Few places party harder or more consistently than Cabo San Lucas, a place long famed for its boisterous nightlife and bawdy beachfront cantinas. The Land’s End community’s premier party spots exceed even their own debaucherous standards, however, when it comes to New Year’s Eve, adding a spectacular midnight fireworks show over the bay to an already potent mix of high-octane spirits and high-energy dance music.

Champagne and margaritas will definitely be flowing freely at every bar in town, from hole-in-the-wall dives to elegant hotel lounges…but as a service to discerning destination revelers, here are the top 5 places to ring in 2019 in Cabo San Lucas.

The Cape: A Thompson Hotel

Few places on Earth boast a more picturesque setting than The Cape: A Thompson Hotel. Not only does this surfer chic retro property overlook one of the finest surf breaks in the region (the legendary left-hand Monuments), but it offers magnificent sunset views of the golden sand beaches and evocative granite monuments that form the Land’s End headland. The Capes’ Rooftop Lounge is thus the perfect viewing spot, either for nightly sunset celebrations or the New Year’s Eve fireworks show that takes place annually over Cabo San Lucas Bay. This year’s Rooftop New Year’s Eve dance party is headlined by international DJs Polo & Pan, as well as acclaimed producer Chad Hugo, who along with production partner Pharrell Williams makes up The Neptunes.

Caborey

In Cabo San Lucas, the best parties tend to take place along Médano Beach, since the bars and restaurants there have what are thought to be best views of the midnight fireworks show. Actually, though, the best views are from the bay itself…more specifically, from the gently rolling deck of one of the many party boats offering late night New Year’s Eve cruises.

Caborey, an enormous and luxurious triple-decked catamaran, has long been acknowledged as the king of the local dinner cruisers. It’s so big you can’t even call it a boat…nautical etiquette requires the term ship. No surprise then that this large and elegantly appointed vessel also hosts the area’s premier New Year’s Eve cruise, which lasts from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and features a fine dining style dinner and subsequent floorshow showcasing Latin American singing and dancing (think tango!).

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Luxurious beachfront Casa Dorada is probably best known for its superb Saltwater Spa, which features curative treatments and therapies that integrate the mineral rich waters of the Sea of Cortez. For partygoers, the resort is also known for hosting the region’s longest running New Year’s Eve costume gala. Last year, the theme was “Gatsby.” This year, it’s “Back to the Future.” Over 500 revelers are expected to attend the costumed fête, with festivities that range from fireworks to an open bar and deluxe buffet from onsite restaurant El Rincón Culinario.

ME Cabo/Blue Marlin Ibiza

Casa Dorada’s neighbor on Médano Beach, the hip Art Deco style ME Cabo, also hosts a highly anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration. But whereas Casa Dorada charms with themed costumes and family-friendly atmosphere, ME Cabo turns up the adults-only energy level by hosting an ever-changing array of celebrated international DJs at its onsite nightclub, Blue Marlin Ibiza. The latter is the site of some of Los Cabos’ biggest social events, including the annual White Party originally started by its ME Cabo based predecessor, Nikki Beach. The star of this year’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza at ME Cabo/Blue Marlin Ibiza is French house music DJ extraordinaire Bob Sinclair.

María Corona

Downtown restaurant María Corona prepares food the old-fashioned way, from Mexican Revolution era recipes to hand rolled tortillas and homemade salsas. Given the attention to detail and nostalgic romanticism it’s little wonder that María Corona also knows how to throw a great, old-fashioned New Year’s Eve party, pairing a generously portioned five-course Mexican dinner with live music, party favors and colorful pyrotechnics. At midnight, diners can even indulge in the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes, which is meant to ensure good luck during each of the next 12 months. The headliner for this year’s New Year’s Eve shindig is Alfa Band, which brings its exuberant talent all the way from Mexico City.

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Photo credit:  Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Upcoming Event Calendar

December

Sabor a Cabo Food & Wine Festival – Dec. 1

Dressed to the K-9s Charity Gala – Dec. 1

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

Virgin of Guadalupe Feast Day – Dec. 12

Start of Whale Watching Season – Dec. 15

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

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

Carnaval La Paz – Feb. 28 – Mar. 5

San Jose del Cabo Jazz Weekend

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

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

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

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

June

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