Planning trip to Ensenada Area & San Quintin - Advice Sought

Dear Nomads,

In anticipation of a possible early retirement in Baja Norte, I have (finally) booked a 1-week trip there (from 8/19-24), to start investigating real estate, and I have a couple of questions:

1) In San Quintin, I want a safe, clean, quiet and cheap room. Of these three options, which would be best: Maria Celeste, Villas de San Quintin, or a SINGLE ROOM at Hotel Los Jardines? (NOTE: I hear that the single rooms at Jardines are dark, small and otherwise not very nice, as opposed to the double rooms there.)

2) Before San Quintin, I'll be staying in a casita in Punta Banda. In addition to looking at real estate, I am tentatively planning to attend the Chili Cookoff on the 21st. Are any Nomads going to be there, and might it be possible to meet up?

3) Though I won't have much free time, are there any "don't miss" things I should do or see in (or south of Ensenada), e.g., anything great to shop for, or a restaurant I just should not miss?

Thanks in advance for any help you can render!




[Edited on 8-1-2010 by MsTerieus]

We stay here always

yeah

Old Mill

What is that? Is it like the Flu or something?
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Originally posted by MsTerieus Dear Nomads, In anticipation of a possible early retirement in Baja Norte, I have (finally) booked a 1-week trip there (from 8/19-24), to start investigating real estate, and I have a couple of questions: 1) In San Quintin, I want a safe, clean, quiet and cheap room. Of these three options, which would be best: Maria Celeste, Villas de San Quintin, or a SINGLE ROOM at Hotel Los Jardines? (NOTE: I hear that the single rooms at Jardines are dark, small and otherwise not very nice, as opposed to the double rooms there.) 2) Before San Quintin, I'll be staying in a casita in Punta Banda. In addition to looking at real estate, I am tentatively planning to attend the Chili Cookoff on the 21st. Are any Nomads going to be there, and might it be possible to meet up? 3) Though I won't have much free time, are there any "don't miss" things I should do or see in (or south of Ensenada), e.g., anything great to shop for, or a restaurant I just should not miss? Thanks in advance for any help you can render! [Edited on 8-1-2010 by MsTerieus]

You are buying property on the "Bandito Coast"?

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Originally posted by Marc You are buying property on the "Bandito Coast"?

I don't know: where is the "Bandito Coast," exactly, and why is it so called?

The Hotel Santa Maria in San Quintin is on a beautiful beach that goes for miles. Great for swimming, clamming and driving south for miles. Lots of sea creatures around. It's near Cielito Lindo restaurant and not far from Jardines. It's a large luxury type hotel with beautiful rooms and beach views from every room. Last I heard $40 US a night. Picture enclosed...





Hotel Santa Maria ( the old "Desert Inn" btw)
tel: 011 52 616 165 9008
800 026 3605





[Edited on 8-2-10 by KASHEYDOG]

The Old Mill is a wonderful spot also. A little more centrally located to San Quintin and has a nice board walk and bay view. Rooms are smaller, more of a fishermans motel. But a great place to stay with Don & Eddies restarunt right next door. Old Mill pic enclosed..... tel 1 800 479 7962



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View from the dock board walk

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG The Old Mill is a wonderful spot also. A little more centrally located to San Quintin and has a nice board walk and bay view. Rooms are smaller, more of a fishermans motel. But a great place to stay with Don & Eddies restarunt right next door. Old Mill pic enclosed..... [Edited on 8-2-10 by KASHEYDOG]

Don & Eddies Bar next to Old Mill Hotel



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When was the fire

The "old" Old Mill Saloon now goes by a different name, so I hear. This pic from last Sept 09.
If you're stopping in San Diego call me. I'm within 4 miles of the airport in Point Loma.



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Dear All,

Thanks for all the advice and the nice pictures! Now I have even more choices to decide from!

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG When was the fire

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Originally posted by Pacifico Quote: Originally posted by KASHEYDOG When was the fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4pa_k9Gt4

Wow!!! What a tragedy. Sorry to see this. I've been going there for sooooo long. How sad..... .... I guess the only positive is hopefully they will be able to rebuild and make it better. Lots of great memories there.






[Edited on 8-3-10 by KASHEYDOG]

Good morning, Capt Mike....... That pic above was taken last Sept. on the sun deck of "Don & Eddies" which was featured in the U Tube link further above when it burned down this past April.....................

Don & Eddieds is right next door to the Old Mill hotel

Here is an update from Don Eddie on 7/31/10 off of the Bloody Decks website:

HI this is Don Eddie, I’d like to take the opportunity and use this space on BloodyDecks to thank all my friends, for the moral support that they have given to Don Eddie’s and his personal. Some, like Miguel Zamorra, that donated an ice maker, some others with electrical wiring etc…….. Some of my friends, from Riverside, Pomona, and the entire valley, they just appeared overnight and they said “hey, we are here to help you”, carpenters, electricians and plumbers. I want to thank you all.
It seams that there has been a misunderstanding that Don Eddie’s is closed for business, remember our rooms from this terrible fire has been kept intact and now we have a huge palapa, I think it’s the biggest one in Baja, right on the waterfront. To disperse the rumors, we have our bar open, which is one of the biggest ones around and our kitchen is serving the regular food that we had before, like lobster, shrimp, crab legs, etc. So we are open for business and would love to see you visit us here in San Quintin

God Bless you
Heriberto Marquez
(Don Eddie)

Glad to see he is back open for business!!!

.......WOW, thanks Pacifico for that update. Great news..... I can't wait to get down there to see how it's going. Thinking of going in Sept. for my birthday. ...

Other options!

You can try Molino Viejo Restaurant as well!

Beer Mugs at $20 pesos Corona! and Pacifico! Beer.

And just where in San Quintin is Molino Viejo?? Looks like a cool spot. And who are the cinco banditos in the picture.....



[Edited on 8-5-10 by KASHEYDOG]

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG And just where in San Quintin is Molino Viejo?? Looks like a cool spot. And who are the cinco banditos in the picture..... [Edited on 8-5-10 by KASHEYDOG]

Thanks David K....
It never dawned on me it was "The Old Mill" .. DUH

So I assume that's the new remodeled look I've heard about??
Can't wait to get there. Thanks again.......

Yeah....that's a nice looking building.
Oh...look....there's DK walking toward the camera.

Thanks again, everybody, for all the great tips! I can't wait to get there.

ok

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG Good morning, Capt Mike....... That pic above was taken last Sept. on the sun deck of "Don & Eddies" which was featured in the U Tube link further above when it burned down this past April..................... Don & Eddieds is right next door to the Old Mill hotel

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Originally posted by DENNIS Yeah....that's a nice looking building. Oh...look....there's DK walking toward the camera.

Not even close... but I am trying to take off a few pounds, thank you Dennis. I have yet to see photos of you... any reason why not?

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