Top 10 Baja California Resorts

Surfers unite at Cabo Surf Hotel and Spa, situated on one of the best surfing beaches in the entire Los Cabos area. The 22-room beachfront boutique resort prides itself on being a secluded paradise, offering personal services for not just surfing enthusiasts, but anyone who appreciates exotic beauty.

The premier surf resort was once an 11-room private home but has been transformed into a top Los Cabos vacation spot with 22 luxury rooms, suites and villas overlooking the sandy stretch of Playa Acapulquito beach. Sea Spa and Salon, a fitness room and the classy 7 Seas Restaurant makes the gated resort an all-inclusive getaway. The real element that gives Cabo Surf Hotel and Spa its surfing identity is the Mike Doyle Surf School. Group and private lessons are offered by experienced instructors for those who want learn to surf or boogie board. Already know how ride the waves? Check out the Cabo Surf Shop for the most up-to-date selection or rental boards. There are also six world-class golf courses nearby, including Raven and El Dorado Golf.

As host of the 2009 Playboy’s Rock the Rabbit tour, Tesoro Los Cabos knows how to create fun under the warm Mexico sun. The newly renovated resort is situated in the center of lively Los Cabos, voted No. 1 “World’s Best Spring Break” destination by the Travel Channel.

The Santa Fe-style architecture of Tesoro is complemented by the warm Southwestern colors in the 286 deluxe rooms and junior suites. That’s not all. This welcoming resort not only offers proximity to some of the hottest nightclubs and renowned golf courses in Mexico, but also provides elite amenities like the oversized outdoor pool, on-site retail shopping plaza and Aura Spa, where you can relax and then get glammed up for a sizzling night. At Tesoro, you have the luxury of walking a few steps out of your hotel room and into one of six restaurants or bars on the grounds, including the Mexican hacienda-themed Agave Azul. Or if you can make it, walk a few steps off the resort grounds and into one of many vibrant local clubs, eateries or bars, like No Worries Bar and Grill inside the 90-foot lighthouse at the Cabo San Lucas Marina.

Old Mexico has never felt so young and vibrant at Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Resort and Spa. In addition to the resort’s winding cobblestone paths and lush flora echoing the mysterious beauty of the Baja California Sur, the Sheraton’s stately interior and amenities have plenty to offer.

The resort’s 270 terra cotta-toned rooms and suites feature private whirlpools and balconies with ocean, desert and garden views that are beautiful both day and night. After taking advantage of 24-hour room service, you can head to the high-class Cactus Spa and try the sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and hot and cold plunges either before or after your treatments.

Live the Los Cabos lifestyle - if only for a while - at one of Sun Cabo Vacations’ stunning Mexican properties. From beachfront condos to ocean view villas, the Sunshine Villas and Condos Ltd. division rents out properties throughout the Los Cabos region, including Palmilla, Cabo Del Sol and Punta Bella.

Sun Cabo Vacations gives you the opportunity to come, relax and enjoy the splendor of the Baja, regardless of the size of your party. The properties include a wide variety of accommodations; choose a two-bedroom condo in the exclusive community of Pedregal or a massive oceanfront villa that sleeps 18 in the heart of Cabo San Lucas. To make you feel truly pampered, Sun Cabo Vacations offer an extensive menu of villa, chef and spa services. Take advantages of the on-site concierge and the full destination management services. Whether it's whale-watching, golfing or eating at a local restaurant, they can help you choose and book your adventure.

With exclusive access to the only swimming-allowed beach in Los Cabos, Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort is the ultimate Mexico destination. Located on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, the 375-suite resort sits between majestic San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.

Designed to echo the rich Spanish traditions of Mexico, the beachfront resort boasts red-tiled roofs and an expansive hacienda-style courtyard. The infinity pool reflects the richly-hued sky as it blends perfectly into the crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. Swim-up bars, whirlpools and the Spa Oasis are only a few deluxe features the Hilton has to offer. After dining on the freshest Baja cuisine at one of five on-site restaurants, check out why the Hilton is known as a premier golf resort. Los Cabos is the second most popular golf destination in the world and the Hilton is perfectly located to take advantage of the fact. Some of Mexico’s famous courses near the resort include Cabo del Sol, Palmilla, Cabo Real, Club Campestre and Puerto Los Cabos.

Situated among miles of Pacific waves and white sand, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is a heavenly getaway set on earth. The Cabos property is at the foot of Medano Beach. All 185 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and penthouses boast a gorgeous view of the Gulf of California’s golden coast.

