Cabo San Lucas is a beautiful city of 200,000 right at the southern edge of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. Known as a vacation destination for its stunning beaches and world-class restaurants, Cabo San Lucas is a paradise for anyone who loves the sand and surf. Investing in Cabo San Lucas real estate not only provides residents with ample beach access but other outdoor activities as well. The city is home to a number of incredible golf courses, including the Palmilla Golf Club, Querencia Golf Club, and the Diamante. If you’re browsing Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo homes for sale and want to learn more about what the area’s golf course real estate is like, check out this visual guide to the local architecture and listings.
Spanish and Mediterranean architecture
Spanish and Mediterranean influences are seen throughout Baja California, and Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo homes for sale are no exception. Designed to stay cool in the heat, these homes are most recognizable for their clean, white stucco walls and red, clay roof tiles. Mediterranean architecture encompasses styles from Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek, and Moroccan architecture, coming together to create homes that are truly breathtaking. Spanish and Mediterranean architecture have been popular options in coastal cities for decades, offering a great complement to the surrounding landscape while also providing an oasis to escape the heat. And with Cabo receiving an average of
360 days of sunshine per year, it’s needed! Other key markers of a Spanish or Mediterranean-style home are the small windows, rod-iron balconies, and tiled archways.
Modern stand-alones
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Modern homes continue to grow in popularity for their simplicity and functionality. Minimal and clean, modern homes are another common style you’ll find in Cabo San Lucas real estate. The onset of modern architecture came at a time when industrialization was on the rise. Instead of designing homes that placed emphasis on aesthetic beauty and ornamentation, architects at the start of the modern movement valued homes that would inspire a particular type of lifestyle. And for them, that lifestyle was all about connecting with nature. Now, modern homes still bring the outdoors in, with their signature large windows and open floor plans. Large overhangs provide much-needed shade, while facades feature straight, asymmetrical lines.
Haciendas
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Cabo San Lucas homes for sale near the neighborhood's premier golf courses may also come in the
hacienda style of architecture. Hacienda homes share several characteristics with Spanish and Mediterranean homes but developed in Mexico and Spain. Paired with the homes’ stucco walls and red roofs are beautiful wooden accents. Exposed beams and rustic trim are what tend to set haciendas apart. Small windows keep the interior of the home cool, while central breezeways encourage airflow and direct visitors straight back into a courtyard. Courtyards are a key feature of haciendas and can be interior or exterior. As you peruse homes for sale in Cabo, know that you’ll feel right at home in a Mexican hacienda.
Stunning condominiums
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A good portion of golf-side Cabo San Lucas real estate comes in the form of high-rise condominiums. Often built in the modern style, these properties are usually updated and move-in ready. Cabo San Lucas condominiums are also highly renter-friendly, making them a great investment for those interested in a second or third home. Owners can expect updated kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures. Interiors will be neutral and polished with the occasional splash of color.
The Cape Residences
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Less than 15 minutes from the Cabo San Lucas Country Club,
the Cape Residences are beautiful beachside condominiums featuring 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. 32 condos keep the community small and tight-knit. Each unit features breezy modern designs with an open floor plan connecting the kitchen, dining, and living rooms. Meanwhile, each of the spacious bedrooms overlook the water. The award-winning resort gives residents access to Monuments Beach, where locals find some of the best surfing in Cabo, as well as a rooftop lounge, spa, and swimming pool. Units come furnished and move-in ready. Available 3-bedroom units are listed for around $2.4 million.
A 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa on Camino Viejo a San Jose
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The gorgeous Villa La Estancia complex offers more than 150 units featuring 2- or 3-bedrooms.
Unit #1405 on the fourth floor is a 2-bedroom unit with three full baths. The unit overlooks the stunning Playa El Medano and comes fully furnished with updated kitchen appliances and a spa-style primary bathroom. Residents at Villa La Estancia have additional amenities available to them, including the adjacent Desert Spa and a collection of fine restaurants located nearby. Unit #1405 at Villa La Estancia is currently listed for $949,000.
Steps from the beach and the golf greens, Cabo San Lucas real estate makes for a great investment, whether buyers are looking for a permanent place to call home or a secondary property to rent out during the year. To make sure you’re finding the right property for you, partner with a real estate group that specializes in luxury properties throughout Los Cabos. The Goldsmith Group is a partnership between Daria and Paul Goldsmith, two Los Cabos residents who bring years of experience to the table. To work with the Goldsmith Group during your next investment in Cabo San Lucas,
contact Paul and Daria Goldsmith.
