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The surf can be quite strong at the beach, and swimming is not recommended, but we got lucky and had a very gentle surf most of the week and were able to swim and snorkel often.

There were many planned events to take part in, like a Mexican Fiesta with folkloric dancing and costumes from different areas of Mexico. A great selection of authentic Mexican cuisine is served. There is also a seafood night with lobster and so much great seafood to eat. If you like raw oysters, lobster, and seafood in general, don't miss this event.

SJC is a quiet little town with many shops to buy arts and crafts. CSL is a much busier place, with many bars and clubs (didn't go to Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo -- maybe next time). There are many beaches and bays to explore and see. The best way to get around is to rent a car, as the Regina is in a fairly secluded area, the way I like it.

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

Los Cabos at the Club Regina, Westin
20 minutes from Cabo San Lucas and 10 minutes from San Jose del Cabo
Trip date: 9/29/2004 thru 10/6/2004
Dive Operator: Amigos del Mar CSL

1 of 6 dives, Sat Oct. 2nd
My Dive #7 Pelican Rock, near El Arco, Lovers Beach
Depth: 87 ft
Time: 44 min.
Water temp: 80 deg F
Visibility: 60+ ft
Boat: Trimaran
I saw a few reef sharks on the bottom, various fish (not a whole lot), a few lobsters in crevices. It was a relaxing dive and good beginning.

2 of 6 dives, Sat Oct. 2nd
My Dive #8 Neptune’s Finger, near El Arco, Lovers Beach
Depth: 73 ft
Time: 43 min.
Water temp: 80 deg F
Visibility: 60+ ft
Boat: Trimaran
I saw two white tip sharks very close. They were very curious. I saw one large ray.

3 of 6 dives, Mon Oct. 4th
My Dive #9 Blow Hole, near Chileno Beach
Depth: 79 ft
Time: 36 min.
Water temp: 81 deg F
Visibility: 60+ ft
Boat: 6 diver panga
There is very beautiful underwater scenery. I did my first swim through, which was really fun.

4 of 6 dives, Mon Oct. 4th
My Dive #10 Twin Dolphins, near Chileno Beach
Depth: 65 ft
Time: 47 min.
Water temp: 81 deg F
Visibility: 60+ ft
Boat: 6 diver panga
There was very beautiful underwater scenery, with fans corals and sponges. I saw my first lobster walking about in the open - cool!

5 of 6 dives, Tues Oct. 5th
My Dive #11 Gordo Banks, 1 ½ hour boat ride from CSL marina
Depth: 105 ft
Time: 36 min.
Water temp: 77 deg F
Visibility: 80+ ft
Boat: 6 diver panga
Gordo Banks is an underwater mountain with a peak 110 feet below the surface. We anchored and descended on the line to this depth. We stayed at this depth for 10 minutes, then going to 60 feet for another 10 minutes. There were lots of schooling jack and tuna. It was a very exciting dive, my deepest to date. After surfacing, we had lunch while doing our 1.5-hour SI.

6 of 6 dives, Tues Oct. 5th
My Dive #12 Gordo Banks
Depth: 101 ft
Time: 45 min.
Water temp: 80 deg F
Visibility: 80+ ft
Boat: 6 diver panga
I’m still looking for hammer head sharks or large mantas, but no luck. I saw a sea lion quite surprisingly, as he was 8 miles from the nearest rookery. He was an excellent swimmer, and man, could he hold his breath. There were lots of small jellyfish around, which I avoided. But, after surfacing, I got a pimple-like rash on one shoulder. I think it may be the jellyfish larva, as discussed on another thread.

All and all, it was great diving. The people of Amigos del Mar were very friendly and safe.

The stay at the Westin Club Regina was fabulous. I ccan’t wait to go back, as I didn’t get a chance to dive Cabo Pulma. They were diving there the day we were leaving.