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Dear customers,

Hope you are doing great!

Hurricane Odile left many families hurting in their soul and minds but most importantly damaged their homes and took away their hope!  Nowadays Over 10 hotels remain closed  in the San Jose del Cabo area due to the re construction.

Due to this and because Children’s Day in Mexico is on April 30th, we wanted to ask you a personal favor, we are starting to collect toys for the Los Cabos less fortunate kids.

If you could bring some in your upcoming trip, it will be fantastic. It doesn't have to be new or big or expensive, just in good conditions and that it doesn’t use batteries even a hot wheels little car or a Barbie will make them happy!

If you have friends coming down please let them know as well, and give them the opportunity to help.

Another good option is to buy them when you go to Walmart or mega on the way to your hotel, just let the driver know about it and they will definitely stop for you!

You can also donate via our PayPal account ubielvilla@yahoo.com and we’ll buy them on your behalf!

These are kids and families that will return a warm genuine smile. We will be taking pictures of their actual living conditions and also of the delivery of the toys and will be posting them in our Facebook page soon.

We totally understand if you can't but if you can spread the word, we'd really appreciate it!

If you need more information regarding the donation, please feel free to email us to info@cabogroundservices.com

Thank you for your time, we truly appreciate it!

Have a wonderful day!

Cabo Ground Services Team.

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Surf Industry to Meet in Cabo

Surf Industry to Meet in Cabo

March 30, 2012

Members of the surf industry will meet in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, May 16–19 for Surf Summit 15, an industry conference that features morning surf sessions; afternoon seminars; and roundtables, dinners and events at night. Hosted by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) and the Board Retailers Association (BRA), Surf Summit 15 will be tackle industry issues such as emerging brands, brand and retail consolidation, product innovation, and social media.

Among the speakers scheduled are Stacy Peralta, writer, producer, director and original Z-boy of Dogtown surfer and skater; Jean-Michael Cousteau, environmentalist, ocean explorer and filmmaker; and David Shing, AOL's "digital prophet." Surf Summit will conclude with a dinner and closing ceremony on the beach featuring former champion surfers Martin "Pottz" Potter and Nathan Fletcher. For more information, visit www.sima.com or www.boardretailers.org

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Los Cabos Beaches

Guide to the beaches that are located within the town limits of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Learn more about your favorite Cabo Beach. from: http://www.cabosanlucasbeaches.com

Cabo San Lucas Beaches

Divorce Beach (Playa del Divorcio) This stretch of clean white sand beach is located on the Pacific coast a short walk from Lover's Beach, Playa del Amor.
Divorce Beach or Playa del Divorcio is great for sunbathing and relaxing, but it is very dangerous to swim on this beach. There are strong currents, crashing waves and rips tides there. Stay out of the water along this beach. Divorce Beach is a great spot to take a long walk along the broad strand of beach. Things do get rough here at times, with waves knocking you off your feet. This awe-inspiring, secluded beach is not to be missed.

Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) Playa del Amor (Love Beach) or Playa del Amante (Lover's Beach) - also known as Playa Doña Chepa in earlier years is located on the Sea of Cortez side of Land's End at Cabo San Lucas. Access is only by water taxi or glass bottom boat from the Cabo San Lucas marina, and from Médano Beach, where kayaks are also for rent.
Medano Beach (Playa El Médano) The Dune Beach Medano Beach, encompassing several miles of beach, is the main safe swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas and the most popluar. It begins at the east side of the harbor and extends along Cabo San Lucas Bay all the way to Villa del Palmar and Riu Palace Hotel.
Pedregal Beach Pedregal Beach fronts the Pacific Ocean at the base of the Pedregal real estate development. Access is through the main entrance of Pedregal off Boulevard Marina in downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Solmar Beach (Playa Solmar) This wide stretch of white sand beach faces the Pacific Ocean and runs from the rocks at Land's End to the base of Pedregal to the West. Along this stretch of beach you'll find several hotels and resort. The currents, undertow and waves are very strong and swimming is extremely dangerous. Access is via any of the hotels and resorts along this stretch of beach.

