Oceanfront resort with an All-Inclusive option, attractive to families – A relaxing yet active retreat, this tropical resort is set on the white sands of famous and swimmable Medano Beach, along the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez, and within sight of the weathered rock formation El Arco. Walk to the lively offerings of Cabo San Lucas.

Accommodations: Pick among junior and 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom villa suites, all with a furnished balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV, a kitchen, a dining area, and a clock radio. Among the kitchen amenities that all accommodations have are a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a microwave. Larger suites have a separate living room, and some suites contain a washer and dryer. You wake up fully rested in a king-size, queen-size, double, or sofa bed.

Dining & Entertainment: Partake of a leisurely breakfast as you watch the sunrise from Bella California. Return for lunch and dinner. The beachside restaurant offers a fusion of California and Italian cuisine, and it has a wood-burning oven that produces gourmet pizzas to order. American-style Palmita Deli is at the ready with coffee, sandwiches, salads, teak-oven baked pizzas, and homemade desserts. Ask for you order to be packaged for takeout. You can keep in touch with others via the computers in the Cyber Cafe, located in the deli. Dine indoors or outdoors at Las Tortugas Restaurant, serving fresh seafood, Italian specialties, and traditional Mexican dishes. It hosts buffet theme nights combining delicious meals with casino nights, traditional folk dancing, musical shows, or theatrical productions. Cool off during the day at the Ice Cream Corner. Visit the Palmita Market or have groceries from there delivered so you can prepare a meal in your suite. You can contact room service any time, and you can arrange for a resort chef to make dinner in your kitchen.

Recreation: Feel the warm breeze as you sunbathe on white-sand Medano Beach. The water’s good for swimming and for water sports. The vast pool complex is inviting and exciting. Scheduled activities include beach volleyball, pool games, and Spanish lessons. Play tennis on 2 courts and take part in group tennis lessons. Your children have supervised fun at the kids’ club. Use the cardiovascular machines, lift weights, and sign up for yoga, kick-boxing, and aerobics classes at the fitness center. Its men’s and women’s locker rooms have a sauna, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi. The European-style spa offers a host of treatments that aim to pamper and relax you. Golf is in the area.