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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 07:15 AM
Bay of LA hotel recommendation?


Hey there...

We're headed down in late October on motorbikes and will be spending a few days in Bay of LA. We're taking it easy this time and hopefully spending time doing fun stuff off the bikes.

We've historically stated at the Hotel Villa Bahia but are up for someplace new.

Being on the beach is key.
Having onsite food/booze is nice, but not a requirement.

Thanks!

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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 07:45 AM


Costa del Sol is the best. Has a small restaurant and bar. Food is very good.


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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 08:00 AM


Thanks JZ. Any other rec's that are on the beach?
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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 08:05 AM


My other recommendation is to rent a panga. Go see the islands. There is a very cool bay/beach on Isla la Ventana. You can hike to the top of the island and see the whole bay. Then take the boat to Rincon. Beautiful white sand beach with a ship wreck.

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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 08:07 AM


Los Vientos is good hotel. On the beach.



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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 11:55 AM


Great call. Thanks. Rent our own or charter one ?

Renting sounds awesome. Thanks!


Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
My other recommendation is to rent a panga. Go see the islands. There is a very cool bay/beach on Isla la Ventana. You can hike to the top of the island and see the whole bay. Then take the boat to Rincon. Beautiful white sand beach with a ship wreck.

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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 12:13 PM


Charter. Just your party and the captain. You want a captain, makes life easier and they know where to go. You can sit back and have a few Pacificos.

If you want to do a big adventure you can charter a super panga and have them take you 50 miles North to Puerto Refugio on Isla Ángel de la Guarda.

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[*] posted on 9-23-2022 at 07:44 PM


What JZ said x2.
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[*] posted on 9-24-2022 at 11:20 AM


Camp Archelon on the beach has 3 or 4 houses for nightly rent. close to town, but no food or bar. we stay here on moto trips sleeping outside on his cots... but the homes are nice and reasonably priced. he can arrange your panga
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[*] posted on 9-25-2022 at 10:25 AM


I always stay at Guillermo's when in BOLA. Big rooms, good food, and right on the beach. Also very close to a boat ramp if needed. Have fun!

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[*] posted on 9-25-2022 at 11:14 AM


Quote: Originally posted by basautter  
I always stay at Guillermo's when in BOLA. Big rooms, good food, and right on the beach. Also very close to a boat ramp if needed. Have fun!

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[*] posted on 9-25-2022 at 11:47 AM


I've stayed at Guillermo's and Costa del Sol, both very good.
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[*] posted on 9-25-2022 at 03:32 PM


Dagetts is right on the water and can offer fishing too. No onsite food or drink but a pretty nice place close to town.



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[*] posted on 9-25-2022 at 03:34 PM


Quote: Originally posted by honda tom  
Camp Archelon on the beach has 3 or 4 houses for nightly rent. close to town, but no food or bar. we stay here on moto trips sleeping outside on his cots... but the homes are nice and reasonably priced. he can arrange your panga


Archelon now has a restaurant as well. Don't know if they serve alcohol but I believe they do.
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[*] posted on 9-25-2022 at 10:32 PM


Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Charter. Just your party and the captain. You want a captain, makes life easier and they know where to go. You can sit back and have a few Pacificos.

If you want to do a big adventure you can charter a super panga and have them take you 50 miles North to Puerto Refugio on Isla Ángel de la Guarda.

Video I shot on a trip I took my two boys to see it.




THAT was a killer video. Thanks for sharing.
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[*] posted on 10-20-2022 at 05:09 PM


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[*] posted on 10-20-2022 at 05:40 PM


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[*] posted on 10-22-2022 at 12:12 PM


No one has mentioned the Dias's.

Are they still there?

My first trip in the early 70's we stayed there (and a few other times).

I enjoyed talking to Mama and poppa Dias.

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[*] posted on 10-22-2022 at 01:10 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by Salsa  
No one has mentioned the Dias's.

Are they still there?

My first trip in the early 70's we stayed there (and a few other times).

I enjoyed talking to Mama and poppa Dias.

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Stayed there in 1967 with my folks (I was almost 10) and again in 2017 while doing my road guide research. See the Trip #1 report. It was $20 for the night, beach view, hot water, soft bed... What else was needed?
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[*] posted on 10-22-2022 at 01:24 PM


Flew into there in 1973 with my dad, probably stayed in those same rooms. I recall we had turtle one night at the restaurant.

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