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Beach camping w/ motorcycles circa Ensenada?

bajalearner - 6-17-2014 at 08:07 AM

Any beach campgrounds around Ensenada that allow motorcycle riding on the beach?

woody with a view - 6-17-2014 at 08:22 AM

erendira.

BajaGeoff - 6-17-2014 at 09:00 AM

Yep...just north of Erendira there is a nice stretch of beach/dunes above Punta Cabras. It's not an organized campground, but has plenty of space to ride on the beach, surf, fish etc.

DENNIS - 6-17-2014 at 09:17 AM

Ensenada / Punta Banda frowns on it...heavily.

Punta Banda

J.P. - 6-17-2014 at 10:35 AM

It's ok to have to wade through Horse Crap or get ran over by a windsailor but dont dare drive a motorised vehicle on their beach. :?:

Go to San Quintin miles of beautiful white beach and no attitude.

[Edited on 6-17-2014 by J.P.]

bajalearner - 6-17-2014 at 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGeoff
Yep...just north of Erendira there is a nice stretch of beach/dunes above Punta Cabras. It's not an organized campground, but has plenty of space to ride on the beach, surf, fish etc.

Sounds interesting. I can't find a route from Hwy 1. I have 4wd but pull a 16 foot utility trailer so not too extreme.

woody with a view - 6-17-2014 at 12:30 PM

its paved most of the way.

Feathers - 6-17-2014 at 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by J.P.
It's ok to have to wade through Horse Crap or get ran over by a windsailor but dont dare drive a motorised vehicle on their beach. :?:

Go to San Quintin miles of beautiful white beach and no attitude.

[Edited on 6-17-2014 by J.P.]

Maybe it's the noise… and you're exaggerating.

DENNIS - 6-17-2014 at 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by Feathers
… and you're exaggerating.

Actually, he's not.
I agree with the strict enforcement. Ensenada is a big city with lots of people who would turn the beach into a drag strip or moto-cross track.

BajaGeoff - 6-17-2014 at 01:01 PM

Exit Highway 1 at KM78 south of Ensenada, which is at the top right of the map. The exit is clearly marked by a sign for Coyote Cal's Hostel. The road is paved all the way to the water and takes you through Erendira, then take the dirt up to Cabras. It's got some rough spots but you should be fine with a trailer if you go nice and slow. I have taken my camper in there with 2WD and it is no problem.

Feathers - 6-17-2014 at 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by Feathers
… and you're exaggerating.

Actually, he's not.
I agree with the strict enforcement. Ensenada is a big city with lots of people who would turn the beach into a drag strip or moto-cross track.

Wading through horse crap? Getting run over by a wind surfer?

That's not exaggerating???

bajalearner - 6-17-2014 at 02:30 PM

Geoff, thx much for the directions and especially the aerial photo.

Anyone know? How many KM's or minutes do you figure from Hwy 1 to the coast? I found the coordinates of Pta. Cobras; 31.3333 / 116.4667

What services are in the coastal area? Gas, food, store? That is sounding like a good outing for me.

[Edited on 6-17-2014 by bajalearner]

Udo - 6-17-2014 at 02:53 PM

San Quintin is a great area to ride or drive. the beach behind the old La Pinta hotel is littered with sand dollars and other beach combing. You do need 4X4 or a bike to get you to the water though.

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Originally posted by J.P.
It's ok to have to wade through Horse Crap or get ran over by a windsailor but dont dare drive a motorised vehicle on their beach. :?:

Go to San Quintin miles of beautiful white beach and no attitude.

[Edited on 6-17-2014 by J.P.]

DENNIS - 6-17-2014 at 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by Feathers

Wading through horse crap? Getting run over by a wind surfer?

That's not exaggerating???

Only a little.
He meant to say land- sailer I'm sure. There are a couple of guys here who like to sail those goofy things on the beach and in a crowd they can be dangerous.

As far as horse crap goes.........it' anything and everything for tourists, and they rent horses to ride on the beach. Horses do two things a lot...eat....and crap.

BajaGeoff - 6-17-2014 at 03:10 PM

It's about 19KM/25 minute drive from the turnoff to the coast. There are a couple small stores and food stands in town, but no gas. That said, if you fill up in Santo Tomas you will have more than enough gas for the trip out to Cabras and back.

Agree SQ is good

Whale-ista - 6-17-2014 at 03:13 PM

I just stayed at Cielito Lindo at south end of SQ. The place is pretty much deserted this time of year, but the restaurant is open and served some tasty meals.

Plenty of places to ride out there.

It was a very high tide but I drove the truck out through the mud flats to explore the shoreline. Lots of places to have fun on motorcycles, wet and/or dry.

And as Udo said, lots of sand dollars and other interesting shells to collect.

Agree nothing as good near Ensenada. Too much development on shoreline.

