Diamante Cabo San Lucas Community Guide
Set along approximately 1.5 miles of Pacific coastline just six miles from downtown Cabo San Lucas, Diamante is a private luxury golf and residential community known for world-class golf, dramatic ocean and dune landscapes, extensive resort amenities and an impressive collection of homes and residences.
The community is particularly well known among golfers, with the Davis Love III-designed Dunes Course, Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal and the TGR Design Oasis Short Course all located within Diamante.
Beyond golf, residents and guests have access to the 10-acre saltwater Crystal Lagoon®, pools, spa and fitness facilities, restaurants, bars and cafés, making Diamante a community where owners can enjoy much of the Cabo lifestyle without regularly leaving the property.
For buyers seeking a golf-centered luxury community with Pacific Ocean views, resort-style amenities and a wide range of real estate options, Diamante is one of the most distinctive communities in Cabo San Lucas.
Diamante at a Glance
Location: Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas, approximately six miles from downtown
Community Type: Private luxury golf, resort and residential community
Coastline: Approximately 1.5 miles of Pacific beachfront
Property Types: Luxury homes, golf villas, beachfront and ocean-view residences, custom estates, condominiums and homesites
Lifestyle: Golf, resort living, ocean views, dining, wellness and family recreation
Golf: The Dunes Course by Davis Love III, El Cardonal by Tiger Woods and the TGR Design Oasis Short Course
Beach: Pacific Ocean beachfront
Water Amenity: 10-acre saltwater Crystal Lagoon®
Dining: The Woods Cabo, Izzy’s Restaurant, Amigos Restaurant, The Sports Bar, Ocean Club Residence Restaurant, The Market and The Deli Market
Best For: Golfers, luxury second-home buyers, families, resort-lifestyle buyers and buyers seeking extensive on-site amenities
Nearby: Downtown Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Marina, Quivira and Rancho San Lucas
What Is It Like to Live in Diamante?
Diamante offers a lifestyle built around golf, outdoor recreation and resort amenities within a large private community.
Its Pacific-side location creates a noticeably different environment from the communities along the Los Cabos Corridor. Natural sand dunes, desert terrain, golf fairways and long Pacific Ocean views define much of the landscape.
One of the biggest advantages for owners is the sheer amount available within the community itself. A day at Diamante might begin with coffee or breakfast, continue with a round on the Dunes Course or El Cardonal, lunch overlooking the golf course, an afternoon at the Crystal Lagoon or spa, and dinner at one of the community’s restaurants—all without leaving the property.
At the same time, downtown Cabo San Lucas and its marina, restaurants, shopping and nightlife are only a relatively short drive away.
Golf at Diamante
Golf is central to the Diamante lifestyle and one of the primary reasons the community has developed an international following.
The Dunes Course by Davis Love III
The Dunes Course, designed by Davis Love III, winds through Diamante’s natural Pacific sand dunes and provides ocean and beach views from nearly every hole.
The golf experience extends beyond the course itself. Diamante’s Dunes facilities include a substantial practice facility, clubhouse, restaurants and bars, retail facilities and on-course comfort stations.
The Dunes Clubhouse also serves as an important social and dining hub within the community.
El Cardonal by Tiger Woods
El Cardonal was Tiger Woods’ first completed golf-course design.
Rather than simply emphasizing difficulty, the course was designed around strategy, giving golfers different ways to approach many of its holes. The course takes advantage of the natural terrain and provides expansive views across Diamante toward the Pacific.
El Cardonal has its own clubhouse and golf facilities and has become internationally recognized through its role as host course for the PGA TOUR’s World Wide Technology Championship.
Oasis Short Course
For a more relaxed golf experience, Diamante also offers the Oasis Short Course, a par-three course designed by TGR Design.
The short course makes golf more accessible for families, newer golfers and players who want a quicker round while still enjoying Diamante’s golf environment.
Together, these courses make Diamante particularly attractive to buyers who want golf to be a central part of their Cabo lifestyle.
Dining, Restaurants & Cafés at Diamante
One of Diamante’s strengths as a residential community is the number and variety of dining choices available on-site.
Owners can choose between more sophisticated evening dining, casual golf-club meals, poolside dining, coffee and quick meals depending on the occasion.
The Woods Cabo
The Woods Cabo is one of Diamante’s newest signature dining experiences and is located above the El Cardonal Golf Shop.
