The holidays in Los Cabos are one of the best times of year to experience Cabo life—warm weather, twinkling resort lights, and a festive blend of Mexican tradition and luxury celebration. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, private communities in Los Cabos host resident-only events that make the season effortless for owners and guests alike.
If you’re visiting—or considering a second home—here’s what the holiday season looks like across Cabo’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
What the holiday season feels like in Los Cabos
Holiday celebrations in Cabo typically follow a beautiful rhythm:
- Thanksgiving in Los Cabos: chef-driven dinners, beachside feasts, and family events across clubs and resorts.
- Las Posadas (Dec 16–24): traditional Mexican celebrations with caroling, piñatas, ponche, and community gatherings.
- Christmas in Cabo: tree lightings, Santa arrivals, kids’ camps, special dining, and sunset services.
- New Year’s Eve in Los Cabos: fireworks, gala dinners, beachfront parties, and live music.
It’s also peak whale season, so holiday mornings often include humpbacks just offshore—one of Cabo’s best natural “holiday bonuses.”
Cabo del Sol & Cove Club holiday celebrations
Cabo del Sol is one of the most in-demand developments on the Golden Corridor, and the holidays here feel polished, social, and easy.
What residents love:
- Cove Club holiday dinners (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, NYE)
- Family posadas with kids’ activities, piñatas, and traditional treats
- Festive golf events & member socials
- Access to Four Seasons Cabo del Sol holiday programming—tree lighting, seasonal menus, kids’ camps, and a stylish beachfront New Year’s scene
Palmilla: classic Cabo holiday charm
Palmilla Los Cabos is known for a close-knit, multi-generational vibe, and the holidays reflect that.
Expect:
- Thanksgiving feasts & Christmas dinners tied to One&Only Palmilla’s festive calendar
- Neighborhood posadas and toy drives
- Golf-cart parades, caroling, and resident gatherings that feel like a small luxury village
Palmilla holidays are warm, traditional, and family-first.
Pedregal: intimate luxury + Cabo San Lucas fireworks
Pedregal Cabo delivers an elevated, private holiday feel—plus front-row access to Cabo San Lucas celebrations.
Common holiday highlights:
- Private chef dinners and home entertaining
- Short trips into town for NYE fireworks and marina festivities
- Seasonal events nearby at Waldorf Astoria Pedregal (tree lighting, holiday dining, NYE gala)
Pedregal is perfect for owners who want quiet luxury with easy access to the city’s energy.
Puerto Los Cabos: private living with a San José holiday backdrop
Puerto Los Cabos real estate offers a rare combo: gated community living with a true town vibe.
Holiday season here includes:
- Marina-side markets and seasonal events
- Neighborhood posadas with mariachi and family nights
- Easy access to downtown San José del Cabo holiday lights, Art Walk, and plaza celebrations
Puerto Los Cabos is ideal for buyers who like Cabo culture as much as Cabo luxury.
Querencia: club-centered holiday living
Querencia Los Cabos shines in the holidays because the private club social calendar is nonstop (in the best way).
Typical celebrations:
- Thanksgiving feasts and themed member dinners
- Holiday golf tournaments
- Family posadas and kids’ events
- A strong community feel without ever being crowded
Querencia holidays = members-club lifestyle done right.
Chileno Bay & Montage area: barefoot luxury holidays
Chileno Bay Los Cabos is a favorite for families who want swimmable beach living and turn-key resort energy.
Look for:
- Beachy holiday décor and kids’ camps at Montage
- Gingerbread houses, cookie decorating, and family events
- Sunset home gatherings + resort fireworks for New Year’s Eve
Christmas morning paddleboarding? Totally normal here.
El Dorado Golf & Beach Club: understated and ultra-private
El Dorado Cabo holidays are intimate, owner-focused, and quietly social.
Residents enjoy:
- Club dinners and cocktail nights
- Traditional posadas for families
- A low-key, “everyone knows everyone” atmosphere
El Dorado is the definition of relaxed, refined holidays in Cabo.
Costa Palmas & East Cape: Baja-bohemian holiday escape
On the East Cape, holidays feel slower, more nature-forward, and deeply peaceful.
Expect:
- Big festive programming at Four Seasons Costa Palmas
- Beach bonfires, stargazing, and outdoor family dinners
- A “hideaway” feeling compared with the corridor
East Cape holidays are for buyers who want serenity with five-star touches.
Quivira & Pacific communities: big holiday energy
Quivira Los Cabos and the Pacific side celebrate with a bold, resort-rich vibe.
Highlights:
- Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NYE events tied to Pueblo Bonito resorts
- Live music, themed dinners, and family programming
- Sunset-to-fireworks views over the Pacific
Great for groups and big family holiday trips.
Why the holidays in Los Cabos make people want to own here
Every year, visitors say the same thing: “We didn’t realize the holidays could feel this easy.”
Private communities make it effortless:
- Built-in events for every age
- Concierge support for hosting
- Warm outdoor living all season
- A blend of Mexican tradition and luxury service
For many U.S. and Canadian buyers, holiday visits are the moment Cabo shifts from “vacation spot” to “where we want to spend winters forever.”
