Originally published in Orange Coast Magazine

it’s hard to beat Loreto, on the peninsula’s east coast. The islands surrounding Loreto and the turquoise blue waters of the Sea of Cortez are perfect for exploring on a kayak, sailboat, or with a wetsuit and snorkel. But for many, the real draw here is golf, and Villa del Palmar’s award-winning Danzante Bay, the only Tournament Players Club course in Mexico.

Many of Loreto’s international visitors stay at the beachfront Villa del Palmar, an all-inclusive resort set on more than 4,000 acres with stunning views of the golf course, Loreto Bay, and the surrounding Sierra de la Giganta mountains.