Santa Maria Beach (Playa Santa María) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Santa Maria Beach in 2025?

While it’s free to visit Santa Maria Beach on your own, there are affordable guided tours that can enhance your experience and offer fun adventures: snorkeling cruises start around US$80, catamaran trips are from US$70, and guided kayak excursions begin around US$90. Tours typically include equipment, food, drinks, and hotel transfers.

Q: Can I rent snorkeling equipment at Santa Maria Beach?

Yes, you can rent snorkeling equipment at the entrance of Santa Maria Beach. However, availability may vary, so it’s a good idea to bring your own kit if you have it. Alternatively, consider booking a guided snorkeling tour that includes equipment and transportation.

Q: When is the best time to visit Santa Maria Beach?

Visit Santa Maria Beach between May and June for sunny skies, calm seas, and fewer crowds—ideal for snorkeling and relaxing on the sand. October and November also offer great weather before the winter rush. Arrive early in the day for the clearest water and a quieter beach.

Q: Is Santa Maria Beach suitable for families with children?

Yes, Santa Maria Beach is family-friendly, featuring calm, clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The beach's horseshoe-shaped cove provides a sheltered environment, making it a safe spot for children to enjoy the ocean under supervision.

Q: What amenities are available at Santa Maria Beach?

Santa Maria Beach offers basic amenities, including restrooms, outdoor showers, and a public parking lot just a short walk from the shore. While there are no restaurants or shops on-site, visitors can rent umbrellas and snorkeling gear at the beach entrance. It's advisable to bring your own food, water, and sun protection.

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Santa Maria Bay Snorkel Cruise Los Cabos

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Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Soak up Cabo San Lucas’s stunning coastal scenery during this shared cruise. Pose for photos at the famous Arch and hit the water on a get-down stop at Santa Maria Beach, with snorkeling equipment and paddle boards included. Your tour also includes an open bar and a tasty lunch. Cruise during whale watching season (December–April) for the chance to see majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat.

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Cabo San Lucas and Santa Maria Bay Snorkeling Sightseeing Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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See the best of Cabo San Lucas from the water during a snorkeling and sailing tour that reveals the best of the area’s natural attractions such as Land's End and the Arch. The short duration of this tour makes it ideal for time-pressed travelers, while a variety of activities such as paddle boards and snorkels ensure its a great choice for families. Plus, lunch and unlimited drinks are included.

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Cabo San Lucas Snorkeling Cruise with Open Bar and Lunch

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Discover the underwater wonderlands at some of Los Cabos' top snorkeling sites on this tour, which helps you reach reefs you can't access by land. Your first stop is Santa Maria Cove, a protected bay that's home to exquisite coral formations and schools of tropical fish. Then continue on to Chileno Bay where wispy sea fans, elegant manta rays, and curious sea turtles reside. Swim alongside them as your guide fills you in on exactly what you're seeing. Afterward, spend some time relaxing on the beach.

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Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

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Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast and Open Bar

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Trade in beachside snorkeling for a boat adventure that will take you offshore to see tropical fish, manta rays, and sea turtles in the Sea of Cortez. Explore the protected bays of Santa Maria and Chileno—both part of the extremely biodiverse Los Cabos Corridor. Swim among swaying sea fans, colorful coral formations, starfish, and Moray eels, and return to port with an array of unforgettable memories.

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Santa Maria and Chileno Bay Snorkel Adventure Los Cabos

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Get the classic Cabo boat experience without the massive crowds or the VIP price tag. This 3-hour catamaran cruise hits all the sweet spots: incredible photos at the famous Arch and Lover's Beach, awesome snorkeling in the clear waters of Santa Maria Bay, and cold drinks in your hand the whole way. We sail on La Princesa, a mid-sized, shaded catamaran capped at 52 passengers so you have room to relax, listen to good music, and enjoy the views. Snorkel gear, snacks, and a full domestic open bar are included. Just grab your swimsuit, show up at the dock, and we’ll handle the rest.

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Cabo Catamaran: The Arch, Santa Maria Snorkel & Open Bar

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Why choose to snorkel on your own when you can have a knowledgeable guide by your side? Have an unforgettable experience under the waves of the clear, turquoise waters of Santa María and Chileno Bays, two of the safest bays for swimming in Cabo at an ideal depth for snorkeling. Here, your guides will show you all the must-see spots, identify the plentiful marine life and find just the right time to go. Get on your fins!

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Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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In this experience we visit two of the most emblematic beaches located in the Tourist Corridor while rowing with the desert landscapes on one side and the immensity of the Gulf of California on the other. Hoping to find, according to the season, the great biodiversity found in this Corridor such as whales, dolphins, mobulas, among other marine species; depending on our luck. As local guides and nature lovers, we will share the best snorkeling spots at Chileno Bay where we will observe the greatest marine biodiversity in the area. Then we will be ready to enjoy some snacks and drinks that we will bring for you to spend the rest of the time to swim, sunbathe and enjoy the beautiful view.

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Kayak from Chileno Bay to Santa Maria & Snorkel + Beach Time

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Visit some of Cabo’s most spectacular snorkeling spots on this affordable excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Santa María and Chileno Bays with a bilingual guide. Travel by air-conditioned van and double-seated kayak equipped with a dry bag for valuables. Get outfitted with snorkeling gear, a life jacket, and a wetsuit (if needed) and experience the bay’s subtropical fish, incredible coral reefs, and dramatic rock formations.

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Los Cabos 2 Bays Kayak & Snorkel at Santa Maria & Chileno Bay

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Snorkel, Lunch and Sail in Cabo San Lucas

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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4-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Cabo San Lucas and Corridor

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Add some yacht time to your Cabo vacation, and treat a group of up to 20 of your friends and family to a private half-day cruise. As the crew handle the boat, your time is your own to lounge on deck, soak up the sights, or cool down in the sea. The Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lover’s Beach, and Divorce Beach are all en route. If you book during the winter months, you might spot whales, too.

