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). A glitzy addition to the Paraíso is a new high-end section called Luxury Avenue, which has a separate entrance but is connected by an interior corridor. It features ritzy outlets for brands like Hermès, Fendi, and Swarovsky. 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.
