THE DIRECTORY
Your Guide to Los Cabos Activities By Chris Sands
Los Cabos is an adventure seeker’s paradise, with world-class conditions for water sports like fishing and diving, and challenging desert and mountain terrains perfect for off-road racing and other heart-pumping pursuits. Not your speed? No worries. It’s also the perfect place to enjoy seaside golf and relaxing spas, as well as laid-back Land’s End sunset sails and relaxing city tours.
Here are some of our favorite local activities, listed by category.
Adventure
Cabo Adventures: This activities company offers excitement on air, land, and sea, with a roster of adventures that includes scuba diving, mountain biking, camel safaris, zip line canopy courses, and luxury sailing cruises. Cabo San Lucas Marina, (624) 173-9500, www.cabo-adventures.com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $$–$$$$
Hang Gliding
Cabo Sky Tours: Want the best seat in town? Join motorized ultralight pilot Ernesto Magaña for spectacular aerial views of signature Los Cabos landmarks like Land’s End and Lover’s Beach. Camino Viejo a San José, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 144-1294, www.skytourscabo.com. Bring cash. V $$–$$$$
Off-road Adventures
Baja Buggys: Buckle up for a bumpy ride with high-octane off-road explorations of picturesque beach and desert terrains. Calle Miguel Hidalgo 2706, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 105-9331, www.bajabuggys.com. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $
Camino Aventura: Discover the wonders of Los Cabos with romantic seaside horseback rides and memorable ATV tours along Baja’s rugged Pacific coast. Km 19 on Carretera Federal, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 105-8413, www.caminoaventura.mx. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $–$$
Water Activities
Buccaneer Queen: Put on your peg leg, grab your parrot, and set sail for pirate-themed fun with Cabo’s scurviest crew. Snorkeling and sunset cruises daily, with games, contests, and occasional plank walking. Dock 1, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 144-4217, www.buccaneerloscabos.com. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $–$$
Cabo Dolphins: This is a family favorite. Cabo Dolphins’ encounters, swims, and trainer-for-a-day programs provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences for both children and adults. Now open in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Lote 7, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 173-9500, www.cabodolphins.com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $$–$$$$
Cabo Expeditions: Marvel at the ecological majesty of Baja California Sur, with Snuba (a snorkel-scuba hybrid) and underwater helmet dives in Cabo San Lucas Bay, city tours, and day trips to the enchanting Isla Espíritu Santo. Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-2700, www.caboexpe ditions.com.mx. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $–$$$
Cabo FlyBoard: Feel like a superhero with high-powered FlyBoarding rides above Cabo San Lucas Bay. Andador Casa Dorada, Avenida del Pescador Local 6, Médano Beach, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-0146, www.cabofly board.com. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $$$–$$$$
Cabo Mar: For a fabulous night of dinner, drinks, and dancing, try Cabo Mar’s fiesta dinner cruise, which features Mexican comfort food favorites, Latin rhythms, and scenic Land’s End views. Camino del Cerro 215, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3797, www.cabo-mar.com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $–$$
Caborey: Luxury cat Caborey is known for its five-star cuisine and Las Vegas-style floor show featuring Latin American singing and dancing. Margarita cruises and fast boat tours are also available. Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 105-1976, www.caborey.com. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $$
Cabo Sails: Cruise the seas of San Lucas with private sailboat charters courtesy of Cabo Sails. From family outings to romantic sunset sails, all charters are customized to meet your specific needs. Dock A, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 355-6386, www.cabo sails.com. All major credit cards and PayPal accepted. V $$–$$$$
EcoCat: Cabo San Lucas’s most luxurious sailing cat features snorkel and kayak tours, romantic sunset cocktail and dinner cruises, plus three-bay snorkels aboard the EcoToo. EcoBar and Grill, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 157-4685, www.caboeco tours.com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $–$$$$
Fly Hooker: Los Cabos Magazine’s fishing expert, George Landrum, knows how to bag the big ones. Join the captain and his crack crew for customized fishing charters, with all-inclusive packages available. Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-8271, www.flyhooker.com. All major credit cards and PayPal accepted. V $$–$$$
La Princesa: Snorkel the pristine waters of Santa María Bay or enjoy one of La Princesa’s popular themed cruises, which include masquerade parties and salsa nights. Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-7676, www.laprincesacharters .com. All major credit cards and PayPal accepted. V $–$$$$
Pez Gato: Join the fun-loving crew of this perennially popular party boat for drinks, dancing, games, and an unforgettable sunset celebration. Dock 4, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3797, www.pezgato .com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $–$$$$
Picante Bluewater: Boasting a fleet of 14 fishing boats—ranging in size from the 24-foot Picantito to the 68-foot custom yacht Pegasus—Picante has something to meet any angler’s budget. Puerto Paraiso Local 39-A, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-2474, www.picantesport fishing.com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $$–$$$$
Silverados Sportfishing: Silverados has been fishing the local waters for 25 years. Let knowledgeable captains and their salty crews lead you to marlin, tuna, sailfish, dorado, and other denizens of the deep. Cabo San Lucas, (624) 144-4903, www.silveradosport fishing.com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $$$$
Sunrider Tours: Snorkel pretty bays, sample fresh local seafood, and enjoy lively entertainment with Sunrider’s snorkel/lunch and sunset/dinner cruises. Private charters are also available. Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-2252, www.sunridertours .com. MasterCard and Visa accepted. V $–$$$$
Tropicat: Set sail aboard this sleek cruising cat for fine wines, cool jazz, and breathtaking sunset views of Land’s End and Lover’s Beach. Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3797, www.tropicatcabo .com. AmEx, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. V $–$$
