We always say that there are not a lot of great beaches on Bonaire, but...



Does anyone care to guess which one or where this is?

Boka Onima and Boka Cocolishi...or plays Chikitu? Not too sure of the second one...

up in the park I think it's Boka Chikitu too.Thanks for the shot!

OH... Don't keep us in suspense! I've been looking for a nice little sandy cove like that, in the park for an afternoon picnic.

Any additional suggestions for a dramatic little cove with small sandy area to rest?

Our count-down is on! Leaving for the Island 5/2. Wife and I are all like,... jittery. Trying to savor the anticipation.


(that's me on a scooter) -->

-Berk.

This site is Boca Cocolishi.(#8 on the park map) Here's what the park website says about it. "It has many fossil shells on the top of its terrace. This bay is famous for its flat bench rising above the surfline. The bench consists of calcareous algae and worm shells which cover the limestone and make it resistant to the wave action. Erosion is actually less at such a protected spot. The bench creates a quiet pool partly surrounded by sand which is about three feet deep and calm, no matter how turbulent the waves."

Beaches on Bonaire do tend to be small. One of the
most famous was/is 'Seven Body Beach' in front of the
'homes' just north of the Habitat dive op. Named that for
the obvious reason.

Hey, Joseph,

That's some 'scooter' that requires kicking that hard!!!
Battery low??? Or are you in a race??? :–)

Speaking of scooters does anyone rent or use scooters on Bonaire? The under water type by the way AKA DPV's. One of the DM's from my local shop has FedExed his to the Caymans and used it there. I have never seen one on Bonaire however.

Glen;

Sadly, it's solar powered. Only works on the surface. Underwater, you've got to push it. (came as a package deal with my parachute that automatically opens on impact.)

-Berk.

No electric scooters here...sorry...just old fashined elbwo, er, knee grease! Also..now with closer look (and my glasses!), see that the first shot is not Onima!

Absolutely lovely! Thanks for the beach fix! Bonaire's beaches are just the way I like them - short, small, and sweet.

Brian, thanks for the info on boca cocolishi. Though a frequent visitor to Washington Park, I have never taken the path to this part of the park. I certainly will in the future. I absolutely love discovering small beaches and swimable coves. This looks live a great spot. It looks like, from the park map, you simply follow the yellow markers to the northeast coast, and there it is. I imagine that there is some natural barrier just beyound the calm swimming area which would make diving beyound that area difficult to impossible most of the time. Is this a correct assumption? Thanks again for sharing this place. I can't wait to discover it in a couple of weeks.

Yes you can see where the waves break. We made a do not go into the water deeper than your knees rule with our kids. It was generally followed with no problems. Out where the waves break it looks dangerous. By the way everyone will warn you to avoid the first one you come to, Boka Chikitu as it is dangerous. Under tow and rips are mentioned. It looks dangerous but is pretty to look at. This beach is further on, park signs also say Idyllic beach which is true.

Lonnie - It was calm when we went to Boca Cocolishi but the waves still came in and up and over the lip of the cove. nice for just soaking in the water! Lots of juv and some shallow water fish (tiny). Don't have any fish books out or would list them. A VERY pretty place!