Relish the unparalleled ocean views from not only your suite, but also from the lavish, cascading pools, Jacuzzis and the 10 Saltwater Spa cabins. But it doesn’t stop there. The glorious tropical backdrop can literally be enjoyed wherever you venture on the sprawling resort grounds. Sip a frozen concoction under one of the beach cabanas or celebrate your night at one of three on-site fine dining restaurants with a chilled Corona in hand. Along with some of the best Pacific Ocean views, Los Cabos is Latin America’s top golf destination. Guests staying at Casa Dorada can tee off on one of many championship courses like Questro Golf’s Cabo Real and Club Campestre San Hose. Or try your hand at deep-sea fishing. At Casa Dorada, your tropical mirage turns into your reality.

Golf, relax and pamper yourself at the all-inclusive Casa Del Mar Suites Golf and Spa Resort bordering the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez. Voted “Mexico’s Leading Golf Resort” at the World Travel Awards, this Conde Nast-recommended getaway features a fabulous 18-hole course with oceanfront holes.

This is a hacienda-style boutique resort combined with The Cabo Real Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, which presents various hazards making it the toughest front nine in golf in Los Cabos. Inside the resort, 31 suites are laid out to complement the authentic Mexican architecture, creating a welcoming and romantic ambiance at Casa Del Mar. After a day on the course, check out the sumptuous Suenos del Mar spa and get an all-natural body treatment in one of the seven indoor cabins or under the open-air beach palapas. And El Tapanco Restaurant and Mezquite Grill serve fresh Mexican cuisine by candlelight or under the stars on the beach.

There’s no need to step foot off the grounds of Crowne Plaza Los Cabos Grand Faro All Inclusive Resort. With five glistening pools, four specialty bars and three fine-dining restaurants, this San Jose del Cabo getaway is your one-stop destination for a sunny Baja Mexico vacation!

Located smack dab on the sandy beaches fringing the sparkling Sea of Cortez, the spacious resort has 333 stunning Mexican-style rooms and suites with awe-inspiring beachfront and ocean views. Contemporary space for weddings, reunions and meetings comprises 20,650 sq. ft., making Crowne Plaza the ideal family and business locale. Eat and drink well at one of the seven gourmet restaurants and bars on site, including the Italian-style La Gondola, La Jicamas or Albatros - Crowne Plaza’s highly-recommended international restaurant. Kids can pal around in Nautico Teen Sports and Soda Bar. And if you do want to stray from the lush resort grounds, the culturally-rich city of San Jose and the San Jose Golf Course are only minutes away!

Take in the breathtaking desert landscape and cerulean waters of the Baja California Sur when you and your family stay at Melia Cabo Real. With elegantly-updated amenities and limitless activities, the all-inclusive Melia Cabo Real’s motto of “Making Mexico Extraordinary” definitely rings true.

Melia Cabo Real has always been known for its exotically-chic style, but you can encounter a whole new level with the resort's new M Experience! Rooms under this category of luxury are located in the privileged location of the resort and offer lavish exclusives like 24/7 vacation assistance, twice-a-day maid service and additional amenities in the rooms. All of the resort’s rooms and suites offer amazing views of the ocean or the vibrant desert gardens. In addition to Melia Cabo Real’s private safe-swimming beach and the oversized lagoon-style swimming pool, it offers discounts and roundtrip transportation to the neighboring Cabo Real Championship Golf Course, designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones II. But if the blue waters are calling to you, check out the water sports center outfitted with jet skis, windsurfing equipment and snorkeling gear.

Golfers, lovers, vacationers alike: your all-inclusive destination is waiting for you in the Baja. The Grand Mayan Los Cabos Wyndham Alliance Resort offers the ultimate luxury stay, complete with a nine-hole golf course, expansive multi-pooled courtyard and unmatched views of the deep blue Pacific.

The oversized Jacuzzis, private plunge pools and signature toiletries don’t even begin to cover what you’ll be indulged with at the Grand Mayan. The beachfront resort is built around a sprawling pool area, shaded with palm trees and lush tropical flora. Inside, the rooms boast a chic yet relaxed décor. Unique to the Grand Mayan are the sumptuous You and Me Suites. These spacious suites contain large terraces, his-and-hers vanities and special add-ons like champagne or even a chocolate fountain. Although the resort is in close proximity to seven world-class Los Cabos golf courses, there is an on-site course as well. The Grand Café and Peri Q serve delicious Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine while the Ole Mulata prepares poolside snacks for hungry swimmers. Rather try the local fare? Head just down the road to San Jose Del Cabo!