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surfcity33
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Camping in Baja Norte
I recently went camping with my dog in La Bocana and a beach near Punta Cabras. Is it safe to do this with out a group of people? Everyone I have
met,locals and tourists have been really cool and i never felt fearful. I always use common sense. Any input would be appreciated. Also are there any
recommendations on campsites in punta san jacinto
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best campsites are the ones you find. check it out and report back.
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my only concern would not being able to lock up your car, what with no backseat or a rear window! welcome to the farm.
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The Punta San Jacinto area is reknowned for being preyed upon by thieves---no way I'd camp around there unless with a large group or actually within
the confines of the Punta San Jacinto campground. We've been nailed twice on that stretch of coast. Cabras used to be pretty mellow, we went there
all the time in the 80s but don't know these days......
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surfcity33
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Thanks guys. What is the campground like in punta san jacinto?. is it rustic or are there bathrooms. and what does it cost
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I've always felt "safe" in the Cabras area. Problem is that the surf never is great and I end up spending my time fishing and drinking. I haven't got
good surf there in 15 years! ;/
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BooJumMan
I've always felt "safe" in the Cabras area. Problem is that the surf never is great and I end up spending my time fishing and drinking. I haven't got
good surf there in 15 years! ;/ |
Yeah, I hear that, was a rare time when the place was breaking right....
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OK good to know its not just me! : )
I go there for a short weekend trip about once a year, and boy I literally never get it good anymore. Its either huge windy close outs or small glassy
close outs. Not to mention the water is always frigid...that wont ever change though!! hah
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surfcity33,
I'm guessing that you missed this discussion, posted the day before yours:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=74691
Punta San Jose (just north of Punta Cabras), weekend of July 4th. Robbery, carjacking, shots fired.
Safe? That is for you to decide.
[Edited on 7-27-2014 by Maderita]
[Edited on 7-28-2014 by Maderita]
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I camp solo at Punta Cabras frequently...no problemo! It's highly unlikely that you will be alone anyway, it's popular with Mexicans and gringos
alike and there's usually someone else around.
Another option is just to the north near Tampico. There's a private camp area on somebody's land just above the beach. Never gone down but it looks
nice. There's always Coyote Cals too.
The report of shootings, robberies and carjackings at PSJ over July 4th weekend is BS. I was there on Sunday and it was peaceful and serene. Some
guys from SD North County who camped out all there week somehow seem to have missed it too...
I think what happens is some newb idiots from LA or wherever decide to hit a super popular spot on the most crowded holiday weekend of the year...and
are surprised to find out they don't have it all to themselves, so they make up some lame story like shootouts or great whites thinking it will scare
people away. Maybe it does, but if you want totally empty surf don't go to PSJ on a crowded holiday summer weekend. There's plenty of better options
but you need to do little exploring...
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One thing I usually do when camping alone is set out extra beach chairs. It looks like there are friends around who are unaccounted for...a pretty
good deterrent.
[Edited on 7-29-2014 by Chupacabra]
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Maderita
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Chupacabra,
Without any evidence, you are quite sure of your opinion that the incident is "BS." Your assumption that it didn't happen, because you didn't talk
with a witness, is faulty logic. That is followed by conjecture that it is "...newb idiots from LA or wherever... ...who make up some lame story like
shootouts..."
I can assure you that my long-time friend (who was a victim, along with his wife and 4 friends) is no novice. He's from OB and has surfed Punta San
Jose for 27 years. Seems like any time that a big swell comes in, he goes down there to surf. He is credible; I've rockclimbed in Baja with him
several times. You get to know someone's character well when your life is literally in their hands.
Per his very detailed report, they arrived on Thursday. There was "not a soul" around when they arrived. The robbery happened early Friday morning.
(6:00 AM, surf session, broken board 20 min. later, walking back to camp for another board as the robbery was in progress). After talking with police,
they packed up and followed the police out to Ensenada. So, I'm guessing that all was quiet before noon on Friday, July 4.
The landowner's son, "Edie" (probably a misspelled "Eddie") was able to phone the police from PSJ. He witnessed the burning SUV, which was torched by
the robber/carjacker.
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Chupacabra
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Maderita
Without any evidence, you are quite sure of your opinion
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Yeah, that's pretty typical for me 
All I'm saying is that I was there that weekend and spoke at length with campers and locals who were there all week. Nobody mentioned a thing and
there was absolutely no sign of any shootings or vehicle fires.
As far as "fake danger reports", I don't know anything about your friends but for examples have a look at Wannasurf and you'll see that stuff all the
time...here's an obviously fake shark report:
BS Mex reports
Since I was actually there that weekend, for the time being I'll believe my own eyes and ears. If an official report emerges (i.e. coverage from an
Ensenada news source, etc), then I'll change my mind!
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Chupacabra
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And BTW there were other campers at PSJ on Thursday and all that week, I personally spoke with them. Furthermore, 6AM is perhaps the busiest time on
the point as a bunch of fisherman commute in daily. It's practically rush hour then with trucks arriving and boats firing up.
Lastly, the south swell hadn't even barely hit Friday AM. Waves were 1-3 foot...broken board? Highly unlikely.
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I used to post on wannasurf all the time, making stuff up about shark attacks and Mexican military patrol boats driving thru the lineup at Scorpion
Bay. It didn't thin the crowds but I tried.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mexitron
| Quote: | Originally posted by BooJumMan
I've always felt "safe" in the Cabras area. Problem is that the surf never is great and I end up spending my time fishing and drinking. I haven't got
good surf there in 15 years! ;/ |
Yeah, I hear that, was a rare time when the place was breaking right.... |
The place likes mixed swells and/or the sandbars need to be right...but it fires under the right conditions:
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Beauty! When did the shrine get built on the point? I haven't been there in years.....
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Thanks for the nice photos... Too bad that the surf N-zis will come down on you soon for exposing nice surf with a location! LOL
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Oh yeah nice photos!!!
I have scored there from the 80's to 90's many of times!! But literally, the last 10-15 years (20+ times) I've been there, I have just got SKUNKED.
As far as safety, I've always considered this area one of the more safer areas in Northern Baja. There are usually Mexican families camped now too
with their quads and bikes, fishing, and having a good time. I always stop and talk with them and all are very nice. Last time the guys gave us 5 big
perch and a few mussels to use for bait 
The incident @ PSJ seems legit to me, but I have no idea. I'm still shocked to hear about it.
Has anyone found any other documentation or photos of that happening?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Thanks for the nice photos... Too bad that the surf N-zis will come down on you soon for exposing nice surf with a location! LOL
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other than your ignorant statement, i'll reserve comment as I really don't care anymore. everyone starts at PSJ and heads south as they sprout sack
hair.
like I said, we passed on that spot 25+ years ago. ever since the CardonHugger dropped out I stopped caring. surfers should know that blasting fotos
and names on the internet will only bring more crowds.......
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