Ideas for those who love to deep sea fish!
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Solo Vibe: Laid-back and social — great for joining shared charters or walk-up party boats
Best Time to Go: March–July (peak for mahi, tuna, sailfish); winter for grouper + kingfish
Common Fish: Mahi-mahi, tuna, sailfish, grouper, snapper, wahoo
Splurge Stay: Ocean Key Resort & Spa (steps from the docks, luxe island energy)
Budget Stay: NYAH – Not Your Average Hotel (fun, affordable, solo traveler-friendly)
Solo Vibe: Adventure-meets-wellness — easy to mix fishing with rainforests + beach yoga
Best Time to Go: December–April (dry season and best sailfish runs)
Common Fish: Sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish
Splurge Stay: Parador Nature Resort & Spa (ocean views + jungle vibes)
Budget Stay: Wide Mouth Frog Eco Hostel in Quepos (clean, social, budget-friendly)
Solo Vibe: Urban-meets-ocean — join half or full-day charters from Point Loma or Mission Bay
Best Time to Go: July–October for tuna; spring for rockfish and halibut
Common Fish: Yellowtail, bluefin tuna, dorado, halibut, rockfish
Splurge Stay: Hotel del Coronado (historic seaside icon)
Budget Stay: HI San Diego Downtown Hostel (great for meeting other adventurers)
Solo Vibe: Sporty and social — great marina scene and world-renowned for marlin fishing
Best Time to Go: September–November (peak for billfish); year-round for tuna and snapper
Common Fish: Marlin (black, blue, striped), dorado, wahoo, tuna
Splurge Stay: Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Budget Stay: Siesta Suites Hotel (steps from the marina and affordable)
Solo Vibe: Chill and scenic — solo charters available and calm waters just offshore
Best Time to Go: June–September (blue marlin season); year-round fishing available
Common Fish: Blue marlin, mahi-mahi, ono (wahoo), tuna
Splurge Stay: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Budget Stay: Royal Kona Resort (great location and ocean views on a budget)
Solo Vibe: Remote, bucket-list level — combine diving, reef exploring, and epic game fishing
Best Time to Go: September–December for giant black marlin
Common Fish: Black marlin, sailfish, barracuda, trevally, mackerel
Splurge Stay: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Budget Stay: Mad Monkey Backpackers Waterfront (clean, social hostel with great reef access)
