Cabo is a safe vacation destination if you travel smart. Be aware of your surroundings, in the evenings stay on the well-lit and populated streets. Don't be flashy with your money or expensive jewelry and don't take unneeded risks.
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Generally speaking, Cabo is safe at night. That is, as long as you use common sense like not wandering down dark alleys or taking drinks from strangers. But you should exercise a few safety precautions at all times, particularly if you're having two or more cocktails while enjoying the nightlife.
Drinking alcohol in public is tolerated to an extent in Cabo as it is a party town; however you should know that it is illegal to drink alcoholic beverages on the street, in vehicles, at the beach and other public places. You may be pulled over by the police for doing so and you could be fined.
The nightlife in Cabo San Lucas is rowdy and rollicking and the downtown tourist district is at the heart of Cabo's vibrant nightlife scene. There is a two block stretch of restaurants, bars, dance clubs, that surround Plaza Bonita, the largest shopping plaza located next to the marina boardwalk.
You'll get better rates at an exchange house, an ATM, or by using a credit card, but a bank provides the best rates. Although dollars are generally accepted in various resort areas, we recommend using pesos during your visit to Cabo San Lucas.
Activities within Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo are tightly concentrated in downtown areas, so you can easily explore both towns on foot. However, if you want to reach attractions further afield, you'll want a rental car.
However, you'll likely want to dress up at night, as resort evenings tend to feel like a fancy night out. With some restaurants requiring formal attire and some resorts hosting themed events, you'll want to dress your best. That means dresses and heels for ladies and pants paired with a formal shirt for men.
You should definitely add a light jacket to your Cabo packing list. You'll want something lightweight but comfortable for windy excursions like whale-watching and parasailing when you're out on the water. Additionally, nights can get chilly, around 60°F, so you'll want something to keep you warm on those colder nights.
Should I Bring Pants to Cabo? Including a pair of long pants in your Cabo packing list won't hurt. While shorts are often the preferred outfit for tourists in Cabo, you also can't go wrong with a cute pair of pants in a match set or sleek trousers to wear to dinner.
As with any destination, it's best to avoid being alone at night or getting overly intoxicated. But generally, it's agreed that Cabo San Lucas, San Jose Del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor, which connects the two cities, are the safest places in the Los Cabos municipality.
The nightlife in Cabo San Lucas is rowdy and rollicking and the downtown tourist district is at the heart of Cabo's vibrant nightlife scene. There is a two block stretch of restaurants, bars, dance clubs, that surround Plaza Bonita, the largest shopping plaza located next to the marina boardwalk.