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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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Type: Beaches
Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving
Description: A pristine white sand beach offering spectacular snorkeling.
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College Station, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Best snorkeling in Cabo. Bring a water bottle filled with tortillas or bread...head over the the right side of the beach near the rocks. Squeeze the bottle and happy snorkeling with your new 200 hundred friends!

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The water is warmer and you can swim there! The sand was really awesome, there is decent snorkeling there, and the scenery is great

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Allyn, Washington
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

My husband and I have snorkeled in some of the best places to snorkel in the world, so comparatively speaking this is poor, but that being said, if it is the just experience you want, it is ok.

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San Jose, California
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7 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Clear water, good for snorkeling. We took a day sailing trip and anchored here. We all jumped out and swam. The water was so clear you could see fish swimming under you.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

The water was pretty crowded with all the different snorkel tour boats. I saw a few neat looking fish. It helps when the tour guide is throwing bread in the water to attract the fish.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Beautiful place to snorkle, swim or sun bath. Bring lots of sun tan lotion and anything else you may need or want because ther is nothing there but beauty and fish.

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This was a great beach for snorkelling or swimming. Easily accessible. We saw whales in May. No shade. Palapas would be great!

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Washington State
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

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... More

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Los Angeles, California
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85 reviews 85 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

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... More

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Seattle
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

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... More

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