Los Cabos’ postcard-pretty shoreline hides a not-so-pretty truth: its underwater topography and open-Pacific exposure funnel long-period “mar de fondo” swells straight onto the sand, creating deceptively powerful waves that routinely knock visitors off their feet. Because the continental shelf here plunges to 100 m depth just offshore, the energy doesn’t have time to dissipate, so …
You’ve imagined it a thousand times: waking up in your Cabo resort, sliding open the glass door, and stepping onto a private balcony with a jaw-dropping, unobstructed view of the iconic Arch at Land’s End as the sun rises over the Sea of Cortez. That single image is the multi-thousand-dollar dream. But for too many …
Los Cabos is having a moment in 2025: solo travel is up across the globe, and the Baja peninsula’s sun-kissed tip checks every box—safety, accessibility, built-in community, and room for soul-searching adventure. Travel analysts say 62 % of solo travelers plan two-plus getaways this year, and Cabo now ranks among the most searched coastal escapes …
Dreaming of that first plunge into Cabo’s famously turquoise-meets-deep-blue water when—uh-oh—a crimson banner pops against the palm trees? Take a breath. A single red flag isn’t the ocean police … but it is Baja’s way of shouting, “Danger ahead!” Below, we at The Cabo Sun break down exactly what the red flag is telling you, …
You’ve arrived. After checking in at the stunning open-air lobby of your Cabo resort, with a view of the deep blue sea in the distance, you feel the stress of travel melt away. You’re ready for vacation mode. As you head for the elevator, a remarkably friendly and professional-looking staff member at a small desk …
At The Cabo Sun, we want you agonizing over fish-taco choices—not gridlock maps. That’s why we’re sounding a fresh traffic alert. Road-trippers, airport-dashers, and day-trippers alike should budget extra time on the Tourist Corridor this month. Beginning in the next 48 hours, crews will close one westbound lane at San José del Cabo’s busy Fonatur …
Downtown Cabo San Lucas is having a moment, and it’s only heating up for 2025. Yes, the beaches still headline every postcard, but 2025’s biggest buzz is happening a few blocks inland—where cruise horns, construction crews, and dancing mariachis are rewriting what a Cabo vacation looks like. Even this summer in “low” season, downtown has …
You’ve planned your Cabo escape, and let’s be real, a big part of that dream involves getting completely pampered. We’re talking about a world-class massage that melts away your stress and leaves you feeling brand new. But here’s the thing: prices in Cabo can be all over the map, and what you pay for that …
Los Cabos’ sterling safety reputation has been a hot topic lately, so we laced up our walking shoes and spent 48 straight hours roaming downtown Cabo San Lucas and the marina—daylight to last call—to see whether the headlines match reality. Spoiler: they mostly do. A few vendors offered the odd “unsavory item” at night, and …
You received a $500 “resort credit,” and you’re ready to cash in like a high roller at the spa, envisioning a two-hour massage using it all at once? Whoa, hold on – it doesn’t quite work that way, and many travelers learn this the hard way! For many visiting our beautiful slice of paradise, “resort …