The Golden Place — Historic Cabo Hotel Transforms Into a New Luxury Wonderland: Living and Staying in an Iconic Destination

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Los Cabos, Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s was a sleepy destination only accessible via private plane or yacht. When Texas oilman David J. Halliburton Sr. opened Hotel Twin Dolphin in 1977, it was among the first luxury hotels in the area. The exclusive 50-room resort on a secluded white sand beach drew old Hollywood celebrities (think Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne) and oil and gas elite to enjoy the finest in seaside luxury.

Nestled along the Golden Corridor that separates Cabo San Lucas from San José del Cabo, this iconic site is now home to the newest luxury development in Los Cabos: Twin Dolphin, a master-planned community that includes two residential properties, Montage Residences Los Cabos (opening in Spring 2018) and Maravilla Los Cabos, a private residential community and club, Montage Los Cabos, the first international location of the renowned montage hotel brand; and the Twin Dolphin Golf Club featuring a Fred Couples Signature golf course.

Ohana Real Estate Investors, the single owner-developer of the new Twin Dolphin, has made a conscious decision to honor the hotel’s storied history and the natural beauty along this crescent of Santa Maria Bay, widely considered the best spot in Los Cabos where the wild Baja desert meets the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez.

The property actually spans two beaches — Las Viudas, a pristine beach with natural rock outcroppings and tide pools, and Santa Maria, a gentle cove with calm waters and world-class snorkeling. Both beaches have received the international Blue Flag certification, signifying that they meet a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety and access-related criteria.

Conservation and sustainability were paramount in the developer’s design. Throughout Twin Dolphin’s 1,400 acres, the natural landscape is complemented by buildings designed to conserve energy while offering panoramic desert and ocean views. Conservation and sustainability were paramount in the developer’s design. More than 40,000 native plants were preserved in the landscaping, the facilities were designed to conserve energy and the property houses a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis desalination plant.

Destination Perks

With both residential and resort options, there are endless options for activity and luxury to make your stay an effortless experience. From fitness facilities and walk-in snorkeling access, to multiple dining options and a full-service spa, plus the Fred Couples signature golf course, there’s truly something for everyone.

Need more adventure? Drive a few miles in either direction and new worlds await. Cabo San Lucas, located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, boasts the hustle and bustle of a cosmopolitan tourist destination. Although known as a shopping, dining and nightlife mecca, there are also plenty of natural attractions —surfing, sport fishing and whale watching among them.

San José del Cabo’s cobblestone streets and 18th-century Spanish colonial architecture offer a more relaxed alternative to the party atmosphere of Cabo San Lucas. Take in the town’s Mexican charm with a stroll around the Plaza Mijares, a tour of the Mission of San José del Cabo Church, a visit to the Art District or a meal at one of the best restaurants in the region.

An iconic spot, a mild climate with 350 days of sunshine per year, plus breathtaking views, amenities and activities galore. Who says you can’t have it all?

When you’re living in an iconic destination, the wonder is at your beck and call.