Almost the entire east side offers secluded natural beaches where you can walk in the white sand for what seems to be miles. You will not find swarms of people on the east side, only people who are looking for a quiet piece of paradise. Restaurants and bars dot the coastline for your convenience. Chankanaab National Park is a beautiful marine park that has good snorkeling, Mayan ruins, a sandy tanning area on the Caribbean, a beach area, restaurant, water sports center, sea lions, dolphins and more. Villa Blanca is the closest public beach south of the town of San Miguel.
Snorkel equipment is available for rent.
Playa Sol offers horseback riding, jet skis rental, scuba diving and training, equipment rental, a restaurant and pool. Playa Nachi Cocom has a pool and restaurant. Palancar Beach offers a great place to spend a day on the sand with snorkeling, beach chairs and restaurant. Country Club Beaches, just beach, no facilities. Playa San Juan a nice beach to hang out at.