San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo is the sophisticated, tranquil counterpart to its lively neighbor. Known for its 18th-century Jesuit mission, a thriving Art District, and world-class farm-to-table dining, it offers a "slow travel" experience. It is the ideal choice for those seeking authentic Mexican charm, boutique luxury, and a refined atmosphere.
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rentals
4.9
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3,981
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San José del Cabo serves as the cultural heart of Los Cabos, maintaining a traditional Mexican town feel that stands in stark contrast to the high-energy pace of Cabo San Lucas. The historic center is defined by its iconic San José Missionary Church and a picturesque main plaza surrounded by high-end art galleries and historic architecture. On Thursday evenings, the town comes alive with its famous Art Walk, where locals and visitors mingle over wine and original works from international and Mexican artists.
The culinary scene here has become a global draw, anchored by organic, farm-to-table pioneers like Flora Farms and Los Tamarindos. These estates offer a "dirt-to-plate" experience set in lush agricultural valleys, providing a sophisticated lifestyle element that appeals to the health-conscious and epicurean traveler. The hospitality landscape is equally refined, featuring architectural masterpieces and luxury resorts that prioritize privacy and serenity over proximity to nightlife.
While the beaches in San José are more rugged and less swimmable than those to the west, they offer dramatic beauty and world-class surfing at spots like Zippers. The nearby Puerto Los Cabos marina provides a quiet departure point for deep-sea fishing and whale watching, away from the crowds. San José del Cabo is the preferred destination for multi-generational families and couples who value authenticity, safety, and a more deliberate pace of life.
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
Stunning Ocean Views
villa
4
4
12
5.0
(90)
Ocean Front Surf 3 Bedroom Surf Paradise-Las Olas
condo
3
2
7
4.9
(104)
Casa Mariposa Beachfront Mega Villa Paradise ⭐️
villa
6
7
15
4.9
(71)
Beachfront Swimmable Paradise Costa Azul
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(141)
Casa Bella
villa
5
5
10
5.0
(42)
6,000 sq ft, 5 bedroom, pool, jacuzzi, near beach
villa
5
4
10
5.0
(100)
Rio de Luna Beach access lux amenities house
villa
7
7
16
4.9
(36)
Amazing Views, Beach Access, Meditation Gardens
villa
4
4
8
5.0
(108)
Las Olas- Surf the Rock! Steps from the Beach!
condo
3
2
8
5.0
(37)
Cinco Palms /Tropical Hacienda Style Mexican Villa
villa
3
3
6
4.9
(90)
Breathtaking Palmilla Villa, Ocean Views & Pool!
villa
3
3
6
4.9
(60)
Casa Mykonos Beachfront Villa!
villa
3
3
6
5.0
(24)
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
Mexico, SJC, Luxury apartment for 6 people
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3
3
6
4.7
(76)
Casa de las Olas
villa
4
2
14
4.9
(70)
Private Oasis · Pool, Roof Deck & Scenic Views
villa
3
3
4
4.9
(46)
Gorgeous 3 BR Villa Armonia Ocean View, Pool/Spa
villa
3
3
7
5.0
(63)
Ocean Views and Golf Retreat with Pool Access
villa
3
3
6
5.0
(29)
Sea View House
villa
5
5
10
4.9
(28)
Beachfront Swimmable Paradise Costa Azul
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(141)
Tooker Villa La Jolla 5 master suites 6 Bed 6 bath
villa
6
6
12
4.8
(39)
Las Olas- Surf the Rock! Steps from the Beach!
