Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos
Words Ashley Bowling | Photos Garza Blanca & Will Bowling
Los Cabos is known for many things, but most notably for its striking monochromatic desert mountains colliding with a beautiful blue ocean powerfully crashing ashore. The iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, is also a sight to behold. Adventure seekers can partake in activities such as deep-sea fishing, whale watching, or exploring the rugged vistas on ATVs. This is Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos.
Set on Mexico’s rugged and hazy Baja Peninsula, Garza Blanca provides ample opportunities to relax on a pristine beach, at one of their many pools, or in the spacious suites. All the suites have ocean views and private terraces with a dining table, seating area, and oversized hammock. Most suites have living areas, multiple bathrooms, full-sized refrigerators, a cooktop, and washer/dryer.
There’s no need to overpack because this resort offers all the creature comforts for everyone in the family. A full-sized crib, a baby monitor, bottle warmers and sanitizers, a stroller, and bouncers are all available. While my little one enjoyed her loot (a coloring book, beach bag, hand-crafted toy, and turtle stuffy), the bigs felt extra special having kid-sized robes and slippers.
Adults can find peaceful moments at the spa, complete with a hydrotherapy circuit, or at the rooftop bar. It’s rather tempting to squander the day lounging by the rooftop infinity-edge pool gazing out at the hazy pink horizon, sipping a Mezcaltini with passion fruit, Chile Ancho Liquor, basil, and lime. But those same pink skies and blue waters beckon a sultry sunset sail on the Pacific to complete a peaceful sun-soaked day.
Activities catered to “big kids” include horseback riding on the beach, a cooking class (with a history lesson), paddle yoga (floating platforms in the pool), making artisan quartz bracelets, and an electric bike beach tour.
Kids Club: Garza Blanca offers babysitting and a kids club with fun activities like bingo, yoga, pickleball, a talent show, s’mores on the beach, and sombrero-making, to name a few.
Garza Blanca has eight pools plus an additional one in the spa. Two of the nine pools in total are adults-only, one at the spa with the hydro-circuit and power shower reserved for spa guests, and one being the best view in the house on the rooftop. But there is also a picturesque infinity-edge pool near the ocean for all to enjoy. The kid’s pool has ankle-deep water, shoots, and water spouts. One pool has a fun underwater window, another has a swim up bar, and another has what feels like an endless game of volleyball. The pools are immaculately clean and kept the perfect temp year round.
I could eat beachside every day at Garza Blanca and never grow tired. Pool-loungers are satisfied all day long with dishes like Tuna Sashimi, blackened fish tacos, a heaping bowl of chips and guac, and a local dish called Aguachiles—topped with a hearty dose of spice and ashed onions—all accompanied by passion fruit margaritas under the sun.
However, leaving the resort lends itself to discovery. The charming town of San José del Cabo, with its cobblestone streets, art galleries, and historic mission church, hosts an Art Walk every Thursday. Culinary delights await at every corner, from fresh ceviche to hearty tacos al pastor. Immersing yourself in the local culture while sipping locally produced wine or a refreshing cocktail made with regional tequila allows visitors to experience Cabo’s culture in all its glory.
