Between two saints lies a place that is known as a paradise for sport fishing and a haven for celebrities looking for a good time in the sun. San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas are bookends to a popular vacation spot called Los Cabos, or literally, the Capes, on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula. (San means “saint” in Spanish).

Both cities, and the hotels and resorts on the 18-mile stretch between, can be easily accessed via the Transpeninsula Highway, called the Corridor.
More than 250,000 visitors annually come to Los Cabos to either golf among amazing rock formations, snorkel, surf, fish for marlin, wahoo and other game fish or take a whale watching tour.

Approaching by air across the Sea of Cortéz (which separates the Baja from the rest of Mexico) the visitor first sees contrast: the craggy peaks of the Sierra de la Laguna form a backdrop to miles of golden beach, blue water and dramatic red rock formations; saguaro cactus, palms and cultivated gardens cover the pale gold desert landscape.

Just off the shore of Los Cabos, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortéz, visitors can see El Arco, a natural rock arch. Also, California Gray Whales migrate by to make their winter home in the Sea of Cortéz. Here people flock to the waters where female Grays bear and rear their young.

At night, travelers can take their pick between San Jose del Cabo, with its live bands and a December-March fiesta, or the pumping nightclubs of Cabo San Lucas, sometimes considered the naughtier of the two destinations. In both destination, the evening typically starts with happy hour between 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and doesn’t end until early in the morning. Some spots in Cabo San Lucas are open until 5 a.m.

Aside from steaming nightlife, the days can be hot as well, with high temperatures averaging above 80 degrees for nine months in the year. But with only 10 inches of rain a year, the low humidity makes the high temperatures tolerable.

If you think this vacationer’s paradise is just the seaside Eden you are looking for, here are a few hotels you might want to consider.

Las Ventanas Al Paraiso
This 71-suite, AAA-rated Five Diamond destination of luxury boasts a guest list that includes Tiger Woods, Jennifer Lopez and Sean Penn.

The open-air reception area sets a relaxing mood for the property, which includes private Jacuzzis with an adjacent professional grade telescope. The telescope is perfect for whale watching during the day or studying the stars at night.
All suites include private terraces, marble showers and woodburning adobe fireplaces, and the smallest suites start at 960 square feet.

Special touch: Luxury reaches its zenith with the resort's Sheet Menu. Guests can personally select the type of sheets on their bed, with options such as Italian Linen or 100 percent silk.

The Westin Resort and Spa
Built by architect Javier Sordo Madeleno, the terra-cotta colored resort was designed after the famed El Arco. The AAA-rated Three Diamond resort’s desert-colored buildings stand over seven sparkling blue pools, many that border right up to the sandy beach.

All 250 rooms and suites come with the Westin Heavenly Bed and Brazilian robes, but luxury extends to the bathroom with dual shower heads, marble floors and Egyptian cotton towels.

Special touch: Guests staying in Royal Beach Club rooms receive exclusive services such as breakfast at sunrise and a selection of cocktails and appetizers every sunset.

Marquis Los Cabos
This three-year old addition to the peninsula offers more than 200 suites and 28 casitas that all have an ocean view, hydromassage tub and complimentary breakfast placed in a private niche.

All casitas come with their own private pool, separate living room, and a private balcony or terrace. Two serpentine-style infinity pools offer views of the ocean for all guests.

This AAA-rated Four Diamond resort includes Canto del Mar, an intimate, 30-person-per-night, no-menu restaurant specializing in French cuisine.
Special touch: The Marquesa del Mar Presidential Suite covers 2,604 square feet and includes its own butler 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos
While great for couples, this AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is excellently suited for groups and families. Live music at breakfast and by the fire pit in the afternoons is just one activity that will keep you busy. Two lighted tennis courts and five pools are also on the property, and guest rates are offered at Cabo del Sol golf course, just three minutes away.

Special touch: The kids club at the hotel is complimentary as well as meals for children under 6.