The beachfront Welk Resorts Sirena del Mar is perched just above the shore on seven rocky acres overlooking the stunning Sea of Cortez, Land’s End, and the Arch of Cabo. Two infinity pools invite to the very edge to admire the impressive views, which get even more incredible October through January when the whales are migrating (bring binoculars!). Supervise the kid’s race to find out who the family’s fastest swimmer is, or enjoy a cocktail from the swim-up pool bar; you won’t even have to get out of the water. The resort features several organized events like a weekly pool party and a Mexican fiesta. Perfect a new skill with on-site cooking demos, Spanish lessons, dance classes and ping pong tournaments. Visit the state-of-the-art fitness center to get your cardio on. Stick around after your workout for a spa treatment, a variety of massages and facials are available.

Deluxe and premier one-bedroom condos sleep four guests, and two-bedroom penthouses sleep six guests. Costco is just over three miles from the resort and has everything you need to stock your full kitchen. Assemble your famous lasagna and let the little ones help with spreading sauce and cheese, the messier, the better (don’t worry, there’s an in-suite washer/dryer). Set a night or two aside to dine at the on-site indoor/outdoor Mexican restaurant. Enjoy a low-key night in thanks to the flat screen TV with cable and DVD player. Pack favorite movies from home for family movie night. Pop some popcorn and call everyone into the living room. First kid on the couch gets to pick the movie. Premiere one-bedroom condos and two-bedroom penthouses have in-suite jetted tubs, perfect for relaxing at the end of the night.

Get ready for some serious retail therapy at the largest mall in Cabo, Puerto Paraiso. Pick up a new swimsuit at Bari, Azul, Beach House, or Tropica Boutique. Need a new pair of shoes? There’s Skechers, Innova Sports, and Soul Shoes. Forever 21, Tommy Bahama, Kenneth Cole, and Lacoste have apparel. Treat yourself to a new pair of sunglasses at Sunglass Hut. When you get hungry, dine at Ladiere Pizza or Misaky Sushi. If you’re up for an adventure, visit Cabo Adventures. Whale watching, sailing, or snorkeling are just some of the adventures available. Ride or swim with a dolphin; they also have special dolphin experiences for kids. Land’s End and the Arch are perfect for scuba diving. Go mountain biking or electric biking. Check out a camel or outback safari.