Denis Bay

cosmolady · Post by **cosmolady** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:55 pm

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!
I have been fascinated by the recent talk of Denis Bay. From what I am reading, it seems you park at Peace Hill and hike down? Is that correct?
Since we have never been to Denis Bay, any words of wisdom?
As always, thank you!
Cosmolady/ Mary (But today I think I will be Margarita Mary)

SanDiegoMark · Post by **SanDiegoMark** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:15 pm

Happy Fourth Margarita Mary! Yup, one of the formulites told us about Denis Bay at a recent Beach Bar gathering. I'll have a picture of it coming in a future installment of my trip report. But, yes you park in the Peace Hill parking lot. Trail to Peace Hill is fairly gentle and has a very nice view at the top. However, as you start up the hill from the parking lot within a fairly short distance (50 yards or so) you'll see an unmarked trail heading down on the right side. It is actually a fairly steep trail and longer than I had originally anticipated, but comes out on a very pretty small sandy beach. Its not a highly visited beach, probably because of the hike. That's where we saw our shark. You'll have to wait for the trip report for pictures and more details!

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:35 pm

Yep, I also agree with Mark's comments and logistics. I thought it was a very easy hike/walk...I carried a fairly heavy cooler...no problem.

I posted a couple above and below water pics in my recent TR...

Enjoy!!

lazylane · Post by **lazylane** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:40 pm

Never been there either, but looks wonderful!
Here's some info
http://www.seestjohn.com/beaches_denis.html

Happy Friday and Happy 4th everyone!

cosmolady · Post by **cosmolady** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:40 pm

Thank you so much for the info! It is now on my "to do" list for next week!

cosmolady · Post by **cosmolady** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:44 pm

Sherban, I think you were my first inspiration to check out Denis Bay. Then I kept reading and reading. Sounds great!

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:48 pm

I loved it...I thinkj it was just one of those "happy days" for me where you love what-ever you do that day...

The beach isn't big or wide but it is beautiful IMO, there are no facilities and there is a private residence down the beach near the best swimming area. The beach is public so don't let the signs worry you...just don't go behind the treeline over near the house. I loved this place, awesome view, nice and private (the day we were there), very good snorkeling, nice spot under the trees (away from the house) to relax...

http://www.seestjohn.com/images/beaches ... nis005.jpg
Enjoy your travels and adventures!

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:40 pm

While the beach is quite nice. the swimming area is on the small size. alot of rocks and coral. naked people should be of no surprise to vistors to this beach.
kirk

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:43 pm

Kirk! You gave us away! I hope things are going well for you.

Cheers, RickG

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:44 pm

Kirk you back to work yet?

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:42 pm

waterguy wrote:Kirk you back to work yet?

I've been back. I just took today off because...well I was/am still toasted from one heck of a party weekend. I'll post some pics and maybe a video or two.
kirk

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