Del Mar Villas & Luxury Vacation Rentals

Del Mar is located on the Palmilla Peninsula in the Los Cabos Corridor, positioned between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. The area sits adjacent to the One&Only Palmilla Resort and overlooks Palmilla Beach and the Sea of Cortez.

From Los Cabos International Airport, Del Mar is approximately 20-25 minutes via Highway 1. The area's central Corridor position means both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo are roughly 20 minutes away, making it convenient to access the restaurants, nightlife, and attractions in both towns while maintaining the tranquility of a residential setting.

The entrance to Del Mar is clearly marked along the Corridor highway near kilometer 27. Your Villa Specialist can arrange private airport transfers and provide detailed arrival instructions to ensure smooth access to your property.

Del Mar offers comprehensive resort-style amenities that significantly enhance the villa vacation experience:
Club 96 Beach Club:
• Direct access to Palmilla Beach
• Infinity swimming pools with ocean views
• Beachfront restaurant and bar
• Pool and beach service
• Lounge chairs and cabanas
Club Espíritu Fitness & Recreation:
• State-of-the-art fitness center with ocean views
• Tennis courts and equipment
• Family activity programs
• Social events and gatherings

Community Features:
• Miles of walking and jogging trails
• Landscaped gardens and open spaces
• 24-hour gated security
• Concierge services
• Golf cart-friendly pathways
Del Mar residents also enjoy access to certain amenities and dining options at the neighboring One&Only Palmilla Resort, though specific access varies by villa. Your Villa Specialist can explain exactly which amenities are included with your property rental.

Yes, Palmilla Beach is one of the few consistently swimmable beaches in Los Cabos. Its protected crescent-shaped bay creates gentle waves and calm water conditions that make it safe for swimming, unlike many Cabo beaches where strong Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous.
Palmilla Beach holds Blue Flag certification, an international eco-label awarded to beaches meeting strict environmental, safety, and water quality standards. The gentle waves, shallow entry, and clear water make it particularly popular with families. Children can safely play in the surf while parents relax nearby, and the conditions are excellent for beginning snorkelers to explore the rocky areas where tropical fish gather.
The beach's protected nature means swimming conditions remain favorable most of the year, though as with any ocean beach, conditions can vary with weather and tides. The presence of lifeguards during peak hours adds an extra measure of safety. This swimmable access is one of Del Mar's most valuable features, as many other luxury communities in Los Cabos either lack direct beach access or sit on dramatic coastline where swimming isn't safe.

Del Mar is excellent for families and particularly well-suited for multi-generational vacations. The combination of swimmable beach access, comprehensive amenities, and villa space creates an ideal family vacation setting.
Family-friendly advantages:
• Safe, swimmable beach where children can play in the gentle waves and build sandcastles
• Private pools at individual villas provide controlled swimming environments
• Multiple bedroom layouts accommodate extended families while providing privacy
• Club Espíritu offers family activity programs and recreation facilities
• Walking trails and parks provide safe spaces for children to explore
• 24-hour gated security creates a controlled, safe environment
• Golf carts make it easy and fun for families to navigate the community
• Many villas include game rooms, media rooms, or entertainment spaces for children
The proximity to both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo means families can easily access attractions like glass-bottom boat tours, cultural experiences, and restaurants when they want a change from beach and pool time. Yet Del Mar's residential nature provides the quiet, relaxed atmosphere many families prefer over busy resort settings.
The swimmable beach access is perhaps Del Mar's most family-friendly feature. Unlike many Cabo accommodations where beach time means watching waves crash but not swimming, here your children can actually play in the ocean safely—a rare advantage.

Peak season from December through April delivers ideal conditions with warm, sunny days, cool evenings, and minimal rainfall. This period coincides with whale watching season when gray and humpback whales migrate through the Sea of Cortez. Morning walks on Palmilla Beach may reward you with whale sightings, and boat tours to see them up close are readily available.
Spring shoulder season from May through June offers excellent value. Weather remains beautiful with comfortable temperatures and little rain, but villa rates decrease significantly after Easter week. This period sees fewer crowds at restaurants and attractions, making reservations easier and providing a more relaxed atmosphere throughout Los Cabos. The swimmable conditions at Palmilla Beach remain excellent.
Summer from July through September brings warmer temperatures and increased humidity, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms particularly in August and September. However, this season offers the best villa rates, and most days feature beautiful weather. The private pools become essential during midday heat, and the Sea of Cortez water temperature reaches its warmest—perfect for extended swimming sessions. Families whose schedules require summer travel find Del Mar particularly appealing given the swimmable beach access.
Fall from October through November represents another sweet spot. Weather transitions toward the cooler, drier winter season, tourist crowds remain light, and villa rates stay reasonable. The ocean conditions remain excellent for swimming and water activities.
Del Mar's swimmable beach access means water activities remain enjoyable year-round, unlike resort areas where swimming is never safe. This makes it a strong choice regardless of season, though winter months offer the most consistently perfect weather.

