My husband and I had an opportunity to visit Los Cabos, Mexico, a beautiful resort area located on the southern tip of the Baha California Peninsula. We spent six days at the Secrets Los Cabos Resort, located in San Jose del Cabo, where we had a room with a patio, a private swim-up pool and a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Neither of us had ever been to the west coast of Mexico before, and we were surprised by how different it was from our experiences in Cancun and Cozumel. The terrain was more like the American Southwest, with lots of red clay and cactuses, along with bougainvillea and hibiscus.

The resort was very clean and well appointed, with a luxurious spa, a golf course with views of the ocean, and spacious rooms. The food was better than most all-inclusive resorts we’ve visited, and the service was excellent.

While we enjoyed hanging out by the resort pool with our friends, we also took several field trips off site. On our second day, we visited downtown San Jose del Cabo, where we had breakfast at a little French restaurant and took photos of the local architecture.

One of the highlights of our stay was a day trip to Cabo San Lucas, where we enjoyed a fantastic meal at The Office on the Beach, a popular Mexican restaurant overlooking the ocean. We had a table directly on the beach–toes in the sand!–with an overhead canopy that provided shade. The atmosphere was festive, with live musicians serenading diners and interacting with children.

The decor was colorful and fun, with lots of handprinted tiles and decorative tequila bottles. Our food was authentic and perfectly executed. We started with an appetizer of fresh shrimp, guacamole, tortilla chips and vegetables, and followed with a combination platter featuring grilled chicken, beans and rice.

After lunch, we walked around the marina and checked out some local shops, then had drinks at Cabo Wabo Cantina, a popular bar and live music venue owned by musician Sammy Hagar.

All of our adventures were fun, but my favorite part of our entire trip was the half-day we spent at Flora Farms, a gorgeous property located up in the mountains in San Jose del Cabo.

Flora Farms is a unique destination that includes private residences, each with their own organic gardens, as well as a farmers market, several cute shops, a wine bar, a spa and a farm-to-table restaurant serving the freshest food I’ve ever eaten.

Our meal was amazing, and included a caprese salad with homemade grilled bread, fresh juice, a chilled soup with pickled vegetables and delicious pasta. After lunch, we visited the little boutiques on site, and spent hours relaxing on the beautiful property. I highly recommend a visit to Flora Farms if you are ever in Los Cabos.

We rounded out our trip with lots of relaxation and fun at the resort. I got a massage at the resort spa, while Brian played golf with friends, and we spent hours hanging out by the pool. It was the perfect relaxing get-away for spring, one that was very different from the tropical paradise we call home.

What are your favorite beach destinations? I’d love to hear your recommendations.

Until next time!

Stephanie