🎉 So You’re Heading to Cabo for a Bachelorette?
Cue the poolside selfies, disco ball cups, and matching swimsuits—because a Cabo bachelorette party is everything it promises to be and more. I recently went on one and learned a few golden tips that will save you stress and help you have the trip of a lifetime. Whether you’re the bride, MOH, or bachelorette MVP, here’s everything you need to know.
📋 Step 1: Prepare Your Guests Like a Pro
Get a text group going. Chat about outfit ideas, recommendations from the girls who have been to Cabo and realistic expectations. Ask about dietary restrictions, drinking preferences, and anything else that will help you understand the group.
Bride books the flight! — You pay her via Venmo or Zelle, but all the flight points go to her credit card (I recommend Chase Freedom Unlimited Card). She will get tons of travel points towards her honeymoon as a bonus, and you all get to sit together. Win-win!
🗓️ Create a Themed Itinerary
I made our Cabo Bachelorette “Disco Meets Boujee” itinerary using Canva, and let me tell you—it set the perfect tone before we even boarded the plane.
Include:
- A daily breakdown of events
- Estimated costs for food/activities
- Dress codes for each day
- Helpful tips (like bringing cash for tips or motion sickness meds!)
🛒 Pro tip: Printable itinerary templates on Amazon + laminating sheets = ultra-cute keepsakes.
💸 Set Cost Expectations Early
We made it easy: everything went on the bride’s credit card (hello, points!) and we split the total evenly. No one worried about who ordered an extra margarita—we just Venmo’d our share at the end.
👗 Pick a Dress Code (or 3)
Here’s what worked for us:
- Boat Day: Black swimsuits for everyone, white for the bride
- Color Night: Each girl got a different color to wear head-to-toe
- Fancy Night Out: Glam it up with sequins or bold dresses
- Do Not Wear White Rule: Only the bride wears white, period. Unless specifically requested.
✨ Step 2: Choose Your Theme & Decor
Our bride chose “Disco Meets Boujee,” so naturally I went all out with:
- Metallic fringe & balloon garlands
- Disco ball balloons
- Star-shaped sunglasses
- A black sequin photo backdrop
- Ring and heart floaties in the pool
- Personalized koozies + name tags
🏠 Step 3: Rent the Perfect Spot
We stayed in Pedregal, a private gated community that feels super safe and luxurious. The views were insane, and every home is perched high above the marina.
For the pool, we simply purchased a ring floatie, sparkle heart floaties, and pink koozies.
Things to Ask Your Host:
- Daily cleaning service
- Pre-stocked fridge or chef services
- Airport transfers or transportation help
- Concierge or massage add-ons
- Wi-Fi password (yes, it’s always awkward asking again!)
Tip: Houses in Pedregal have names, not numbers—ours was La Casa de Los Gatos, and it was stunning!
They brought a full taco bar to our Airbnb—with homemade sides, salsa, and the best cucumber mint margarita I’ve ever had.
🛥️ Step 4: Book a Boat Day
No Cabo bachelorette party is complete without getting on a boat and sailing all day! Take tons of photos, dance, and enjoy the open ocean. Alcohol and snacks were included in our 4-hour ride. This is non-negotiable. A four-hour sail was hands-down the highlight of our trip.
Boat Day Checklist:
- Nausea meds
- SPF & lip balm
- Snacks & lots of water
- Matching swimsuit wraps
- Rhinestone sunglasses
- Cash tips for the crew!
Pro Tip: We found our yacht experience through Airbnb Experiences, but many locals offer private group packages too.
🌮 Step 5: Food Is the Love Language
Our Favorite Spots:
Start your afternoon with champagne, music, and dancing on tables. (Yes, it’s encouraged.) Reserve an outside table at 12:30 PM for the best vibes! You will get great seats before the tunes kick up.
Prepare to dance on top of your table (the waiters encourage you), and take tons of photos. There are plenty of places to get a perfect shot. When you are done, walk straight onto the beach to the next bar!
Steak, seafood, giant margs. No need to dress up. It’s close to Mango Deck and The Office for post-dinner beach bar hopping.
Outdoor seating + traditional Mexican dance show. Family-style dining is perfect for big groups. Bring cash for tipping dancers!
They brought a full taco bar to our Airbnb—with homemade sides, salsa, and the best cucumber mint margarita I’ve ever had.
A romantic Italian restaurant that’s highly rated for a non-Mexican night out. Enjoy music every night, and they host special events such as rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, proposals, Posadas, birthdays, and much more.
🍸 Cabo Hot Spots
Beach Bars
Offers ceviche, fried fish, burritos, or hamburgers,s and of course, margaritas, cuba libres, and beers besides right on the beach.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Mango Deck offers traditional Mexican food with a complete sports bar and beach club experience right on Medano Beach, the most swimmable beach in Cabo.
Combine luxury and sophistication with a bohemian and rustic spirit. Enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine and a carefree atmosphere, and have fun at any time.
- The Rooftop at The Cape Hotel (boujee vibes)
- Squid Roe (wild and chaotic fun)
- Mandala (for dancing all night)
- Cabo Wabo (classic)
Late Night Bites
- Taqueria El Paisa – grab some after-club tacos!
🎁 Step 6: Goodie Bags That’ll Wow Your Girls
Pack it all into a glittery tote or clear travel pouch for that ✨Instagram moment✨. Everyone loved these in their welcome totes:
- Oh Sh*t Kit (Advil, mints, electrolytes, hair ties)
- Iridescent beach bags
- Turkish towels
- Disco ball tumblers
- Koozies
- A personalized note from the bride
💡 Bonus Ideas You’ll Thank Me For
- Hangover Breakfast Kit: Stock the fridge with bagels, fruit, and cold brew. Add Hangover Patches to the gift bags.
- Private Photographer: Hire one to capture your boat day or night out. You’ll get golden-hour content that isn’t a blurry iPhone shot.
- Massages at the Villa: Yes, this is a thing. And yes, it’s magical after a night at Mandala.
- Flip Cup or Truth-or-Dare Jenga: Bring a few easy games for downtime around the pool.
✈️ Final Thoughts
A Cabo bachelorette trip is the ultimate blend of sunshine, sparkle, and tequila. With a little planning and a lot of flair, you can throw a trip that your girls (and the bride) will talk about for years.
Whether you go all-out glam or beachy low-key, the key is keeping things fun, organized, and centered on the bride. She’s your queen for the weekend—so make it magical.
