Casa de Playa is a beautiful 3 bedroom luxury home, located in the very exclusive gated and private Palmilla Development. This home is located on the 9th fairway of the Palmilla Golf Course and offers spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez.

Appointed with all the amenities, Casa de Playa is the perfect location for you to relax around the heated swimming pool or spa and enjoy your vacation.

We look forward to your visit to Casa de Play and welcome you to our “Paradise”.

Sleeping Accommodations:
3 King Beds

Refundable Security Deposit - $500.00

March 1-4  Amy & Vince’s Fred Duckett Challenge.  Benefits the Los Cabos Children’s Foundation.  Info in the US call 602-275-6305 or by e-mail: brendakuyper.lccf@gmail.com                                                                       Registration www.loscaboschildren.org

March 20-25  6th International Art & Culture La Paz Festival  For more information call o11-52-612-122-0000

March 23  Liga MAC’s 8th Annual Jazz Fest.  Gourmet buffet dinner, drinks and entertainment.  For more information contact jazzfest@ligamac.com

March 22-25  Baja Shakespeare’s 2012 production, Cindrealla at Rancho Buens Vista.  It’s not Shakespeare but it’s a “Bajafied” fairy tale filled with silly humor and music that’s guaranteed to delight.  Contact tyfield1@hotmail.com for information.

There are a number of hiking alternatives in the Los Cabos area but one you might not have thought of is hiking in the Pedregal community.  This community is located in Cabo San Lucas and built on a desert mountain, referred to as The Pedregal Mountain.  Homes on what we call the marina side have views of downtown Cabo San Lucas, the marina and bay.  Homes on the other side of the Pedregal Mountain have views of the Pacific Ocean.

I have hiked in the Pedregal since moving to Cabo in 1998 and always enjoy the scenery.  The cobblestone roads weave throughout the community offering a variety of options.  I have what I call my short walk (about 20 minutes) that is mainly on the Pacific side and takes me by a number of our vacation rental properties.  I can vary this walk by taking a different way back and add 10-15 minutes. I start near the Pedregal Beach and head for the Valley of the Blue Moon, then back home.

For a more challenging walk I have walked to town but lately enjoy walking to the very top where the tower is located now that the road is finished to the top. It is pretty much straight up hill for most of the walk (about 2 miles) but once at the top there is a bird’s eye panoramic view of all of Cabo, the bay, marina, and Pacific side.  It’s definitely worth the effort!  Of course you can always drive to the top for the view but it’s a great hike with great scenery.

They are cutting new roads in the Pedregal which will offer even more variety in routes.  You could virtually take a different walk every day for a number of days.

If you are staying in Cabo and want a challenging walk try the Pedregal next time.  And remember we have a large variety of Cabo Vacation Rentals in the Pedregal, in downtown Cabo, along the corridor and in San Jose del Cabo.

Check our inventory at www.bajasurvacationrentals.com

If you haven’t been on a Whale Watching tour in Baja California you are missing out on a special treat.  One of our favorite times in Cabo is whale season.  We start seeing these fabulous creatures in December and normally most are on their way back north my mid- March.  However, last year we enjoyed a special show of mother and baby whale from our patio across from the Pedregal Beach.

Whale watching tours are numerous in the Cabo area but tours in Guerrero Negro,  San Ignacio and Magdalena Bay are where you can get close and personal with these giants.  Guerrero Negro is the halfway point on the peninsula, San Ignacio is a bit further south and Mag Bay is about a 4 hour drive up the peninsula from Cabo.  I have been on tours in Guerreo Negro, Mag Bay and Cabo and each one was a unique experience.  Though we haven’t had a tour in San Ignacio it is one of my favorite stops along the Baja Peninsula.  The photos in this article are from our Guerrero Negro whale watching trip.

The Gringo Gazette, my favorite rag in Cabo, recently posted the following whale watching rules:
Whale watching is limited to authorized areas and strict speed restrictions are imposed as outlined by federal environment protection laws.  Boats must approach whales from behind diagonally and move parallel with the whales at a distance of at least 65 yards.  The maximum speed is 2 knots or two miles per hour, and must be slower than the slowest whale in the group.  A maximum of 4 boats may observe one individual or pod of whales, with motors in neutral if the whales are not moving and for a maximum of 30 minutes.  Other boats must wait at a distance of 265 yards.  A boat must wait with the motor in neutral if a whale approaches it and leave without rapid acceleration.  Boats should never interfere or cause harm in any way to the whales.  It is forbidden to fish, dive, swim, water sky/fly, use jet-skis, canoes, kayaks, inflatable, or submersible water toys,  ultra-lights and helicopters anywhere near these big mammals.  Fines of up to $100,000 USD ar possible, as well as losing the permit to work and the tour guide can be detained for up to 36 hours.

Whale watching is a must do when in the area and from December through March.  We have a number of Cabo Condos and Cabo Villa Rentals available for your stay.  Next time you plan a trip to Cabo let us help you not only with a fun whale watching adventure but with your Cabo accommodations as well.

Check our site at www.bajasurvacationrentals.com

If you have been on a whale watching tour in the Baja please share your comments.  If you want to share photos send them to me and I will add them to this blog!

I recently had lunch with friends at the new Healthy Restaurant, Wine and Bar.  It was recommended to me from Patty in our Baja Sur Property Management office in Cabo   She had been and told me I must try it.  My friends, Kate and Monte had also heard about it so we agreed now was the best time to try this new (open for 2 months) restaurant in Cabo.

Healthy Restaurant, Wine and Bar is located just 1 block up Hidalgo from the Town Square and on the side street across from the OXXO market.  It is a one way street so you can’t turn right at the OXXO market.  Instead travel up one more block to where the school is located and take a right here, then the first right and the next first right which will bring you around the block.  The restaurant will be on your left.

The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, welcoming staff and a good menu.  Panaco, the owner, greeted us upon arrival as well as Sergio the waiter.  Everything is organic, healthy and tasty.  I had the red salad which was a mixture of greens, fresh raspberries, fresh strawberries and grilled chicken.  Panaco let me try the Chipotle dressing and the Dijon mustard dressing.  I can’t choose which one I liked better, both were good.  Monte selected the sirloin burger and reported it was very good.  Kate chose something off the dinner menu, the grilled fillet with drunken sauce and thought it was great.

The Healthy Restaurant has a full bar and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  If you want more information call Panaco at 105-1210