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Beach and snorkel area · Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Bahía Santa María
Protected cove on the Corridor between the two towns, with calm, clear waters and rocky reefs for snorkeling.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Bahía Santa María
Bahía Santa María is a horseshoe-shaped cove on the Tourist Corridor, between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Surrounded by rocky hills, it has clear, calm waters protected from waves, and is part of a marine protected area.
Snorkeling is done from the sand itself, on the rocks at both sides of the cove, where colorful tropical fish, sea urchins and sometimes turtles can be found. Tour boats from Cabo San Lucas also stop there for snorkeling.
The beach is public, with parking and a small facility with restrooms, but no restaurants on the sand. A few minutes away is Playa Chileno, another calm cove with a similar setup.
Because it is small and popular, the cove tends to get crowded by late morning and on weekends.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day.
Best time
Early in the morning, when the water is usually clearer and the beach is empty.
How to get there
At kilometer 12 of the transpeninsular highway, about a 15-minute drive from Cabo San Lucas; buses that run the Corridor stop at the entrance.
Tip
Bring snorkel gear and water shoes for the rocks; there is no permanent rental on the beach.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bahía Santa María
Where to snorkel in Los Cabos?
At Bahía Santa María and Playa Chileno on the Corridor, from the sand. Boats from Cabo San Lucas also go to these spots.
Does Bahía Santa María have facilities?
It has parking and restrooms, but no restaurants on the sand. Bring water and food.
How to get to Bahía Santa María?
By car, about 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas along the Corridor, or by bus that stops on the highway.