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Balandra Beach

La Paz, Mexico
Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in La Paz
4.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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San Francisco, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is such an amazing place. It is so pristine, the sand is fine and stark white. The water is only about knee high forever, a perfect place for kids. Tends to be windy in the earlier, before noon, but winds died down and it was near perfection. No facilities, but Tecelote Beach is just around the corner( by car)... More

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San Diego, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This beach is so pristine and beautiful. It's not crowded. The water is so calm and not to cold but is not warm. They sell excellent fish tacos and u can rent a kayak and snorkel. The little fish swim around u just be careful for stingrays I was told but I didn't see any. No need for umbrellas there... More

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Regina,Sask. Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We spent a wonderful day at this beach it is absolutely beautiful, we rented two kayaks and went across to the other side ten minutes by kayak lovely white sand and very clean clear waters. More

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Lakeville, Connecticut
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

We went on Easter Sunday (!!!!) and even then it was not overcrowded. In the morning the tide was higher- to our waist- and later it came halfway to our knees. We took a cooler and rented an umbrella, This beach is soooooooooo clean. There are no paalapa restaurants there, so bring your own food and drinks! (There were port-o-potties,... More

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Olympic National Park, Washington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Really crowded on weekends but lots of fun to walk the beach, enjoy the view & have a cold beer and some fairly good Mexican food. More

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Portland, Oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Everyone we spoke to recommended Balandra Beach as the beach to go to near La Paz. We were there on Easter Sunday and it was very mellow and mostly families. The water is very shallow and there aren't any waves - so might not suit everyone's taste. There was a truck selling food and a few vendors walking the beach... More

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La Paz, Mexico
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Small but is very quaint. Offers shallow water great for swimming and kayaking or just wading. Look out for Stingrays shuffle as you walk. Is location of the famous Mushroom rock. There are many small beaches close and on the other side which makes this so perfect. Also, beware of the sand fleas that come out in the late afternoon... More

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Huntington Beach, California, United States
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Most picture perfect place I may have ever seen. It's amazing, the one picture from my trip that I show everyone!! More

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Monroe, WA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The water is crystal clear and because it is a small lagoon it is very safe. Be sure to go a high tide or near high tide. At low tide, this pretty much empties out. More

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Beaumont, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

The water is ohh so nice. Easy to kayak and swim. remote and nice. More

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