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gonzaga vs. la bay

woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 09:50 AM

mid may. it looks like our friends are bailing who wanted to go to gonzaga before the road gets there. we want to fish and explore the new (to us) area(s). we want good camping where we can leave our camp all day while we fish or explore and have it there when we get back.

i asked and got many replies to gonzaga fishing so now, how is la bay in mid may? where to camp? who ti fish with? what kind of prices? other stuff to do in the area? we'll probably stay 4 nights.

doradodan - 4-11-2010 at 09:56 AM

there are palapas on the south end of Gonzaga bay, and you could also rent one of alphi's rooms if your really concerned about your stuff.
Daggetts in LA Bay I prefer, his palapas are 3 sided to help with the wind which in both places will be an issue as that is a notoriously windy time of year. We got stuck in GB for 2 days waiting to boat back to ptctos last may.

Martyman - 4-11-2010 at 10:00 AM

San Rafael is very nice but no palapas and no pangas (and no people). It's 100% bring yer own everything. Oh wait...Pancho does have vinegar for sting rays and sculpins.

woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 10:14 AM

Daggett's sounds good. who can we hire a panga for the day to get out to the islands?

David K - 4-11-2010 at 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
Daggett's sounds good. who can we hire a panga for the day to get out to the islands?


http://www.campdaggetts.com/

woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 10:29 AM

the site doesn't say where along the bay it is.

doradodan - 4-11-2010 at 10:38 AM

just a little north of town, theres another camp near there that had a upstairs restraunt. your stuff will be safe at daggets, we camped there for 4 days 10 of us, we didn't worry about our stuff, of course don't just leave expensive stuff laying around when your out fishing/exploring. he has a panga there with a nice 4 stroke motor. had good yt action at south end of smith island on the iron that time of year.

Diver - 4-11-2010 at 10:42 AM

I think you can gete a panga at Daggets.
And Larry and Raquel's is next door with a bar and restaurant upstairs.

David K - 4-11-2010 at 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
the site doesn't say where along the bay it is.


http://bahiadelosangeles.info (click on accomodations link)

Seriously Woody, if anyone asked for this kind of help for the Seven Sisters area, well... we all know how revealing you are!:lol:

Hope you have fun... Do try and see both Gonzaga and L.A. Bay... they are totally different from each other. Gonzaga is less than 40 miles from Hwy. 1 over a good Baja road (good means 2WD, not smooth). There is no 'town' at Gonzaga just the few tourist campos and vacation homes.

L.A. Bay is a full functioning town with restaurants, stores, taco stands, motels... and of course the campos. See Mia's web site (link I gave above)... bahiadelosangeles.info

woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 12:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by woody in ob
the site doesn't say where along the bay it is.


http://bahiadelosangeles.info (click on accomodations link)

Seriously Woody, if anyone asked for this kind of help for the Seven Sisters area, well... we all know how revealing you are!:lol:

Hope you have fun... Do try and see both Gonzaga and L.A. Bay... they are totally different from each other. Gonzaga is less than 40 miles from Hwy. 1 over a good Baja road (good means 2WD, not smooth). There is no 'town' at Gonzaga just the few tourist campos and vacation homes.

L.A. Bay is a full functioning town with restaurants, stores, taco stands, motels... and of course the campos. See Mia's web site (link I gave above)... bahiadelosangeles.info


Bia just said our spot isn't a tourist spot, yours is!

'Patch - i'm not above a dive, good enough for you'se is good enough for us.....

David K - 4-11-2010 at 02:50 PM

Well, Cabo is a Tourist Spot... L.A. Bay is a fisherman's spot... and Gonzaga Bay is just a GREAT spot!

DianaT - 4-11-2010 at 03:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Well, Cabo is a Tourist Spot... L.A. Bay is a fisherman's spot... and Gonzaga Bay is just a GREAT spot!


Those three places are ALL tourist spots with different accommodations for different tourists. But they are Baja tourist destinations and all well marked on all maps.

Soulpatch, I think Bahia de Los Angeles is a much better place for people to visit and settle---a lot better than Bahia Asuncion---talk about a dive. :biggrin:

[Edited on 4-11-2010 by DianaT]

David K - 4-11-2010 at 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Well, Cabo is a Tourist Spot... L.A. Bay is a fisherman's spot... and Gonzaga Bay is just a GREAT spot!


Those three places are ALL tourist spots with different accommodations for different tourists. But they are Baja tourist destinations and all well marked on all maps.


