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A nice, safe beach motel between Ensenada and San Quintin?

mikeintj - 4-24-2007 at 09:46 AM

Hi

despite having lived in Tijuana/ Rosarito for four years I never ventured further south than Ensenada. I am now planning to go down to San Quintin, total trip time being 5-7 days.

Can anyone recommend a nice, quiet, and safe motel ($40 max) near the beach between Ensenada and San Quintin (I will be in a 2WD car). On a map I can see Erendira, that looks interesting.

Regarding San Quintin, I have heard good things on this board about Motel Sanchez, but is there a similar motel nearer the coast in this area?

Thanks,

Mike

David K - 4-24-2007 at 09:59 AM

Hi Mike,

Just north of Erendira at Punta San Isidro is Castro's Sport fishing with motel cabins, then a just bit more north is Coyote Cal's Hostel see http://www.coyotecals.com

Between Colonet and San Quintin you will see signs pointing west advertising motel rooms for surfers... Cuatro Casas comes to mind.

On San Quintin Bay is the Old Mill Motel, very popular...

Just south of San Quintin is the Cielito Lindo Motel and the more expensive La Pinta (renamed Desert Inn), but that is over your budget.

tripledigitken - 4-24-2007 at 10:01 AM

Mike,

The Old Mill in San Quintin on the bay should fit your needs. Price range is around $40, quite, safe parking, accessible with car (a bit washboard) just take it slow. Two restaurants within walking distance. Try the stone crabs at the old mill restaurant.

Have fun on your trip!

Ken

This picture was taken 100' from our room!

[Edited on 4-24-2007 by tripledigitken]

Dave - 4-24-2007 at 10:37 AM

It's an easy 4-4 1/2 hr drive to San Quintin from the border. You won't need to split up the drive. I second the Old Mill hotel recommendation, 400 pesos. I wouldn't, however, eat at the Old Mill Restaurant even if I was starving. Drinks on the patio are nice, though.

There is a good restaurant "El Jardines" about a mile away.

Don Alley - 4-24-2007 at 11:04 AM

We like the Old Mill, but it is on a bay; there is no beach. Cielito Linda is within walking distance of a great beach. It may be a little run down, though. The La Pinta is closer to the beach but more expensive. I haven't stayed there.

Jardin's restaurant is closed. Don Eddies next to the Old Mill is good.

I haven't been to the Erendira area, still, I would try David K's recomendations if I were looking for a waterfront place between Ensenada and San Quintin.

Since when?

Dave - 4-24-2007 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by Don Alley
Jardin's restaurant is closed.

That was a pretty decent place. They knew how to cook seafood. Wonder what happened?

Jardines

tripledigitken - 4-24-2007 at 12:30 PM

Dave,

We were told they are turning Jardines into a B & B. It was shutdown in March when we popped in to eat, and was being remodeled at that time.

Did we just hit The Old Mill Restaurant on a good day?

Ken

osoflojo - 4-24-2007 at 12:34 PM

The La Pinta (as David K pointed out) now the Desert Inn is right on a beautiful beach. It is a bit pricier but if you show them your FM-3 you can sign up for their Discount Card that will save enough to make the cost more reasonable.

woody with a view - 4-24-2007 at 03:18 PM

there is a hostel (empty this time of year-good for you) at cuatro casas. turn right at the green overhead sign announcing the turn to the observetory/mikes sky ranch, etc. follow about 5 miles to the coast and turn left. another mile or so and you are there. $15-20/person/nite and you have flush toilets, kitchen (bring your own grub), clean beds, etc....

say hi to Oscar!!!!

mikeintj - 4-25-2007 at 08:00 AM

thanks for all your replies - love this board!

Looks like it is the Old Mill then. However, as Don Alley says, it is on a bay, when I would prefer a beach. Maybe a night or two there, and another couple in a hostel.

bajabound2005 - 4-25-2007 at 08:58 AM

Mikintj, you can drive to the beach by the La Pinta; it is fabulous. The Old Mill restaurant has been very good every time we've eaten there; even during the World Cup and all the help was glued to the TV. And the Old Mill hotel is great!

David K - 4-25-2007 at 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
Mikintj, you can drive to the beach by the La Pinta; it is fabulous. The Old Mill restaurant has been very good every time we've eaten there; even during the World Cup and all the help was glued to the TV. And the Old Mill hotel is great!

That's for sure... miles of flat sand beach... sand dollars all over...

coconaco - 4-25-2007 at 09:52 AM

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Camalu La Cueva del Pirates hotel and restaraunt

good food clean banos
great location for day trips to san quintin and to San Pedro Matir.

in Camalu turn west at the Pemex short drive out to hotel.

about 40$ per night and reasonble panga rentals.

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Minnow - 4-25-2007 at 10:19 AM

I second the Camalu Pirates inn. It is newer than the rest, and has it's own fishing boats. If you want mexican stone crab you can go down to the beach when the pangas come in and get all the fresh ones you want. You need to take it slow on the road out there though. It is short, but rough. Turn right just before the pemex.

The first house you see on the left, just as you come over the rise to where you can see the ocean, is my friend Lee. He is a commercial crab fisherman, and does sportfishing also. He speaks english, so he can let you know everything about the area. Also, a super nice guy.

David K - 4-25-2007 at 10:34 AM

Great report... Is this where BajaMur takes his clients?

Minnow - 4-25-2007 at 10:53 AM

Exactly David! BajaMurry, the fishin electrician, is the one who introduced me to Lee. Lee is also the one we fished with during M's BBBB#? That I had so many fish we gave some to the other Amigo's.

David K - 4-25-2007 at 02:53 PM

It was BBBB #1 (2001) and you gave me a bunch which we enjoyed very much at Herman's 4th of July party. You will be happy to know that Mike Humfreville himself cooked your fish on Herman's BBQ!

DirkEXC - 4-25-2007 at 03:20 PM

A great placed we ate lunch at was Richards just south of the ship wreck, he runs a B&B right on the water and the ship wreck has a nice beach. Maybe someone could chime in with a way to get in touch with him.
He served us great tostadas in his patio from his patio kitchen, it was the best.

marla - 4-25-2007 at 04:07 PM

We love the Old Mill. San Quintin is not the same for us when it is full and we can't stay there. I like the restaurant there too and they are very friendly to our kids.

DavidT - 4-25-2007 at 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by coconaco
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Camalu La Cueva del Pirates hotel and restaraunt

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Is the swimming pool open?