Tourist Corridor Beaches

Monuments Beach - Km. 5.5 Monuments Beach is a small beach popular with the surfing set and has the closest surf to Cabo San Lucas, just a few miles out of town. It can best be seen from poolside at Sunset Da Mona Lisa Restaurant at Misiones del Cabo as sunset approaches. Turn off the main road at the entrance to Misiones del Cabo, just before the main entrance you need to park and walk down to the beach.
Shipwreck Beach (Playa Barco Varado) - Km. 11 The rusty wreckage of a Japanese freighter remains on the rocks of this once popular beach area. Now, the wreck provides a spectacular backdrop for the "Ocean" finishing holes at the Jack Nicklaus Cabo del Sol course. Soon, it will surpass its original popularity with the completion of the new Hacienda Del Mar Hotel now under construction.
Playa Las Viudas - (Widow's Beach) - Km. 11.5 Playa Las Viudas was formerly called Twin Dolphin Beach and is located just southwest of the now demolished old Hotel Twin Dolphin. This picturesque beach is a quiet spot to relax and have a picnic. There are no services. Access: Km. 11.5, along the Corridor. The entrance is marked.

Santa Maria Beach (Playa Santa Maria) - Km. 13 At Km. 13, Just east of the Hotel Twin Dolphin, this horseshoe-shaped gem tucked between two bluffs is a protected marine sanctuary. Perfect for families with very good swimming, snorkeling and dive sites offshore.

Chileno Beach (Playa Bahia Chileno) - Km. 13 Chileno Bay, next to the Hotel Cabo San Lucas, is yet another breath-taking bay known for its diving and snorkeling. Look for the dive flag at the edge of the highway at Km. 15, which marks the parking entrance. An equipment rental Palapa (a palm leaf covered hut) is located on the beach's western end near the water.

Playa El Tule Playa El Tule, a secluded sandy stretch of beach, is a good surf spot at times. There are scattered boulders in the surf and driftwood can be found up on the beach. Access is at Km. 16.2 at the Los Tules bridge (Puente Los Tules). A four wheel drive vehicle is needed to get across the sometimes soft sand of the arroyo.
Rio Caracol Beach Club At Kilometer 18, you’ll find the Rio Caracol Beach Club, so named for all the fossilized snails found in the adjacent arroyo. This beach club has a lovely palapa restaurant with a wading pool, pergola covered chaises located below on the beach, showers, pretty decent restrooms, and free ocean kayak usage for patrons. What you won’t find are bothersome beach vendors but please note that your own food or coolers are not allowed. If you want your frosty mango margarita refilled, all you have to do is plant the pennant flag (located near your chaise) in the sand and a waiter will promptly take your order. Note: January 2008 - This information is from our Los Cabos Magazine, Issue 8 from 2003. The beach club has been closed for several years. We will update the access to the beach shortly.
Playa Bledito (Tequila Cove Beach) Playa Bledito is just west of the protected cove of Playa Cabo Real. Playa Bledito, in front of the Meliá Cabo Real and the Hilton Los Cabos, is a safe swimming beach created by a man-made breakwater. The easiest access is also through Hotel Meliá Cabo Real at Km 19.5.

The 18 mile Cabo San Lucas Tourist Corridor connects San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Here you will find your choice of popular beaches including Playa Santa Maria, Chileno, Monuments Beach, Twin Dolphin Beach (also know as Playa Las Viudas), Costa Azul, Palmilla, Playa Acapulquito, Bledito, Playa Cabo Real and more. The list below starts just outside of Cabo San Lucas and heads toward San José del Cabo. The photo on the rigtht shows a family walking along Chileno Beach.

Playa Cabo Real The beach known as Buenos Aires that runs to the Meliá Cabo Real Beach and Golf Resort at Kilometer 19.5, is largely

deserted and is thereby a natural alternative for seekers of quiet solitude. Playa Bledito in front of the Meliá Cabo Real and the Hilton Los Cabos, is a safe swimming beach created by a man-made breakwater.