condo
3
2
8
5.0
(37)
3 Bedroom Ocean front Condo Las Olas-Ground Level
condo
3
2
8
5.0
(61)
Ocean Front Surf 3 Bedroom Surf Paradise-Las Olas
condo
3
2
7
4.9
(104)
4 Bed Villa/ Pool/Jacuzzi/putting
villa
4
3
9
4.9
(46)
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
Stunning Ocean Views
villa
4
4
12
5.0
(90)
San Jose del Cabo Condo
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(69)
Magazine Cover Sky Showers Outdoor Tub & Concierge
villa
4
4
8
5.0
(69)
Spectacular Views in Palmilla
villa
4
6
8
5.0
(40)
Casa Wen :3BR/2Bath Beachfront panorama view Condo
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(37)
Spacious Oceanview- Gated- Palmilla Sur Beach
condo
3
3
8
5.0
(30)
Beach Front Villa! La Palmilla 4Bed/4Bath
villa
4
4
11
5.0
(30)
Casa Ochenta, Luxury Villa in Palmilla, Los Cabos
luxury villa
4
4
12
5.0
(26)
Private 5bd Oceanview Villa. Private Yacht Access
villa
5
5
10
5.0
(24)
Casa Bella
house
5
5
10
5.0
(23)
Beautiful brand new 5 bdr house, Casa Estrella
house
5
5
10
5.0
(21)
Luxury Villa with Ocean View & Golf Course Access
luxury villa
4
4
8
5.0
(19)
12 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
12 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
4-Villa Estate | 3Mi Flora Farms | Steps to Beach
luxury villa
8
7
16
4.9
(17)
Authentic Hacienda Oasis | Panoramic Ocean View
guest house
6
6
16
4.8
(48)
Ultímate View Villa near beach & town! Sleeps 20!
house
6
7
16
5.0
(62)
Amazing chic Villa with private pool
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7
8
16
5.0
(21)
Rio de Luna Beach access lux amenities house
villa
7
7
16
4.9
(36)
Beachfront w/pool and jacuzzi. Sleeps 16!
villa
7
7
15
5.0
(11)
Casa Mariposa Beachfront Mega Villa Paradise ⭐️
villa
6
7
15
4.9
(71)
Lux Aqua Blanca 7BR privated pool n slices
house
7
7
14
5.0
(5)
Stunning San Jose Villa with Amazing Ocean Views!
house
7
6
14
5.0
(35)
Stunning Modern Luxury
house
6
7
14
5.0
(23)
CasaD’EsteCabo ~ Ocean/Golf/Beach
luxury villa
6
5
12
4.8
(34)
Tooker Villa La Jolla 5 master suites 6 Bed 6 bath
villa
6
6
12
4.8
(39)
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
Casa de las Olas
villa
4
2
14
4.9
(70)
$299/ntCasa Romantica
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3
3
9
4.5
(45)
Mexico, SJC, Luxury apartment for 6 people
house
3
3
6
4.7
(76)
Surfer's Paradise! Beachside Condo with Views!!
condo
3
3
8
4.9
(38)
Rooftop Oasis • Walk to Beach&Downtown • Sleeps 10
villa
3
3
10
4.9
(205)
Beautiful house with the best view of San José
villa
4
5
12
4.8
(75)
Amazing chic Villa with private pool
house
7
8
16
5.0
(21)
Amazing 3 Villa home across from Costa Azul Beach!
villa
6
4
10
4.7
(31)
Sea View House
villa
5
5
10
4.9
(28)
Gorgeous 3 BR Villa Armonia Ocean View, Pool/Spa
villa
3
3
7
5.0
(63)
Las Olas- Surf the Rock! Steps from the Beach!
condo
3
2
8
5.0
(37)
OCEAN VIEW
luxury villa
5
5
10
4.8
(22)
12 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
12 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
Residencia 6 West enclave next to the new Ritz
luxury villa
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5
14
5.0
(15)
Beachfront Luxury
villa
5
6
14
4.6
(13)
Lux Aqua Blanca 7BR privated pool n slices
house
7
7
14
5.0
(5)
Stunning San Jose Villa with Amazing Ocean Views!
