Cabo San Lucas

[bamaflyfish]

Any of you So Wal folks been to Cabo San Lucas? Any experience fishing the area? What about other outdoor activities? Any info would be appreciated. By the way, going in late January 2007.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I have not been, but a friend of mine is the Eastern U.S. Sales Rep for Cabo WAbo Tequila. Maybe he could get you a free shot at Sammy's bar, the Cabo Wabo Cantina.

 

[Gypsea]

Other than So Wal, Cabos is one of our favorite places. The fishing is great. I believe it is almost too easy. The marlin are not very good at hiding since their fins stick out of the water for all to see. You will be down there at a perfect time of the year ~ whale watching season. Kayaking and surfing are also popular. Do get over to San Jose del Cabos as well. Have a margarita for me! I will probably be headed down in April.

 

[TropicalTide]

Was in Cabo in Sept. Very very nice!! We did go fishing..Caught dorado (mahi), and Tuna. We had very rough seas (8'-10') but was still alot of fun. We used the Pices Fishing Charter Co. Very nice people. Note: when going through customs in cabo go straight outside, there are all kinds of booths that try to get you to make arrangements with them, you can catch a cab to your resort outside the airport...by the way if you like rum try the Havana Club rum from cuba. Very Tasty!

 

[John R]

when we go down there, we stay in San Jose del Cabo at the el presidente intercontinental hotel, or at a private home up in punta gorda. the el presidente is owned by the state, so no one takes the bikes or messes with you, and taxis are waiting 24 hrs a day. it is by far one of the cleanest hotels i've ever been in, and i've worked in many. it is all inclusive, so you just need to show your card. cabo is like going to ft. lauderdale during spring break, so visits down there are few and with purpose. fishing is second to none and the picante fleet is one of the best. rent one of the chop top VW bugs or a bus if you have a group. reserve transportation from the airport, it's like sharks on a feeding frenzy there. a day trip to todos santos is worth while. head out to the beach and check out the surf villages, campers, buses, tents out on the beach. very mellow. cabo, make a trip down there one night just to say you did, hit the usual places, cabo wabo, senior frogs, etc...

 

[Cap'nCrazy]

Oh, forgot to mention that some of the best golf courses in the world are there. John R is right about his recommendation to go to Todos Santos. It is an artists community. We always plan on buying one beautiful painting while we are there.

 

[Allifunn]

Was in Cabo in Sept. Very very nice!! We did go fishing..Caught dorado (mahi), and Tuna. We had very rough seas (8'-10') but was still alot of fun. We used the Pices Fishing Charter Co. Very nice people. Note: when going through customs in cabo go straight outside, there are all kinds of booths that try to get you to make arrangements with them, you can catch a cab to your resort outside the airport...by the way if you like rum try the Havana Club rum from cuba. Very Tasty!

TT!

Oh, forgot to mention that some of the best golf courses in the world are there. John R is right about his recommendation to go to Todos Santos. It is an artists community. We always plan on buying one beautiful painting while we are there.

Where have you and Gypsea been Crazy??? Do you think I'll ever meet you grayt people/couple????

 

[Advance The Man]

Gonna sound old, but I was disappointed. Golfing is great, I don't fish - but from the number of boats at the marina I saw, must be. There was a bit of cheezz to it like Panama City t-shirt stores. The accomodations we stayed at were excellent and probably 15 minutes from town where the nightlife was. Dining was average. A lot of college age crowd at the bars, a bit rowdy at times. YMMV on if that's a good thing or not. All in all, beautiful area, but not worth the expense. I would not go again. I'll pour a little bit more in the trip and make it back to Maui.

 

[Indigo Jill]

My family owns a home in Cabo in Pedregal so I've spent much time there. It's an adult destination, not one for kids (I have two and they've not been with me yet). Things to do: fishing is excellent, it's a golfer's paradise, great spas, fun nightlife, dining is decent if you stick to local specialities (seafood, fish, etc). Take a ride out in a water taxi to the tip of the baja pennisula - that is a fun day. They've got some incredible snorkelling and diving areas but definitely go with a guide. You than have your other touristy things to do: rent a 4 wheeler, go horseback riding on the beach, parasailing, jet skiiing... The tourist places like Cabo Wabo can be fun if you go with the right mindset!

It's funny, if I didn't put "Cabo" in this post, you might think I was talking about SoWal or Destin!

 

[kathydwells]

Oh, forgot to mention that some of the best golf courses in the world are there. John R is right about his recommendation to go to Todos Santos. It is an artists community. We always plan on buying one beautiful painting while we are there.

Did you drink any tequilla while you were there? ;-)