Arriving by land
Beach accessPlan the shore approach with a local dive or excursion operator from the Santa Cruz area. This stop is not part of a driving itinerary.
YOUR NEXT BEACH DAY
A dark-sand cove near Santa Cruz, with access to arrange first.
Dark-sand beach with a shore-diving site. Catharine wreck offshore.
Bring drinking water, sun protection and footwear suited to the shore.
BY LANDBeach access
GOOD FORQuiet & Snorkeling
Updated 2026-10-04 · Information source
HOW YOU ARRIVE MATTERS
Access & costs.
Keep these separate in your budget
Transport · Parking · Chairs and umbrellas · Food and drinks · Toilets and showers
Beach rules & accessibility +
Keep the shore clean. Do not touch, feed or chase wildlife, or stand on coral.
THE LAST PART OF THE JOURNEY
Getting to Playa Santu Pretu.
Plan the shore approach with a local dive or excursion operator from the Santa Cruz area. This stop is not part of a driving itinerary. Search the beach by name in Google Maps.
About this information
Updated 2026-10-04 · Beach information from the sources below.
Free by road
Land access fee
Land access fee