LA PAZ
Many are surprised to find out that the capital of Baja California
Sur is La Paz, often considered the understudy to headlining Cabo. While Cabo
boasts the glitz and glamour, La Paz has maintained its small town charm and
authentic feel. There are a number of projects on the books but La Paz will
never be Cabo and for those who are captivated by the town’s quaint flavor, this
is just fine with them.
CostaBaja: A marina and golf paradise
costabajaresortandmarina.com, 866-651-5077
La Paz’s first big project is CostaBaja, a resort and residential
development located just north of town. The marina was the primary draw here and
for the nautically inclined, an ideal place to drop anchor with its full array
of services. Fret not land lubbers as there is something for you in the
not-too-distant-future as Gary Player will be designing his first Mexico golf
course at CostaBaja.
“The Black Knight” is known as the world’s most traveled athlete
logging over 13 million air miles. All this travel has given him great
perspective for his golf courses and CostaBaja’s topography will play 
into his
design-philosophy wheelhouse. Player says, “as a course architect, one of my
prime concerns is always to create beauty and harmony and a playable course.”
The site CostaBaja turned over to him swoops up from the marina affording
panoramic ocean views but the surroundings are pure desert -- which is somewhat
shocking as the ocean is just a pured 7-iron away. Player strives to make his
courses challenging but fair for golfers of all levels and to take advantage of
what the land provides him. “A golfer must not only see all the hazards, but
also enjoy the various vistas that the topography offers.”
CostaBaja has been built in phases with the company focusing on
the aforementioned marina first. The marina itself has 250 slips and can
accommodate large size boats making this an ideal stop, and stay, for the
boating crowd. A prime focus of the marina is the Village which is the hub of
the development with a variety of restaurants, bars and services. On the lodging
front, there are a variety of options on both the travel and purchase sides.
There is the Fiesta Inn as well as the Vista Mar Residences that will have both
condos and casitas. A luxurious private beach club recently opened and the spa
is in the works .
Visitors to La Paz certainly know what a special place it is and
CostaBaja is a fine complement to the area. Be your passion boating, golfing or
both, CostaBaja just may be the best catch around.