Westin Beach	Palmilla Beach	Costa Azul Beach

Playa La Concha (The Shell Beach) Note: As of April 2004, this beach club has been closed to the public. Small rocky cove with nice beach, palapa, swimming pool, tide pools, showers and restaurant and bar. Turn into the entrance to Meliá Cabo Real Hotel, then turn left and follow the paved road to the end. The beach club is to your right, down the hill.
Playa Buenos Aires (Good Air Beach) - Km. 22 Not a swimming beach, the lengthy Buenos Aires Beach stretches for mile upon beautiful mile, ending at the rapidly growing Cabo Real Resort. Exit Highway 1 at Km. 22 or 24 and follow the old Highway. Look for a dirt road in an arroyo. There has been much recent construction in this area, access may be difficult.
Westin Beach (Playa Westin) - Km. 22 Go down the driveway to the Westin Regina Resort Los Cabos and take a right on the dirt road down (taxis park in this area) to the beach. Follow the road as far as you can, then back up just a little. Note: May 2007 - Most of this beach now fronts golf course, and resort development and construction. The privacy that previously was found on this strech of beach is no longer available.
Palmilla Beach (Playa Palmilla) - Km. 27 Great for families, beautiful crescent-shaped Palmilla Bay has the best swimming beach near San José del Cabo. Swim, snorkel, charter a fishing panga, go for a walk, kayak, or just relax and watch the anglers returning with their catch. Access: Palmilla Resort, Km. 27, follow the signs, the beach is half a mile from the highway.
Acapulquito Beach - Old Man's Beach (Playa Acapulquito) - Km. 28 Just west of Playa Costa Azul is a little stretch of beach called Playa Acapulquito, known as Old Man's Beach. It looks like the local surf spot has migrated to this area. Access is just off the new four lane highway at Km. 28. Swimming is possible, but watch for surfers.
Costa Azul Beach - Blue Coast Beach (Playa Costa Azul) - Km. 28.5 As we continue southwest down the coast we come to Costa Azul and Bahía Palmilla. About half mile east of Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break called Costa Azul. Exit the highway at Km. 28.5, right at the bridge, and proceed to the beach. There's a surf camp, rental cabañas, beach restaurant, convenience store and services.

Beaches from San Jose del Cabo to La Playita

Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach) For great summer surfing head for Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach). The surf break north of the arroyo is known as Zippers and is for the more advanced surfer.

Two breaks exist to the south – The Rock, and Old Man’s. The Rock is best for intermediate surfers and the second (a.k.a. Acapulquito Beach) for beginners or long boarders.

Playa Hotelera (Hotel Beach) This mile long beach expanse runs from the south side of the San Jose del Cabo estuary next to the Presidente InterContinental All Inclusive Los Cabos Resort ending at the Las Mañanitas condo resort development on the south. Most of the hotels in this region feature fine pools and beach side activities, excluding swimming in the ocean.
Playa el Estero (Estuary Beach) Beginning at the East end of the Playa Hotelera (Hotel Beach) in San José del Cabo, one will find San José’s famed estuary. The freshwater lagoon has over three hundred and fifty species of wildlife and lush vegetation. Fed by underground aquifers, the river and lagoon are one of the few oases in the otherwise nearly desolate lower Baja peninsula. September 05, 2005
La Playita (The Little Beach) Playita Beach One of the newest beaches of Los Cabos—and easily one of its best—Playita Beach at Puerto Los Cabos features a safe, roped-off swimming area inside the harbor entrance, as well as a natural beach, where you can swim, skim-board, surf, or fish.

East Cape Beaches

The East Cape, from Los Frailes on the south to Bahía de Los Sueños (formerly Bahía de Los Muertos) on the north, encompasses over sixty miles of virtually unspoiled coastline. The beaches are wide and empty, the water calm, warm and clear. Every so often, you’ll find an enclave of upscale homes or a small town. Most are accessible only by dirt road. The hotels are small, spread out and intimate. Fishing tends to be the primary draw in the resort towns of Buena Vista and Los Barriles. With more than 850 species, the East Cape is one of Earth's most prolific sportfishing areas. The area also offers SCUBA, snorkeling, wind surfing and kite boarding, kayaking, bird watching, and just hanging out at the beach. Heading northeast out of San José del Cabo is an unpaved road leading to the area called The East Cape. This is one of the most scenic drives in Los Cabos, but better yet, the road passes dozens of beaches, most of which are deserted.

Playa Los Frailes	Playa Cabo Pulmo	Unnamed Beach

In San José del Cabo, turn east at the intersection of Boulevard Mijares and Benito Juárez, across from the fire and police station. The turnoff is marked with various tourist signage and a sign pointing to "Pueblo La Playa" (commonly known as La Playita). In places this coast is wild and barren, but along the way are hidden secrets. Here, you will feel as though you are truly in old Baja, with solitary beaches in an endless array. Privacy on a number of them off the beaten track allows limitless discretion in dress...if you know what we mean. The wind is known to blow, and you must be careful to avoid deep sand sections while driving.

La Playita (The Little Beach) Near San José del Cabo, La Playita is the home of La Playa Sportfishing, the local cooperative Panga Fishing Fleet. Although this area is not recommended for swimming, it's an excellent place to watch fishermen with their catch.

Playa Anónima (Anonymous Beach) About 4 miles from San José del Cabo, this could well be your first stop, as sand dunes provide shelter from the wind. This is a wonderful, unnamed beach between Pueblo La Playa and La Laguna Estates and a nice place to camp or picnic. Steep dunes descend to a drop-off at the shoreline. The surf is rough here so only the strongest swimmers should give it a try. Take an unmarked turn-off towards the beach, it's a little hard to find.

