2 Best Sights in Los Cabos, Mexico

Officially the Malecón Álvaro Obregón, this seaside promenade is La Paz's seawall, tourist zone, and social center all rolled into one. It runs for 5 km (3 miles) along Paseo Álvaro Obregón and has a broad palm-lined walkway, statues of whale sharks, dolphins, sharks, and other local denizens of the deep, as well as several park areas in the directly adjacent sand. Paceños are fond of strolling the malecón at sunset when the heat of the day finally begins to subside. (You will see people swimming here, and the water is cleaner than it used to be, but the beaches outside town are a far surer bet in that regard.)

Cabo's downtown marina is lined with upscale shops and fine dining, but it's worth coming here just to stroll along the boardwalk and take in glittering marina views. Shopping hot spots include Puerto Paraíso Mall, Marina Fiesta Resort, and Luxury Avenue Boutique Mall. The latter is a collection of shops selling Salvatore Ferragamo, Victoria's Secret, Lacoste, TAG Heuer, and Montblanc, all under one roof. The zone is anchored by the Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa.