Townapedia
PlazaPrincipalCabos2
PlazaPrincipalCabos2 · Danielllerandi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Misión de San José del Cabo Añuití (8773094194)
Misión de San José del Cabo Añuití (8773094194) · Andrea Tosatto from Torino, Italia, CC BY 2.0
San José del Cabo - Église Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - 2
San José del Cabo - Église Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - 2 · This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please..., CC BY-SA 4.0
San José del Cabo - Église Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - 1
San José del Cabo - Église Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - 1 · This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please..., CC BY-SA 4.0
San José del Cabo - Église Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - 3
San José del Cabo - Église Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - 3 · This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please..., CC BY-SA 4.0
San José del Cabo (8773080688)
San José del Cabo (8773080688) · Andrea Tosatto from Torino, Italia, CC BY 2.0

San José del Cabo, Mexico

San José del Cabo is a town of 136,285 people in Baja California Sur, Mexico, founded in 1730.

Loading the weather...
Population136,285 GeoNames
Elevation16 m 52 ft
Founded1730
Time zoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Nearest airportLos Cabos International Airport (SJD) 10 km

Why visit San José del Cabo

Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 106 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Parque and Area Recreativa.

About San José del Cabo

San José del Cabo (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ xoˈse ðel ˈkaβo], Saint Joseph of the Cape) is a coastal city located on the Gulf of California coast, near the southern tip of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. San José del Cabo is situated on the edge of a shallow bay, some 32 kilometres (20 mi) northeast of Cabo San Lucas, a city with which it shares the title of Los Cabos.

From the Wikipedia article San José del Cabo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: San José del Cabo on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do1

Cerro de las Chivas

Scenic view · 1.3 km

Open in Google Maps

Museums and landmarks12

Allec Petrescuart

Museum · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Bruno Pegoretti Gallery

Museum · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Cactus sanctuary

Museum · 0.9 km

Open in Google Maps

Corsica

Museum · 1.3 km

Open in Google Maps

Desértica

Museum · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Emotions by Corsica

Museum · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Inspiration Gallery

Museum · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Jesús Castro Agúndez

Monument and historic site · 1.5 km

Open in Google Maps

Kiosco San José

Monument and historic site · 1.3 km

Open in Google Maps

liberacion de tortugas

Monument and historic site · 1.9 km

Open in Google Maps

Plaza Artesanos

Monument and historic site · 1.0 km

Open in Google Maps

TWH Gallery

Museum · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Parks, trails and playgrounds14

Parque

Park · 1.0 km

Calle Misión San Ignacio, bajacalifornia sur

24/7

Open in Google Maps

Area Recreativa

Park · 1.0 km

Calle Misión Santiago, bajacalifornia sur

24/7

Open in Google Maps

area verde

Park · 1.1 km

111 Paseo de Los Marinos, bajacalifornia sur

24/7

Open in Google Maps

parque las animas

Park · 0.8 km

123 Paseo de los Marinos, bajacalifornia sur

24/7

Open in Google Maps

Parque Primero de Mayo

Park · 0.6 km

Calle Valerio Gonzales Canseco, San jose del Cabo

Open in Google Maps

Club Campestre San José

Golf course · 1.8 km

Open in Google Maps

El Zalate Beach

Beach · 2.2 km

Open in Google Maps

Estuary Beach

Beach · 2.4 km

Open in Google Maps

Futbol

Playground · 2.4 km

Open in Google Maps

Mamoyas

Park · 1.4 km

Open in Google Maps

Nickie's Playground

Playground · 1.4 km

Open in Google Maps

Palms Beach

Beach · 1.9 km

Open in Google Maps

2 more on the map.

Advertisement

Restaurants and cafes106

Macca Pasta Bar

Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 1.3 km

5 Paseo Malecon San Jose, San Jose del Cabo

Mo-Su 12:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +526246889728

Café de Lolita

Cafe · Breakfast · 1.1 km

Calle Manuel Doblado, San José del Cabo

Open in Google Maps · +526241307786

Restaurante comic

Restaurant · Regional, Sushi · 0.8 km

231 Paseo de los Pescadores, bajacalifornia sur

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +52 624 142 3545

coffe

Cafe · Sandwich, Burger · 0.7 km

231 Paseo de los Marinos

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +52 6241719045

Javier's

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 km

Lote 11 Fonatur Paseo Malecón S/N, San Jose del Cabo

Open in Google Maps

El Ahorcado

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 km

23406 Calle de la Panga

Open in Google Maps · +52 624 152 3989

El Toro Güero

Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 km

Open in Google Maps

La Dolce

Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 km

Open in Google Maps

Mi Cocina

Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 km

Open in Google Maps

Estacion 21 Billar Cantina y Grill

Restaurant · Mexican, Waffles, Wings & Ribs, Vietnamese Rolls · 1.1 km

71 Calle Ignacio Zaragoza, San José del Cabo

Open in Google Maps

Flor de Noche

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 km

Lote 11 Fonatur Paseo Malecón S/N, San Jose del Cabo

Open in Google Maps

La Lupita

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 km

Open in Google Maps

94 more on the map.

Where to stay19

Churches and places of worship8

Advertisement

Shopping8

Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries4

Advertisement

Healthcare10

Map of San José del Cabo

185 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Getting there and nearby towns

Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 km away.

  • La Playa 4 km east, about 4 min by car
  • Santa Catarina 9 km north, about 9 min by car
  • Fraccionamiento la Ballena Segunda Etapa 9 km north, about 9 min by car
  • Las Veredas 11 km north, about 11 min by car
  • Santa Anita 14 km north, about 14 min by car
  • El Tezal 25 km southwest, about 25 min by car
  • Cabo San Lucas 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
  • Colonia del Sol 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
  • Las Palmas 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
  • Miraflores 36 km north, about 36 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

Reviews, tips and questions

Loading what members have shared...

Sources and licences

Photo credits

Page built November 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.