Del Mar is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas via Highway 1 (the Transpeninsular Highway). The distance is roughly 12-14 miles depending on your specific villa location within the area.
This convenient proximity means you can easily access Cabo San Lucas's marina, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and water activities while maintaining Del Mar's peaceful residential atmosphere. Many guests enjoy spending evenings in Cabo San Lucas for dinner and entertainment, then returning to their tranquil villa setting.
Transportation options include:
• Private driver: Your Concierge can arrange drivers for dinners, activities, or nights out—often the most convenient option
• Rental car: Provides maximum flexibility for exploring both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
• Taxi or Uber: Readily available, though late-night returns may require arranging pickup in advance
Del Mar's position in the middle of the Corridor means San Jose del Cabo is also about 20 minutes in the opposite direction. This central location provides easy access to both towns' distinct experiences—Cabo San Lucas for its energetic marina scene and nightlife, San Jose del Cabo for its art galleries, Thursday night Art Walk, and cultural atmosphere. Los Cabos International Airport sits approximately 20-25 minutes from Del Mar.

Del Mar provides extensive on-site activities while serving as an ideal base for exploring Los Cabos attractions.
At Del Mar:
• Swimming and water activities at Palmilla Beach—one of Los Cabos's few swimmable beaches
• Snorkeling in the rocky areas at either end of Palmilla Beach
• Tennis at Club Espíritu courts
• Fitness center workouts with ocean views
• Walking and jogging along miles of community trails
• Swimming in Club 96's infinity pools
• Beachfront dining at Club 96 and One&Only Palmilla restaurants
• Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking from the beach
• Whale watching from the beach (December-April)
Nearby in the Corridor:
• Championship golf at Palmilla Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus Signature course)—walking distance
• World-class dining at One&Only Palmilla and other Corridor restaurants
• Snorkeling and diving at nearby Santa Maria Beach and Chileno Bay
• Surfing at various Corridor breaks
• Spa services at One&Only Palmilla
Day trips to Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo:
• Sport fishing charters from Cabo Marina
• El Arco boat tours and Lover's Beach visits
• San Jose's Thursday night Art Walk and gallery district
• Shopping and dining in both towns
• Sunset cruises and water sports
• Cultural experiences and local markets
Your Concierge can arrange all activities, book tee times, make restaurant reservations, and coordinate transportation, ensuring you maximize your Los Cabos experience while treating Del Mar as your home base.

Whether you need a car at Del Mar depends on your vacation plans and preferences.
You might not need a car if:
• Your villa includes a golf cart for community navigation
• You plan to primarily enjoy your villa, the beach, and Club 96/Espíritu amenities
• You're comfortable arranging private drivers through your concierge for restaurants and excursions
• You prefer not to handle parking, navigation, and designated driver responsibilities

Many Del Mar guests find this approach most relaxing. The Concierge arranges drivers for dinners, golf, and activities, while golf carts handle movement within the community. Club 96 and Club Espíritu provide dining and recreation without leaving Del Mar, and Palmilla Beach offers unlimited entertainment right at your doorstep.
A car makes sense if:
• You want complete freedom to explore Los Cabos spontaneously
• You're planning multiple golf rounds at different courses
• You enjoy discovering hidden beaches, local restaurants, and off-the-beaten-path attractions
• You're staying for an extended period and value flexibility
The Corridor highway is well-maintained and straightforward to navigate, with clear signage and easy access to both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Del Mar's location on the main highway means entering and exiting is simple.

Del Mar distinguishes itself from other Los Cabos luxury communities through several unique characteristics:
Swimmable beach access: Unlike cliffside estates or Pacific-facing developments where swimming is difficult, Del Mar's position on Palmilla Beach provides safe, year-round swimming in gentle waves. This is exceptionally rare in Los Cabos and particularly valuable for families.
Comprehensive amenities: Del Mar's two clubs (Club 96 and Club Espíritu) deliver resort-level facilities that exceed what most gated communities offer. The combination of beach club, fitness center, tennis, pools, dining, and walking trails creates a self-contained environment where you can easily spend days without leaving.
Central Corridor location: Positioned midway between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo with quick airport access, Del Mar offers more convenience than communities located far down the Corridor or in the East Cape.
Established infrastructure: Founded in the mid-1990s, Del Mar features mature landscaping, proven property management, and refined amenities that newer developments are still establishing.
One&Only adjacency: The immediate proximity to the One&Only Palmilla Resort adds prestige and provides access to world-class dining and spa services that standalone communities cannot match.
For travelers prioritizing actual beach swimming, family activities, and resort-style amenities within a villa setting, Del Mar offers advantages that are difficult to find elsewhere in Los Cabos. Other communities may offer equally stunning views or similar luxury levels, but few combine swimmable beach access with such comprehensive facilities.