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San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary

Paseo San Jose, San Jose del Cabo 23400, Mexico
4.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: A spectacular beach where tourists come to view the sea lions in the month of June.
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Burlington, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Eagles, osprays, herons & lots of fish. Loved it. Nice that it was next door to the Holiday Inn. Heard but did not see Mockingbirds, 1st time I have heard them...awesome singers. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

A delightful contrast to the bustling streets of San Jose . A quiet walk through tall reeds , lots of bird life. A pair of Ospreys were there. The authorities are trying hard to keep it clean & well maintained with good paths & informative but not intrusive signage. We did not find it grimy, but natural. I concede that... More

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Milford, Massachusetts
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I was hoping to kayak in the estuary, but it appears to not be available. The walk along the river was very enjoyable & peaceful. A very nice preserve. More

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Nice, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

kinda grimey and no wild life...travelled very far to get there too More

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Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Enjoyed walking through this peaceful setting and the safety of the area. More

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duncan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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This little oasis is wonderful in the daylight, with birds, snakes, turtles and fish. The palm trees growing on the side of the estuary are particularly nice. But, the highlight was to get up for the sunrise and take my camera and get some excellent photos. Then walk a short distance across the sand and watch the sunrise on the... More

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Abbotsford
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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we walked through here a few times since our hotel was right beside it. The view was beautiful and there was lots of wildlife. I do wish however there was more signs talking about the different birds and wildlife there. I think we only came across one or two. More

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South Jordan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Spent Sunday afternoon here away from the crowds. Very relaxing and peaceful. Saw heron, cranes and fun duck like birds plus egrets and others I didn't know. If we hadn't had a map we never would have found the place as there are no signs. More

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canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Bigger than you think worth the walk through it, lots of herons and neat birds in there, the horses also hang aroung here. More

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Baldwin Park, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

What a treat! We had the opportunity to attend this festival on 03/24/12. It was amazing. tucked in the estuary we found, food, music, saw documentaries and heard from speakers about the on-going issues in this beautiful area and how it needs to be protected. My favorite band was "Pura Vida" a regaee, rock, ska'ish band that had everyone dancing.... More

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