Rancho San Lucas, the newest full-service resort community in Los Cabos, “Mexico’s Hawaii,” and one of the world’s best golf - or simply vacation -destinations. Luxury hotels, great golf and famous designers abound in this region at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the Pacific and Sea of Cortez come together, but Norman’s course is already getting buzz as a must-play for visiting golfers
Rancho San Lucas is a new 834-acre upscale gated resort community just 15-minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas, the region’s major town and a world-famous hotbed of deep-sea fishing (and late-night carousing). The resort is set in rolling desert foothills with an impressive 1.2 miles of Pacific Ocean beachfront, important in an area where many of the resort beaches are un-swimmable. The anchor hotel for the resort is the new Grand Solmar, from a proven Mexican brand, with seven food and beverage venues and a retail market. There are also extensive residential offerings, with The Villas at Rancho San Lucas, The Solmar Residences at Rancho San Lucas.
In addition to golf and beach, facilities include an adults-only infinity pool, kids pool with mini waterpark, saltwater lagoon, seaside spa, private beach cabanas, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a whopping 15-miles of jogging and mountain biking trails. A tennis facility, sports complex and Mexican Village with shopping, entertainment, amphitheater, and variety of dining venues are well under construction. More than 100-acres have been preserved as untouched native ecosystem, which along with golf course makes more than a third of Rancho San Lucas open space.
But in Cabo’s heated golf environment, the Greg Norman Signature course is Rancho San Lucas’ flagship centerpiece. As Norman himself put it, “When we were first asked to build a golf course here, I drove over the top of the hill and saw all the arroyos and dunes set back from the sea, and I said ‘Wow, this is the most spectacular piece of property I have seen in a long, long time.’”
The course will be officially opened February 20 is already open for private play. Similar to his stunning El Cameleon, so named because it changes appearance every few holes to fit in with the background terrain, here Norman has created a multi-themed layout that features more than 300 feet of elevation change and showcases natural beauty and presents different environments along the way.
But the big difference in Cabo is one important constant - sweeping ocean views from every single hole, a rarity in golf. The eighteen rambles through three different ecosystems, starting with large windswept oceanfront dunes before climbing into a thick cactus forest broken up by dry wash arroyos, then finally and climactically reaching the beach and sea on the back nine. All told, the 7,210-yard layout has five marquee holes on the coast - well above average for an “oceanfront” course - and the signature will undoubtedly be the penultimate par-3 Seventeenth with its island green.
But in Cabo’s heated golf environment, the Greg Norman Signature course is Rancho San Lucas’ flagship centerpiece. As Norman himself put it, “When we were first asked to build a golf course here, I drove over the top of the hill and saw all the arroyos and dunes set back from the sea, and I said ‘Wow, this is the most spectacular piece of property I have seen in a long, long time.’”
The course will be officially opened by Norman on February 20 but is already open for public preview play. Similar to his stunning El Cameleon, so named because it changes appearance every few holes to fit in with the background terrain, here Norman has created a multi-themed layout that features more than 300 feet of elevation change and showcases natural beauty and presents different environments along the way.
But the big difference in Cabo is one important constant - sweeping ocean views from every single hole, a rarity in golf. The eighteen rambles through three different ecosystems, starting with large windswept oceanfront dunes before climbing into a thick cactus forest broken up by dry wash arroyos, then finally and climactically reaching the beach and sea on the back nine. All told, the 7,210-yard layout has five marquee holes on the coast - well above average for an “oceanfront” course - and the signature will undoubtedly be the penultimate par-3 Seventeenth with its island green.
Grand Solmar The Residences at Rancho San Lucas offers two bedroom penthouse. Contemporary interiors offering a lot of natural light contrasted with furniture and décor in bright colors that evoke the Mexican culture creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. All penthouses offer a range of deluxe amenities: full kitchen with marble counters and stainless-steel appliances, in-villa dining and spa services, Murphy beds, private terraces, flat screen satellite televisions, separate sitting area, in-room safe, luxury bathrooms, wireless, corded internet access and Wi-Fi.
Two-Bedroom Penthouse Boasting sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the plush penthouse suites come fully equipped with a living room, walk-in closet, three bathrooms, one of which with a Jacuzzi and overlooks a private terrace. The twobedroom penthouse units allows up to eight guests to relax in 2,701 square feet of space.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES: With such close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and downtown Cabo San Lucas attractions, guests have access to a myriad of land and sea activities such as deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, horseback riding, sunset boat rides to “El Arco” and more.
DINING: There are a variety of dining options that cater to every taste. • Anica, the resort’s signature restaurant that features an international menu created by Chef Hector Lucas that highlights by freshly-caught seafood, homemade breads, and authentic Mexican flavors. • Lagoon Bar is a casual, outdoor option with numerous culinary selections and hand-crafted tropical cocktails. • The Deli Café, located by the Lobby, offers freshly made Oaxaca coffee, refreshing salads, wraps and sandwiches. • Aqua Grill & Bar is another alfresco option offering sushi creations, salads, wraps, and low-fat smoothies made with exotic fruit and vegetables. • Tide Bar, another poolside option, offers a broad range of cocktails, snacks and treats. • The Market, a grocery store • In-villa dining is available 24-hours a day.
AIRPORT ACCESS: Grand Solmar The Residences at Rancho San Lucas is located 35 minutes from the San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) Airport and is easily accessible via flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, New York, Chicago and Vancouver as well as other major U.S. and Canadian cities.
Including unlimited access at a discounted rate to GREG NORMAN SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE
Rancho proudly offers a beachfront course by world-renowned professional golfer, Greg Norman. The 7,210-yard layout is specifically tailored to Cabo’s terrain and locale, creating a sustainable golf experience that flows naturally with the dune and desert landscape. Shuttles from Lands End to Rancho San Lucas Free every hour on the hour.