Playa La Laguna Three miles from La Playita is the small beachfront estate community of La Laguna. Heading east, across the arroyo and up the hill, is a turnoff to a beach that is usually deserted and is swimmable, with small geological fissures in the rock tidal pools not unlike mini hot tubs.

Playa at 13.6 mile mark Wide stretch of beach with easy access from the East Cape road from San José del Cabo to La Ribera, located at about 13.6 miles from San José del Cabo.

Shipwrecks Beach Located below the small bluffs a few miles south of Playa Higuera. A big sandy beach with a right reef break at the south end, great for surfing and picnics!

Playa Higuera (Fig Tree Beach) An inescapable feature here is a gnarled, old, twisted and contorted fig tree which is completely out of place. The savage looking beach is lashed with waves and is partially hidden among rock formations. This is a beach for the adventurous only as the surf is rough. Continue along the dirt coastal road to about 19.6 miles from San José.

Playa Los Frailes (The Monks Beach) About 40 miles from San José you'll come to Los Frailes. This is a very popular beach, with limited facilities. Lovely, gentle, Bahía Los Frailes attracts both campers and yachtsmen. The cove is one of the finest anchorages on the coast, you can swim or row to the beach. Swimming is excellent, snorkeling and fishing are very good.

Cabo Pulmo Beach About 5 miles north of Los Frailes is Cabo Pulmo, another of the more popular beaches on the East Cape of Los Cabos, it even has a restaurant and plenty of space in a cove for RV's, vans and campers. Cabo Pulmo is the only living coral reef on the Pacific coast. Divers and snorkelers will love the finger coral reefs extending offshore with water from 15 to 80 feet deep.

Playa El Rincón El Rincón is around 11 miles from Cabo Pulmo, the Tropic of Cancer crosses the beautiful beach here, it remains relatively isolated as very few come here. The beach begins at a beach house called El Rincón, running south for several miles.

Punta Colorada and Punta Arena Rocky beaches around Punta Colorada, the site of a fine old fishing village, become smooth sand as you travel south towards Punta Arena. Roads wander in various directions, but avoid the one leading to the Punta Arena lighthouse as this is a military base so you can't get near the beach.

La Ribera Just a few miles north of Punta Arena, about 50 miles from San José del Cabo, you will come to the village of La Ribera where a paved road leads over to Highway 1. Most are probably ready to head back to San José del Cabo by this time. Highway 1 south will take you through Santiago and Miraflores back past the airport then on to San José del Cabo.

Buena Vista and Los Barriles Ten minutes northeast of Las Cuevas on Highway 1 lands you in the twin towns of Buena Vista and Los Barriles, along the edge of Bahía de Las Palmas. Baja’s quintessential beach community, this area is made for ocean lovers. There are several small resorts and RV parks, the Buena Vista Beach resort, an expatriate community, and water sports galore. In the winter months windsurfers come from everywhere to play here. In the spring, summer, and fall, it offers the best in fishing, diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.

Punta Pescadero North of Buena Vista and Los Barriles another 40 minutes along the spectacular coastline will land you in Punta Pescadero, a fly-in fishing resort with a few homes. Stop anywhere along the way and enjoy an unspoiled beach all to yourself. Take a picnic and spend the afternoon.

Bahía de los Sueños - Bay of Dreams An hour north of Los Barriles by boat and 45 minutes east of La Paz by road is Bahía de Los Sueños, the East Cape’s new happening place. The plan calls for 600 upscale homes, a resort with golf course, and two marinas. Now, there are less than a dozen homes and the Giggling Marlin Beach Club.

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San Jose del Cabo is kid-friendly town

San Jose del Cabo is kid-friendly town

BY JODY ROBBINS, POSTMEDIA NEWS; CALGARY HERALD APRIL 1, 2011 From: http://www.leaderpost.com/technology/Jose+Cabo+friendly+town/4540653/story.html

Jen loves it here. So do Courtney and Sheryl Crow. Yet San Jose del Cabo is often overlooked in favour of its more boisterous neighbour, Cabo San Lucas. But there is more to this place than celebrity spotting and lounging poolside.

 You'll find the most diverse collection of marine life on the planet, a thriving art scene and surfing for all levels at what some might consider an unexpected family destination. What you won't find is a strip of loud bars leaking obnoxious tourists onto the streets -you'll have to venture up the road 28 kilometres to Cabo San Lucas for that.

