risey Posted August 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I am looking for advice from travelers that have been to these destinations. What beaches can I walk to from the ship that is at resorts? Traveling with two children 7 & 5 years old. I just want to walk off the ship and go to a resort that has a nice beach. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnsofi Posted August 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2009 kids 5 & 7 are young, it can be hot, so..... Cheap water taxi to Medano Beach in Cabo Puerto Vallarta, Walk to the right of the picture below down the beach to the Krystal Resort and they will likely let you use their facils for free (the Krystal is just this side of the high rises under construction). Or pay $5 each way for a cab to Los Muertos Beach Los Muertos Beach Mazatlan - Easy walk to stone island beach water taxi ($2/person round trip water taxi fare) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risey Posted August 3, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted August 3, 2009 How long does the water taxi take to Medano Beach and Stone Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted August 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Less than 10 minutes in Cabo to Medano. However there is only 1 resort there that allows cruise passengers to use the resort and there is a $30/pp fee, the ME. I would not sugget going there with young children. It is a spring break type place with loud music, bikini contests, body shot contests etc. All of the beach bar/restaurants have lounge chairs and umbrellas you can use as long as you are purchasing food and drinks. Baja Cantina, Sand Bar and Tabascos would be good with kids. Stay away from the Mango Deck and Billygans. You do have to get off the water taxi and then back on in a few feet of water. For about the same price you can take a regular taxi if you think that might be safer. Water taxi= $3/pp, regular taxi- $10 total each way, also about a 10 minute ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted August 3, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Sandy, define "a few feet of water" for me for jumping off the water taxi. That sounds deep! BTW, I enjoy reading all of your posts. Sandy in Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted August 3, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2009 About knee deep sometimes a little less, sometimes a little more. If the waves are really crazy it can be a bit dangerous because the boat is bobbing up and down. There are always guys on the beach to "help" you in and out but they will be looking for a tip. Some of the newer boats now have ladders. We haven't tried one yet but it should make things alot easier. Thanks! We love Cabo and spend alot of time there and also enjoy cruising. I'm happy to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risey Posted August 3, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I now remember reading about these water taxis. From what I read, getting in and out is not "graceful" especially for the women. I think we'll take a regular taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risey Posted August 4, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted August 4, 2009 So it looks like we will be walking to the Krystal in PV. Is there nothing within walking distance in Cabo or Mazatlan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted August 4, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The only beach in Cabo is Medano like I talked about above. A 45 minute walk along the marina or a 10 minute cab ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risey Posted August 4, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I see.....where does the tender let you off in Cabo? Isn't it at Medano Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted August 4, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 4, 2009 No the tender dock is on the far end in the marina, about a 30-45 minute walk from the beach depending on how fast you walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
househunter Posted August 4, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Cannot figure out how to add a large photo. http://www.cabosanlucastours.net and click on maps. There is a good one that shows where the tender dock and the beach are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risey Posted August 4, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted August 4, 2009 That's awesome, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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