The restaurant combines an elevated but relaxed atmosphere with farm-to-table cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and views across the El Cardonal golf course and Pacific coastline.
The Woods Cabo is particularly well suited for cocktails, happy hour and dinner following a round of golf, and adds another upscale evening dining option to the Diamante lifestyle.
Izzy’s Restaurant
Izzy’s Restaurant is one of Diamante’s signature dinner restaurants and is located in the Dunes Residence Club overlooking the Dunes Course and Pacific Ocean.
Led by Executive Chef Israel “Izzy,” the restaurant combines coastal cuisine with Mexican influences. The menu emphasizes local seafood, prime steakhouse classics and fresh vegetables and herbs, including ingredients grown in Diamante’s own garden.
Its Pacific views and more intimate atmosphere make Izzy’s particularly well suited to an evening dinner within the community.
Amigos Restaurant
Located adjacent to Diamante’s 10-acre Crystal Lagoon®, Amigos Restaurant provides a more casual dining experience and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Its lagoon-side setting makes Amigos a convenient choice for families or for an informal meal during a day spent around the pool and water amenities.
The Sports Bar
Located at the Dunes Clubhouse, The Sports Bar offers casual indoor-outdoor dining overlooking the Dunes Course and Pacific Ocean.
It's a natural gathering place for breakfast, lunch after golf or a relaxed evening meal, with televisions throughout the space for sporting events.
Ocean Club Residence Restaurant
The Ocean Club Residence Restaurant provides another casual dining option adjacent to the Ocean Club Residence pool.
Its location makes it particularly convenient for Ocean Club residents and owners spending the day around the pool.
The Market & The Deli Market
For coffee, snacks, breakfast or something quick, Diamante also offers convenient market-style options.
The Market provides coffee, casual food, snacks and everyday essentials, while The Deli Market provides another convenient option for residents who prefer something informal or want to pick up food rather than sit down for a full restaurant meal.
Together, these options help make Diamante feel more like a self-contained residential community than simply a collection of luxury homes surrounding golf courses.
Crystal Lagoon, Beach & Pools
At the center of Diamante is its 10-acre saltwater Crystal Lagoon®, one of the community’s most recognizable amenities.
The lagoon provides a protected environment for swimming and water activities and is surrounded by lounging areas, pools, private cabanas, a swim-up bar and Amigos Restaurant.
This is an important distinction for buyers considering Pacific-side Cabo communities.
Diamante itself fronts approximately 1.5 miles of beautiful Pacific beach, which is ideal for walking, relaxing and enjoying the scenery. However, Pacific Ocean conditions can make swimming inappropriate at times.
The Crystal Lagoon provides residents with a calm alternative for swimming and water recreation within the community.
Additional amenities include the Ocean Club Residence Pool, Dunes Club Residence Pool and family-friendly waterpark.
Spa, Fitness & Recreation
Diamante offers considerably more than golf.
The community includes The Spa at Diamante, along with fitness and recreational facilities designed for owners who want an active lifestyle.
Spa services include massages, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, while fitness and recreational facilities add another layer to the community’s resort lifestyle.
Combined with the pools, lagoon, beach and golf courses, these amenities make Diamante particularly attractive to families and buyers who expect to spend extended periods of time at their Cabo residence.
Diamante Real Estate
Diamante offers an unusually broad range of real estate, from condominiums and turnkey golf residences to large custom homesites and luxury estates.
Beach Estates
Beach Estates occupy a prime location near Diamante’s Pacific coastline.
The homesites are nearly an acre in size and are positioned on terraced land designed to preserve expansive views across the community and toward the ocean.
For buyers interested in building a substantial custom residence with Pacific views, Beach Estates represents one of Diamante’s premier options.
Golf Villas
The Golf Villas are positioned around the Dunes Course and Oasis Short Course and draw architectural inspiration from traditional Mexican haciendas.
These four-bedroom residences feature indoor-outdoor living areas, private pools, courtyards, outdoor entertaining spaces and golf-cart garages, making them particularly appealing to buyers who want golf immediately outside their residence.
Ocean Club Residences
Ocean Club Residences bring a beachfront condominium-style option to Diamante.
The development includes whole-ownership residences as well as shared-ownership units, with two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations.
Amenities include a private pool environment, cabanas, lounge areas, concierge services and the Ocean Club Residence Restaurant.
