Gate-side magazines and snacks in SJD Terminal 2
Hudson News in Terminal 2 sits airside after security, handy if you’re flying Alaska, United, Delta, or other US-bound carriers. It’s the classic airport newsstand setup: shelves of bottled drinks, chips, candy, gum, and travel-sized toiletries right by the international gates. Expect pricing to be airport-high but not outrageous by resort standards, roughly 20–40% above downtown Cabo for the same drinks and snacks.
The shop carries Spanish and English magazines, a few local newspapers, and basic paperbacks, which helps on 4–6 hour flights back to the US or Canada. You’ll also find sunscreen and after-sun gel in standard 100 ml / 3.4 oz sizes, plus insect repellent and basic meds like ibuprofen and cold tablets. That’s useful if you forgot to pack liquids because of TSA’s 3-1-1 rule.
Tech gear here runs to generic phone chargers, charging cables, and over-ear or in-ear headphones, with prices often in the USD $20–40 range. There are simple travel pillows and eye masks on a small rack near the checkout. Branded Cabo souvenirs sit near the entrance: keychains, mugs, and T-shirts with “Los Cabos” logos that fit in a personal item without taking much space.
Lines spike before morning departures between 8:00 and 11:00, when multiple North American flights leave from Terminal 2’s clustered gates. Hit Hudson News as soon as you clear security, not at final boarding call, and grab water plus any meds or sunscreen you actually used during your trip; they’re easy to forget in a checked bag.