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Shacks Beach, Isabela

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Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Shacks Beach reviews

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  • For all of the websites that tell you how great Crashboat and Steps Beach is, Shacks Beach is rarely mentioned but has fantastic snorkeling. Yes, it does have a rocky shore but that is perfect for....  more
    For all of the websites that tell you how great Crashboat and Steps Beach is, Shacks Beach is rarely mentioned but has fantastic snorkeling. Yes, it does have a rocky shore but that is perfect for....  more »
  • We went because it was suggested as the best swimming beach in the area. The waves aren't bad, but the rocks right past the shoreline made swimming difficult for my kids. They mostly just played in....  more
    We went because it was suggested as the best swimming beach in the area. The waves aren't bad, but the rocks right past the shoreline made swimming difficult for my kids. They mostly just played in....  more »
  • This is by far the best place to snorkel on the west coast. The blue hole is filled with amazing marine life and everything about this place is just beautiful! 
    This is by far the best place to snorkel on the west coast. The blue hole is filled with amazing marine life and everything about this place is just beautiful!  more »
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  • Although this is a beautiful spot to spend a day and/or afternoon it is not kids friendly. The water is too rough and there are too many rocks. There are a handful of areas where one can swim "safely" without being pulled by the rip current. Besides that, this is perfect spot to catch a wonderful sunset or if you like surfing then this is the spot for you.
  • What am amazing spot, loved snorkeling here with the sea turtles.
  • It was a little scary at first because the currents sweep you quickly, but if you stay off of the reef and follow the lightest blue areas, you should be fine. The snorkeling was amazing. I saw tropical fish of all colors, and even a puffer fish. The coral and reef itself was really cool, too!
  • This is a very quiet, peaceful beach. Not many areas for swimming because of the reef, and there's very little shade. If you like nice walks on the beach, this is a good bet. No parking lots, but I've seen people parking just off the road. Be aware that the steps to one of the access paths was damaged by the hurricanes, and you have to climb partway up and down the embankment. There are other access points, I've just never used them.
  • Its a quasi private beach so there are never people there. Snorkeling was great saw alot. The reef is right along the shore.

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