Perched atop striking cliffs overlooking Esperanza’s two private beaches as if washed up on the craggy rocks of this spectacular destination, the artifacts of Cocina Del Mar (literally "kitchen of the sea") make for an adventure fit for the most cultured castaways. Enter a buzzing lantern-lit bar and lounge that invites you to linger over hand-crafted cocktails before sauntering down to dinner above a cascade of oceanfront terraces kissed by white-capped waves.

An outdoor exhibition kitchen is alive with energy, a perfect spot to engage with chefs and explore bites of coastal Baja cuisine and regionally inspired cocktails beside a glowing wood fired oven. The grand palapa is festooned with artisanal flotsam and jetsam of hand-blown glass, ceramics, and lanterns to rival the sparkling constellations over the Sea of Cortez.