Riding Waves in Los Cabos

Upscale hospitality, premium restaurants, shopping centers, wonderful scenery and a constant flow of warm-water waves makes surfing vacations in Los Cabos adventures to remember for a long time. The vibrant nightlife town of San Jose del Cabo and the colonial town of Cabo San Lucas together make up the lovely area known as Los Cabos.

Here are some of the perks that make Los Cabos a popular surfing location:

Most Popular Areas

East of San Jose del Cabo you will discover the area called East Cape, a spot popular for its right pointbreaks. Costa Azul is found on the southwestern point of a peninsula near the Sea of Cortez and is popular for its rock-reef breaks. Another area popular for rock-reef breaks and a lovely coastline view is the area northwest of Cabo San Lucas near the western part of the Pacific coast. As you can see, there are plenty of nice areas to explore in Los Cabos, but these sites tend to be the most sought-after locations for surfing fans.

Los Cabos’ Surfing History

As far back as the 1950s, the waters around Los Cabos has been a popular spot for Californian fishermen and visiting sailors. In the late 1960s, Sean Surfline’s Sean Collins came out to check out the area. Also, the 1968 movie Golden Breed had footage from Los Cabos surf scene. The Trans-Peninsular highway joining Baja Sur and Baja Norte was done in 1973, but Los Cabos’ fame as a surfing spot wasn’t established until mid-1980s. The nineties began the era of surfing seminars and contests, and now the location is a residential sport for both native and expat surfers. Many people who love surfing are also drawn to this location for the ideal vacation.

Bear in mind

Know that you may have to compete with a large population of surfers since expats, native residents, and tourists from Southern California keep this area populated all year long. Just like any other place you may visit, always strive to be respectful of other surfers so they can return the favor. You also should be cautious of rock formations, jellyfish, sharks, stingrays, sea urchins and a host of other creatures that may be lurking in the waters. Also, make sure to have lots of sunscreen and drinking water on hand. The strength of the Baja sun is not to be underestimated, so keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water and always be sure to wear sunscreen.

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