Casa Cardonal Villas
Casa Cardonal Villas are situated alongside the fairways of Tiger Woods’ El Cardonal course and near the resort and Crystal Lagoon.
Their location makes them especially appealing to buyers who want convenient access to both golf and Diamante’s central amenities.
Las Casitas, Las Colinas & Las Terrazas
Diamante also offers several collections of turnkey single-family residences.
Las Casitas feature three- and four-bedroom homes with rooftop decks, hot tubs, outdoor grills and fire pits.
Las Colinas provides another collection of three-bedroom single-family homes with similar indoor-outdoor living features.
Las Terrazas sits above El Cardonal and offers three- and four-bedroom residences with views across the golf course and community.
Las Cantinas
Las Cantinas is a limited collection of only eleven approximately half-acre custom homesites overlooking the Dunes Course and Pacific Ocean.
The low number of homesites and elevated position give this neighborhood a particularly private character.
Sunset Hill Estates
Sunset Hill Estates occupies one of Diamante’s elevated locations and is designed around expansive views of the natural desert terrain, dunes and Pacific sunsets.
The neighborhood includes 78 homesites and can be particularly appealing to buyers prioritizing elevation and broad ocean and community views.
Legacy Club
Diamante is also home to Legacy Club, an invitation-only community within the larger Diamante development.
Legacy Club is being designed around its own Tiger Woods-designed championship golf course and includes residential opportunities, clubhouse amenities, restaurants, spa and wellness facilities, a mercado, gathering areas and family-oriented amenities.
Within Legacy Club, Legacy Founders offers a limited number of homesites located among the golf holes, with lots approaching approximately one acre.
Buyers considering Legacy Club should carefully review its separate membership structure, real estate offerings and access privileges when comparing it with the broader Diamante community.
Who Is Diamante Best Suited For?
Diamante may be particularly appealing to:
- Serious golfers who want access to multiple high-level courses
- Buyers who want a luxury second home with extensive amenities on-site
- Families looking for golf, pools, water activities and recreation within one community
- Buyers who appreciate Pacific Ocean and golf-course views
- Buyers considering a custom luxury residence or estate
- Buyers who prefer a resort environment with restaurants, spa, fitness and services nearby
- Owners who want to remain close to Cabo San Lucas while enjoying a more private setting
What Should Buyers Consider?
Diamante is a large community with several distinct neighborhoods, so buyers should evaluate much more than the residence itself.
Location within Diamante can significantly influence the experience. Some properties prioritize direct beach access, while others emphasize golf-course views, Pacific panoramas, proximity to the Crystal Lagoon or convenient access to the community’s central amenities.
Buyers should also understand the membership structure associated with the property they are considering, HOA obligations, golf privileges, rental policies, property-management options and which amenities are included with ownership.
Because Diamante continues to evolve, buyers should distinguish between amenities and development that are currently completed and future components planned for particular neighborhoods.
Finally, buyers who prioritize swimming directly in the ocean should understand the characteristics of Cabo’s Pacific coastline. Diamante compensates for this particularly well with its enormous saltwater Crystal Lagoon and extensive pool amenities, but it is a different beach experience from communities such as Palmilla or Chileno Bay on the Sea of Cortez.
Is Diamante Right for You?
Diamante offers a combination that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere in Los Cabos: multiple internationally recognized golf experiences, approximately 1.5 miles of Pacific coastline, extensive resort amenities, a 10-acre saltwater lagoon and a surprisingly broad selection of restaurants and residential options.
Its character is distinctly golf and resort-oriented, but the diversity of its real estate means buyers can experience Diamante in very different ways—from a turnkey golf villa or beachfront residence to a large custom estate.
For buyers who want golf, ocean views, restaurants, recreation and resort services concentrated within one private community while remaining close to Cabo San Lucas, Diamante deserves serious consideration.
At Luxury Cabo Properties, we help buyers explore Diamante and compare its different neighborhoods, residences and lifestyle with other luxury communities throughout Los Cabos.
Whether you're considering Diamante, Rancho San Lucas, Quivira, Cabo del Sol, Palmilla, Chileno Bay or another Los Cabos community, our goal is to help you understand not only the available properties, but how each community actually differs in lifestyle, location and ownership experience.
Because in Los Cabos, finding the right community can be just as important as finding the right home.
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Written by Carol Boniuk: Luxury Cabo Area Real Estate Specialist
