As the year winds down, Los Cabos transforms into a festive haven where coastal breezes mingle with holiday cheer. From Thanksgiving feasts beneath desert skies to New Year’s fireworks over the sea, the destination offers heartwarming celebrations rooted in Baja California Sur traditions, perfectly punctuated by world-class hospitality. Here’s how visitors can embrace the season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve in 2025:
Thanksgiving: Gourmet Gatherings and Grateful Moments
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Esperanza, an Auberge Resort invites travelers to a family-friendly Thanksgiving celebration from November 22–30, blending classic American favorites with Mexican flair. Guests enjoy experiences like a traditional feast at Cocina del Mar, handcrafted brunches, Mexican spirits masterclasses, beach cacao ceremonies, and youth-focused activities like the Tortuguitas Kids Club.
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Solaz Resort Los Cabos marks Thanksgiving Day, November 27, with a refined seaside menu amid the tranquil beauty of the Sea of Cortes.
Igniting the Season: Festivals and Festive Illumination
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At Solaz Resort Los Cabos, a festive Tree-Lighting Ceremony on December 5 signals the start of the magical holiday season.
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal hosts a dazzling Tree Lighting and “Taste of Christmas Magic” ceremony on December 19, followed by a Champagne Hour on December 20, both charming evenings framed by festive ambiance.
A Feast for the Senses: Culinary & Cultural Celebrations
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Esperanza, an Auberge Resort continues the holiday spirit between December 14–30, offering experiences such as tree-lighting rituals, Santa’s arrival, Christmas a la Mexicana feasts, evocative menorah lighting for Hanukkah, spirited tournaments, and restorative wellness gatherings. Families are welcomed with joy and elegance, including opportunities like beach cacao ceremonies and whale-watching excursions.
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Hilton Los Cabos invites guests from December 20 to January 1 to indulge in festive dinners, celebratory traditions, and a lively New Year’s atmosphere embellished with fireworks and refined hospitality.
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Among family-friendly highlights at Four Seasons Resort Costa Palmas, guests can delight in holiday waffles, private beachside dinners with bonfires and s’mores, a baby sea turtle release, visits from Santa, gingerbread house-building, Carnivalesque play zones, wellness offerings, and a gala New Year’s Eve celebration.
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At Villa del Arco, December 2 kicks off festivities with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (6:00 PM). Christmas Day brings a luxurious four-course dinner or buffet experience (6:00 PM), and New Year’s Eve is celebrated with a lavish buffet, open bar, live music, raffles, and a grand countdown.
New Year's Eve: Fireworks, Festivities & Midnight Revelry
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Medano Beach hosts the region’s most spectacular New Year’s fireworks show, lighting up the sky above El Arco as beach clubs ignite with all-night parties. Many restaurants and hotels offer special holiday meals where visitors can dine under the fireworks. Guests can also secure front-row views at venues like Mango Deck or Taboo, while others may sail on chartered catamarans complete with open bars and fireworks views from the sea.
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Resorts like Hilton Los Cabos and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas extend elegant celebrations through the midnight hour—offering lavish meals, live music, and, in Costa Palmas’ case, gala dinners in the Grand Ballroom and midnight fireworks under the Baja California Sur sky.
This year’s festive calendar elegantly weaves together our sun-kissed landscapes, culinary creativity, and cherished traditions. Whether families gather for pumpkin-spiced brunches or year-end countdowns, every moment resonates with warmth and wonder.
The holiday season in Los Cabos isn’t just celebrated, it’s elevated. See our full calendar of events.