 We didn't see any celebrities, but we saw why they come here. With no rainy season and limitless sunshine, the average 26°C temperature is ideal for its champion golf courses or strolling along an unlimited selection of beaches.


When it came to beaches, we were spoiled. But choose we had to, so we joined locals and expats underneath the thatched palm palapas at Chileno Bay's public beach on the Sea of Cortez. Dubbed "the world's aquarium," by Jacques Cousteau, the sea supports the largest concentration of marine life on the planet.

 Just wading out into the bath-temperature water will make you feel like you're walking into an aquarium. Snorkels are plentiful here, but unnecessary to view the angel fish, wrasse and neon tetras that splash all around.


 You can also enjoy getting into the water at several different surf breaks. One of the best-known spots in the area is Zippers, a beach break outside of San Jose identified by the gringo hot-spot of the same moniker. This open-air bar and grill is the place to enjoy burgers and margaritas while watching surfers ride the waves and the kids climb on the restaurant's playset. Surfboards are available right there if inspiration strikes. A couple of Pacificos almost gave my husband enough courage to get wet, but he held off until the next day. While my daughter and I enjoyed angus manchego burgers and ocean views at 7 Seas restaurant, he rented a board from the attached Cabo Surf Hotel and joined the fun on Acapulquito (fittingly "Old Man's") beach. He managed, but probably could have used a lesson offered by their surf school.

 The size of the waves varies by tide and season.

Our visit happened in November, the middle of nesting season for two turtle species. We were fortunate enough to release hatchlings and watch them take their first uncertain journey into the sea on Palmilla Beach at an event sponsored by Mexico's first annual paddle surfing competition.

As if holding a baby sea turtle wasn't enough for our daughter, we couldn't resist the opportunity to get up close with the most interesting marine mammal, the dolphin. For that, we headed into Cabo San Lucas for a Dolphin Encounter where kids can interact with the dolphins and catch a ride on their fins.

For a dose of culture, we meandered along the quaint streets of San Jose's historic art district. Weekly art tours take place on Thursday nights, with tables set up for children to create their own works of art in the main square. If art's not your thing, head to Casa Don Pablo Gallery, where more than 35 kinds tequila can be sampled while browsing.

The days were so full that our daughter asked to go to bed at night (a first). It's easy to arrange with a variety of hotels for a range of budgets. La Jolla and Mykonos resorts boast beachfront, two-bedroom fully serviced condos from $600 a week while the Cabo Surf Hotel is a pricer boutique resort.

Despite being neither rich nor famous, we thought we fit in quite well in San Jose.

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San José del Cabo

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Charming is the one word that can best describe San Jose del Cabo, an appropriate description when one considers the historic center’s old buildings and the majestic presence of the Parroquia San José church and the hospitable atmosphere of the main plaza. Old customs and traditions are alive here and time seems to fade.

Cortes was the first to explore the region in 1535, and in 1730, San Jose del Cabo was officially founded as a mission. The cities rich and colorful history includes pirates, Jesuit missionaries and Indian uprisings. 

San Jose del Cabo is the county seat of Los Cabos.

San Jose del Cabo has a population of approximately 40,000, and offers a high quality lifestyle, with very little crime. It is an unusually clean city with a variety of neighborhoods, some new and some that are very old, with the new growth spreading to the north and west of the historic center. The very first golf course in southern Baja is located here, with many nice homes built around it. Jobs are here for anyone who wants to work.
On the southeast edge of the city is a beautiful protected estuary covering a sizable area, with over 100 species of birds along with a variety of turtles, fish and some exotic marine mammals. ATV and Kayak tours of the estuary are available.

A residential development, known as Puerto Los Cabos, is underway including a 535 slip marina. The master plan calls for a extensive new resort community where the village of La Playita is now located. The plan will integrate the existing village, mission/museum, ecological/culture park, luxury residences, fishing, and two championship golf courses.

The lay out of San Jose del Cabo is not what you would expect, with the downtown area located about a mile from the beach, and what you might think of as the main beach, in the hotel zone, isn’t really that popular, nor safe much of the year. The most popular beach is at Costa Azul, an area of resort condos, and at the west end of this beach is San Jose’s popular surfing breaks. East of San Jose is La Playita, home to the popular panga fleet, and east of La Playita is East Cape and miles of deserted beaches, a stretch shoreline gaining in popularity with each year.

If its peace and quite with a strong sense of traditional old world culture and tradition, then San Jose del Cabo is for you.

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