Originally a hiding place for English pirates, Cabo San Lucas found fame when John Steinbeck wrote "Log from the Sea of Cortez." Shortly after, Cabo's "Marlin Alley" became a celebrity favorite for big-game fishing. Today, it is one of Mexico's prime resort destinations. Located on the Baja Peninsula, Cabo is still known for fishing, but it's also gaining a reputation for its stunning scenery, near-perfect weather, golfing, water sports, underwater nature preserve, whale watching and nightlife.