San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary
San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary
San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary
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A spectacular beach where tourists come to view the sea lions in the month of June.
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romadaro
Washington DC, DC1,567 contributions
Nov 2022
Very nice estuary although I thought it would be larger although I guess it depends on the water level. But definitely worth a quick visit.
Written 26 November 2022
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Rebecca P
Santa Fe, NM10 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
The natural beauty of the area includes birds, butterflies and the water itself. The problem is the impact of humans. There was litter and graffiti everywhere, many of the lookouts were broken, and lots of fences claiming private property. I hope they will clean it up and restore it to the oasis it once was.
Written 2 November 2022
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Gypsgris
Poughkeepsie, NY502 contributions
Dec 2021
As always time of year and day matters! I went several times early in the morning (sunrise) and found lots of shorebirds and ducks, etc. There are really two parts to the Estero: the one accessed through the public beach access from P. Malecon San Jose next to the OMNIA Dayclub. And further north off Blvd Antonio Mijares on either a dirt road to a useless Bird Lookout (but the area there is good for the endemic Yellowthroat) or near the water treatment plant. The area is neglected to be sure. The path along the water is partially under water so you can't connect to the northern part from the beach. But it all is good birding!
Written 30 May 2022
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Bill Tripp
Charlotte, NC13 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I walked past the boarded up holiday inn, dodged the horse apples and dog poop, to arrive at a boarded up building next to a swamp and horse stable! This place apparently doesn’t exist as a place to visit! If you walk the beach to the end you can see some water fowl, but you might encounter gnats.
Written 30 March 2022
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nancie d
13 contributions
Feb 2022
As San Jose del Cabo becomes more developed, this estero is a peaceful place to walk along a beautiful waterway. We are birdwatchers and enjoyed seeing the ospreys, egrets and pelicans fishing, and a bonus of seeing the endemic Belding's yellowthroat! I strongly advocate for this area to remain protected as an important bird area in Mexico.
Written 13 February 2022
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Heidi K
11 contributions
Feb 2022
Difficult to find-ask a local - but worth the trip.
An oasis with birds, a short walking path and serenity.
An oasis with birds, a short walking path and serenity.
Written 13 February 2022
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Murray L
Richmond Hill17 contributions
Feb 2022
A wonderful quiet sanctuary in years past , and now even more impressive since the river exit to the Pacific has been blocked, with a small lake near the ocean. So many birds and varieties ! Pelicans, egrets, raptors, many kinds of ducks. See it from the beach , or from the dirt road across from the golf course , south of Finisterra.
Written 9 February 2022
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James S
Palo Alto, CA21 contributions
Dec 2021
we didn't know cabo had this kind of vegetation, it was our third trip and just discovered this beautiful oasis, if you are lucky you may see some of the "garzas" fishing there and other beautiful animals, it is definitely a hidden gem!
Written 27 December 2021
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Frode U
Trondheim, Norway768 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Nice scenery when going for a walk. Protected nature and lots of different birds. Just dropped by during a city stroll in San Jose del Cabo
Written 13 December 2020
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Ang L
Portland, OR177 contributions
Oct 2020
This was a really nice place to walk around. It was a little hard to find, especially after reading older reviews. Basically you follow the road along Zona Hotelera, keep going straight past all the roundabouts until you can't go further. (old reviews stated that you park/enter by the Holiday Inn... there is an abandoned-looking hotel which I'm guessing WAS Holiday Inn). You'll see a small "farm", some goats, chickens, horses (?). The entrance is near the sign reading "Fin de Ciclovia". Follow the path, it will turn into a boardwalk and then continue along the beach. We went close to sunset and saw a lot of different kinds of birds. Worth the visit.
Written 11 November 2020
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jtamig2010
Seaside, OR5 contributions
Why can’t the local government put in a couple of public toilets for the non-paying people?? And a trash can (or thirty) at the same Time?? Too much human garbage, so much beauty totally lost!
Sad!!
McDaniel H
Flower Mound, TX1,399 contributions
I thought it could be cleaned up too, especially since the whole city area is sold as "exclusive".
kallika412
Phoenix, AZ
We've tried to find this twice in a car and can't seem to locate a suitable parking lot or the entrance to the estuary. Any recommendations on where to park and the best entrance (from the roadside)?
Thanks, in advance, for helping us out!
Shirley M
New Westminster, Canada165 contributions
As you pass the shops on your left of the little strip mall, all the big hotels are on your right. Cabo Azul, the Mayan is the last one you pass before the roundabout. Go straight, no turns at the roundabout. The road does end at the last hotel there, I believe is a Holiday Inn. You can park there, the path runs up along side of the hotel and around into the Santuary. The last time I was there, the water was too high and covered the paths. It's a lovely walk early morning.
Is it an easy walk from Hyatt Ziva?
boatmisser
Fort Collins, Colorado138 contributions
Depends on your definition of an easy walk. The estuary can be toured from the south-end Holiday Inn side or the north-end San Jose side, but the connection between these two ends is flooded, requiring a long detour between ends. We took a cab from the tourist corridor for the sole purpose of touring the estuary and were somewhat disappointed by the stench of standing water and the lack of wildlife. However, we saw a few birds and got to spend some time away from the Cabo/San Jose chaos, so we called it a "win." If you don't mind spending the day walking about 10K, you'll have a good day.
Krista L
Prince George, Canada13 contributions
Has the path beside the Holiday Inn into the Estuary that will take you all the way to the town been redone?
NWwatraveller
Everson, WA36 contributions
We went to the Estuary in October for the first time. The path looked fairly new and definitely walkable. I'm not sure if it was redone, but we walked from San Jose to the Estuary and back. It was nice.
Heading there now with kids. Shoes or flip flops ok for the walk?
Stephiepu
20 contributions
I don't know....I don't recommend that type of footwear anywhere except for a public bathroom!
four11s
Reno NV8 contributions
Hi,
Was the biking path rebuilt?
Thank you!
ColdeComfort
New Marshfield, OH23 contributions
Not all the way up to the Holiday Inn Resort. You can access it from an access road off the sidewalk up from the hotel and then it runs all the way below town to the causeway.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary:
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San José del Cabo (From ₹ 3,251.08)
- Small Group Tour of Los Cabos (From ₹ 5,835.28)
- Following the bike lane, discover the main attractions of San José del Cabo (From ₹ 6,252.08)
- San Jose Wonders (From ₹ 7,502.50)
- Half-Day Bird Watching Endemics Activity in Los Cabos (From ₹ 14,171.39)
- Hotels near San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary:
- (1.21 km) Casa Natalia Boutique Hotel
- (1.42 km) Hotel El Ganzo
- (1.62 km) Royal Solaris Los Cabos
- (1.44 km) Hilton Vacation Club Cabo Azul Los Cabos
- (3.07 km) Casa Maat At JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
- Restaurants near San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary:
- (0.96 km) Fiorenza
- (0.95 km) Chato's Burger Sea Food Grill & Bar
- (0.94 km) Cuervo's House
- (1.23 km) Lolita Cafe
- (0.99 km) Teo Restaurant Bar And Grill