I have been visiting Los Cabos for years, but this was my first resort stay on the East Cape, known for its incredible marine life. Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palma (FourSeasons.com/loscabos/) opened about five years ago and is the East Cape's first and only luxury resort and golf course.
Situated on the Sea of Cortez, about an hour north of San José del Cabo International Airport, the resort is an oasis of quiet luxury. Don't expect the Cabo crowds here. This is a retreat where you can enjoy amazing dining, lazy spa days, multiple pools, swimming in the Sea of Cortez, and ample time to enjoy what Jacques Cousteau called "The Aquarium of the World."
Getting to the Four Seasons
This is an easy international getaway from Phoenix. You can hop on the twice-daily American Airlines flight to Cabo and arrive in Mexico in two hours.
When you exit the clean, modern airport, your Four Seasons driver will be waiting to whisk you away in a Cadillac Escalade to the resort. The drive on paved roads takes about an hour. Once you pass through the unassuming gate, you enter a world of peace and tranquility. The staff greets you in the open-air lobby with a refreshing drink and then escorts you to your room.
Luxury Accommodations
Various room options exist depending on your group size. Many of the rooms have plunge pools and ocean views. We stayed in the Sunrise 2-bedroom suite with a plunge pool. This magnificent ground-floor suite with wrap-around windows afforded us gorgeous sunrise views over the Sea of Cortez. We loved the plunge pool and walking directly out to the beach. The rooms are impeccably decorated in muted tones, reflecting the property's quiet luxury and letting nature be the star.
Other accommodation options vary from an oceanfront room with a plunge pool to a 3-bedroom beachfront presidential villa.
Enjoy Fresh Flavors
You will not go hungry during your stay. We started our visit with fresh ceviche at El Puesto, a poolside eatery. We enjoyed afternoon churros at Ginger's and had incredible, fresh Mexican flavors for lunch at Casa de Brasa.
estiatorio Milos, founded by Chef Costas Spiliadis, has locations worldwide. The restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and late-night drinks in the open-air lounge. We enjoyed late-night drinks by the firepit and breakfast overlooking the water.
A highlight for me was taking the 5-minute water taxi to Marina Village for dinner at acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton's Mozza Baja. The traditional Italian fare is scrumptious. After dinner, walk behind Mozza to Chiki. With its dazzling array of colors, this eclectic night spot serves great cocktails. And there's music for dancing.
Endless Activities
Enjoy an array of exciting land and water activities: snorkeling in the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Marine Site, taking a waterfall hike in the mountains, off-roading through the desert, or taking a sunset cruise. At the resort, tee off on the 18-hole golf course or luxuriate in the spa.
This is definitely the ultimate girlfriend getaway!
