When temperatures dip below freezing in the U.S. and Canada, snowbirds head south to Los Cabos to enjoy sunshine and beautiful beaches. 
The gorgeous winter weather is the major attraction, of course, but depending on the calendar dates, visitors may also be able to enjoy major holidays and celebrations in the inimitable “Cabo” style.
New Year’s Eve, as it is around the world, is the occasion of the biggest and most extravagant celebrations. Resorts, restaurants and nightclubs vie with one another to showcase the best food and drinks, the most creative costume themes, and the most impressive live musical performers. Fireworks are a staple of virtually all Mexican celebrations, but the annual midnight fireworks display over Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas to ring in the New Year is truly a dazzling sight to behold.
Space is limited at the top party spots on the beach (and in the bay), so it’s not too early to start thinking about reservations.
New Year’s Eve Gatsby Party at Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Thanks to its superb location on Medano Beach – in prime fireworks watching territory – Casa Dorada has always been a popular place to welcome the New Year. This stylish beachfront resort has burnished its “ball drop” bona fides in recent years, however, with a series of spectacular gala costume parties. Last year, guests dressed in their finest white clothing. This year the theme is “Gatsby,” which means plenty of gangster and flapper chic will be on display among the estimated 500 attendees. A deluxe buffet and open bar are also included in the ticket price.
New Year’s Eve with Paul Oakenfold at Blue Marlin Ibiza/ME Cabo
ME Cabo is the hippest hotel on Medano Beach, a stylish party spot famed for the Champagne and bikini scene at its poolside nightclub, Blue Marlin Ibiza. As one would expect, then, New Year’s Eve is a time to pull out all the stops. This year’s headliner is international DJ extraordinaire Paul Oakenfold, a two-time Grammy Award winner who has twice been named the number one DJ in the world by DJ Magazine. General admission tickets are 900 pesos (approximately $50 U.S.), and VIP tables and bottle service packages are also available.
New Year’s Eve 2018 at Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort
Set at the juncture of the Cabo San Lucas Marina and Medano Beach, Breathless provides great views from its rooftop disco, Purple, and a more adult-oriented atmosphere (it is an adults-only resort, after all) than most area resorts. Victoria Modesta hosts the New Year’s Eve party, which will also include beats by Sugar Shake Band and DJ Miguel Migs.
Sailing into 2018
One of the most enjoyable vantages from which to enjoy the New Year’s fireworks celebration over Cabo San Lucas Bay is aboard a tour boat cruising along the coastline. Many of the area’s premier dinner cruisers offer special dinner parties for New Year’s Eve with food, drinks, dancing, and of course prime viewing spots for the fireworks extravaganza at midnight.
Caborey has long been a holiday favorites thanks to its lively after dinner floorshow featuring Latin American singing and dancing, but two other catamarans are also offering noteworthy packages for this New Year’s Eve. Tropicat, best known for its Jazz and Wine Sunset Cruises, is sailing into 2018 with a three-hour tour featuring an unlimited open bar, special appetizers, and party favors. Fleet mate Cabomar, meanwhile, will boast an all-you-can-eat taco bar on its 3+ hour excursion, as well as an open bar, and live music courtesy of the Val Garcia Band.
For more information about New Year’s Eve events in Los Cabos, call us TOLL FREE at 1-888-655-4548, visit www.LosCabosVillas.com, or email us at Info@LosCabosVillas.com.
Upcoming Event Calendar
November
San José del Cabo Art Walk – Thursday evenings, 5 – 9 p.m., November through June
WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament – Nov. 1 – 4
Jim Flick Invitational Golf Tournament at Cabo del Sol – Nov. 7 – 12
Los Cabos International Film Festival – Nov. 8 – 12
Ironman Los Cabos Triathlon – Nov. 12
50th SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 14 – 18
Día de la Revolucion (Revolution Day) – Nov. 20
Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) – Nov. 23
Extreme Sailing Series – Nov. 30 – Dec. 3
December
Sabor a Cabo Rural Food and Wine Tasting – Dec. 3
LigaMAC Christmas Party – Dec. 5
Dressed to the K-9s Charity Gala – Dec. 8
Sabor a Cabo International Food and Wine Festival – Dec. 9
Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe – Dec. 12
Whale Watching Season – Mid-December to Mid-March
Las Posadas – Dec. 16 – 24
Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24
Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25
Día de los Inocentes – Dec. 28
Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve with DJ Paul Oakenfold at Blue Marlin Ibiza/ME Cabo Hotel – Dec. 31
Gatsby Theme New Year’s Eve Party at Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa – Dec. 31
January
Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) – Jan. 6
Tropic of Cancer Concert Series in Todos Santos – Jan. 11 – 21
Los Cabos Pro-Am Golf Tournament – Jan. 15 – 19
La Ventana Classic (Kiteboard and Windsurfing Tournament) – Jan. 17 – 21
Todos Santos Writers Workshop – Jan. 27 – Feb. 3
February
Todos Santos Open Artists’ Studio Tour – Feb. 10 – 11
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Sunset da Mona Lisa – February 14
Carnaval La Paz – Dates Not Yet Announced
Los Barriles Dog Show – Dates Not Yet Announced
March
Todos Santos Film Festival – Dates Not Yet Announced
Baja Shakespeare Festival – March 9 – 11, 14 – 17
El Triunfo Arts & Crafts Festival – Dates Not Yet Announced
East Cape Arts Festival – Dates Not Yet Announced
Fiestas Patronales in San José del Cabo – March 19
Semana Santa – March 25 – 31
Annual Cheese & Wine Festival at Sheraton Hacienda del Mar – Dates Not Yet Announced
April
Paws n’ Claws Golf Tournament and Dinner – Dates Not Yet Announced
NORRA Mexican 1000 – April 20 – 26
Koral Pets Race – Dates Not Yet Announced
Gastrovino Food & Wine Festival – Dates Not Yet Announced
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