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Punta Banda Camping/Restaurant Info?

sancho - 6-3-2010 at 01:07 PM

Going down PBanda/Ensenada for a few days,
tnet camping. Is Villarino Campground next
to La Jolla the best bet? Want a place with
showers. Possible restaurant suggestions,
maybe the Blowhole Restaurants?
and a place in Ensenada for breakfast?
Anyone ever walked over PBanda Peninsula
to the Ocean side to Kennedys Cove/Arbolitos?
gracias por tu tiempo

Fred - 6-3-2010 at 04:04 PM

La Jolla beach campground. The BEST in Punta Banda.

Bajahowodd - 6-3-2010 at 04:17 PM

As far as I know, the restaurants that occupy the pedestrian strip leading to the blowhole are tourist rip-offs. In fact, unless I miss my guess, there is a common ownership. The Punta Banda Restaurant, located on the big curve as you enter the area is your best bet. Dennis is really the guy that can give you the best info.

fernando - 6-3-2010 at 04:34 PM

Hi I organize a tour hiking along the Peninsula check out our website there are pics and info on the Peninsula. Its beautiful

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noproblemo2 - 6-3-2010 at 05:34 PM

Villarino's is very nice family owned and maintained, give em a try....

DENNIS - 6-3-2010 at 05:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Going down PBanda/Ensenada for a few days,
tnet camping. Is Villarino Campground next
to La Jolla the best bet? Want a place with
showers. Possible restaurant suggestions,
maybe the Blowhole Restaurants?
and a place in Ensenada for breakfast?
Anyone ever walked over PBanda Peninsula
to the Ocean side to Kennedys Cove/Arbolitos?
gracias por tu tiempo


La Joya is the place for you and yours. Hot showers and good security. Paty's restaurant is right there and has great eats.
It's what a down to earth person would want.


[Edited on 6-4-2010 by DENNIS]

bajaguy - 6-3-2010 at 06:54 PM

Punta Banda Grill, just as you make the turn into the street vendor area........It has a big windmill.........good food, 1/2 price dinners on Thursdays, Taco Tuesdays.

Couple of places for breakfast near the campground, you might even run into Dennis or other Nomads. There is also a Calimax at the Manadearo turnoff for Punta Banda if you need supplies.

If you want breakfast in Ensenada, try Monique' on 9th St and Espinoza, across from the police station.......get the Monique's Special.

Udo - 6-3-2010 at 07:27 PM

Ey, Sancho

If going to the blow hole (consult a tide chart on the web so you come by at high tide), check out the Havana Banana restaurant (the two story place, not their little place next door). Live band on Fridays and Saturdays. Very good Cuban food, exotic desserts, huge & lively margaritas.

I agree with LA Jolla campground. Stayed there around 50 times. Water-front sites have no hook-ups, but worth the trouble.

DENNIS - 6-4-2010 at 10:13 AM

I should have mentioned this yesterday....Sharkey's in Cantú has the best food with good prices in town. Opens at 2 PM...till about 9 PM, depending on business.

Don't mention my name till after you've eaten. :lol:

Bajahowodd - 6-4-2010 at 04:35 PM

Word!!!:lol::lol::lol:

bajamigo - 6-4-2010 at 05:47 PM

The "Punta Banda Grille" mentioned in a couple of posts is actually the La Bufadora Grille. Great atmosphere, excellent food.

bajaguy - 6-4-2010 at 05:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajamigo
The "Punta Banda Grille" mentioned in a couple of posts is actually the La Bufadora Grille. Great atmosphere, excellent food.





OOP's

bajabound2005 - 6-4-2010 at 06:28 PM

When will you be here?

serwin - 6-5-2010 at 03:57 PM

I to am traveling to this area in July from Central Cal. Is Malibu Camp grounds worth traveling down to or should I stick around Bunta Banda? I have about 6 days.

DENNIS - 6-5-2010 at 04:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by serwin
Is Malibu Camp grounds worth traveling down to or should I stick around Bunta Banda? I have about 6 days.


Where is Malibu?

serwin - 6-5-2010 at 04:49 PM

South of Punta Banda and east of San Vicente. I think you just answered my question Dennis.:yes:

woody with a view - 6-5-2010 at 04:54 PM

east of san vicente is a mountain range. probably cool if you wanna grow buds, but far from any beaches or cool people.

bacquito - 6-5-2010 at 06:54 PM

I recently hiked E. Kennedy abd Arbolitas and I always enjoy the hike. I have never stayed at La Joya but I have spentg time at Villareino and it was secure and with showers but somewhat more expensive than La Jolla. I just attached 3 photos of Kennedy. As I said above the hike is great with beautuful views

Fred - 6-6-2010 at 07:59 AM

Eating places close by in Manadero:

Cafe Jalisco - great breakfast
El Recreo - taco stand
Lupita's - fish tacos
Tacos Pablano - taco stand