Cabo Real Golf Club
Robert Trent Jones II routed Cabo Real from the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna down to the Sea of Cortes, a par 71 of about 6,848 yards that mixes mountain holes with a thrilling drop to the ocean. It was one of the courses that put Los Cabos on the golf map, and it remains an accessible daily fee round in a corridor full of private gates.
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The verdict
Cabo Real is one of the original names in Los Cabos golf, and it still earns its place on a corridor itinerary. Robert Trent Jones II used the dramatic change in elevation on the site, sending players up into the desert foothills before tumbling them back toward the water, so the round has both the big mountain views and the holes by the Sea of Cortes that visitors come to Cabo to play. It is a par 71 of about 6,848 yards, which keeps it within reach for most handicaps while leaving plenty of teeth from the back tees.
Its history adds to the appeal. Cabo Real hosted senior tour golf in the 1990s when professional events first came to the region, and that pedigree shows in the routing and the conditioning. For a traveling golfer, the practical draw is access: where much of the corridor has gone private or resort exclusive, Cabo Real remains a genuine daily fee course you can book in advance, which makes it a reliable anchor for a Los Cabos golf trip.
Cabo Real Golf Club at a glance
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones II
- Type
- Desert to ocean
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,848 yds
- Green fee
- From ~$180 to $280
- Access
- Resort and daily fee
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases and the operator. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season, running from about US$180 in low season to about US$280 in high season with lower twilight rates, typically including a shared cart with GPS. Fees and seasons change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The character of Cabo Real comes from the land. The opening holes climb into the desert, framed by cardon cactus and granite outcrops, with the kind of wide views over the Sea of Cortes that make you forget the score. The middle of the round is where the elevation pays off, with downhill tee shots that seem to hang above the fairway and approaches that have to account for the steady afternoon breeze coming off the water.
The finish is the part players remember, dropping toward the coast where the ocean fills the horizon and the wind becomes the defining hazard. Jones used the natural arroyos and the slope rather than heavy bunkering, so position off the tee matters more than raw length, and the greens reward an approach played below the hole. It is a course that flatters a good ball striker and quietly punishes the lazy swing.
For a Los Cabos golf trip, Cabo Real pairs naturally with the public and resort golf nearby. Put it alongside the corridor names you can actually book, and ask us about the order of play so the wind and the tee times work in your favor.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and daily fee course, open to visiting golfers by advance tee time |
| Indicative green fee | About US$180 low season to US$280 high season for 2026, lower at twilight, usually including a shared cart with GPS; always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking window | Book ahead in the December to April high season, when corridor tee times fill quickly |
| Getting there | On the Tourist Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, a short drive from Los Cabos International Airport |
| On course | Carts standard for the desert to ocean terrain; bring sun protection and plan for the afternoon sea breeze |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the operator and leading course databases. Green fees are third party and indicative for the 2026 season; they vary by season and tee time, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability and we will build the round into your trip.
Where to stay nearby
Cabo Real sits in the heart of the Tourist Corridor, so almost every Los Cabos resort is within a short drive of the first tee. The beaches and hotels along this stretch range from large marquee properties to quieter boutique stays, and a base here puts a dozen courses within easy reach for a buddies trip or a couples week.
Because Cabo Real is one of the corridor's reliable public rounds, it makes a natural pillar for a golf trip you can actually book end to end. We match the hotel to the courses on your list and the tee times you want, then cost it to the head.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Cabo Real Golf Club.
Plan your Los Cabos golf trip
Cabo Real is one of the corridor rounds you can still book directly, and it pairs well with the best resort golf in Los Cabos. We arrange the tee times and the hotel, set the order of play around the wind, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling.
Cabo Real Golf Club questions
Who designed Cabo Real Golf Club and what is the par?
Cabo Real Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones II and plays as a par 71 of about 6,848 yards, running from the foothills down to the Sea of Cortes in Los Cabos.
Can visitors play Cabo Real Golf Club?
Yes. Cabo Real is a resort and daily fee course in the Los Cabos corridor and welcomes visiting golfers by advance tee time. Always confirm current access and rates directly before booking.
How much is a round at Cabo Real Golf Club in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from about US$180 in low season to about US$280 in high season, with lower twilight rates, typically including a shared cart with GPS. Fees change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where is Cabo Real Golf Club?
Cabo Real sits along the Tourist Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, a short drive from Los Cabos International Airport and most corridor resorts.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season and subject to change. Last reviewed June 2026.