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    4.5 (11 reviews)

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    Beautiful beach but lots of noise due to the construction going on. Nice snorkeling. Sand is more like small pieces of gravel. Other than the noise it's a nice beach

    Marc F.

    Just amazing! Must see! Stay out of water or else you will get caught in riptides. Rooster fishing spot, lol!

    Dalia R.

    This beach is so beautiful , it's relaxing . However , bring an umbrella for the sun but there is also someone that rents them out there . Bring water and snacks because there is no food around the beach . I would definitely come back again .

    Beautiful bay with great snorkeling!  Tourist snorkeling excursions come here too!

    Santa Maria is a BEAUTIFUL beach for snorkeling. It's less than 10 miles away from Cabo's city center-- definitely worth a visit! Here are some things you should know/tips- -The Beach is in front of a new development. Large, clear signs direct you to beach off the main Cabo highway. -Parking is easy. There is a new lot with space for about 50 cars. -There are restrooms near the parking lot. Use before going to beach. -The walk to the beach from the parking lot/restrooms is at least 10 minutes. Take everything you need to avoid a long trip back to the car. -Arrive early! Beat the heat and the crowds! Snorkel, enjoy the beach in early morning before temperatures rise and before the beach gets packed. -Take CLOSED water shoes to protect your feet from the hot, rocky sand. The sand is coarse..similar in size to the small pebbles in a fish tank. Plus, the heat of the sun makes the rocky sand unbearably hot! -Take an umbrella or shade. There are a couple of palapas on the beach (on opposite side of snorkeling area) and there is a vendor that rents umbrellas for $10 for the day. However if you dont arrive early enough or the umbrella rental is unavailable you will not enjoy your day at the beach. We bought a small tent at the local Walmart. It gave us great shade. Plus it was small enough to bring home with our luggage. -Snorkeling is on the right side of the bay. We brought our own snorkel gear and absolutely enjoyed the free snorkeling. You'll see tons of colorful fish!

    Joy H.

    Ah...the Santa Maria beach. It's like a small piece of paradise that's publicly available but secluded enough to offer a private atmosphere. I went here on a bus and it's about 15 minutes away from Cabo San Lucas. The beach is quite small but beautiful with its white sandy shore and brilliant blue water. What's unique here is that there's a tide pool on the side of the beach with some pretty interesting crabs running amock as well. It seems like there's a hotel or bungalow that's currently being constructed right next to it. Aside from the sound of crashing waves, the beach was slightly filled with noises of drills, hammering, and even screaming at one point from some poor soul who might've accidentally nailed himself when I was there. Waves here are much stronger than the ones at the Medano beach and Chileno beach, so I would take caution if you're not a strong swimmer. I couldn't spot a lifeguard nearby when I went, but he/she might've been around but hidden from sight like a ninja. What's awesome here is that there was a guy who sold beverages (non-alcoholic) and fruit slices to interested beach-goers. I got my bag of some sweet pineapple slices for about a buck or two. It makes for an amazing experience when you can just lay around and tan yourself silly on a beautiful beach while getting fed with some good fresh fruits. Compared to Chileno and Medano beach, however, I would rank Santa Maria a bit lower on my personal list of beaches to visit since it's too secluded for my interest.

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    Wow, this beach has changed. Nothing but tourist buildings and loud construction. Go elsewhere, there are much better beaches.

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    Playa Santa Maria

    Playa Santa Maria

    4.5(28 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Really nice beach. It's a small-ish cove about 15 minutes drive north of Cabo. There's a…read moreboardwalk to the beach. The "sand" is more like small pebbles. The water was fun and our kids had a blast. Next time, I might be interested in trying the neighboring beach called Playa El Chileno which also looks really nice.

    Thank goodness on my trip to Cabo that I was with someone who was a local and new of all the great…read moreplaces to visit as she took us here for one of the most lovely days spent out on the beach. When I thought about beautiful beaches and Cabo and peaceful places to just hang out and chill and enjoy the water, Playa Santa Maria satisfied all those requirements and I can't wait to go back to this place. When you get there, it seems like almost like a resort or if you experience going to a really nice golf resort in the United States. During the weekday we were here and there was plenty of parking and we bought mangoes in the parking lot, which were really good. He did a excellent job cutting and prepping it out for us. You take the walk back and then you see the ocean and the beach and I was just in awe of how beautiful it was. This is pretty close to paradise. It was a big contrast from the Bajia Beach House we were at for the past couple of days where there are a lot of tourists, loud music, vendors, and just noise in general. This place is so serene and quiet and calm and yes, it is connected to a resort, but it was not overcrowded, no loud music, you could see a lot of the locals were here, and the beach area to swim was very large and vast. If I lived in Cabo, I would probably come here every weekend. The only downer was the sand consisted of very small pebbles so if your feet are sensitive, then I highly suggest water shoes or sandals - which I'm so glad I brought. I am so glad I got to experience this place, thanks to our local friend and temporary tour guide. If you're in Cabo looking for some nice peace and relaxation and a beautiful scene, you definitely need to come here.

