We drove to Playa Santa Maria twice during our recent trip to Cabo. The ocean temperature is brisk in April, but it's not too bad.
Taking our own snorkel gear, umbrella, and snacks is the best way to spend an entire afternoon. We saw lots of other families doing the same.
My $30 waterproof camera came in handy, but I...
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Santa Maria Beach
Hwy 1 Km 11 | or Hotel Twin Dolphin Parking Area, Cabo San Lucas 23410, Mexico
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Ranked #6 of 41 attractions in Cabo San Lucas
Type: Beaches
Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving
Description: A pristine white sand beach offering spectacular snorkeling.
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Reviewed 16 November 2010
Los Angeles, California
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This is a sheltered bay outside of Cabo San Lucas. You can drive to it and park in the large parking lot patrolled by local police. . Other than porta potties (bring your own toilet paper) and trash cans, amenities are touch and go. No palapas for shade, so bring your own umbrella or go on a cloudy day, as...
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A lot of the tour boats have unfortunately found this beautiful, normally quiet beach and cove...but if you get there before lunch to do your snorkeling, you won't be disappointed. We've gone for the past two years and loved it both times. If you're driving, it's easy access with signage on the highway. You'll need to bring all your supplies...
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This is perfect for a day of relax, snorkeling, and a lot of sun. The landscape are great and a lot of fishes are visible close to the beach. Let's go there early in the morning because around noon a lot of boat come in and ruin the natural beauty
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Absolutely incredible! We always visit this spectacular location. We stay for around an hour which for us is perfect. Sometimes we come by taxi, and also by boat - see our Cabomagic review - and enjoy both arrivals. Recommend 'water' shoes for walking on hot sand and to protect feet in the water too from rocks.
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1st trip to this beach snorkeling, different underwater features than Chelleno and every bit as good. recommend trips to both if you can.
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the bay was spectacular. spent a great afternoon at this beach. easy access from the highway. parked right in front of the beach as others had recommended. rented a few umbrellas and felt we had the beach to ourselves. my 3 kids (8, 10, 14yrs) had fun snorkeling. we found more fish on the south side (far right) side of...
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i was only at the beach a short time, however the water was fairly calm and swimable, there was a lot of fish you could snorkel and see. Very Beautiful
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This beach has very clear water to snorkel in . The beach is little pebbles , not sand . It can be busy with boat tours .
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The beach gor a little crowded close to mid day...several party boats pull into the bay and dump tourists.
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