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Hey everyone, planning my first trip to Cabo with my partner and I’m planning to propose while we’re there. Trying to line up a few things and would love some local advice.

We’re looking for a nice resort around $500 a night. We love being on the water (paddleboarding, snorkeling, etc.), so staying on or near a swimmable beach would be huge. Also, one of us is strictly gluten-free, so I need somewhere with good GF options that actually takes cross-contamination seriously.

Also planning to rent a car to explore a bit and maybe day trip out to Todos Santos or Cabo Pulmo. Is driving pretty easy for first timers down there? I’ve seen people mention Cactus Car Rental to avoid crazy insurance surprises at the counter is that still the best option?

If you have any recommendations for resorts, great gluten-free spots, or scenic/quiet places that would be great for a proposal, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!

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Hi everyone! I’m planning my 30th birthday trip to Cabo and would love some advice from people who have been recently!
For my birthday dinner, I’m trying to decide between Ilios Bagatelle or Rosa Regra for anyone who has been to any of these spots, which one would you choose for a birthday dinner? Also, what time does the party/entertainment usually start at each? I definitely want somewhere that feels fun and turns into more of a celebration after dinner. I’m from Miami and it starts at 10pm for us, but I don’t know if it’s the same in Cabo!

I’m also looking at Bagatelle Beach Club vs. SUR Beach House for a beach club day. Has anyone been to either recently? Which one has the better atmosphere, service, music? Or are there any other beach clubs in Cabo that you would recommend over these?

One more thing. I’m looking at making a reservation at Cocina del Mar at Esperanza for dinner on a Friday. Has anyone dined there recently? I’m especially interested in the cliffside/outdoor tables and would love to hear if it’s worth it for a special dinner and if there’s anything I should know when making the reservation.
We’ll be a group of 8, so any tips for reservations, seating, timing, or places that are especially good for a birthday group would be SO appreciated! 😊😊

EDIT: This trip will be October 2-5th. Is that a good time in Cabo?

Is it normal to be harassed for a tip? I tipped 10% on the bill and the waiter harassed me more than 5 times saying it wasn’t enough and I needed to tip more! Is tipping culture that big in Cabo? Another table said they were harassing me bc we were Americans? (Mangodeck not at the all inclusive)

I know SJDC isn't CSL, but I was just wondering if there is a street or block where you can find a good amount of fun places to eat or grab a drink? Perhaps several, that we could walk to different options?

Me and my girlfriends are headed to Nobu Cabo next week and after reading reviews here I’m not sure where to set my expectations. My past experiences in Cabo have been at The Four Seasons And The Waldorf. Both different from each other and both very different from Nobu. We are looking for a chic luxury experience with a little partying and spa time sprinkled in between. Nobu kept popping up in our feed so we decided to try it. All of our dinners are off property but I’m reading here things can be a bit far and the cost for the drive is pricey. We also planned for pool time obviously but I see the winds are insane. If you’ve stayed at Nobu Cabo please share your experience and if you’ve have any suggestions on restaurants and how you maneuvered please share as well. 💕

Hi there,

My family and I (2 adults, 2 teens aged 17 & 16) are going to PB Los Cabos in a week. What should we know? Are there activities for the teens provided by the resorts? How serious are they about 18+ at the Pacifica (both of my teens definitely look older and we wanted to go to dinner there on night)?

Please tell me anything else I should know!!!

Coming to the area in a few weeks … will be staying at the grand solmar… will be a family vacay so looking for some different places to eat other than the places we went last trip … we’ve been to Edith’s , Marcos , Cabo Wabo … where else ? Plus we will have a 6yr old .. any fun places to eat for a kid ,??

30 y/o couple looking for the best all inclusive under 4,000 CAD each (good food, drinks, nice views, clean resort)

TIA :)

My wife and I are coming 8/31-9/6, she very much wants to watch the baby turtles get released into the ocean. Does anyone have any experience doing this?

Hey all.