Just like the one on this map? :?::light::lol::o

woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 03:58 PM

funny thing is, our hero doesn't even know what he is posting. that map shows a couple of spots. the good ones aren't even there!

thanks for the hijack, jack off!

David K - 4-11-2010 at 04:11 PM

Woody don't call DT that name! She felt the need to hijack, instead of help you with info on L.A. Bay...

Oh Diana, here's another map... made in Mexico in 2007, the other one was made by a little map company... maybe you have heard their name being a school teacher, and all... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC?:



Woody, if you need some L.A. Bay or Gonzaga Bay maps... well, you know who will help with them... the nice Nomads.

Cypress - 4-11-2010 at 04:15 PM

woody in ob, Our hero?:?:Your hero?:?:

Sarcasm or Remorse???

Bajahowodd - 4-11-2010 at 04:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Well, Cabo is a Tourist Spot... L.A. Bay is a fisherman's spot... and Gonzaga Bay is just a GREAT spot!


Those three places are ALL tourist spots with different accommodations for different tourists. But they are Baja tourist destinations and all well marked on all maps.

Soulpatch, I think Bahia de Los Angeles is a much better place for people to visit and settle---a lot better than Bahia Asuncion---talk about a dive. :biggrin:

[Edited on 4-11-2010 by DianaT]

Skipjack Joe - 4-11-2010 at 04:29 PM

Woody,

I once stayed at Daggetts next to a group with ATVs. It was a terrible experience. Not only could you hear them driving those infernal things up and down that road but the same thing down the row of campsites at Daggetts.

I'm sure it's not like that all the time but I don't experience that very often in baja.

Looks like another fine example of DavidK's self professed altruism going on here again.

SKIDS - 4-11-2010 at 04:39 PM

Woody,
Back to the topic.
La Gringa is really nice if you like seclusion, its north of town.
Beautiful spot.
We use Rafa Cuevas (pangero) he will put you on the fish.
Rafa will pick you up at La Gringa at sunrise in the panga.
In town we always stay at La Costa Del Sol.
Rafa's no. 011-52-200-124-91-01 give them your no. and he will call you back.
Skids

airmech - 4-11-2010 at 04:43 PM

Woody, BOLA is usually our choice because you can leave your stuff, get some nice snorkeling or fishing and doesn't have a ton of people. That said Daggets is where we store our stuff but we go out to La Gringa point to camp. Fairly alone, trash pickup each morning, $5 usd per vehicle a night, GREAT view. A very good spot to kayak fish. No town noise or commotion. Close enough to town to get anything including some of China's tacos when she's open. bg

Diver - 4-11-2010 at 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Well, Cabo is a Tourist Spot... L.A. Bay is a fisherman's spot... and Gonzaga Bay is just a GREAT spot!


Those three places are ALL tourist spots with different accommodations for different tourists. But they are Baja tourist destinations and all well marked on all maps.

Soulpatch, I think Bahia de Los Angeles is a much better place for people to visit and settle---a lot better than Bahia Asuncion---talk about a dive. :biggrin:

[Edited on 4-11-2010 by DianaT]


Sarcasm of course.
If you have to ask, you've been drinking too early in the day again.
.

woody with a view - 4-11-2010 at 04:59 PM

i was referring to DK as the JACK!

thanks to everyone who tries to help with the info requested (even DK with the Daggett's info). what is Gringa like as to the RATAS who may be lurking? we don't want our camp to be gone over while we're gone. who would we pay the fee to camp to? are they living on site, or do they drive by once a day?

airmech - 4-11-2010 at 08:10 PM

The fee taker lives nearby and watches the comings and goings in order to collect his $. Never had any issues but I wouldn't leave expensive stuff laying around anywhere...including the US. The ambiance is way better than anything closer to town. bg

DianaT - 4-11-2010 at 09:04 PM

Woody,
I doubt one can be absolutely sure about safety of your belongings, but we have never heard of anyone having a problem at La Gringa--not so many years ago my son camped there every year leading a school group and they left everything there while kayaking. But, one never knows.

If you are in town, try eating at Las Hamacas---good food and reasonable, and if you decide to get a room, the rooms there are among the less expensive.

When we were there a little over a month ago, there was a major ejido meeting going on in town. And if half the blueprints they had spread all over restaurant are ever completed, Bahia de Los Angeles is in for a major change.

Have fun!

BTW---DK, you are always good for a good laugh.

