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Sunken Bar at The Cape - Thompson Hotel

Name: Sunken Bar at The Cape - Thompson Hotel
Address: Carr. Transpeninsular Km. 5 - Fracc. A L 21. Misiones Del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur 23455 Mexico, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 24 reviews

upscale

seafood

mexican

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Sunken Bar at The Cape - Thompson Hotel is a $$$ seafood & mexican upscale restaurant in Cabo San Lucas rated 5.0/5 by 24 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

The Sunken Bar sits at The Cape hotel on the southern edge of Cabo San Lucas, built into the rock face above the break. It's named accurately — you descend past the infinity pools to a semi-open structure where waves sometimes spray over the bar itself during bigger swells. The 5-star rating across two dozen reviews comes mostly from the setting and service, both of which score near-perfect. Food holds up at 4.8, which is solid for a hotel bar that could coast on location alone. Value at 4.7 is fair given where you are. The menu skews fresh and coastal — ceviches, grilled fish, cocktails built around mezcal and tequila. Most people come for sunset, stay through dark, and the staff keeps pace. If you're staying at The Cape it's an obvious choice. If you're not, it's worth the visit once, preferably when the ocean cooperates.

At a glance

Area: Cabo San Lucas
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: seafood
mexican
international
Dietary options: —

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Arch of Cabo San Lucas

The Arch sits at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. You reach it by water taxi from the marina or Médano Beach — most people do a quick loop, snap photos, and head back. The 4.8 rating across nearly 9,000 reviews reflects what it is: a reliable postcard moment, no tricks. The rock formation marks Land's End, and depending on the tide, you'll see sea lion colonies on the rocks and sometimes pelicans stacked on the outcroppings. Water taxis run constantly during daylight hours, and some will drop you at Lover's Beach on the Cortez side if you want to wade. The Pacific side (Divorce Beach) has a serious undertow — people look, they don't swim. It's the thing everyone does once. Go early or late to dodge the midday boat clusters. The ride out takes ten minutes, you get your shot, and you're done. If you skip it, you'll end up seeing it from every other boat trip anyway.

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Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours operates from F Dock in the Cabo San Lucas marina, and the 5 out of 5 rating across nearly 6,000 reviews puts them in rare territory. Most charter operations in Cabo cluster around 4.5 stars — this one doesn't. The volume matters as much as the score. Five thousand reviews means hundreds of boats went out, came back, and enough people felt compelled to say something that the average held. That's consistency at scale, which is harder to fake than a handful of perfect scores. Whether it's the crew, the boat condition, or how they handle rough days, something's working. They run fishing charters and tours from the marina, which is the standard launching point for anything heading into the Sea of Cortez or around the arch. If you're comparing operators, this is one where the data actually separates from the pack.

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All Ways Cabo Transportation

All Ways Cabo Transportation runs airport pickups and private transfers around the Los Cabos corridor. The 5-star rating across more than 4,300 reviews suggests consistent execution on something simple: drivers show up on time, vehicles are clean, and you don't haggle at baggage claim. They're based in El Tezal, just inland from Cabo San Lucas, which keeps them close to the airport run. The volume of feedback points to reliable logistics — useful when you're coordinating flights, resort check-ins, or day trips between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Private transport here cuts out the shuttle wait and the shared-van detours. You book in advance, someone meets you with a sign, and you're moving. If your group has gear, golf clubs, or you're just not interested in figuring out taxi rates after a flight, this is the straightforward option.

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