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Another "Where would you go" for Cortez side

Bajamatic - 10-31-2006 at 06:12 PM

I'm planning a trip to San Ignacio, Northern Sisters, and a stop along the Cortez side in late January, only I know nothing about the Cortez side. Where would you go? The ideal candidate would be isolated and hard to get to, North of Santa Rosalia and South of San Felipe, a sandy beach, and offer some north wind protection. Ideas?

[Edited on 11-1-2006 by Bajamatic]

Bruce R Leech - 10-31-2006 at 06:16 PM

Mulege is nice and sure could use the business. the beaches are all empty

Summanus - 10-31-2006 at 06:17 PM

Refugio Island..Bay of Los Angeles

Hook - 10-31-2006 at 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Summanus
Refugio Island..Bay of Los Angeles


How much wind protection would be there in January? Might have to wait several days to get out to it.

Summanus - 10-31-2006 at 06:52 PM

As well as not...we have dropped our hook there many times from November to May with nice weather as our companion, but it can get dicey getting there and maybe not for the novice. A very unique place, however, and would be a great adventure still.

Bajamatic - 10-31-2006 at 06:56 PM

My car only carries a 10 pound danforth, so I'm not sure I could set the hook with 100% confidence out there.

Summanus - 10-31-2006 at 07:05 PM

A panga can take you there...and pick you up. Got VHF? Campgear? Think offroad.

David K - 11-1-2006 at 08:18 AM

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Originally posted by Bajamatic
I'm planning a trip to San Ignacio, Northern Sisters, and a stop along the Cortez side in late January, only I know nothing about the Cortez side. Where would you go? The ideal candidate would be isolated and hard to get to, North of El Rosario and South of San Felipe, a sandy beach, and offer some north wind protection. Ideas?


North of El Rosario? That's on the Pacific side.... about at the latitude of El Huerfanito (10 mi. south of Puertecitos).

I would suggest you go a bit more south and try GONZAGA BAY (50 mi. south of Puertecitos/36 mi. north of Hwy. 1 at Chapala).

It has sandy beaches and has nearby facilities (campos, store, gasoline maybe, restaurants, lots of off road adventure sites, very quiet usually).

Photo taken near Alfonsina's...



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Hmmm

Bajamatic - 11-1-2006 at 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by Summanus
A panga can take you there...and pick you up. Got VHF? Campgear? Think offroad.


Is there a safe place to leave a car? That sounds pretty cool. Also, I know some of those islands are more regulated for camping - would I need camping permits?

Oops

Bajamatic - 11-1-2006 at 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by David K

North of El Rosario? That's on the Pacific side.... about at the latitude of El Huerfanito (10 mi. south of Puertecitos).


Right - I meant Santa Rosalia. But thanks for the tip anyway!

David K - 11-1-2006 at 10:00 AM

Sand beaches north of Santa Rosalia to San Felipe would include:

Los Corrales

San Francisquito

San Rafael

Las Animas

Los Angeles (Bahia de)

Ensenada de San Francisqito/ Bahia San Luis Gonzaga

Nuevo Mazatlan and on north past San Felipe...