house
7
6
14
5.0
(35)
Rio de Luna Beach access lux amenities house
villa
7
7
16
4.9
(36)
cabos penthouse / viceroy hotel
penthouse
5
5
9
5.0
(6)
Casa Manana
villa
5
5
10
5.0
(15)
$2820/ntOeanview villa in gated golf community near beach
house
4
4
8
4.6
(17)
Casa Mariposa Beachfront Mega Villa Paradise ⭐️
villa
6
7
15
4.9
(71)
Palmilla Villas del Mar Ocean-Side Villa
villa
4
4
12
4.9
(8)
4-Villa Estate | 3Mi Flora Farms | Steps to Beach
luxury villa
8
7
16
4.9
(17)
$2500/nt#CaboCasita23 in Villas Del Mar
villa
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4
8
5.0
(5)
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
Rooftop Oasis • Walk to Beach&Downtown • Sleeps 10
villa
3
3
10
4.9
(205)
Beachfront Swimmable Paradise Costa Azul
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(141)
3BR/3BA Ocean View Perfect for Families
condo
3
3
6
4.8
(138)
#Beach 5 min walk
house
5
5
10
5.0
(127)
Amazing Views, Beach Access, Meditation Gardens
villa
4
4
8
5.0
(108)
Ocean Front Surf 3 Bedroom Surf Paradise-Las Olas
condo
3
2
7
4.9
(104)
Oceanfront Condo at Costa Azul Beach !
condo
3
2
6
4.9
(102)
6,000 sq ft, 5 bedroom, pool, jacuzzi, near beach
villa
5
4
10
5.0
(100)
Stunning Ocean Views
villa
4
4
12
5.0
(90)
Cinco Palms /Tropical Hacienda Style Mexican Villa
villa
3
3
6
4.9
(90)
modern desert beach house
villa
3
3
4
4.9
(76)
Mexico, SJC, Luxury apartment for 6 people
house
3
3
6
4.7
(76)
12 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
12 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
Beach Front Villa! La Palmilla 4Bed/4Bath
villa
4
4
11
5.0
(30)
Breathtaking Palmilla Villa, Ocean Views & Pool!
villa
3
3
6
4.9
(60)
4 Bed Villa/ Pool/Jacuzzi/putting
villa
4
3
9
4.9
(46)
Casa Paz ~ Designer Retreat ~ Pool ~ Ocean Views
villa
5
6
10
5.0
(16)
Magazine Cover Sky Showers Outdoor Tub & Concierge
villa
4
4
8
5.0
(69)
Rooftop Oasis • Walk to Beach&Downtown • Sleeps 10
villa
3
3
10
4.9
(205)
San Jose del Cabo Condo
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(69)
Beach
condo
3
3
8
5.0
(40)
Casa Wen :3BR/2Bath Beachfront panorama view Condo
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(37)
Beautiful Condo at Costa Azul Beach Oceanfront 321
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(36)
3BR/3BA Ocean View Perfect for Families
condo
3
3
6
4.8
(138)
Casa Ochenta, Luxury Villa in Palmilla, Los Cabos
luxury villa
4
4
12
5.0
(26)
12 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
12 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
Stunning Ocean Views
villa
4
4
12
5.0
(90)
Magazine Cover Sky Showers Outdoor Tub & Concierge
villa
4
4
8
5.0
(69)
San Jose del Cabo Condo
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(69)
Spectacular Views in Palmilla
villa
4
6
8
5.0
(40)
Casa Wen :3BR/2Bath Beachfront panorama view Condo
condo
3
2
6
5.0
(37)
Stunning San Jose Villa with Amazing Ocean Views!
house
7
6
14
5.0
(35)
Beach Front Villa! La Palmilla 4Bed/4Bath
villa
4
4
11
5.0
(30)
Spacious Oceanview- Gated- Palmilla Sur Beach
condo
3
3
8
5.0
(30)
Casa Ochenta, Luxury Villa in Palmilla, Los Cabos
luxury villa
4
4
12
5.0
(26)
Private 5bd Oceanview Villa. Private Yacht Access
villa
5
5
10
5.0
(24)
Stunning Modern Luxury
house
6
7
14
5.0
(23)
Casa Bella
house
5
5
10
5.0
(23)
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