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Large rolling sand dunes located along the isolated northwestern tip of Aruba, which create spectacular scenery and a chance to explore by four-wheel drive.

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Tony E

United Kingdom6 contributions

beautiful surf

Aug 2022

just like the west coast, the beach is great and the water is amazing, so relaxing what a place
wish i could visit daily

Written 30 November 2022

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Martin, TN845 contributions

Great exploring

Dec 2019 • Couples

Great place to explore and very secluded. We parked just off the light house road and explored for hours all along the northern point of the island. The surf was rough and made for great pictures. We did not see another soul the entire time. It was great. Fantastic place to catch the sunset!

Written 28 December 2019

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PKS6636

Peterborough, Canada302 contributions

Sand vistas

Oct 2019 • Couples

We parked our rental at on of the many pull-offs and walked through the sand down to the sea shore. Good, closed footwear is advisable as it is hard to gain traction in some areas of sand and in other areas where there is a lot of rock. You can get some nice pictures across wide expanses of sand with either the surf or the lighthouse in the background. No matter what time of day it is beautiful. We were there twice; at sunrise and midday. Once you reach the shore the waves rolling in are quite majestic. It is unfortunate that there is evidence of man here, though not as bad as other places I’ve been, but the amount of plastic that washes ashore is disheartening, I wish that I had brought something to pick up some of it.

Written 27 October 2019

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StacyandRandy

Guilford, ME183 contributions

Windy

Jun 2019

We drove to the California Lighthouse with all the cruise buses and turned off to the California Dunes for a short walk. We went down to the waters edge and was surprised how violent the surf is.

Written 14 August 2019

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Travelingman1212

Red Bank, NJ280 contributions

Chapel

Jun 2019 • Couples

A good photo opportunity of this small Chapel. The views are great for Photos. The chapel is still in use by the local community.

Written 10 June 2019

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Tod Mell

Schenectady, NY50 contributions

Great little walk - even if you are in a rental car!

Apr 2019 • Family

We didn't have a 4x4, so we just pulled over with our rental car to walk the dunes. We first visited the California Lighthouse and then pulled over on the side of the road at the bottom of the hill near the dunes. We walked and took some great pictures. The sand felt great and our boys enjoyed the feeling of being on a new adventure!

Written 28 April 2019

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Thomas Berta

Charleston, SC61 contributions

A good stop to ennjoy the view of the windward side of the island

Mar 2019 • Couples

On your travels on the windward side after leaving the California Lighthouse this is a good place to stop and enjot the view. The wild of the ocean hitting the shore is awesome.

Written 30 March 2019

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Theresa W

Park Ridge, NJ80 contributions

Cool UTV Ride through Dunes

Feb 2019 • Family

Had a blast driving through the dunes on our rented UTVs. So much fun. So much to see. Desert. Ocean. Cactus. Very cool

Written 28 February 2019

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LAM487

Plantation, FL529 contributions

Nice view by the sea.

Feb 2019

Located at the bas of the California Lighthouse by the sea. If you visit the lighthouse you will pass by them. There are restrictions, so know before you go. For me, it was just a sight to see.

Written 23 February 2019

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Xedes

9 contributions

FUN and Beautiful!

Jan 2019 • Family

Your eyes will be enamored with the all the views around you. Ladies just wear tight bras cuz they will jiggle alot hehehehe...

Written 31 January 2019

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