which is less crowded...Chankanaaub or Paradise Beach

[guttermandave]

we are 4 adults with an 18 month old....which is less crowded...and which would be better for the toddler?

[deputyh]

I dont know about Paradise Beach, but ChankanaaubPark is beautiful. We did the dolphin swim there last week, and the entire place is beautiful, from the entrance right on in.

 

As you enter the park, the dolphins are right there in front of you. Even if you dont decide to swim with them, just sitting on the deck and watching is amazing. The showers are abundant, the lockers area free and plentiful. They have a large pool which you can swim right up to the bar in, a restaurant, a small lagoon style swimming area, plenty of chairs on the beach, umbrellas, etc.

 

Snorkel equipment is available, and you can walk right out from the beach. We were there around noon, and there was no crowd at all. We are planning another trip with our kids (4 and 11) and we are sure to return to the park. And we only covered about 1/3 of the park this time. I dont think you can go wrong with this place.