Lac Bay
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Mangroves and a small fishing village on the eastern part of the island.
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Boleslav
Colorado1,878 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Lac Bay is one, yet there is Lac Bay for the windsurfers and there is Lac Bay for snorkelers.

The snorkelers have to walk for a bit to get to the deeper part, but if you catch the right conditions, the current is not that strong, you will be rewarded by the best underwater life.

We went there 3 times and the conditions were not favorable on the last trip, the current was very strong, we ended up fighting it instead of enjoying the corral and the fish,

However on the second trip there, we kept swimming and exploring the healthy and beautiful corrals with large variety of fish, all very near the surface, one feels like swimming in the aquarium.
It was our favorite place in all of Bonaire for the snorkeling.
Written 21 July 2023
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W&M
Deventer, The Netherlands781 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
It is a nice coastal drive to Lac Bay. There are shallow waters and a lot of wind. Good for windsurfing.
Written 27 March 2023
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AHotaling
Chelsea, MI70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Just a short drive from Kralendijk lies Lac Bay, a protected inlet that embodies the beauty of the Caribbean. The shallows here extend for close to a quarter mile, and the bottom is flat and sandy. You can walk and walk and the turquoise water will still only reach your waist. At about 300 yards out, the shelf drops abruptly into deep blue sea, where advanced scuba divers can explore the Blue Hole dive site and see stingrays, sharks, and tarpon. Most visitors to the south side of Lac Bay are there to enjoy the beach and the water and to windsurf. With the shallow flats and a constant breeze, Lac Bay is one of the windsurfing capitals of the world, and many enthusiasts come to spend a day on the water. A windsurfing school is here, for those who’d like to learn. Sebastian’s, a beachside bar and restaurant, caters to the swimsuit crowd and is open for lunch.

A drive around the Lac Bay brings you to the northern section. The road is rough and unpaved, and not recommended unless you have a four-wheel drive. You’ll encounter wild donkeys and flamingos, as this area is a RAMSAR site (important wetlands recognized by the United Nations). Not only do flamingos congregate here. This part of Lac Bay is a protected mangrove forest, and seahorses and conch breed and have their babies here. Visitors can only enter this part of the bay accompanied by a certified guide. The Mangrove and Kayak Center is located on the approach to the northern bay. This is where you can make arrangements to take a guided kayak trip into the mangrove forest. Several Bonaire outfitters also offer tours.

Definitely worth a day trip — or longer — to experience this side of the island!
Written 13 March 2023
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LonestarSpartan
Chapel Hill, NC748 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
This is the best place in the world to see windsurfers doing all kinds of cool things. They have a school there if you want to learn. The water in the Bay is perfect for windsurfers, especially beginners who may fall off their boards several times while learning. The water is only about waist high in most places which makes getting back on your board much easier than in deeper water. They always have nice winds there as well.

There are a few restaurants and bars in the area, as well as a nice beach. Great people watching, particularly on the weekend when the locals bring their families out for a BBQ.

Definitely worth a visit.
Written 27 February 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
This is an easy accessible bay with a nice beach. Has a free parking lot in front.
It's located around the middle of the island on the east coast.
Sea is calm and pretty shallow. Several bars around and places to rent surf gear. Good for a quick dip as Bonaire hasn't got that many easy access beaches - most are for diving.
Written 9 February 2023
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Allen B
Muskegon, MI1,221 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
The wind is high and water is beautiful, but the area near the beach is dumpy and needs to be cleaned up. Bad roads and thousands of cruise ship guests littering and jumping in the water with tanning oil on is making it worse.
Written 2 January 2023
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KelflyOh
Colorado990 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We snorkeled at Lac Bay twice during our early December visit to Bonaire. Some of the best snorkeling of the week and well worth the 20+ minute walk through the shallow are to begin swimming.
Written 19 December 2022
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Tourist12690840382
14 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
No restrooms! Yup. BUT the local shack sells beer and soda. No foods. The beach has soft sand but is so shallow that you have to walk quite a ways into the water to really swim or snorkel. I would not make a special trip to swim here. Nope. There is a small area to park cars, buses and bikes.
Written 12 October 2022
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Get a Grip
Sydney, Australia98 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
The used motor oil dump by the toilets is disgusting and is likely leaking into the water table. Hopefully it will get cleaned up soon!
Written 1 August 2022
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michelewelker
Pennsylvania844 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We stopped here while exploring the island. The beach is beautiful, with lots of white sand and beautiful blue water.
Written 10 July 2022
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