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Baby Beach

San Nicolas, Aruba
4.0 of 5 stars 230 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Reefs
Activities: Swimming, Snorkeling, Sunbathing
Traveler Description:   Great out of the way beach on the tip of Aruba, one that is not in the hotel areas. About 35 minutes by car from the capitol and easy to find if... more »
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Middlesex
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We hired a car for the day and headed down south first and found baby beach... It was truly amazing. Lovely crystal blue shallow waters. My only regret is that we went here first so did not stop for long enough! Take a day away from the busy beaches of palm beach and eagle beach and head here for the... More

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South Bend
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I loved Baby Beach. It was great for snorkeling. If I go back to Aruba I will definitely come back here! More

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Aruba
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We love Baby beach...It is the perfect place to take your little ones to try out snorkelling prior to a day trip on one of the excursions. The water is calm and clear. There are plenty of fish and coral to be seen. On our last trip my granddaughter got a sting of some sort on her finger...not too big... More

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Augusta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Difficult to find, worth every minute! Unique, beautiful! Off the beaten path and very 'local'. Food and facilities available as well as chairs, floats, sun coverings available to rent. Don't miss this one! Spend the day! More

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New City, NY
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

loved it and i have a fabulous tan to show for it ... the water and the sand were perfect More

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Midwest
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100 reviews 100 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The shallows are perfect for kids, but any age can have a float and a great time here. Snorkel/mask rental for $10, tent cabana for $31, chairs are $8 per person. Don't be a jerk and try to "haggle" the boys whose livelihood exists upon renting these -- be a good citizen, pay their due, and tip for good service.... More

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Billerica, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

it was whatever you want it to be. Quiet and serene and a great place to swim and soak up the sun. More

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Kralendijk, Bonaire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Baby Beach is a bit far from the Hotel district, but it is well worth the drive! We went twice during our one week visit and absolutely loved it! The abundant coral offers some really great snorkeling with tons of beautiful fish I had never seen before. Our second visit to Baby Beach was on the way home from the... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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Baby Beach was about a 30 minute drive from the hotel area but offered really great snorkeling--we went out a bit past where a lot of the others were snorkeling and saw some really great sights-one of the areas underwater looked like a scene out of the little mermaid--lots of different fish! the beach itself was not always great for... More

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Orlando, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The beach is almost a true paradise (had it not been so close to the oil refinery). Baby beach is a prefect snorkel spot as it is a bay area with coral around the outer sides. Visibility is great throughout the area and lots of fish. Had lunch at Big Mama's right on the Beach. More

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