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4-hour Private Yacht Cruise in Cabo

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Los Cabos Beach Hopper 2-Stop Snorkeling Tour

Visit two of the best snorkeling sites along the Sea of Cortez on a 'Beach Hopper' snorkeling tour of both Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Bay. Depart Los Cabos for a zodiac ride to each destination, where you'll spend a half-hour at a time swimming and snorkeling alongside manta rays, sea turtles and scores of brightly colored fish. Afterward pay a visit to secluded Lovers Beach to enjoy a bit of sun-infused downtime, followed by a light lunch and a trip to see El Arco and the local sea lions.

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Los Cabos Beach Hopper 2-Stop Snorkeling Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Immerse yourself in an underwater world and swim with the tropical marine life found in Cabo. This tour will take you across the Sea of Cortez to two of the world’s best snorkeling sites: Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Beach. With crystal clear and calm waters, the extraordinary coves are located just around the bend from one another along the Los Cabos Corridor that connects the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.

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Cabo San Lucas Small Group Snorkel Tour Chileno Bay

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Set sail from Cabo San Lucas on a sailing catamaran for a morning cruise around Blue Flag beaches Santa Maria or Chileno Bay. Escape the crowds and admire views as you cruise the Sea of Cortes, stopping to swim and snorkel in protected marine parks. Heighten your chances of spotting whales during their seasonal migration. Lunch and an international open bar serving margaritas and mezcal cocktails are included.

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Los Cabos Seasonal Whale Watch and Snorkel Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Cabo San Lucas Private Yacht Cruise: Lunch, Drinks and Snorkeling

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Jose del Cabo Art Walk

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Natural Space Dolphin Encounter in Cabo with Optional Pickup

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Swim and snorkel in Santa Maria Bay on a catamaran cruise from Cabo San Lucas that includes lunch and an open bar. Spot the Arch, Pelican Rock, and the sea lion colony as you travel along the coast, then slip into the water to find bright coral reefs and tropical fish. This snorkeling cruise is the perfect way to explore the natural side of Cabo San Lucas with an experienced captain and crew.

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Snorkeling Catamaran Tour at Santa Maria Bay

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Cabo Kayak and Snorkel Tour at Santa Maria & Chileno Bay

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Luxury Snorkel Adventure in Cabo

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Go snorkeling and exploring the coast on a 2- or 4-hour private boat tour from Cabo San Lucas. The 2-hour tour heads to the local marine park for snorkeling in a prime spot, and the 4-hour tour also takes in top destinations such as Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay. Get great views of The Arch as you head out on the Pacific Ocean with your an expert captain and your group of up to eight people. Includes snacks, use of snorkeling equipment, and private boat.

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Private Snorkeling Tour in Cabo San Lucas

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Santa Maria Beach (Playa Santa María)

Santa Maria and Chileno Bay Snorkel Adventure Los Cabos

clinicalfirst, Oct 2026

Great Trip Beautiful Fish

This experience gave us a feel for the snorkling in Cabo and what some of the beaches not by the resort looked like. Amazing experience and the fish were beautiful!

Santa Maria and Chileno Bay Snorkel Adventure Los Cabos

Rosenda_L, Jul 2026

It was well planned, they...

It was well planned, they were very attentive and professional. Chuy did a great job showing us around and taking care of us

Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

Libby_W, Jul 2026

We got to snorkel two...

We got to snorkel two different bays with a small group. Our guide, Marco, was great - he answered questions about the fish and kept a good watch us making sure we stayed safe. Would recommend!

Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

Lori_C, Jun 2026

Perfection !!

Marco Polo was an amazing guide. Dont miss out on this epic snorkeling/. It is worth every penny. We saw all sorts of fish and even a huge eagle ray!

Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

Samantha_B, Jun 2026

Laid-back snorkel

Picked us up promptly from hotel. During drive shared some info about Chilleno Bay. Attentive to our individual comfort levels, so we felt safe. Took us to a less crowded snorkel area and Marco Polo was a fantastic guide. He let us decide what we wanted to do, after about 45 minutes we decided to hang back and chill on the beach. Really nice guide and what a relaxing snorkel. Saw lots of beautiful fish, very close!

Private Cabo Snorkel Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

Raven_S, Jul 2026

Phenomenal experience....

Phenomenal experience. The tour guide Sol was great. He knew a lot of history about the area and marine life. We enjoyed learning during the drive and while Snorkling. He was very patient since it was my first time. He gave great education about techniques and was hands on in ensuring we saw special parts of the marine life and coral. He also allowed us to explore independently. Transportation and pickup was seamless. He brought everything we needed. We will definitely reach out again and request sol on our next trip.

Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

Carolyn_C, Jun 2026

Highlight excursion of my trip!

I've snorkeled from Hawaii to Bahamas and beyond, but this was one of the best. Maury was a wonderful guide making me venture further and longer than I would have alone. He spotted a shark, barracuda and Ray that I might have missed. I felt part of the many schools of fish we encountered and saw a couple I never encountered before. Thank you for not cancelling bc I was your only passenger. It was the highlight of my trip

Los Cabos Snorkeling Tour to Chileno Bay and Santa Maria Cove

Christina_J, Jun 2026

Great experience even though it wasn’t the original plan

Our original tour of snorkeling at Chilano bay was canceled due to the rough water conditions. They offered an alternative of kayaking and snorkeling by the arch where the water was calmer. It was a great experience, so glad they had an alternative activity option! Our guides were kind and calm and super helpful in the water. They even air dropped their GoPro footage of our family to us! Such a great surprise!