Sunset Monalisa
Modern Mediterranean cooking on a cliff above the Sea of Cortez, with one of Cabo's most famous sunset views of the Arch.
Sunset Monalisa: Cabo's Famous Sunset Dinner
Sunset Monalisa sits on the cliffs at Km 5.5 of the Transpeninsular Highway, in Misiones del Cabo, with terraces that step down toward the Sea of Cortez and look back across the bay to the Arch at Land's End. The restaurant bills it as the best view in Los Cabos, and for many visitors it is the reservation for a proposal, anniversary or final night.
The kitchen, led by chef Héctor Morales, describes its cooking as modernist and Mediterranean, combining European technique with ingredients from Baja California. There are three ways to book: a standard table, a premium table and the Ocean Terrace Experience, the latter two sold through Tock. Service begins at 5 PM, so the sunset hour is the most requested slot and premium tables closest to the view are limited.
Sunset Monalisa is a short taxi ride from Villa 1 along the corridor toward San José del Cabo. Book standard tables on OpenTable or premium seating on Tock well ahead, and check the sunset time for your dates, as opening hours shift with the seasons. There is no strict written dress code, but smart casual is the norm; leave the beachwear and flip-flops at the villa.
Information
- Distance from Villa One: 2.6 mi (4.2 km), about 10 min drive
- Phone: +52 624 105 8970
- Dress Code: Smart casual (no written dress code)
- Cuisines: Mediterranean, Fine dining
- Meals: Dinner
- Price: $$$$
- Area: Tourist Corridor
Hours
- Daily 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM (changes with the season)
Sunset Monalisa Menu
Menus change with the seasons, so check what’s being served now on the restaurant’s own site.
How far is Sunset Monalisa from Villa 1?
Sunset Monalisa is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) in a straight line from Villa 1 at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences, about a 10-minute drive or taxi ride. Address: Carretera Transpeninsular Km 5.5, Col. Misiones del Cabo, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book for sunset at Sunset Monalisa?
The restaurant opens at 5 PM and its hours shift with the seasons. Check the sunset time for your dates and book a table 30 to 45 minutes before it, as early as you can.
What is the Ocean Terrace Experience?
It is Sunset Monalisa's top booking tier, sold separately through Tock alongside premium tables; standard tables are booked on OpenTable.
Nearby Restaurants & Bars
Jazz on the Rocks
Location: Carretera Transpeninsular km 6.5, Sunset Point, Misiones del Cabo, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 105 8970
2.6 mi from Villa 1 · about 10 min drive
Manta at The Cape
Location: The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, Carretera Transpeninsular Km 5, Misiones del Cabo, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 225 1961
2.6 mi from Villa 1 · about 10 min drive
Cocina del Mar at Esperanza
Location: Esperanza, Carretera Transpeninsular km 7, Manzana 10, Punta Ballena, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 145 6400
3.7 mi from Villa 1 · about 15 min drive
Staying close to Sunset Monalisa?
Villa 1 is a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath beachfront mansion at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences on Médano Beach, with a private infinity pool and hot tub, a golf cart, concierge and a private chef on request. Book direct for the best rate, with no platform fees.