Hola Amigos, I am a new member to your forum. I just returned from my first visit to San Felipe. My last visit to Baja was about 15 years ago to San
Quentin, I can't belive it has taken me so long to revisit Baja.
My question is about the beaches south of San Felipe. We visited Percebu' and my wife and I fell in love with the beautiful sandy beaches and have
decided to start looking for a beach casita. How far south of Percebu' are the beaches sandy before you start getting into rocky beaches?
I was told by a friend that the area of Bahia Santa Maria is very nice and many Gringos live in the area. If anyone has any information to share I
would appreciate your opinion.burro bob - 5-9-2006 at 03:12 PM
Welcome DonBaja
There are others that post here that live in the area you are talking about so they could probably give you exact info.
While it does become rockier the further south you go there are small sand beaches in between the rocky sections.
Just drive down the access roads to some of the campos and see what is at the end. Some have beaches, others just enough room to get a panga in and
out.
burro bobRoberto - 5-9-2006 at 03:30 PM
Bahia Santa Maria IS nice, but good luck finding a casita unless you want to spend some good money on it. Also, the houses are pretty much stacked one
against the other in that area. You will need to go quite a bit further south to find something with more room. Try Los Olivos, about K57 I think.
Welcome DonBaja
BajaRob - 5-10-2006 at 06:26 AM
We live in Campo San Carlos @ Bahia Santa Maria for 8 months each year. There is nothing for sale here nor in the adjacent Campos of Hermosa and
Mision. Steve and Lori O'Leary are selling their house in Persebu'. There are also several houses for sale to the south of us between La Jolla and
Coloradito. The best way to find a home is to drive into each camp, talk to people in the camp, and see what is available. Hope this helps, RobDavid K - 5-10-2006 at 07:44 AM
The rocks begin at "Campo La Roca" (just 3/4 mile south of Nuevo Mazatlan)... but as burro bob says, there is sand section between the rocks and above
the high tide line. South of Coloradito is is mostly gravel and rocks...
Here is the beach about a mile south of Percebu, on 'Shell Island'...
[Edited on 5-11-2006 by David K]
I have a place at Playa Linda...
eetdrt88 - 5-10-2006 at 09:35 AM
which is about right in the center of Bahia Santa Maria and the beach there is awesome with plenty of room for everyone...there is a real nice place
for sale in our campo and its actually a pretty good deal...u2u me for more infoDonBaja - 5-10-2006 at 10:18 AM
Gracias to everyone that has replied !!!
David K, that is the exact image I have in my head from our recent visit.
eetdrt88, I'll send you a u2u, (we are already almost neighbors, I live in Laguna Hills)
San Felipe Newsletter
MrBillM - 5-10-2006 at 11:30 AM
Each month, there are numerous classified ads in the San Felipe Newsletter regarding Houses for sale along the coast. The deals appear to be better
the farther down the Puertecitos road you go. Given the fact that the road WILL eventually be repaved and Electricity will be extended to Puertecitos
in the coming years, that area makes for the best deals.
The Newsletter can be picked up for free at numerous San Felipe merchants or for $2.00 at the publisher's, The Peoples Gallery.viabaja - 5-10-2006 at 12:06 PM
Don Baja,
There are two houses for sale in Percebu, south section, across the arroyo, up on the hill. Steve & Lori's place is for sale not to far from the
Cantina. It's very nice with lots of ammenities. They have it listed on the internet - search for baja houses in Percebu and it should pop up. Santa
Maria is nice too - but pricey!
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MrBillM - 5-10-2006 at 12:09 PM
Wasn't the title of this query "The Beach South of Percebu" ? The author indicated that he'd already visited Percebu.viabaja - 5-10-2006 at 12:16 PM
Bill, as you know there is no life south of Percebu!!!viabaja - 5-10-2006 at 12:26 PM
Opps! Dead link. They may have taken it off for the summer.?
Here is their e-mail:
solarexpress@jetiii.comwilderone - 5-10-2006 at 01:19 PM
Drop in at Coloradito and ask around - I know of at least one trailer on concrete pad with palapa and "extras" for sale. There are homes built there
too.David K - 5-10-2006 at 06:00 PM
Coloradito also has a 'secret' hot spring when the tide is very low!
