Originally Posted by
gunksny
Hi -
Lots of great info in this thread/wiki - thanks to everyone for contributing, We're excited to have a family trip booked here in mid-Feb and have a few questions about the beach situation as the Andaz is on the bay side.
Have heard that Prieta Beach is still accessible if you're ok with taking the shuttle, then 750 steps to and from (and no club service) the beach - is this a giant pain? Does anyone know if Andaz guests can take the free shuttle to the Four Seasons and use the ocean facing beach (and vice versa)? How does the Andaz Beach Club compare? Any recs for snorkeling in the area?
Thanks!
The free shuttle drops one off at a formal shuttle stop at the beginning of the stairway path to Prieta Beach. There is even an outdoor shower there. Not a pain, but a bit of a climb out. Snorkeling there can be outstanding if there is no to light wind with some mini underwater canyons. Best place is on the west side of the beach against the rocks. With wind the water can be very cloudy. We we're 1 for 3 on good conditions. We're staying our whole trip at El Diria Tamarindo starting tomorrow, but there is no snorkeling there, but some a little to the north, west of Brasalito.