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Best beaches for kids

Author: John E Cruz (---.external.lmco.com)
Date: 04-27-12 12:27

Yes, it's me again :-) I was wondering which would be the best beaches to take the kids to. I have an 8 and 11 year old, but my two nephews are also coming along and they're 7 and 9 years. We want to be able to do some snorkeling with them, but also just chill in the beach enjoy, a few beverages, cook on the grill and play dominoes. We will be there 3 days so would like to spend some time at the best spots. Thank you!

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Re: Best beaches for kids

Author: Frank (---.static.gwi.net)
Date: 04-27-12 14:12

We have three boys and they enjoyed the beaches of Culebra from the time they were 3, 6 and 8. And when I say "beaches" we mean "beach" ... because no matter where we took them they always wanted to go back to Flamenco!

Having said that, Tamarindo is pretty cool for exploring and snorkeling.

If you go to Rescaca or Brava, stay out of the water ... it's far too rough and dangerous for young ones (and old ones too many times)

Zoni is great to hang out at ... but if you want a relaxing time where you and the kids move in and out of the water with ease ... I strongly suggest Flamenco.

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Re: Best beaches for kids

Author: Geronimo (---.customer.broadstripe.net)
Date: 04-28-12 16:16

Playa Brava is a perfect beach for pesky children to swim at and master the fine art of body surfing.

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Re: Best beaches for kids

Author: Herb (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date: 04-29-12 18:14

But if your children aren't pesky and you like them....stay out of the water at Brava.

Yeah, I know, I couldn't resist ;)

Peace out
Herb

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Re: Best beaches for kids

Author: JeffandMary (192.42.83.---)
Date: 05-14-12 11:34

Are Resaca and Brava beaches rough at the end of June too? I've read that Tamarindo beach is nice for sunbathing but not so much for swiming but great for snorkling. Is this so? Also, is Zoni good for swiming i.e. shallow? Thanks.

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Re: Best beaches for kids

Author: Linda H (---.dhcp.mrqt.mi.charter.com)
Date: 05-14-12 12:39

I would not suggest Resaca for younger kids. Our daughter was 15 when she body-surfed there, and is a strong swimmer, but said she could feel the undertow. We had two adults who are very strong swimmers along as well, or I probably wouldn't have let her go in at all. The surf pulled her goggles off and they were immediately gone -- the four of us never could find them. And unless your kids enjoy being mountain goats on a steep rocky trail (many do), the whining and complaining on the uphill hike back may not be worth it, especially if they are tired and sunburned.

Zoni is great -- my favorite of the Culebra beaches.

Enjoy!

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Re: Best beaches for kids

Author: John W. (---.ips.direcpath.com)
Date: 05-14-12 18:40

My 12 year old daughter has been to Culebra every year since she was six months old. We have taken her to every beach. While she was 6 - 10 years old her favorite beaches were Zoni (for turtle hatch watching and swimming); Flamenco (for body surfing, sand castle building, food at kiosks and just floating in "shark pen"), and Carlos Rosario for snorkeling and playing in shallow water. The hike to Carlos Rosario is a nice challenge for young boys and rewarding since they can throw themselves in the water with really no worries (great sand bottom and no surf).

The surf at Resaca and Brava is not for young children plus there is no shade and the beaches can be filled with debris swept up by the rough surf.

Best to stay on the beaches I mentioned with a side trip to Tamarindo for turtle watching and perhaps Soldado for snorkeling.

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