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achelors Beach - Bachelors Beach is oca Grandi - Boca Grandi is sparse, out- tourist attraction, and rightly so. The bridge
is an impressive tribute to the forces of
B only accessible when winds are from B of-the-way beach area that offers good nature that constantly pound this side of
the West. Do not attempt this dive without diving only when the conditions are right. the island. During those infrequent mo-
ments of a Southerly wind, grab your gear
a guide. Currents can surprise you. Direc- Directions: Boca Grandi is on the East coast and explore this rugged coast line. Direc-
tions: With a good map in hand, proceed
tions: Bachelors Beach is on the East coast of the Southern tip of the island. Heading due North out of Santa Cruz. After about 5
km of winding through the hills, you should
of the Southern tip of the island. Heading East out of San Nicolas, you’ll come to a ‘T’ reach the Northern coast line. Bear right on
the hard-packed dirt road and travel South-
East out of San Nicolas, you’ll come to a ‘T’ in the road with an anchor in the center east for 2.5 km.

in the road with an anchor in the center. (see the entrance for Bachelor’s Beach).

Bear right, then turn left in 300m on a Bear left, then turn right in 500m into the

hard-packed dirt road. The beach is straight parking area for the beach.

ahead. B oca Andicuri - Boca Andicuri, also
known as Natural Bridge, is a major