Where in the World Are You?
by Randy Karr

You are visiting a city that boasts one of the world’s more spectacular vacation settings. The beach you are walking on, isolated between towering headlands, is said to be the only beach in the world bordered by an ocean on one side and a sea on the other. On this narrow stretch of sand, you can dip in the chilly, azure Pacific Ocean, and then walk for a few minutes across the beach to the warmer, turquoise sea. Known as Lover’s Beach, it is located at the southern tip of a 1000-mile long peninsula, long called “the forgotten peninsula.” It was once a haven for Pericu Indians and a hideaway for pirates plundering Spanish galleons.

In the 1940s, Hollywood stars Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Desi Arnaz helped turn the once remote fishing village into a premiere vacation destination by building an exclusive hotel. About the same time, private pilots flying over the area reported the waters teamed with fish, especially marlin, swordfish and sailfish. With hordes of fisherfolks flocking in, the area laid claim to being the Marlin Capital of the World. From January to March, whales can be spotted, some within a stone-throw of surf fishers along the beach. Visitors’ amenities include scores of eateries, including the Giggling Marlin, where customers are advised that “if the food, drinks and service aren’t up to your standards, please lower your standards,” and the popular Cabo Wabo Cantina, owned by legendary Van Halen rocker, Sammy Hagar.

Where in the world are you, anyway? Name this resort city, which is also a popular cruise ship destination, and the sea on which it borders.

Click on the photo to reveal the answer.

©2008 Randy Karr