The whales travel for months along the Pacific Coast, leaving the colder waters of their hunting grounds in the Northern Pacific around Siberia and Alaska to journey into the warmer waters around Baja California. There, the whales give birth to their young in the peaceful and sheltered waters of San Ignacio, Magdalena Bay, and other protected warm-water coves. Once the calves are birthed and weaned, the whales rest before beginning the long journey home as spring begins.

Los Cabos residents can spot the whales as they travel to the safe harbors of those peaceful lagoons farther down the Baja California coast. It’s not uncommon to see the whales spouting great plumes of water into the air off the Los Cabos coast. One of the more popular things to do in Cabo during this time of year, expeditions and whale-watching parties often follow the whales by sea and land, hoping to catch further glimpses of these magnificent animals.

Some devoted whale-watchers even get to see the whales at their most impressive – as they breach, or hurl their bodies from beneath the waves into the sea air.

Like the whales themselves, many visitors to the area make an annual pilgrimage to San Jose del Cabo in the hopes of catching a glimpse of these creatures as they return to the warm, secluded waters off Mexico. Snell Real Estate can help you find the Los Cabos home of your dreams and a warm, secluded seaside haven of your own for your journey south. Contact Snell Real Estate at 1-866-650-5845 for more information on purchasing real estate in Cabo.

Snell Real Estate is honored to have Mr. Pribram join us at the Shoppes at Palmilla on November 7^th, where he will share stories, photos and insights from his journeys around the world to protect fragile ocean waters and surf spots. From Mexico to the Canary Islands, Pribram has traveled far and wide promoting his clean water initiatives, recently leading a Laguna Beach, CA Beach Clean-Up along with One World One Ocean, and protesting a sewage dump that threatens to contaminate one of the most legendary surf breaks in Uluwatu, Bali.

Photo Courtesy of jamespribram.com

To find out more about Pribram’s cause, and to help out, visit his Eco-Warrior site, and join the conversation on Facebook.  If you’re going to be in or around Cabo, be sure to stop by the Shoppes for an informative and fun evening with Pribram.  A 100 peso minimum donation is asked, and proceeds benefit the Cabo Tortugas Foundation.   For your accommodations needs while in Cabo, check in with Snell Real Estate for more details on Cabo vacation rentals and all the resources you’ll need for your getaway in Mexico.

Mike Miller accepting his trophy

If you thought nothing goes on in August in Los Cabos, you are mistaken. Mercedes-Benz held a golf tournament at Puerto Los Cabos and the Yellow Fin Tuna are running within 3 miles of shore — making for incredible fishing.

The Golf Tournament featured over 70 golfers, all playing to win the Mercedes Trophy, which qualifies them to play in Cancun in September. The winner in Cancun will then go on to play in Stuttgart, Germany for the Mercedes Trophy World Finals.

When it was over, Mike Miller of Team Snell, beat the rest of the field with a Par 73 and team member Greg Filardi placed 3rd overall. Fellow Team Snell players, Chris Snell and Andy Lemke, were credited with moral support and showing Mike and Greg where “not to drive” and how “not to putt.”

Mike Miller

The next morning, Team Snell boarded the ADIOS out of Club Ninety Six in Palmilla and by 11:00 am they had landed 4 monster yellow fin tuna. Mike battled his 150 lb. tuna for 1 hour and 45 minutes before finally landing his first ever tuna weighing over 100 lbs…..

“Where else in the world can you catch huge tuna while looking at the golf course where you just won the Mercedes-Benz Trophy?” Mike said. “There is no place like Cabo and that is why I love to live here.”

Chris Snell

Tad Snell

Andy Lemke

Mike is now off to an all expenses paid trip to the Moon Palace in Cancun in September to play in the Mercedes Trophy Finals, in hopes to qualify for the Mercedes Trophy World Finals in Stuttgart, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz Trophy Golf Tournament is hosted by Mercedes-Benz in over 45 countries. The Tournament is for amateur golfers and over 60,000 players tee-off each year in hopes of qualifying to play in the World Finals in Stuttgart, Germany.

Congratulations to Mike for winning the Mercedes Trophy and for catching his first yellow fin tuna weighing over 100 lbs.. What a weekend!

