Best "pay as you go" beach stop

[Jones76]

Hi All, 

 

Will be docking in Cozumel on Harmony of Seas on March 6th, we are 2 adults and 2 young kids (6 & 7 yo). 

As we are on a budget, we are looking for a nice clean beach with loungers (free or close to free) preferably with a restaurant/bar where I can order a few snacks. We wont be eating full course meals, and dont need an AI. 

I dont mind if its small or large, with or without activities/toys, as long as the water is clean & clear and the sand nice!

 

Thanks

 

[crewsweeper]

Look into Playa Mia  or Paradise Beach.

[JohninDC]

Paradise Beach - $3 each admission fee (not sure if the kids will be charged), nice beach, HUGE pool, good facilities, etc. Taxi for 4 will be about $15-17 each way.

[MrSchwump]

On 2/10/2020 at 5:07 PM, Jones76 said:

Hi All, 

 

Will be docking in Cozumel on Harmony of Seas on March 6th, we are 2 adults and 2 young kids (6 & 7 yo). 

As we are on a budget, we are looking for a nice clean beach with loungers (free or close to free) preferably with a restaurant/bar where I can order a few snacks. We wont be eating full course meals, and dont need an AI. 

I dont mind if its small or large, with or without activities/toys, as long as the water is clean & clear and the sand nice!

 

Thanks

 

We went to Playa Palancar last year.  It's the farthest from town, which means the cab ride may be a little more expensive, but it'll also be less crowded that ones closer to the piers.

There was no charge for chairs, but just expect you to buy something, which we did.  A couple of beers then we had lunch and it was good.   It was a nice beach and very low key.

[shaneandpamela]

Look at Money Bar.  It has become our go-to for spending time on the water.   Great snorkeling from the pier (rocky beach) with great food and drinks.

Playa Palancar is our favorite sandy beach.  It's a haul out there.  Food and drinks were good.  

[JohninDC]

2 hours ago, shaneandpamela said:

Look at Money Bar.  It has become our go-to for spending time on the water.   Great snorkeling from the pier (rocky beach) with great food and drinks.
 

We also like Money Bar, but not sure it is a good suggestion for two kids ages 6 & 7.

[mrpayroll]

Paradise beach would be great with the kids.

[MTLCRUISER72]

11 minutes ago, mrpayroll said:

Paradise beach would be great with the kids.

X2 We have been twice before with our kids that are a bit older. As others posted, cheap and quick taxi ride, $3 PP to get in, and great service good food and the cocktails are awesome!!

 

 

Mike

[shaneandpamela]

14 hours ago, JohninDC said:

We also like Money Bar, but not sure it is a good suggestion for two kids ages 6 & 7.

I see kids there all the time.  Not sure what would keep them from not having fun there.  Enough sandy area away from the main restuarant to play in.  If the kids are swimmers, the pier is fun...  But you do you.

[melissa84]

We like Paradise Beach.  The pool is nice, there are water toys (for an additional fee - I think $12 each) if your kids are comfortable playing out in the ocean.  The wait staff is attentive but not pushy.  It is $3 each for your lounger and umbrella, and they ask that you spend $10 each on food and drink (total - so $40 for the four of you).  Check out their website and look at the menu.