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La Jolla Lobby Bar

Name: La Jolla Lobby Bar
Address: Km. 18.5 Carretera Transpeninsular San José-San Lucas, Col. Lomas del Tule At Villa La Valencia Los Cabos, San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur 23405 Mexico, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews

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La Jolla Lobby Bar is a $$$ international upscale restaurant in Tourist Corridor rated 5.0/5 by 3 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

La Jolla Lobby Bar sits inside Villa La Valencia on the Tourist Corridor between San José and Cabo San Lucas. With a perfect 5/5 from three reviews, it's too early to call this a standout, but the rating suggests guests who find it aren't disappointed. It's a hotel lobby bar, which usually means you're there for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap after the pool closes, not a destination meal. The location on the Transpeninsular Highway puts it midway between the two towns, convenient if you're already staying at the property or passing through the corridor. Expect the setting and service to match the villa-style resort around it—quieter than the party bars downtown, more formal than a beach shack. If you're looking for a low-key drink in a polished environment without driving into town, it works.

At a glance

Area: Tourist Corridor
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: international
Dietary options: —

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