mickeyb
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?'s about a family vacation to San Felipe
1st time post. found site through Gene Kira. looks like tons of good info...
We are planning a trip to San Felipe (1st time visiting there) for family vacation. Been to Ensenada and Rosarito Beach alot. have some info on Hotel
Cortez - any feedback on this location or other recommendations? Is it a good beach at hotel cortez? Fishing? Is it in town or outside town?
We are fisherman and I'm wondering what we can do there - not the mother ship thing. Any info on panga operators and fishing potential would be good.
Can we surf fish?
Dining and eating suggestions???
Generally any info on what people enjoy doing or have found to be best about SF wil help us to have a good time.
Tips on drive down? anything to watch out for?
[Edited on 7-8-2006 by mickeyb]
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El Cortez is right on the S edge of town - a couple blocks from the Malecon and the few blocks of tourist shops etc. Lots of good resturantes in the
area. Depends on what kind of food you're looking for. Everyone has great fish and shrimp dishes. Nice beach in that area and at this time of year
the town has some visitors but is not crowded. Warmer here than Ensenada but not too uncomfortable most of the time. Don't fish so no help there
but there are pangas taking fishermen out every day. Come on down and enjoy your vacation!
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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like hot weather? sultry days? high humidity?
go now!
otherwise wait till mid oct, it gets nice!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
like hot weather? sultry days? high humidity?
go now!
otherwise wait till mid oct, it gets nice! |
Not as hot as Phoenix or Yuma
Humidity not too high yet - Expect it to climb in Aug
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Summer Climate
20 Miles South of San Felipe:
At present, the weather in the area has been: High Temps in the mid 90s and Humidity 55 - 65 % (a few times the a.m. humidity has been 75 - 85
percent). Overnight Low temps usually 80 degrees, but the last three have been 78 - 79.
Water temps (near shore) 84 - 86.
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We were visting friends in South Campo yesterday. They say the humidity has been higher there than in San Felipe or north of SF where we are so It's
not bad at all here!
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Not Bad at All
1230 pm High Tide. Air Temp 96. Humidity 65 %. Water Temp 88. Cerveza 45.
Life is Good.
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The fishing i fair to ok but if you go to consag rock itts good to ex take so me frozen squid with you also you can fish the incoming tide near the
rocks by the light house both sides of the hill , have a good time, also just walk down the malecon and you can find a panga and you are better off
bringing your own fishing equipp jim
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Bruce R Leech
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I don't have much info on San Felipe
but welcome to the Baja Nomad Forum mickeyb you will get lots of help here.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mickeyb
1st time post. found site through Gene Kira. looks like tons of good info...
Tips on drive down? anything to watch out for?
[Edited on 7-8-2006 by mickeyb] |
Lots of bandidos recently around km95
Keep your eyes peeled and DON'T STOP for anything!
   
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Have a great time...
Here is an example of beach camping 20+ miles south of San Felipe...
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Ramon is a great fisherman/panguero that we have used for years (20+)... You can find him around Ruben's Restaurant/ Bar/RV Park which is 1/2 mile No.
of town. Best to bring your own gear, as mentioned above, but he will come up with everything if you need it including bait, (we always take squid).
A full day to Consag, for 2-3 people is about $150, not including tip. He will definitely put you on fish. If you're not up for the one hour trip
(ea. way) to the island he knows all the other hot spots, such as the "ship wreck" and shore lines that are producing and will adjust the bill
accordingly. He helps the novices with the bait and cleans the fish afterwards. Tell him Virgil, Miguel and Wayno sent you and he will tell you some
stories!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mike Supino
| Quote: | Originally posted by mickeyb
1st time post. found site through Gene Kira. looks like tons of good info...
Tips on drive down? anything to watch out for?
[Edited on 7-8-2006 by mickeyb] |
Lots of bandidos recently around km95
Keep your eyes peeled and DON'T STOP for anything!
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can you give us some more info about Lots of bandidos recently around km95?
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I am kind of curious about the bandidos, never saw one and i have been going to san felipe and baja norte since the 50's the only thing stolen
from me has been beer (i think) maybe i drank it and forgot, i have been hearing the never pull over story for years i suppose it has happened a
time or two , but i want to see something official before i buy into that b/s , so mickey take your family and have a great trip ,just use your
head just like in calif jim
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I'm sure he meant it as a joke...... There are NO BANDITOS anywhere around or on the way to or out of San Felipe. But there are a few locals that
can "Chinga Lay" you if you don't watch it!
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Bandito's
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mickeyb
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thanks!!!
Thanks to everyone for all the info. Much appreciated. We're going to head down and stay at the Hotal Cortez, got some good responses from Victor
there and its sounds good.
bbbait - great info on fishing. we will definitely look up Ramon and tell him you sent us. What can we expect to fish for at Consag Rock in
August????
mickeyb
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fishing in the upper Cortez basically sucks! Even at Isla Consag. You will be limited to Corbina, triggers, cabrilla, bottom fish and if your lucky
maybe a WSB at the rock. SF is a nice place to stop for a fish taco and it has a great beach but it is not very fishy. Good choice for a touristy
family vacation but if you want fish head south!
Work is just something I do to keep me buzy between baja trips!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabum
fishing in the upper Cortez basically sucks! Even at Isla Consag. You will be limited to Corbina, triggers, cabrilla, bottom fish and if your lucky
maybe a WSB at the rock. SF is a nice place to stop for a fish taco and it has a great beach but it is not very fishy. Good choice for a touristy
family vacation but if you want fish head south! |
i have never been skunked in s/f it is not marlin and dorado but for just a reasonablely priced trip with little ones ,i think it is great
also out on the rocks by the light house or the marina where the big boats tie up the small cabrilla are lots of fon on a fly rod witt a small
float and chunk of squid
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