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[*] posted on 6-7-2017 at 09:07 PM
San Quintin: Lodging & Dining


We always drive thru San Quintin on our way down south and have never had the opportunity to get to know the area at all, we would like to make a short trip to San Quintin and spend a long weekend and enjoy the sites and probably my son can catch some waves on his new board. I've heard about "La Ostionera" (Ostiones Guerrero) and Kilo's Zarandeados (Vicente Guerrero) and without a doubt "Molino Viejo".

As always we'll be traveling on a budget and have no experience lodging or dining there, any suggestions from fellow Nomads is greatly appreciated on where to stay, where to dine and where to visit is most welcome. We usually stay at "Baja Cactus" and/or "TerraSal": we like the price and quality of these places.

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[*] posted on 6-7-2017 at 09:22 PM


Great food at Parcela 12, just south of San Quintin

We have stayed at Hotel Mission Inn in Vicente Guerrero. Clean, great service, priced right and a good restaurant on premises.
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[*] posted on 6-7-2017 at 09:41 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  
Great food at Parcela 12, just south of San Quintin

We have stayed at Hotel Mission Inn in Vicente Guerrero. Clean, great service, priced right and a good restaurant on premises.


Yes...!!! We certainly will be visiting Parcela Doce, it's a must every time we drive passed Ejido Nueva Odisea, last time (April) it was closed (big party the nigh before we were told) so we went to the place across the road from it and it was good, I had really good menudo, my family had the usual eggs and something breakfast, it's not all-you-can-eat or as good like "Parcela Doce" but it works.

I think Hotel Mission is just next door to "Kilo's Zarandeados"

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[*] posted on 6-7-2017 at 09:44 PM


we stayed at the Hotel Chavez on the highway, at the restaurant for breakfast the next morning the waiter said " sorry out of bacon, can I substitute abalone chroizo".....replied" if you must,lol



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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 06:32 AM


Hotel Villa San Quintin, clean operation, American style rooms, good food. Plenty of parking and room for trailers.
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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 06:45 AM


We've stayed at both Hotel Jardines Baja and Mission Santa Maria (used to be a Desert Inn), and had good experiences at both. Jardines Baja is smaller and doesn't feel like a chain. Very pleasant. Next to a nice restaurant. Mission Santa Maria is right on the windswept beach.
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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 08:23 AM


I'll second Villa de San Quintin hotel and Mission Santa Maria. I've not stayed at Jardines yet but everyone who has says good things about it. Cielito Lindo near Mission Santa Maria has a good restaurant with killer margaritas. The last time I stayed there the hotel was a dump, that was several years ago. I've heard they have since remodeled. The Malino Viejo restaurant is good.
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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 05:49 PM


Jardines is fantastic. Great rooms at reasonable prices. They return emails promptly. Restaurant next door also a treat.
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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 06:27 PM


Reviews of hotels and restaurants only? If its foggy, head inland to San Martir or hunt fossils inland. Fishing is also good. Explore the volcanic cones. Dig deep, Amigo. Tio
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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 08:46 PM


Op, you want to stay at Jardines. The place is a mini jungle oasis in the desert. Beautiful place.





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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 08:55 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  
Great food at Parcela 12, just south of San Quintin

We have stayed at Hotel Mission Inn in Vicente Guerrero. Clean, great service, priced right and a good restaurant on premises.


Second on both!




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[*] posted on 6-8-2017 at 09:47 PM


Right side of hwy 1 headed north

https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Parcela-12/338499866201067


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I looked for this Parcela 12 place today and missed it. A km. marker nearby would be great to know. I did see a couple neat looking seafood restaurants in the km. 3-9 area.
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[*] posted on 6-9-2017 at 08:08 AM


Thanks Terry. Km. 16... not too close to San Quintin, but 10 miles south, in Nueva Odisea, right by El Pabellon RV park entrance.
Will try it next trip in the area if it is meal time!

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[*] posted on 6-9-2017 at 09:48 AM


On the left south of town a little, El Cliente restaurant. Get the smoked clams! About ten times better then Jardins.
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[*] posted on 6-9-2017 at 10:20 AM


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[*] posted on 6-10-2017 at 06:22 PM


Thanks to all BajaNomads for your great input,

I wanted to visit San Quintin this weekend but health and my sons activities kept us home, so instead we'll probably head down mid July after my 15 year old returns from this summer's USSCC (Sea Cadet Corps) special training (Naval Rescue Swimmer) at Camp Pendleton.