Best of luck in Cancun and we hope to see you in Stuttgart.

This year’s Los Cabos Summer Dive Fiesta is a week of diving meet-and-greet events, parties, happy hours, treasure hunts, themed and group dives, and equipment demos happening Friday, August 17 through Saturday, August 25. Check out a schedule of the week’s events below:

Friday, August 17^th—All aboard for the Get Acquainted Sunset Cruise on the 112-foot luxury dive vessel Solmar V. Included are free drinks and appetizers, as well as a meet and greet with participating dive operators.

Saturday, August18^th—Attend the Opening Fiesta at Hotel Solmar featuring mariachi music, margaritas, and a slideshow of local dive sites.

 Sunday, August 19^th—Dive with participating scuba operators and enjoy a happy hour party at The Finisterra Upstairs Bar

Monday, August 20^th—Experience world-renowned Gordo Banks located 8 miles offshore and see hammerhead and whale sharks, Volkswagen-sized manta rays, and a wide variety of sport fish. Afterwards, enjoy a post-dive happy hour party at Villa del Palmar.

Tuesday, August 21^st—Demo dive lights free of charge on an exhilarating night dive for a chance at prizes from participating scuba operators.

Wednesday, August 22^nd—Dive the Cabo Pulmo Marine Sanctuary featuring 17 dive sites and over 350 varieties of marine life before enjoying a complimentary lunch and pool party at The Buena Vista Hotel.

 Thursday, August 23^rd— Demo dive lights free of charge on an exhilarating night dive for a chance at prizes from participating scuba operators.

Friday, August 24^th—Win prizes at the Underwater Treasure Hunt held at Santa Maria Beach and enjoy a happy hour party featuring raffles and prizes at Pueblo Bonito Rose.

Saturday, August 25^th—Enter your best underwater photo of the week and win prizes at the fiesta’s Closing Party held at Melia San Lucas.

While above water, why not consider finding a home in San Jose del Cabo to call your own with Snell Real Estate? With more than 90 percent of all luxury Cabo properties listed, you’re sure to find the luxury Cabo home or vacation rental of your dreams with Snell.

View Snell’s Cabo real estate listings to see the wide variety of Cabo properties available, or contact Snell Real Estate directly and let us help you find your home away from home in Cabo San Lucas.

This 26.5 mile race takes place completely on a stand-up paddleboard. (Stand up paddleboarding is currently the fastest growing sport in the world; gaining recognition globally.) The event starts at Pier 40 located on the west side of NYC at Houston & West Street, ends under the Brooklyn Bridge.

We asked Janet why she felt inclined to participate in the race. Here’s what she had to say:

“For years I have supported Los Cabos Charities. Through charity work I have become familiar with Surfer’s Healing and what they do for children and families in Los Cabos. This foundation is dedicated to Autism (surfershealing.org), they invite families with Autistic Children to experience a day at the beach where Pro Surfer’s take the children surfing; providing an amazing sense of freedom and release for both the children and their families. In Los Cabos they have brought physically challenged and autistic children to the beach for over 10 years. Some of these families have never been to the beach  (believe it or not)! I believe that there is a cure for autism and embrace this cause on all levels.

I started stand up paddling just over a year ago and it has become a passion. I have heard about  SEA Paddle NYC for a couple of years, this paddle benefits various Autism Charities and the Surfers Environmental  Alliance, I just had to enter.

I like setting goals, both in business and for personal reasons; it drives me to do my best.  My goal is to raise $20,000. So far I am in third place for fund raising and reaching out to my friends, colleagues and clients. Its amazing the support I am getting. 

I will be paddling 26 miles (more or less) around Manhattan Island. This will take about 6 hours. It is not a race (although my competitive side has my eye on the Elite Race next year). A few hundred people paddle, the city doesn’t stop; there are barges, airplanes, ferry’s and the currents of the mighty Hudson river.

Please click here if you care to support the cause and make a pledge.  Thank you !

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We encourage you to support Janet in any way you can – truly, every little bit counts.

