Blue Notes on Golden Shores – Los Cabos Jazz Festival to Debut at Newly Opened Hard Rock Hotel

Los Cabos will never become as synonymous with jazz as New Orleans, which after all is its birthplace, but it won’t be for lack of trying. Cape cities Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo are now home to no less than three dedicated jazz festivals.

There’s the Jazz Weekend in San Jose del Cabo, which will celebrate its 7th edition at Plaza del Pescador on Feb. 15th and 16th, 2019; there’s the Life Luxe Jazz Experience Los Cabos, which premiered last November at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica on the Pacific Coast north of San Lucas, and has already committed to return in 2019; and there’s the newly minted Los Cabos Jazz Festival, which will help to inaugurate the newly minted Hard Rock Hotel in Cabo San Lucas on April 25th to 28th, 2019.

The baby of the bunch, the Los Cabos Jazz Festival, is the brainchild of noted jazz saxophonist and festival organizer Warren Hill. Originally from Toronto, Hill has charted several smooth jazz hits over the years. Nowadays, however, he is probably best known for Music Getaways, an event company he started that specializes in destination based music festivals. It was Hill and Music Getaways that started the now iconic Cancun Jazz Festival, a success he’s seeking to replicate in Los Cabos.

Based on the line-up that’s already been announced, success seems all but assured. Joining Hill on the festival bill are Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, Jonathon Butler, Damien Escobar, West Coast Jam (featuring Richard Elliot, Peter White and DW3), Sax to the Max (featuring Michael Lington, Vincent Ingala and Paul Taylor), and many other notable artists.

Jazz is the headliner, but far from the only attraction. The new Hard Rock Hotel has been a long awaited addition to the upscale Diamante development, a beachfront oasis on the Pacific Coast that boasts championship level golf course designs from major champions Tiger Woods and Davis Love III.

Woods actually has designed two courses at Diamante–the parkland style El Cardonal and Oasis Short Course–with another on the way. The unquestioned star of the onsite golf slate, though, is Love’s majestic links-style Dunes Course. One of three Los Cabos courses currently ranked among the top 100 on the planet, Dunes holds the highest rating ever for a local loop. GOLF Magazine had it ranked 36th best in the world for 2018, while Golf Digest placed it at a more modest but still spectacular 47th.

The Hard Rock Hotel itself is a 639-room property with amenities that include five swim-up bars, six pools, eight restaurants and three lounges. The hotel officially opens in May 2019, but will welcome guests early for Los Cabos’ newest jazz focused celebration. More upscale attendees, however, may prefer to make reservations at one of the Land’s End area’s many breathtaking appointed and scenically situated luxury villas.

For more information about events, activities and villa rentals in Los Cabos, call us TOLL FREE at 1-888-655-4548, visit www.LosCabosVillas.com, or email us at Info@LosCabosVillas.com.

Photo credit:  Craig ONeal

Upcoming Event Calendar

January 2019

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Día de los Tres Reyes Magos – Jan. 6

Tropic of Cancer Concert Series in Todos Santos – Jan. 10 – 20

Los Cabos Pro-Am at Cabo del Sol – Jan. 14 – 18

La Ventana Classic (Kiteboard and Windsurfing Tournament) – Jan. 16 – 20

February

Todos Santos Writers Workshop – Feb. 2 – 9

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28

Todos Santos Artists’ Open Studios Tour – Feb. 9 – 10

Día del Amor y la Amistad (Valentine’s Day) – Feb. 14

San Jose del Cabo Jazz Weekend – Feb. 15 – 16

20th Baja Hog Rally – Feb. 20 – 24

Carnaval La Paz – Feb. 28 – Mar. 5

March

Cabo Collegiate at Querencia – March 3 – 5

Carnaval La Paz – Feb. 28 – March 5

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – March 6, 13, 20, 27

Baja Shakespeare Festival – March 8 – 10, 13 – 16

Traditional Fiestas in San Jose del Cabo – Dates Yet to Be Determined

End of Whale Watching Season – March 15

East Cape Arts Festival – March 17

Todos Santos Film Festival – Dates Yet to Be Determined

7th Annual Cheese & Wine Festival at Sheraton Grand Los Cabos – Dates Yet to Be Determined

