Baja, California, Mexico is a finger of land that stretches between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. Much of Baja is sparsely populated but on the northern end, roughly 70 miles from the United States border, is the coastal tourist town of Ensenada. Traveling to the very tip of Baja you will find Cabo San Lucas, another party-friendly resort area. Escape to either of these destinations to fish, swim, sunbathe or just have a grand old time.
Overlooking Ensenada Bay, the Corona Hotel is located outside of the main tourist district and offers guests a quieter, more laid-back hotel experience. The property is within walking distance of the Riviera del Pacifico and the museum that is housed in the one-time Ensenada Jail. Rooms vary from single hotel rooms to junior suites, all with décor and amenities familiar to North American travelers. Dine on lobster at Los Veleros, indulge in a drink or two at the Café Bar or take a swim in the hotel’s free-form pool. Arrange for a massage or some aromatherapy at the on-site Marina Spa. Get some exercise in a spinning class and then relax in a heat healing sauna.
Hotel Corona & Spa
Blvd. Costero 1442
282880 Ensenada, Mexico
011-52-646-176-0901
hotelcorona.com.mx
Located on Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, this luxury property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom suites that give you between 920 to 4,500 square feet of living space. Relax in a jetted tub in your marble bathroom or in a comfortable chair on your private terrace overlooking the ocean. Dine in the eclectic 12 Tribes restaurant offering a combination of local, Mediterranean and Pacific Rim entrees. Take to the pool and explore the hidden grottoes and enjoy a drink at the swim up bar. Visit the concierge to arrange golf games, fishing trips or spa treatments.
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Ave.El Pescador S/N
Los Cabos Mexico 63410
011-52-624-163-5757
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Enjoy a commanding view of the Pacific Ocean and the playground that is Cabo San Lucas from the Irish flavored Blarney Castle Inn. The property sits on the top of one of the area’s highest hills, just as any proper castle should. Soak in the bubbling hot tub, take a dip in the pool or stroll the landscaped terraced grounds as you look down and plan your adventures for the day. This is a boutique-style property offering eight suites with full kitchens and private balconies. The largest suite, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom affair called the “Hidden House” has a reproduction of the Blarney Stone in Ireland mounted in the living room. The on-site Brennan’s Bar and Grill offers outdoor dining overlooking the city.
Blarney Castle Inn
Calle Libertad s/n, Col. Lienzo Charro
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur CP 23410 Mexico
011-52-624-143-2160
blarneycastleinn.com