Visiting cabo for first time next Jan after several cancun and mazatlan trips.

A bucket list for me is hitting Sammy Hagars cantina.

Hows the line to get in? Is there usually a wait? Thinking mid week in the afternoon.

Might have a bite but mostly just want to be there, get pics, have a beer and tequila.

Any help or tips is appreciated

Gracias

We are considering going to Cabo at end of October beginning of November. We would be grateful for any suggestions on traveling, renting etc
Thanks

Hi guys, keeping this short but I am an 18 year old male college student that also speaks spanish fluently.

Im currently planning a solo trip, 4 days, in september, do you think Il be fine ? Or would you not reccomend it. It will be my birthday so I wanna do something new and its one of my dreams to travel solo

What other destinations (in mexico) should I consider

Is it true that Uber is not allowed?

Has anybody ever reserved bottle service at squid roe online and is there website legit?

My family is spending this Christmas in Cabo. It's me, my wife and our 16 year old son. We're staying at Corazon. First timers to Cabo, so what can we expect that time of year? I've heard mixed things from it being fairly chill during Christmas to "it's always spring break in Cabo". Also, my son loves skimboarding, but is far from highly skilled - he very capable on chill beaches and calm surf, but he's not catching waves yet. Will he be able to skim anywhere on Medano?

Hello
What is the best way to get a ride from the airport to our hotel (on Nobu Properties)
It’s too expensive to request a ride from the hotel, I’m looking to see if there may be cheaper but reliable options.

For those that fly often, what would you do?

We are flying from DFW to Cabo in December for our 20th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately we don't fly often, so I'm not sure what the best choice is for us here.

For context, we booked an Airbus A321, as I read it's a more comfortable aircraft. We booked MCE, 10:10am seats 8A and 8B both there and on the return flight (different time on the return). It was cancelled and moved to flights with similar times, but on a Boeing 737 seats 16A and 16B. Should we just accept as is? I'd prefer to move to the other flight that day that's an Airbus, but am concerned we'll be in the same position in a few weeks...

Current flight offerings that day:

1. 8:54am Boeing 737
2. 9:45am Boeing 737 (they moved us to this one)
3. 10:40am Airbus A321 (tempted to request this one)
4. 12:09pm Boeing 737
5. 1:10pm Boeing 7737

Any insight into if any of these flights would be the safest bet as far as cancellations/reschedules? (I have read in various places that certain flight times are "standard" for each airline, but I don't have any experience to know if that's valid.) Or is this just an impossible to predict issue and we're rolling the dice either way? I looked at each of these flights, and none of them are full and all have MCE availability. Thank you for any advice or experience you might have to offer!!

Okay I have to talk about Grand Velas Los Cabos because it genuinely wrecked my expectations for all-inclusives 🙌

I just got back and I’m still thinking about it. Like… this might be the best resort experience I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to over 70 all-inclusives at this point. Not exaggerating.

A few things that blew me away:
• The Wellness Suites (their boutique wing) — this is the move if you want that intimate, adults-only, “not a mega resort” feel but still want full access to everything. Smaller pool, quieter, insanely beautiful. Feels like its own private property.
• The FOOD. Piaf and Cocina de Autor are not “good for all-inclusive,” they’re just straight up good, period. Chef-driven, next level.
• The spa is one of the largest in Latin America and it’s built into the rock overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Sunset views from there are unreal 😍
• Honestly the service is what got me the most — every single person on that property made you feel like the only guest there. That kind of attentiveness is rare even at high-end resorts.

Full transparency since I don’t want to just drop a glowing review and ghost: I’m a travel advisor, so this is a resort I book for clients a lot. Booking with me costs you nothing extra — generally I offer a lower price vs booking direct — and also you get added exclusive perks on top like spa credit, upgrades when available, welcome amenities, and me in your corner if anything needs handling while you’re there. I just genuinely love getting people to this resort because I know they’ll have the trip of their life.