April

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – April 4, 11, 18, 25

Los Cabos Jazz Festival at Hard Rock Hotel – April 25 – 28

NORRA Mexican 1000 – April 26 – May 3

Paws n’ Claws Golf Tournament – Dates Yet to Be Determined

Sabores de Baja in Miraflores – Dates Yet to Be Determined

 May

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

La Paz Foundation Festival – Dates Yet to Be Determined

El Dia de la Madre (Mother’s Day) – May 10

Gastrovino Food & Wine Festival in Todos Santos – May 17 – 19

 June

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – June 6, 13, 20, 27

Cabo Summer Slam Fishing Tournament – Dates Yet to Be Determined

Los Cabos Open of Surf – June 11 – 16

Fiesta de la Musica in San Jose del Cabo – Dates Yet to Be Determined

Stars & Stripes Golf & Fishing Tournament – June 27 – 30

 July

Mifel Los Cabos Open of Tennis – July 29 – Aug. 3

August

Mifel Los Cabos Open of Tennis – July 29 – Aug. 3

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament – Aug. 1 – 4

 September

Día de la Independencia (Mexican Independence Day) – Sep. 16

 October

Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament – Oct. 17 – 20

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament – Oct. 22 – 26

November

21s WON Tuna Jackpot – Nov. 6 – 9

52nd Annual Baja 1000 – Nov. 19 – 24

 December

Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24

Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25

Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31

 

Los Cabos Half Marathon February 7, 2016

Have you ever dreamed of running a half marathon? Would you like to spend a few days in paradise RUTA-21K-MMLC2016-while achieving this personal goal? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you should consider registering for the 2016 Los Cabos Half Marathon. This year’s event will be held on February 7, 2016. Make sure you mark the date on your calendar now!

The Los Cabos Half Marathon has a rich history and runners from all over the world descend on the region to experience this incredible course. During your race, you will pass through San Jose del Cabo’s historic downtown area, famous hotel quarter, and the gorgeous Puerto Los Cabos Marina. You simply cannot beat the scenery you’ll experience as a participant in this event. You are sure to remember your first Los Cabos Half Marathon for the rest of your life.

If you are thinking about registering, but haven’t yet decided for sure, you should visit www.loscaboshalfmarathon.com for more information. Everything you need to know about the event, including details regarding three to four day travel packages, can be found there. You can even go ahead and complete your registration easily online. There is still time to train for this race if you sign-up today!

The Los Cabos Villas team would be thrilled to help you secure the best possible lodging for you and your party during your stay in our stunning corner of the world. We will work with you to find a condominium or holiday house near the race route or in a secluded area where you and your loved ones can truly unwind before and after race day. We look forward to working with runners from around the globe before this exciting event takes place in 2016.

 

See You in Paradise!

Los Cabos Half Marathon – February 8, 2015

If you’ve been thinking about scheduling a trip to Cabo San Lucas or to San Jose del Cabo, but you don’t want to travel for no RUTA-21K-MMLC2015-reason, the upcoming Los Cabos Half Marathon might fit the bill perfectly. The 13.1 mile run allows participants to get up close and personal with Los Cabos’s beautiful scenery. There is no other half marathon like this on earth! You simply can’t beat the views that we have to offer in Cabo. If you aren’t quite ready for a half marathon, but you’d still like to take part in the day’s events, you might be an ideal candidate for the 5K run that accompanies the longer race.

The Los Cabos Half Marathon and 5K appeals to runners from all over the globe. If you enjoy distance running, but haven’t yet experienced the magic of the Los Cabos Medio Marathon, 2015 should be your year! The event takes place on February 8, 2015, so there’s still plenty of time to register.

In addition to the run, which even the slowest runners usually finish in about 3 1/2 hours, you can take advantage of all the other things that Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo have to offer during your time in the region. Since you’re a runner, it’s safe to assume that you also enjoy other outdoor activities, such as fishing, golf, and swimming. You can do all of this and more by the gorgeous Los Cabos waterfront or in lush grassy areas that have been carefully curated by some of the world’s best golfers.

At Los Cabos Villas, we would be happy to work with you to find the perfect villa, condominium, or cottage for your stay. We love helping Los Cabos Half Marathon runners make the most of their time in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Whatever you’re interested in, we can help you make reservations to enhance your vacation experience. As soon as you register for February’s big run, contact us to book a Cabo vacation villa to call home during your holiday.