Solaz, A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos

Character and identity

Set on 34 beachfront acres between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, Solaz reads as a contemporary expression of Baja: cascading terraces of quarry stone, granite, marble and wood step down to the Sea of Cortez, threaded with "dry jungle" landscaping of endemic flora. The 145-room resort puts original sculptures by César López Negrete throughout the property and houses a small indigenous gallery anchored by a 43-foot whale skeleton. Expect four restaurants, three bars, five pools (two of them long infinity edges), and the 10,000-square-foot Ojo de Liebre Spa & Talasso. Service is butler-led and discreet.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets Solaz apart is how thoroughly Baja is woven into the experience: the architecture, the López Negrete sculptures, the indigenous gallery, the local sourcing in chef Elihu Sepulveda's kitchens, and excursions that actually engage the peninsula. Book a room category with a private plunge pool to make the most of the terraces and sea views, and lean on the artisan butler to line up a helicopter or cave-painting day.