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Trip Ideas For Northern Baja?

Ateo - 11-22-2011 at 09:56 AM

Heading down from San Diego for 3 days to Northern Baja. The plan is to keep it simple, camp, and maybe go somewhere new. Anyone have any ideas?

I'd prefer somewhere I can surf, but I'm not opposed to heading inland. I'm trying to stay south of Ensenada and north of El Rosario due to lack of time, which really restricts the options. Any input would be appreciated!

[Edited on 11-22-2011 by ateo]

elgatoloco - 11-22-2011 at 09:58 AM

Surf could be blown out. Head to SPDM and ski! :dudette:

Ensenada

bajaguy - 11-22-2011 at 10:08 AM

Come on down to Ensenada, camp at LaJolla on the beach, explore Ensenada and meet Ensenada Nomads

Ateo - 11-22-2011 at 10:14 AM

Thinking after Thanksgiving so the surf may be cleaning up!

Not opposed to camping at La Jolla. Never camped there before.

Thanks guys! Keep 'em coming.

baronvonbob - 11-22-2011 at 11:31 AM

try San Quintin, good camp sites,some times surf, good food, inexpensive,

DENNIS - 11-22-2011 at 12:01 PM

San Miguel, North end of Ensenada has camping and waves,,,sometimes...maybe. Ask Woody The Waterman. He'll know what' breaking when and where.

Curt63 - 11-22-2011 at 12:09 PM

Where else....Punta Cabras!

bajabass - 11-22-2011 at 12:16 PM

Give Erindira a try if you have not in the past. If it gets real cold, stay at Cal's cheap.

woody with a view - 11-22-2011 at 05:45 PM

i have nothing to offer. it's always weather related north of SQ. further south the patterns change, somewhat....

or, if the rain holds off...

woody with a view - 11-22-2011 at 05:47 PM

get out if you can.

Salsi 3 12-10-83 (Small).jpg - 32kB

Ateo - 11-22-2011 at 06:30 PM

Thanks all. I'm leaning towards San Q, as I've never stayed the night there except for at El Jardines. Also in the running is Punta Cabras, Punta San Jacinto, or Camalu area. I wish I could just go to Salsipuedes.

Curt63 - 11-22-2011 at 06:47 PM

If you go to SQ, you have to go to Cielito Lindo if you haven't been. Search for recent BN posts. Its a trip!

woody with a view - 11-22-2011 at 07:33 PM

and find the shrimp taco joint La Pasadita.

Ateo - 11-22-2011 at 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by soulpatch
Salsi looks good. I've hooked up some good halibut right there in that surfline.
Or, if the surf builds and the weather system heading this way mellows it might be a good call at Villarino's. You could have them boat you out to Todos and kill it.


Unless Salsi has opened back up, that's off the radar. I dont have a boat. Guessing todos will be in the 15-20 foot range, short period range after this storm, and I want none of that. Villarinos, where is that? Not by Thors Hammer is it? Clue me in.

woody with a view - 11-22-2011 at 07:54 PM

fishing guide near pta banda. Vonny's i think he meant, maybe not.

BooJumMan - 11-22-2011 at 07:57 PM

Punta San Jose, Cabras, Quatro Casas.... You can get surf, but yeah its a crapshoot.

bajaguy - 11-22-2011 at 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by ateo
Quote:
Originally posted by soulpatch
Salsi looks good. I've hooked up some good halibut right there in that surfline.
Or, if the surf builds and the weather system heading this way mellows it might be a good call at Villarino's. You could have them boat you out to Todos and kill it.


Unless Salsi has opened back up, that's off the radar. I dont have a boat. Guessing todos will be in the 15-20 foot range, short period range after this storm, and I want none of that. Villarinos, where is that? Not by Thors Hammer is it? Clue me in.





http://vonnysfleet.com/

Just down the street from La Jolla campground in Punta Banda

TecateRay - 11-23-2011 at 09:02 AM

On the coast with surfing - Erendira/Punta Cabra area - stay at Coyote Cal's for sure. You can camp or rent a room. It's a fun place and you always meet some interesting people.