DENNIS - 6-17-2014 at 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by Whale-ista

Agree nothing as good near Ensenada. Too much development on shoreline.

The expats cry the loudest.

J.P. - 6-17-2014 at 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGeoff
It's about 19KM/25 minute drive from the turnoff to the coast. There are a couple small stores and food stands in town, but no gas. That said, if you fill up in Santo Tomas you will have more than enough gas for the trip out to Cabras and back.

Thats a great place to camp a lot of little seculed coves and plenty of whoop te dooos to ride your toys on. :yes:

Bajahowodd - 6-17-2014 at 04:57 PM

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Originally posted by Udo
San Quintin is a great area to ride or drive. the beach behind the old La Pinta hotel is littered with sand dollars and other beach combing. You do need 4X4 or a bike to get you to the water though.

Quote:

Originally posted by J.P.
It's ok to have to wade through Horse Crap or get ran over by a windsailor but dont dare drive a motorised vehicle on their beach. :?:

Go to San Quintin miles of beautiful white beach and no attitude.

[Edited on 6-17-2014 by J.P.]

Sadly, the litter, in many cases is just trash. That beach just doesn't have anyone taking care of it.

Ateo - 6-17-2014 at 05:12 PM

Bajalearner, everything Geoff and Woody said is correct. Cabras would be a great place to go ride.

It was my first stop ever on a solo trip I did in VW van. I picked that spot because it was the only paved road that left highway 1 in the area. It's close to city yet remote enough where it's OK to ride your bike and there's some beautiful country out there. Maybe take a bike ride up to Punta San Jose.

There are some ok taco stands in Erendira. Stop there and eat, then head north to go play. I drove a Toyota Camry in there so you shouldn't have any problems.

Ateo - 6-17-2014 at 05:19 PM

It was foggy last time I went:

tiotomasbcs - 6-17-2014 at 05:23 PM

Stay off the Dunes. Lot's of low tide beach but don;t tear up the sand and beautiful dunes in the area. Inland areas are endless. Respect the Naturaleza. I know you will. Tio

Ateo - 6-17-2014 at 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by tiotomasbcs
Stay off the Dunes. Lot's of low tide beach but don;t tear up the sand and beautiful dunes in the area. Inland areas are endless. Respect the Naturaleza. I know you will. Tio

Good call Tio. Tons of empty riding trails/roads north of Cabras. Just head out north and follow the road. This is part of the Baja 1000 course. Have fun.

Ateo - 6-17-2014 at 05:27 PM

Ateo - 6-17-2014 at 05:33 PM

Sorry for all the photos............but this was once my go to place as a kid. I think I may have taken a substance and camped on the cliffs, on my journey in my early twenties. My best friend and I had a discussion to end all discussions while scavenging the ash tray for pieces of tobacco to roll into cigarettes here, back when I smoked. I even had my bachelor party here. Didn't even surf. Just caught snakes and swam in the ocean.

bajalearner - 6-17-2014 at 09:09 PM

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That's an awesome place. I will take care of it and you won't know I was there.

Thx all.

bajalearner - 6-17-2014 at 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by Ateo

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Good call Tio. Tons of empty riding trails/roads north of Cabras. Just head out north and follow the road. This is part of the Baja 1000 course. Have fun.

Perfect, Perfect, Perfecto. Thanks for the pics. I will take some too. I am into roads and will have my 3 bikes with my 15 yr old son and a girlfriend who are both beginners so it will be a great time. I don't do dunes on a 2 wheeler.

BajaGeoff - 6-18-2014 at 09:25 AM

Great pics Ateo!

bajabuddha - 6-18-2014 at 09:32 AM

Ateo, absolutely stellar pics. I met a guy that has a house on Pta. Cabra somewhere, now I can see why. Also, the smiles on your kids' faces tell it all; the Vida Buena en Baja. Even with the 'west coast chill' they are two genuine grins of pure joy.
Thanks for sharing.
bb.

Udo - 6-18-2014 at 02:14 PM

Thanks for the great photos, Ateo!

The last photo...precious!

Shows the typical Baja Camping site and environment!

LIVING THE DREAM!

Bajahowodd - 6-18-2014 at 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by Ateo
Sorry for all the photos............but this was once my go to place as a kid. I think I may have taken a substance and camped on the cliffs, on my journey in my early twenties. My best friend and I had a discussion to end all discussions while scavenging the ash tray for pieces of tobacco to roll into cigarettes here, back when I smoked. I even had my bachelor party here. Didn't even surf. Just caught snakes and swam in the ocean.

Never apologize for posting great photos. Period.

tiotomasbcs - 6-19-2014 at 11:43 AM

We called it K181 in the late sixties. We luckily found the turnoff from Hwy 1 and drove in for a look. In the eighties a few friends started going back there and it hadn't changed at all. Safe and friendly locals. Then we discovered the beauty of BCS. A special area--real Baja. Enjoy. Tio