja California Sur.

The 387-foot vessel isn’t just a boat; it’s a floating city that reportedly cost the Meta founder $300 million.

While we can’t confirm if Zuck is currently onshore buying tacos, his presence usually means one thing: Surf. The tech mogul is famously obsessed with hydrofoiling, and the winter swells in Cabo are peaking right now.

But he isn’t the only A-lister in town. If you are hoping to do some celebrity spotting this week, you don’t need a drone. You just need to know where to look.

Here is your “Cabo Paparazzi” cheat sheet.

The “Billionaire’s Bunker”: El Dorado

If you want to see the serious money (George Clooney, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods), you look at El Dorado Golf & Beach Club.

• The Vibe: It’s the most exclusive gated community in the corridor. You can’t get in without an invite, but you can spot their boats.
• The Spot: If you are on a boat tour near the corridor, look for the massive villas with private beach clubs nestled between the Hilton and the One&Only Palmilla. That is where the 1% sleeps.

The “Hollywood” Hangout: Nobu & Diamante

If you are looking for actors and musicians (think Justin Timberlake or Kevin Hart), head to the Pacific side.

• The Spot: Nobu Hotel (co-owned by Robert De Niro) is a magnet for celebs who want sushi and privacy.
• The Tip: You don’t need a room to eat there. Book a dinner at the restaurant. Even if you don’t see a star, the miso black cod is worth the trip.

The “Party” Spot: The Cape

For the younger, cooler crowd (models, influencers, NBA players), the place to be is The Cape, a Thompson Hotel.

• The Spot: The Rooftop at The Cape. It is the only rooftop lounge in Cabo San Lucas with a direct line of sight to The Arch.
• The Vibe: This is where the VIPs go for a sunset drink. If an NBA player is in town for the weekend, there is a 90% chance they are having a mescal here at 6:00 PM.

The “Old School” Classic: One&Only Palmilla

Jennifer Aniston has been going here for two decades for a reason.

• The Spot: Agua restaurant. It is clifftop dining at its finest. It is quiet, discreet, and incredibly expensive—perfect for A-listers who just want to eat guacamole in peace.

The Bottom Line

Cabo is the “L.A. of the South.” When you see a boat the size of a cruise ship anchored in the bay, keep your eyes open. You might just bump into the guy who invented Facebook while you’re waiting for your Uber.