[Edited on 5-11-2006 by David K]David K - 5-10-2006 at 06:41 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by eetdrt88
which is about right in the center of Bahia Santa Maria and the beach there is awesome with plenty of room for everyone...there is a real nice place
for sale in our campo and its actually a pretty good deal...u2u me for more info
Like this?:viabaja - 5-10-2006 at 07:50 PM
David,
Nice pix of Santa Maria (new section) That's a good location to buy as the tides (short of storms) do not get that high. However, in back, the tide
covers all. Nice place to own, but pricey. The drawback compared to Percebu is the water must be trucked in by the Maduenos. Percebu is on wells piped
into the houses. However, I still like the beach front, which at times is like the Daytona 500. But still nice!DonBaja - 5-10-2006 at 09:00 PM
When you say "Pricey" what amount of money are we talking about in comparison to Purcebu' ?Dave - 5-10-2006 at 09:20 PM
Do any of these campos have space available that one could lease and move in a trailer? Build a pad, pila and fosa?Bob H - 5-11-2006 at 06:55 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Here is the beach about a mile south of Percebu, on 'Shell Island'...
Somehow, I KNEW Shell Island would be mentioned here!
Bob HDavid K - 5-11-2006 at 07:11 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Here is the beach about a mile south of Percebu, on 'Shell Island'...
Somehow, I KNEW Shell Island would be mentioned here!
Bob H
Oh, like this one of you, Shelby and Audrey, on Shell Island (in my truck)??
wilderone - 5-11-2006 at 08:39 AM
If you want some peace and quiet, avoid Percebu, IMHO. Also, you might be able to make a long term deal with a campo owner if you want to move a
trailer to one of their spots on a semi-permanent basis. Would be a low-cost option unless or until you decide to put out some serious money on a
casita.bajalou - 5-14-2006 at 12:01 PM
In the latest (May) edition of the Gringo Gazette published here in San Felipe focusing mainly on the South Camps there is listed under "Homes for
Sale" 2 places at Playa Adriana, 2 places at Campo Christina, 1 cat campo Lupita, 1 at Campo Los Olivos as well as Steve's (Solar Express) place at
Percebu. Prices rance from $15,000 to $165,000 and facilities from covered slab with deck on top and water tank to 2 bdrm, 2 bath home with solat,
fridge etc.meme - 5-14-2006 at 01:09 PM
Dean & Barbara Anderson I belive have thier house for sale at Percubu also. But looking farther south ,there are at least two houses for sale at
Campo Christina, Not REAl spendy but ofcourse not as fancy as some places. Think Alfredo might be out of lots to lease just now tho, it might be worth
checking out tho as it's a nice quiet place and usually Alfredo & Wife there 24/7.DonBaja - 5-16-2006 at 11:51 AM
Is it fair to say that the best way to find the right place would be to just drive down to some of these campos and see what's avaliable?
Is it ok to just drive into the campos without being invited?
Go and See
MrBillM - 5-16-2006 at 12:00 PM
Nothing can substitute for seeing yourself.
My recommendation is to do that looking on one of the many BIG Gringo Holidays, say Memorial Day. That way you'll know the WORST that's in store for
you.
I am reminded of my Wacky Sister who married a guy from Montana. He talked her into visiting Montana with the objective of moving there. They
checked it out in August. After moving, she spent five years being totally miserable each Winter. DUMB, DUMB, DUMB. They should have visited in
JANUARY.burro bob - 5-16-2006 at 01:10 PM
DonBaja
Yes it is perfectly acceptable to drive down any of the roads leading to campos. Even the smallest usually has some sort of sign indicating that there
is something at the end of the road.
If you come to a gate it is ok to go through (close gate behind you) as long as the gate is not "locked" with a rope tied around it. I don't think
there are any leading to the beach, but I haven't been down all the roads.
If you find someone at the end of the road it is polite to introduce yourself, say hi and then ask any questions you might have. Only you really know
exactly what you are looking for. MrBillM is correct, go scouting on a holiday. Some of these places are insane crazy at certain times of the year.meme - 5-17-2006 at 09:10 AM
ASK a LOT of questions! Usually if you find a person at the end of the road in they will be happy to answer your questions has been our experience. Be
couteous, you just might make a new friend and be invited to stop & visit awhile. We have had a hard time sometimes just getting away again! Most of them encorage your questions. We have sometimes found no one or
Nothing at the end of the road!
We have had a hard time sometimes just getting away again! Most of them encorage your questions. We have sometimes found no one or
Nothing at the end of the road! 