[Edited on 4-12-2010 by DianaT]

larryC - 4-12-2010 at 07:23 AM

Woody
The info you have gotten so far is good. Daggetts is a nice camp. Raffa is a very good fishing guide, or Igor is also very good. If you are looking for secluded camping, there is a spot south of town that is quiet and used very little. If you are interested in that spot send me a u2u and I can direct you on google earth.
Larry

Bajaboy - 4-12-2010 at 09:07 AM

Woody-

Make the drive down to Playa San Rafael from BOLA....you'll love it and most likely be the only person on the beach...besides Pancho.

David K - 4-12-2010 at 09:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody in ob
i was referring to DK as the JACK!

thanks to everyone who tries to help with the info requested (even DK with the Daggett's info). what is Gringa like as to the RATAS who may be lurking? we don't want our camp to be gone over while we're gone. who would we pay the fee to camp to? are they living on site, or do they drive by once a day?


Really?

Hmmm, you see I was responding to Diana who sems to think the Seven Sisters are not on maps like Gonzaga or L.A. Bay... So, I just grabbed a couple of the most recent Baja maps... and there it was 'Seven Sisters'... an English name, even on the Mexican made map... I think that makes it a TOURIST destination (English Speaking Tourists, anyway). People who visit Mexico on vacation with FM-Ts are tourists technically.

Keep in mind Woody, that there is no limit to the number of replies in a thread and if it is 'Tourist Destinations' you, Diana and I are talking about, then it is not a hijack by any of us.

I hope that good information is what is found here, and my interest is keeping the good, factual information flowing. Remember, there are a LOT more readers of these pages than Nomads or Nomads who reply. So, maybe there is more than what you are interested in seeing posted, but as long as your questions are answered... what harm is in additional data provided?

If you want me to remove the two maps that I showed to Diana (who had to say what she did first) to keep Nomad fact based, I will happily... Okay amigo?

DianaT - 4-12-2010 at 10:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by woody in ob
i was referring to DK as the JACK!

thanks to everyone who tries to help with the info requested (even DK with the Daggett's info). what is Gringa like as to the RATAS who may be lurking? we don't want our camp to be gone over while we're gone. who would we pay the fee to camp to? are they living on site, or do they drive by once a day?


Really?

Hmmm, you see I was responding to Diana who sems to think the Seven Sisters are not on maps like Gonzaga or L.A. Bay... So, I just grabbed a couple of the most recent Baja maps... and there it was 'Seven Sisters'... an English name, even on the Mexican made map... I think that makes it a TOURIST destination (English Speaking Tourists, anyway). People who visit Mexico on vacation with FM-Ts are tourists technically.

Keep in mind Woody, that there is no limit to the number of replies in a thread and if it is 'Tourist Destinations' you, Diana and I are talking about, then it is not a hijack by any of us.

I hope that good information is what is found here, and my interest is keeping the good, factual information flowing. Remember, there are a LOT more readers of these pages than Nomads or Nomads who reply. So, maybe there is more than what you are interested in seeing posted, but as long as your questions are answered... what harm is in additional data provided?

If you want me to remove the two maps that I showed to Diana (who had to say what she did first) to keep Nomad fact based, I will happily... Okay amigo?


As I said before, you are always good for a good laugh ---- :lol::lol:

and....

mcfez - 4-12-2010 at 12:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by woody in ob
the site doesn't say where along the bay it is.


http://bahiadelosangeles.info (click on accomodations link)

Seriously Woody, if anyone asked for this kind of help for the Seven Sisters area, well... we all know how revealing you are!:lol:

Hope you have fun... Do try and see both Gonzaga and L.A. Bay... they are totally different from each other. Gonzaga is less than 40 miles from Hwy. 1 over a good Baja road (good means 2WD, not smooth). There is no 'town' at Gonzaga just the few tourist campos and vacation homes.

L.A. Bay is a full functioning town with restaurants, stores, taco stands, motels... and of course the campos. See Mia's web site (link I gave above)... bahiadelosangeles.info


Gas station open most of the time in Gonzaga. Sorry for the add on

[Edited on 4-12-2010 by mcfez]

woody with a view - 4-20-2010 at 05:04 PM

any fishing reports?

bahia vs. gonzaga

24baja - 4-20-2010 at 10:26 PM

We are in BOLA last week of May and first week of June each year and have caught many yellowtail, cabrilla, triggerfish and jawfish...many more types of fish available. We love it at the Bay!
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Originally posted by woody in ob
any fishing reports?

bahia vs. gonzaga