Los Cabos is one of the few golf destinations where the landscape does most of the storytelling before the first shot is even struck. Desert hills, cactus-lined fairways, dramatic cliffs, golden beaches, and the deep blue Sea of Cortés create a setting that feels instantly different from traditional resort golf.
For golfers who love ocean golf, Los Cabos is exceptional because the sea is not just scenery. It shapes the experience. Wind, elevation, shoreline routing, and changing light make each round feel connected to the Baja landscape.
The golf scene is deep, but three courses stand out for the kind of retreat we love to design: Quivira Golf Club, Solmar Golf Links, and Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club.
• Quivira Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus, delivers one of the most dramatic ocean golf experiences in Mexico. The course moves across cliffs, dunes, desert terrain, and Pacific-facing holes that feel carved into the edge of the land. It is bold, visual, and unforgettable — the kind of round where the views become part of the memory.
• Solmar Golf Links, designed by Greg Norman, offers a more natural and grounded expression of Cabo golf. Its “least-disturbance” design philosophy allows the course to move through dunes, cactus forest, and coastal terrain with a strong sense of place. It feels relaxed, scenic, and authentic to the Baja environment.
• Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club brings another layer to the experience with design work by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. Set near San José del Cabo, the course combines desert arroyos, elevated views, and Sea of Cortés scenery. It is especially appealing for golfers who want variety, comfort, and a strong sense of destination.
But Los Cabos is not only about golf.
The culinary scene has become a major part of the destination’s identity. Many resorts offer all-inclusive experiences, but
Grand Velas Los Cabos and
Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos are especially strong for travelers who want elevated dining without sacrificing ease. Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is an adults-only, 79-suite ultra-luxury extension of the Grand Velas experience with access to the broader Grand Velas dining, spa, and resort facilities.
Across the destination, food is part of the rhythm of the trip: fresh fish tacos after golf, ceviche by the water, rooftop cocktails at sunset, refined Baja cuisine, and chef-driven dining that blends Mexican, Japanese, Peruvian, Italian, and seafood traditions. The strongest Los Cabos itineraries leave room for both polished resort dining and local favorites in San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, and the marina areas.
The off-course experiences are equally important. A well-designed Los Cabos retreat can include:
• A private sunset cruise past El Arco
• Snorkeling at Santa María or Chileno Bay
• Whale watching in season
• Deep-sea fishing on the Sea of Cortés
• A guided Art District evening in San José del Cabo
• Desert ATV adventures
• Spa time
• Beach clubs
• And slow afternoons by the water
The key take away is: Los Cabos works because it gives travelers multiple ways to experience the destination — ocean, desert, food, culture, and golf.
That is why customization matters.
Some travelers want the strongest golf lineup possible. Others want a softer retreat with fewer rounds, more spa time, better dining, and carefully selected excursions. Couples may want a balance between golf and beach. Groups may want private dinners, boat days, and tournament-style golf. The right Los Cabos itinerary is not one-size-fits-all. It should be built around expectations, pace, preferred resort style, and how much golf the group truly wants to play.
Elite Golf Experiences creates tailored Los Cabos golf and lifestyle retreats with preferred hotel partners including
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort, Marquis Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol, Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort, and
The St. Regis Los Cabos at Quivira.