Hear directly from Janet…

This year’s headliners include legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey, Santana, and others, along with artist/entertainer Michael Israel. For little ones, the expanded Kid Zone features bounce houses, face-painting, scavenger hunt, movie night, and more.

Of course, the tournaments take center stage at this charity fundraiser – and competition is fierce! Charter fishing boats transport fishermen to the Sea of Cortez to reel in wahoo, tuna, Dorado, marlin, and more. This year, two new golf courses make their tournament debuts, letting golfers choose between the Nicklaus designed Club Campestre and Davis Love III’s Diamante.

Event packages include private airfare from San Diego or LA, and two days of charter fishing or championship golf, plus meals and accommodations. Guests also enjoy nightly live performances and themed dinners, complimentary Glider Rides and Wave Runners, and a daily open bar by the pool. To register, visit www.starsandstripestournament.com.

Started by Dick Gebhard in 1996, Stars & Stripes has raised more than $10 million for charity. This year, proceeds benefit five children’s charities, including Mexico’s Green Scholarship Program. It also supports local communities, providing medical care for needy children and helping to build the state-of-the-art San Ignacio medical facility.

This year’s event is sure to be a great time – all for a great cause. See you there!

In the month of July, Cabo is home to not one but two different celebrations rooted in Mexican culture. The Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen takes place on July 16 and honors the woman believed to be the protector of Mexico. On the day of the fiesta, the lively streets of downtown Cabo are filled with craft vendors, puppeteers, and parades that will delight visitors young and old. The celebration also caters to sport fishing enthusiasts with an annual fishing competition, as well as a traditional bullfight at Toros Stadium.

Two weeks after the Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen is the Festival of St. James on July 25. Held to honor the Apostle credited with bringing Catholicism to Mexico, the entire city will be filled with parades that culminate with re-enacted battles at dusk in the town square. The excitement starts at 2pm, with shops closing early and revelers spilling out of cantinas throughout the vibrant downtown area.

With so much to see and do, Cabo San Lucas is the perfect place to find your dream getaway. Snell Real Estate is the largest independent luxury real estate broker in all of Baja California Sur with more than 90 percent of all luxury Cabo properties listed – so no matter what you are looking for, we know we have the property that is just right for you.

View our Cabo real estate listings to see the wide variety of Cabo properties we have available, or contact Snell Real Estate and let us help you find your new luxury home in breathtaking Cabo San Lucas.

Participants get to plot their shots among prime Mexican real estate, and also get the rare chance to play on a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, normally closed to visitors. A raffle and other events will follow Saturday morning’s tournament.

Snell Real Estate, the leader in Cabo San Lucas real estate and luxury properties throughout Los Cabos, and Querencia are proud to note that the proceeds of the event will benefit the Sarahuaro Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a focus on helping local women and children in the Cabo San Lucas area by providing education and career training.

And while that might be prize enough for some, the Snell Real Estate Golf Open at Querencia also offers a number of prizes, including a shot at a brand new Mercedes Benz for the player who sinks a hole-in-one.

Entry is $500 for the tournament, which is scheduled as a four-person scrambler, and the range opens at 8:30 a.m. The shotgun start is at 9:30 a.m., and the event will be followed by an awards banquet and luncheon.

Helping out a good cause on a wonderfully sunny Saturday amid stunning scenery and luxurious Mexico real estate? If it sounds too good to pass up, or if you would like to learn more about luxury real estate in Cabo San Lucas, contact Snell Real Estate today.

The Open will benefit the Cabo San Lucas-based  Sarahuaro Foundation. (See here.)

To learn more about registering to golf, please click here.

Snell’s racing team drivers, Steve Barry and Brad Veech, will be sharing the wheel in this year’s Class 1 events as they compete for the 2011 championship title. Steve has been racing in Baja since 2004, and this San Diego native has racked up an imposing set of victories in some of the fastest and most spectacular races of recent seasons.

Off-road racing has been attracting fans to Baja California since the 1960s. Today the events draw thousands of spectators and the participation of many well-known sponsors and advertisers. You can read more about the team, the car, and this year’s program on Snell Real Estate’s website – plus find out more about Snell’s services as the largest independent real estate brokerage in Baja.