Top 12 Travel Finds in Los Cabos, Mexico

Perched on the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos (The Capes) continues to impress as one of Mexico's most visually stunning destinations. This is where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez merge, and during the winter months, the gray whale uses this area for its courtship, mating and birthing.

A favorite escape for Hollywood A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Sienna Miller and Jessica Alba, Los Cabos is just a quick two and half hour flight from Los Angeles. You can leave in the morning and be on the beach in time for lunch. The municipality of Los Cabos includes the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, where you can find quality resorts, award-winning golf, beautiful beaches and delicious dining.

Dining

1. Market
The newest restaurant in Los Cabos is called MARKET and already it's creating a lot of buzz. Market is the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who will officially open the restaurant inside the One&Only Palmilla resort in November. The menu features signature dishes like Cubes of Chilean Salmon Toro with Lemon, Horseradish and Dill, Corn Raviolis and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Fondue.

2. Nick San Japanese Restaurant
This local favorite repeatedly wins top honors for serving up the best sushi in Cabo. This fun and lively open-air sushi restaurant has a menu packed with creative dishes. One of the must-try signature sushi offerings is the Sashimi Serranito. Located in downtown Cabo, this is an excellent pick if you crave fresh seafood.

3. Edith's Restaurant
At Edith's Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, it's all about service and creating a quality outdoor dining environment where you can relax and enjoy yourself. You can't go wrong trying one of Edith's specialties. A popular favorite is her Wally's Special -- grilled lobster, garlic shrimp and the catch of the day.

One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico. Photo by One&Only Resorts and Barbara Kraft

Resorts

4. One&Only Palmilla
Since opening in 1956, this luxury resort has catered to an exclusive clientele, including everyone from Ernest Hemingway and John Wayne to Jessica Alba and Christina Aguilera. Upping the ante again this winter, the One&Only Palmilla continues to stay on top of its game by unveiling 13 new beachfront casitas. Each has its own private infinity edge pool that overlooks the Sea of Cortez. Need more space? Keep an eye out for a huge new private villa on the property called Villa Cortez that's scheduled to open in December. Visit the One&Only resorts Web site.