Kimpton Mas Olas

While only about an hour’s drive from Cabo San Lucas, Kimpton Mas Olas feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere. Wedged between the desert and the sea, this boutique resort sits on a large waterfront property on Baja’s coastline, its beautifully landscaped gardens stretching out toward the sand dunes and the dramatic silhouette of the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range. Indoor-outdoor living is the ideal in a setting as spectacular as this — and with its breezy design and gorgeous open-air spaces, the adults-only Kimpton Mas Olas nails the assignment.

The architecture is inspired by local tradition, with whitewashed, low-lying adobe buildings housing rooms and suites. Inside, they’re modern but down-to-earth, furnished with locally sourced materials including handmade ceramic tiles, native wood, and colorful textiles. Every room has a private terrace with a daybed, and while a few face the gardens, the majority offer sea views. Many have outdoor showers, private plunge pools, and roof decks, and villas come with larger infinity pools and firepits. With every amenity provided — four outdoor pools, a huge spa, three restaurants, a coffee shop, and an oceanfront bar — there’s no need to leave, and that’s precisely the idea.