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hopakco
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Overnighting north of Tijuana
We're traveling in a truck camper and would like to overnight just north of the
border in prep for an early am crossing. Is there a wallmart or camp ground that is recommended?
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lizard lips
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Camp Ground
Get off at J street in Chula Vista on interstate 5 south. Turn right towards the bay and keep going until you hit the marina. They have a safe RV park
with hook ups and it should not be any more than $25.00 per night. Nice place also..
If you just want to sleep inside your camper get off at H street and turn left, turn left again at 4th and park on the street a few blocks down next
to Chula Vista Police station. I've done it and officers don't bother you if you are there for only one night.
[Edited on 09/14/2008 by lizard lips]
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David K
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KOA in Chula Vista, just off I-805 is another option...
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Diver
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The Chula Vista Marina is very nice - older folks and kinda posh.
The KOA is the other local option - a few bucks cheaper for a nice KOA.
The marina is a bit quieter if that matters - KOA is close to highways.
Both are about $35-$45 per night and have propane, etc.
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hisworker
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overnite north of TJ
We have used the WalMart at the last Plam Ave ex.off the 805, Exit Plam ave. go left at the light go to the 2nd light make a right big shoping center
Walmart, Homedepot, sorry don't know the street name:?:
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Bajaboy
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If you're crossing at San Ysidro:
http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/Camping/sweetwater.html
if you're crossing at Tecate:
http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/Camping/potrero.html
Both are County Parks with fees about $20. The fees are going up in January....and I laugh each time I hear people talk about no new taxes.
Zac
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Skipjack Joe
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This one's one exit from the border on hwy 5, with it's back to the freeway. You just roll out of bed at 5;30, gas up, and cross the border:
LA Pacifica Rv Park
(619) 428-4411
1010 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173
directions
Cross Streets: Between Isla Del Carmen Way and Dairy Mart Rd
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toneart
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You might consider a Motel 6. I stay at the one in El Cajon and get an early start for Tecate. They also accept dogs and there is room to park your
RV. The rate for seniors is $43.19.
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My wife and I are serious low-budget boondockers.
We have stayed many time on the residential streets of Coronado. Just cross the bridge and find a likely street. It is very easy and safe. Maybe 15-20
minutes north of the border.
40 bucks for a KOA.........gimme a break!
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Bajaboy
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Give Sweetwater a chance...my parents stay there often in their 35 ft RV and dog.
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hopakco
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I've heard Tecate's road to the coast has heavy construction and so was considering San Ysidro and the toll road. I have to admit I'm a little
concerned about safety and thought maybe traveling with a lot of other penguins would avoid being picked out by the sharks.
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Bajaboy
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No worries traveling San Ysidro--especially early in the morning. I'm not headed down until the 28th otherwise I'd say follow us. Have a good trip.
zac
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boe4fun
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You might want to consider the roadside rest just south of Oceanside. It can be a little noisy, but it's free!!
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
Soy ignorante, apático y ambivalente. No lo sé y no me importa, ni modo.
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Martyman
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There are some Ca State Parks on the beach just North of San Diego. That's where I go. Get in late, get up early... no fee!!
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Bob and Susan
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walmarts near the border DO NOT allow overnight camping in the parking lots ant longer...
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There is a KOA just east of Tecate on the Mexico side of the border if you're considering going from Tecate to Ensenada on your trip. I haven't
stayed there, I've only seen it on my way to Hacienda Santa Veronica. Which by the way is a cool place to spend the night. I doubt if they have
hook-ups, but there is a small mini-mart, restaurant and bar there. It's an old bullfighting school turned into a "resort". It's a little bit out of
the way on a graded road.
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What is going on with the parking lots at the border? Have they gotten sketchy this past year? Stayed there last year without any issues (other than
drunk college kids coming back to their cars at all hours of the night after a night of partying in TJ).
You gonna eat that?
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Otay Mesa
Take the 805 south to the 905 east (Otay Mesa Blvd). Just across from Brown Field there are several all night convienence stores. Park by one of them,
or in the lot of the new Pilot Truck Stop then cross at Otay and take BLVD 2000 south to the toll road or the free road.
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DeMinimis
What is going on with the parking lots at the border? Have they gotten sketchy this past year? Stayed there last year without any issues (other than
drunk college kids coming back to their cars at all hours of the night after a night of partying in TJ). |
They're the same as last year, probably less business.
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unbob
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| Quote: | Originally posted by hisworker
We have used the WalMart at the last Plam Ave ex.off the 805, Exit Plam ave. go left at the light go to the 2nd light make a right big shoping center
Walmart, Homedepot, sorry don't know the street name |
Above was posted back in Dec 2008 - anyone know if it's OK to park there overnight now (1 night - maybe 8 hours)? This is the
address:
Walmart Store #2150
710 Dennery Rd
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 428-4000
Bob and Susan posted "walmarts near the border DO NOT allow overnight camping in the parking lots ant longer..." back in Dec 2008 also - true/false
now?
thx, Rob
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