Must-see nightlife in Southern Baja

  • Rooftop at the Cape

    Cabo San Lucas

    Escape the cesspool that is downtown Cabo San Lucas and regain your dignity at this classy rooftop bar, complete with trickling water features,…

  • Baja Beans

    Todos Santos

    Tucked into a grove of mango trees just off the highway in Pescadero, this pleasant coffee shop serves strong Mexican-grown coffee in all the fancy ways:…

  • Seaside

    La Paz

    This swanky bar and restaurant wins for its potent craft cocktails, killer sunset view and friendly service. The setting is incredibly romantic,…

  • Club Marlin

    La Paz

    Located in El Centenario, around 5km north of the center, this hotel, bar and restaurant dates from the 1980s and has long served as the resident expat…

  • Baja Brewing Co

    San José del Cabo

    A pub-style environment offering local microbrews. Sample 4oz measures of six different beers in a flight to find your favorite. Popular choices include…

  • Harker Board

    La Paz

    Head upstairs to the terrace for sweeping views over the bay and a cerveza (beer). Five local beers are on tap, and there about 25 bottled varieties…

  • Cabo Wabo

    Cabo San Lucas

    The most famous bar and club in town, established by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar of solo career and Van Halen fame. Come here for live music and the…

  • Slim's Elbow Room

    Cabo San Lucas

    In the shadow of Cabo Wabo, this teeny, easy-to-miss watering hole, wallpapered in dollar bills and clients’ signatures, claims to be the world’s smallest…

  • El Squid Roe

    Cabo San Lucas

    Crazy. Just crazy. Jello shooters, tequila congo lines. Waiters (and drunk clientele) dance on tabletops to cheering crowds. The everyday epicenter of…

  • Los Barriles de Don Malaquias

    San José del Cabo

    Los Barriles stocks over 300 varieties of tequila and keeps at least two dozen bottles open for tasting. Prices are a bit steep, but the selection is…

  • Canela

    Cabo San Lucas

    A classier option than most for a Corona or cocktail. Moody lighting, rustic furniture and a curious (and entertaining) Día de Muertos theme.

  • Cafelix

    Todos Santos

    This arty cafe is always packed with the local expats here for great coffee and gut-busting breakfasts. On hot days, go for one of its dozen-plus frappés…

  • J&J

    Cabo San Lucas

    Buy your big puffer from the shelves of Cuban cigars then step next door for a real deal mojito served in a giant jam jar with plenty of fresh mint (but…