Santa Maria Beach

Right next to Playa Chileno, Santa Maria attracts a very specific type of crowd. The crescent-moon-shaped beach has a reputation of being the best snorkeling spot in Los Cabos. Upon arriving at the beach, you’ll immediately notice numerous tour boats docked and flocks of snorkel tubes sticking out from the water, lingering over the coral reefs. Like its neighbor, Santa Maria is Blue-Flag-certified and its transparent waters mirror the colorful ecosystem below. During whale season, you might be lucky enough to spot a humpback whale sprouting or breaching in the distance. Rumor has it, that if you dive and listen closely when a pod passes by you might even be able to hear the whales singing to each other. There are little to no amenities on the beach, so be sure to bring along anything you might need unless you’re a guest at Montage Los Cabos, the luxury resort that lies just beside the sandy shore.