San José del Cabo
Los Cabos, Mexico
A quieter, more artistic town with a growing gallery district near the Viceroy.
Places in San José del Cabo
- Baja Brewery Artisanal beers and a rooftop view of the marina with live music.
- Crania An outdoor desert oasis fusing music, art, and sustainability, transforming by night into a DJ-set venue.
Practical notes for Los Cabos
- Best time to visit
- November to April brings the driest, most comfortable weather, avoiding both summer heat and hurricane season.
- Getting around
- A rental car or taxi is the practical way to move along the corridor connecting Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo; most resorts are self-contained for beach access.
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish. English is common in resorts.
- Timezone
- MST (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Current trends
- The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal completed a multi-year renovation in late 2025, adding The Agave Study at Peacock Alley for daily tequila and mezcal tastings, while chef Enrique Olvera's Manta continues to marry Japanese technique with Pacific-Mexico ingredients.
Other neighborhoods in Los Cabos
- Cabo San Lucas — The livelier end of the corridor, home to the marina, nightlife, and the Pedregal cliffside area.
- Centro Histórico, San José del Cabo — Cobblestone streets with colonial buildings, art galleries, and the 18th-century Mission San José, with Thursday Art Walks.
Read the full Los Cabos guide