Another 5 stars! This was the best thing I've done in years…read more Our family group of 5 rode in a small boat to Coronado Island, piloted by Nicke (don't know how it's spelled, but is pronounced Neek-ay). We filled the boat so didn't have to have strangers ride with us and were very pleased about that. Nicke stopped and we got out & snorkeled at 3 different spots around the island. The first was the most spectacular underwater: Smooth, flat-side, house-sized boulders falling away from the island into the deepest blue depths, fish, all over, different kinds. Me just hanging in crystal clear water 70 feet deep... I haven't seen so many colorful & interesting fish since I was on the Red Sea as a kid. Nicke was so cool & didn't rush us. I could see other boats coming and going but we were here for around 1.5 hours and not made to hurry. It was so beautiful underwater that no-one wanted to move on. The next stop was a sea lion colony. This was an all-male colony; no females to fight over, so we were told we could safely swim with them - and we were not expecting THAT! Never dreamed I would have an opportunity to do such a thing! But we did and it was incredible. These are massive sea lions, not little seals. They were curious & swam all around each of us, and underneath, swirling and staring with their huge soft eyes, staying juuuust out of arms reach. It felt like an impossible dream. Nicke called us "the brave family" when we got out of the water here; I guess we got a little close to the sea lions. Again, other tour boats were coming & going but we were not rushed by our guide. The last snorkel spot was not as splendidly dramatic underwater as the first, but it was every bit as beautiful and had "tropical" fish everywhere. It was beautiful in a different way; you can't believe the colors you're seeing, the different shades of green and everything is close up, right in front of you, because it is much shallower. By the time were were done here, we were getting tired. Nicke took us to a clean sand beach with classic "perfect beach" turquoise water, set up an umbrella for shade and we lay around for an hour, till we were ready to go. And we were ready, it was a big day. Here he broke out some lunch and we ate every bit of it. If you are expecting cuisine at this juncture, you'd better bring it yourself. It wasn't fancy & there wasn't a lot of it, but that wasn't the point of the trip. We weren't there for a boat-ride & lunch. We got to spend hours snorkeling a world- class environment & swimming with wild sea lions for just over $10 an hour per person, an incredible value. Nicke did say that it was the best time of the year (fall) for clear water & visibility. I live 2 hours from here, near the beach, and will be returning to do THIS again with my Go-pro. If you don't have one, borrow one. You will want to remember this beautiful experience for a long time.

What an amazing little authentic Mexican town. Loreto offers nice beaches, boating, fishing,…read moresnorkeling, walking, biking etc. We had a wonderful time on our tour of the City. We also rented a bicycle taxi and went to the marina. The people are humble and nice and Loreto has so much to offer. Recommended

My dad and I went on Try Dives with Blue Nation Diving and it was the experience of a lifetime!…read moreMonica and Yago took so much time to share all about the wildlife and natural history of the islands just off of Loreto. We saw colorful nudibranchs, hundreds of reef fish, playful sea lions, and a moray eel! Our guide Orlando made us feel safe and comfortable diving, and our boat captain showed us pods of dolphins and leaping rays on our journey to the islands. We can't wait to come back again and are already looking forward to the next time!

Today was brilliant- Orlando was such a great guide! The water was do calm we had a wonderful time…read more The sea lion colony was really great. Thank you again

All around fantastic experience from Maria in the shop to Alex on the dive. Alex took me to a site…read moreI'd been to before but he showed me so many new things and did a great job communicating underwater. I appreciated the dive briefing and safety concerns were top notch h

Had the best dives with company! Great and safe dive boat. Got to go to a beautiful turquoise…read moreprivate Sea of Cortez near La Paz and went diving with curious sea lions coming up with their glowing eyes and playing with me. Saw lots of cool seastars and pufferfish! Truly a memorable 2 dives and a great DiveMaster! I still run into them at their both at the annual Scuba Show in Long Beach!

