How To Vacation in Cabo with the Kids

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If the phrase "going to Cabo" reminds you of your college days, think again! San Jose del Cabo (about 25 minutes away from Cabo San Lucas) is full of family friendly beaches and kid-friendly adventure. Here are just a handful of possibilities.

Lover's Beach in Los Cabos is one of the most spectacular beaches you'll encounter, a place where the Pacific and Sea of Cortez meet. Families flock to its friendly bay with calm, clear water filled with fish. Kids will love the fact that the only way to get to this beach is by boat, and along the way, your guide will show you the famous images hidden in the rock formations, from the face of Scooby Doo to a witch's profile. Once you arrive, your tiny tidepoolers, taking a break from the sea, will love playing with the many hermit crabs floating in and out of their rocky homes.

Ever wondered if "Hotel California"-made famous by the Eagles- is real? Truth is, the song's inspiration is based in Todos Santos, a small artist town in Baja California, just a short day trip from San Jose del Cabo. Share this trivia with the kids as you snap photos of them in the Hotel California lobby. Then, spend the day walking in and out of beautiful galleries, gift shops, plazas, and cobblestone streets.

If you're a family of water lovers, an excursion to Cabo Pulmo is a must. It's home to the only living coral reef in our hemisphere and an easy day trip from San Jose del Cabo. You won't find a big strip here, just a few hometown restaurants and a convenience store, so be prepared to spend all your time making sandcastles along miles of secluded beaches, snorkeling, or swimming with the dolphins.

When you want to spend a

Lover'sBeach (1)
Lover'sBeach (1)

leisurely day near the hotel, you'll be able to walk to the Centro Historico from wherever you're staying in San Jose del Cabo. This historic downtown is less crowded and modernized, giving the whole family a feel for the past while enjoying the area's contemporary art and dining scene. Watch your little ones run up and down the steps of the old Cathedral, dance along to a traveling performer at the central plaza, or cool down with some creamy dulce de leche ice-cream.

The new Desertica Multi-Adventure Park is based in a San Jose del Cabo ghost town. The ziplines here are some of the longest in the world, but don't worry, kids 7 and older can still take part in a shorter ride. The whole family can explore on horseback, finding cacti and fossils along the way before taking a swim then relaxing in the park's town square.

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