In the interior - try Rancho El Coyote for a truly old time Baja experience. Once again you can camp or get a room. The food is great, cooked on a wood stove. You will be on a real ranch with a chance to explore.

maryellen1952 - 11-23-2011 at 11:57 AM

There's a really nice place The Mona Lisa Resort (with website) which has RV, motel, house and duplex rentals and is directly on the beach. They are pet friendly. The owner, Elisa, is from Jalisco and speaks English. They have 24 hour security (human and dog) so it's a safe place to stay. There is a great restaurant nearby El Pescado or El Pescadero (can't remember the exact name) which has great and reasonably priced food. It is at Estero Beach so away from the congestion of Ensenada.

Complete change of pace

John M - 11-23-2011 at 12:19 PM

The Cultural Center & Museum in downtown Tijuana is well worth a visit. Close to the border, good parking.

John M

Ateo - 11-23-2011 at 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by John M
The Cultural Center & Museum in downtown Tijuana is well worth a visit. Close to the border, good parking.

John M


John M, never done it but I will! My wife grew up there and I've never been, always heard it was awesome. Adding to my list. By the way, my name is also Jon M.

Ateo - 11-23-2011 at 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
fishing guide near pta banda. Vonny's i think he meant, maybe not.
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Thanks!

Ateo - 11-23-2011 at 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
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Originally posted by ateo
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Originally posted by soulpatch
Salsi looks good. I've hooked up some good halibut right there in that surfline.
Or, if the surf builds and the weather system heading this way mellows it might be a good call at Villarino's. You could have them boat you out to Todos and kill it.


Unless Salsi has opened back up, that's off the radar. I dont have a boat. Guessing todos will be in the 15-20 foot range, short period range after this storm, and I want none of that. Villarinos, where is that? Not by Thors Hammer is it? Clue me in.





http://vonnysfleet.com/

Just down the street from La Jolla campground in Punta Banda



Great link. Thanks man. I will do that in the future. Panga to fish and panga to drop me into Salsipuedes. Camp at La Jolla. Again, sincere thanks! Added to my bookmarks.

Ateo - 11-23-2011 at 10:17 PM

I don't want to fill up this thread with a million thanks, so here it is Nomads, thanks! Don't kill me, I'm honest - and lazy - but i think I'm heading to Cabras. It's been years. I owe this place respect. This was the first place I went on my initial trip to Baja as an adult. Came across on accident in a vw bus and had a psychedelic experience there - minus the drugs - or not? Was it ecstacy? Also had my bachelor party there. Time to head back. Always kept the music low and packed my trash. If anyone is around, I'll be there, surfing, cooking carne, and relaxing. Thanks again.

David K - 11-24-2011 at 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by John M
The Cultural Center & Museum in downtown Tijuana is well worth a visit. Close to the border, good parking.

John M


Some photos:

In 2004 (Baja Cactus Party for Nomads):







BooJumMan - 11-24-2011 at 11:22 AM

Cabras is my favorite place to camp in the area. I often camp on the south end of the cove in the sand dunes and always just surf the beach break in the middle somewhere. Last 2-3 times I've been there its been empty.

Weirdest thing, on my last trip there (This past May), I surfed the tiny cove to the South... Yeah, I've never seen anything over 1ft closeouts there. But, I surfed an incredibly fun left that was 3-4ft there. Not sure if anyone else has ever seen waves break in that tiny little cove?

Ateo - 11-24-2011 at 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by BooJumMan
Cabras is my favorite place to camp in the area. I often camp on the south end of the cove in the sand dunes and always just surf the beach break in the middle somewhere. Last 2-3 times I've been there its been empty.

Weirdest thing, on my last trip there (This past May), I surfed the tiny cove to the South... Yeah, I've never seen anything over 1ft closeouts there. But, I surfed an incredibly fun left that was 3-4ft there. Not sure if anyone else has ever seen waves break in that tiny little cove?


Never surfed the left down in that cove. Now big was it out front of rhe dunes when that cove was breaking? I'll check it out.

willardguy - 11-24-2011 at 05:20 PM

did anyone mention paris de noche?