Kinda funny that Isla Coronado has its own Yelp page. It's literally an uninhabited island off the…read morecoast of Loreto town in Baja California Sur. But hey, review anything and everything, right?? I visited the island with Land & Sea Tours (who I highly recommend). It was an odd day weather wise so we had really smooth water on the far side of the island, which allowed us to very easily view the sea lions, blue-footed boobies, volcanic rock formations, humpbacks, and more. We stopped at the "main" beach which has a covered area with picnic tables. There is a restroom but it's fairly nasty - I recommend the "big baño" that is the ocean instead. You can snorkel here as well as a few other locations around the island - ask your guide or boat captain. The island and waters around it are an ecological preserve so be mindful to stay on paths, not leave trash, use reef-safe sunscreen, etc!

When I was four, I won a 2-foot tall, solid chocolate bunny in an Easter egg hunt. I won! It was…read moremine, mine, mine! I was so excited by the thought of leisurely devouring my big, sweet, chocolatey bunny! Yummm! And then...my mother made me share my chocolate bunny with a friend. I cried...for days. Now I get it, though. Thanks, Mom! Isla Coronado is a place so muy bonita, that many people would love to keep it a secret. They don't want to share. When you see the crystal clear turquoise water, white sandy beach, and the unique wildlife on and around this beautiful island, you'll understand why. This uninhabited volcanic island is a natural, pristine paradise. Coronado is one of five islands in the Loreto Bay Marine Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Yes, thankfully the area is an international preservation site. It is protected so that its exceptional natural beauty can be shared with future generations. Happiness shared really is doubled. That being said, if you're in Loreto, I highly recommend taking a tour out to Coronado Island. I'll review my tour separately but will say that it was excellent. Depending on the season, you will probably see blue and/or gray whales, dolphins, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and sea lions, all en route to Coronado's beautiful white sandy beach. If you have a chance to snorkel here, definitely do so. The water was a bit cold in February but the icy plunge was worth it to see things like chocolate starfish, stingrays, and some of the most beautiful and unique marine life on the planet. There. I've learned to share. And, this beautiful island paradise is way better than a chocolate bunny! You're welcome.

Amazing! The boat was nice and the crew was great. The views were amazing! I would definitely…read morerecommend this experience.

Took 2 tours w/Wild Loreto. Mission tour w/Santos was very good, he is extremely knowledgeable, &…read morea safe driver. We toured the mission as well as the vegetation behind it. Santos also stopped twice on the ride to the mission to show us some wonderful scenery. The lunch at the Mission was terrible. All our food came out cold. Recommend that Wild Loreto try a different restaurant by the mission for lunch. The sunset boat tour was very nice. The catamaran is very small & seating is not the most comfortable but you get fantastic views of the mountains & shoreline. Food was very minimal but fine - chips, salsa, guac, cheese,fruit, & burritos. Drinks were beer, tequila, & rum. No wine - I was very disappointed with the no wine.

Outstanding adventure with Hanjo--we'll be back for a heartier trek next time, but this trip was a…read moregreat beginning to many more trips to come. I'm determined to kayak with a sail next time! Carmen Island, here we come!

If you prefer a sea kayaking trip in the Gulf of California that is less touristy, and in which you…read morecan hone your kayaking skills in warm water, I strongly recommend Sea Kayak Baja Mexico. In December 2017, my wife and I went with two other couples on the 5 day Loreto Primer Trip. The experience level varied from having lots of sea kayak expeditions and instruction to newbies. Our guides, Marcos and Tuku, organized a trip that kept everyone happy - great paddling, great food, wildlife viewing and snorkeling. Not only that, Marcos and Tuku are BCU-trained and were happy to provide instruction in strokes, self-rescue, bracing and rolling after setting up camp in the afternoon. A siesta was also an alternative after a morning paddle to a new beach. The professionalism of Sea Kayak Baja Mexico was always evident. The kayak is top-flight featuring TideRace, NDK and Romany kayaks. Tandem kayaks were also available. Marcos and Tuku were well-trained in risk-management. This was particularly clear on the first day when inexperienced members of our group were safely guided onto a beach with a modest surf. I hope to return to Loreto - there is much more exploring to do with Sea Kayak Baja Mexico.

