Santa Maria Bay
A Protected Cove with Reef Walls, Schooling Fish & Calm Conditions
Santa Maria Bay is one of Cabo’s most iconic dive sites — a shallow, protected cove known for its gentle surge, excellent visibility, and coral-covered rocky reef that stretches from the sandy shoreline into deeper water. It’s a favorite among both beginners and experienced divers for its calm conditions, vibrant reef life, and photo-friendly topography.
🤿 The Dive
Your dive begins inside the sheltered bay with an easy, calm descent.
As you move out toward the rocky point, the reef opens up with coral-encrusted ledges, schools of reef fish, and hidden macro life in every craevice. With depths ranging from 30 to 60 feet, this site offers a long, relaxed dive with plenty to explore.
🐟 What You’ll See
Pufferfish, parrotfish & boxfish
Lizardfish and the occasional giant hawkfish
Wrasses, blennies, and cleaning stations
Rocky reef structures, sea fans & hard coral patches
Sandy bottom zones with garden eel colonies
💙 Why We Love It
🌊 Protected bay = easy entry & calm conditions
📸 Great visibility for underwater photos
🐡 Lots of reef fish, puffers & macro critters
🪸 Coral-covered rock walls and ledges
👨👩👦 Ideal for new divers or a mellow reef dive
📍 Buddy Tip
Ask your guide to point out the boxfish and hawkfish hiding in the crevices near the outer reef wall.
This site is also known for surprise ray sightings and occasional schooling jacks when visibility is high.