This trip I don't think we'll be camping but would like to take the boat (16ft 1989 Larson) and cruise around San Quintin Bay and Bahia Falsa and explore the area: oyster farms and see what's going on at Alvaro's at La Chorera ( http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=74717&got... ).

During our stay I'm considering Don Eddie's Landing -next door to Old Mill- (616) 165-1132 and (616) 165-6177 ( https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g499404-d8763728-Re... ) because its affordable ($45dlls/night double occupancy: 2 adults+2 boys), its right on the water thus we could launch from the municipal ramp next door: big plus and also it has a restaurant with great reviews. I talked to Tony (the owner) and he sounds like a really nice guy and all the reviews about the place and him are very inviting. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Old Mill $90dlls for 2 queen beds, $64dlls. for 4 single beds per night dbl. occ. 2+2, from the US: (855) 690-9272 ( https://www.eucaliptorestaurant.com/rooms ) seems overpriced ($90dlls dbl occ 2+2) and offer the same as Eddie's. Lady on phone not polite just down to business: uninviting!!!

Hotel Jardines Baja $800 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2, nice garden setting (616) 165-6060 ( http://www.hotel-jardinesbaja.com/ ) seems like any very good option as well, not on the water but very inviting.

Hotel La Cueva del Pirata $700 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2, (616) 163-7317 ( https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Cueva+del+Pirata/@30.82... )

Cielito Lindo $500 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2 (616) 103-3169 {when dialing from US dial 1 after 011 52} ( http://www.ontheroadin.com/rancho-cielito-lindo-san-quintin-... )

Fidel's El Pabellón Campground (616) 106-2176 ( https://www.facebook.com/pg/PabellonSQ/about/?ref=page_inter... ) looks like a great place to camp right on the beach: good reviews. couldn't reach by phone but I'll email and wait for response and will update info.



And the "Regular" Hotels, all with good reviews and very polite on the phone:

Hotel Mision Santa Maria $850 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2 (616) 165-9008 ( http://www.misionsantamariahoteles.com/Inicio.html )

Hotel Mission Inn $945 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2 (616) 166-4400 (01) ( http://www.hotelmissioninn.com/English-Version/About-San-Qui... ) very informative website full of information of the San Quintin Valley.

Hotel La Villa de San Quintin $1080 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2 (616) 165-1800 ( http://www.hotellavilla.biz/sanquintin/hotelsnqntn.html )

Hotel Chavez $490 pesos dbl. occ. 2+2 (616) 165-2005) ( https://www.google.com/maps/place/Motel+Chavez/@30.5558632,-... )



As for Dining (just eating) we'll try to visit as many as possible:

Mariscos El Cliente (https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g499404-... ) ( https://www.facebook.com/Mariscoselclientesanquintin/ )

Ostionera de Bahia Falsa ( https://www.facebook.com/LaOstionera.BahiaFalsa/ ) fresh oyster by the dozen fresh from the bay...!!!

Parcela Doce in Ejido La Nueva Odisea, Km 18 south of San Quintin (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Restaurant+Parcela+12/@30.... ) all-you-can-eat authentic Mexican home cooking.

Restaurante Muelle 30 (Treinta) ( https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g499404-d68853... ) I've heard about this restaurant and want to try it out.

Viejo San Quintin (by the same peolple who own Jardines Baja): https://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurants-viejo-san-quintin-ensen...

Old Mill: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g499404-d55445...

Other restaurant links: https://de-de.facebook.com/search/109484315745342/places-in/...

Thanks for the pics JZ and thanks to all Baja Nomads for taking the time to reply and read this post, any help will be greatly appreciated.... GRACIAS AMIGOS...!!!

[Edited on 9-23-2017 by carlosg]




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Nice research! Thanks!!



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[*] posted on 6-26-2017 at 07:08 PM


Avoid Don Eddie's like the plague. It's for sale and the son has milked every last cent out of what was given to him. What's left isn't worth the cost to bulldoze it and haul it away.



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[*] posted on 6-26-2017 at 07:22 PM


If you have never been to Cielito Lindo, it is a classic retro Baja environment. Bar with mariachis, dinner - not too fancy - right on the beach. A couple times I was there the beach has a brownish tinge - maybe pollution? Forewarned. But I've alway enjoyed the vibe here.
El Pabellon gives me a bad vibe. See what you think, but the last time I was planning on staying, there was nobody there - nobody in the office, no campers. Too creepy - I left and camped at Cielito Lindo. Be sure to check a tide chart - if you try to launch at Old Mill at low tide, you won't get far. Congrats for your son - super experience for him (Pendleton training).
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