El Tiburon Casitas are the nicest and best located Casitas in Loreto!…read moreThe studio type rooms are completely equipped and kept spotless by daily maid service. Pool is small but lovely. You get what you pay for and this is true here, not the cheapest but worth it. This was my second visit and new this year compared to last year's visit is high speed internet, all new comfy beds, fresh paint and some new artwork inside. Also my room had a new larger refrigerator and a new AC/Heater which was whisper quiet and super cold. The new murals around the courtyard and pool are beautiful and add to the colorful plants and palm trees between each casita. Booking a casita is a little harder than some hotels as you have to contact the hotel via email - they do not use any of the booking services such as Trip adviser or Booking.com. Unfortunately this means you cannot tell when rooms are available on the internet. But the calendar is on their official Casita website so just Google El Tiburon Casitas and the availability calendar is right there. Highly recommend these casitas for singles or couples looking for upscale lodging Loreto, in fact I am already booking for whale season with friends next year before they fill up!

Having vacationed in numerous places in the Baja over the last 6 years the El Tiburon Casitas are…read morethe most comfortable and inviting that I've had the privilege to stay in. Liz, our hostess outdid herself with making us comfortable and ensuring we had everything we needed to make our stay memorable. She gave us a tour of Loreto so we could get a feel of where things were. Showing us the best restaurants and the most awesome homemade ice cream parlor. Liz arranged for a boat tour for us and let us know all the local happenings around the area. The Casita was equipped with everything you could imagine in a kitchen. I could have baked cookies if I was thus inclined, and the staff came in and cleaned every day. It was lovely having our morning coffee outside in the courtyard and with a heated pool you could swim at any time of the day. With a well stocked library and movies if you just wanted to stay at the casitas and relax you need not look anywhere else. Close by the town square and the marina, everything was within walking distance. We have already booked a 2 week stay next year we were so impressed with the service and room. Pros * Comfortable beds * Private courtyard * Heated pool * Free WiFi * Hostess with the mostest * Full kitchen * Every kitchen appliance and utensils you could think of * Library and games * Movies * Gated * Security lights so you can see at night * Tastefully decorated rooms * Walking distance to anywhere in Loreto Cons * Having to leave as it was all booked up

My wife and I and another couple had been planning this trip (ASA 101-114) for what seemed like…read moreyears with the pandemic delaying our plans. Expectations were high and WCM did not disappoint. Despite some hiccups as the date approached (confirmation emails with the wrong departure date and location), Guinevere moved mountains to make sure we got the experience we expected. This included positioning a newly acquired Bali 4.5 from Loreto to La Paz so it would be available for us. Captain John and Chef Macrina were beyond what we could have hoped for. They are an absolutely adorable couple whose passion for life and for each other is infectious and was the icing on the cake of an incredible experience. The food was fresh and fantastic and Macrina's candid observations of our progress were as welcome as John's. As someone who does technical instruction for a living, I really appreciated John's teaching style. It was organic but still structured. He could tell what we already understood well and spent more time emphasizing what could keep us out of trouble or perhaps save our lives. At times it was like drinking from a firehose, but there was still lots of down time for recreating in this unspoiled part of the world (snorkelling with sea lions, exploring mangroves with the dinghy). We left the course feeing like we had made two new friends and with a good foundation to continue what we hope is a lifetime of learning under sail. We really feel like we got so much more than what was promised. If you are considering doing your ASA certifications, do not hesitate to book with West Coast Multihulls in La Paz. There are not enough superlatives to describe our time with John and Macrina.

Just finished a week long course and it was amazing. It was a great mix of learning and fun. The…read moreboat was in pristine shape and well managed. Captain John was a knowledgeable instructor who pushed us all just enough. He kept us focused and made learning what seemed like a mountain of info very attainable. If you are lucky enough to get John as your captain make sure to pay a little extra and have his very talented wife, Carina, cook for you. The food was fresh and tasty and her timing was impeccable. Just as you were starting to get hungry, there would be Carina setting the table and getting the meal ready. Can't wait to get down there again and expand my knowledge and enjoy more of the sea of cortez.