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Santa Barbara Beach

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach — 2

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Getting there

Open in Google Maps Explore mapDay-pass fee per person; managed by Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort.
Parking
Large paid resort parking lot on site.

The vibe

Resort-grade sand at the mouth of Spanish Water

A long, well-maintained sandy beach at the entrance to Spanish Water. Paid entry, gentle slope into the sea, watersports rentals and a clear view across to Tafelberg mountain. A safe, easy choice for families.

Accessibility

Step-free access available

Mostly flat access from the resort parking to the beach; firm sand near the entrance.

Parking
Large paid resort parking lot on site.
Entry fee
Day-pass fee per person; managed by Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort.
Substrate
Sand · White
Water
calm
Snorkeling
good
Entry
Paid

About

A wide white-sand resort beach at the entrance of Spanish Water, below Tafelberg. The protected bay is calm and family-friendly, with watersports rentals, a beach bar, and easy access to nearby dive sites like Director's Bay and Tugboat. Popular with both visitors and locals on weekends. On the Spanish Water lagoon; the Sandals resort beach with public access via the marina. Protected by a dock, and the departure point for Klein Curaçao boat trips.

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