San José has the better shopping of the two towns when it comes to quality and uniqueness, but if you're after a beer-themed T-shirt, Cabo San Lucas can't be topped. Nevertheless, the Puerto Paraíso Entertainment Plaza (tel. 624/144-3000; www.puertoparaiso.com) does have a selection of designer clothing stores, knickknack shops, and swimwear boutiques. Opened in 2002, this is now the focal point for locals' entertainment and tourists' exploration. It's a truly world-class mall, complete with free parking, movie theaters, a video arcade, a food court, and various restaurants, not the least of which is Ruth's Chris Steak House, adjacent to the marina (tel. 624/144-3232; www.ruthschris.com.mx; daily 1-11:30pm). With more than 50,000 sq. m (538,195 sq. ft.) of air-conditioned space on three levels, it's a shame so much of the mall is still empty. Rumor has it the developers are taking their time to complete construction and to rent the spaces to the right tenants, so don't expect the equivalent of a U.S. shopping mall experience for a few years. The plaza is located marina-side between the Plaza Bonita Mall and Marina Fiesta Resort -- you can't miss it if you try. Most other shops in Cabo are on or within a block or two of Boulevard Marina and the plaza.