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    Playa Santa Maria - Big highway sign as you're driving toward San Jose del Cabo. (Going toward Cabo San Lucas we didn't see any good signs--had to double back.)

    Big highway sign as you're driving toward San Jose del Cabo. (Going toward Cabo San Lucas we didn't see any good signs--had to double back.)

    Playa Santa Maria - Dirt road approaching parking lot.

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    Dirt road approaching parking lot.

    Bahía Chileno - Lots of people cooling off in the August heat

    Bahía Chileno

    4.7(27 reviews)
    2.5 km

    A very well-kept public beach. Though beware that you will find no shade at all. However, you'll be…read moreable to rent beach umbrellas, paddle boards, snorkeling gears, and life vests for a steep cost from the locals. But worth it if your intended visit is not just for a quick "check it out" visit but to spend some time to relax, enjoy the scenery, and dip in the refreshing calm waters on a hot summer day. Note the presence of jellyfish.

    If you're in the know, this is the beach to go to while in Cabo San Lucas as this is considered one…read moreof the few swimmable beaches. With that said, in the afternoon, the winds are stronger than in the morning and the shore will toss you around a bit. Although this beach is new to me, all the locals know about it and they know to bring their umbrellas for shade (it's super hot in August), blankets, food, beverages, and music. Expect to hear Mexican music from each party. Even people with their yachts know about this beach as you'll see several yachts anchored near the shore. While on the beach we saw authorized vendors selling ice cold fruit from coolers. Surprisingly, in less than knee deep water, you can see a variety of fish without a mask. With a mask, the fish viewing is very good, but the shore is rough. For me, a huge benefit of this beach is that there are restrooms (sanitorios) and showers outside. Albeit, the showers are flooded from the sand, but at least there is an opportunity to remove sand before you get in the car. In Baja California, toilets are sensitive and people throw their toilet paper in a waste basket rather than in the toilet. Admittedly, it's tough to remember. During peak times, parking is challenging, but if you're patient enough, someone will leave. By the way, I wish the title of the Yelp was called Chileno Beach (Playa de Chileno) rather than Bahía Chileno (Chileno Bay) because it's easier to find via Maps.

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    Bahía Chileno - Keeping cool at Chileno Beach

    Keeping cool at Chileno Beach

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    Bahía Chileno - Growing recyclable sculpture near lifeguard station

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    Growing recyclable sculpture near lifeguard station

    Playa del Amor

    Playa del Amor

    4.5(44 reviews)
    10.1 km

    There are places in the world you should see... and then there are places you have to experience…read more One of those is Lover's Beach. Tucked right beside the famous El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, this little stretch of sand sits where the Pacific Ocean shakes hands with the Gulf of California. Boats can't always nose right up to shore, so sometimes they anchor out and well congratulations, you're swimming the rest of the way. Not exactly the plan when you're holding a drink and thinking about tacos. But there I was, staring at that water thinking, alright... here we go. First step in refreshing. Second step whoa, that's colder than advertised. But once you're in, you're in, and suddenly the whole thing turns into the kind of travel story you remember forever. And that's Cabo in a nutshell. Music drifting through the air, drinks flowing, tacos somewhere nearby, somebody laughing so hard the whole beach joins in. My wife was cracking up, people were singing, and the day just kept rolling like a perfect Baja postcard. Lovers Beach itself is only reachable by boat, which somehow makes it feel like a little secret tucked against those golden rock formations. You look around and think, yeah... this is the good stuff. So if you make it to Cabo, don't just look at it from the boat jump in, swim if you have to, and make the memory. Trust me... that's the story you'll still be telling later.

    I am so thankful and grateful I was able to come to this beach…read more FRICKEN AMAZING and Beautiful!! Sand feels so good on your feet Its a small beach but its totally worth visiting We stayed here for about an hour or so just taking it all in

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