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Favorite stops along the way:)

bajasuzie - 1-19-2012 at 08:28 AM

We are driving down Baja the end of this month. Crossing in at Algodones, first night San Felipe. Day 2, through Cocos to BOLA. Then on to Cabo. Need help all the way with places to stay and eat. Any thoughts on Algodones map for route? Any help is appreciated:) thanks !

24baja - 1-19-2012 at 12:29 PM

In Bola try eating at China's, Alejandra's or Las Hamacas. Delicious

David K - 1-19-2012 at 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by bajasuzie
We are driving down Baja the end of this month. Crossing in at Algodones, first night San Felipe. Day 2, through Cocos to BOLA. Then on to Cabo. Need help all the way with places to stay and eat. Any thoughts on Algodones map for route? Any help is appreciated:) thanks !


Most of the Yuma folks who go to San Felipe have said it is far faster to get down to Hwy. 2 & 2-D and take it west to the 5, instead of the more direct network of farm roads... due to farm traffic, earthquake damaged roads, etc.

tiotomasbcs - 1-19-2012 at 12:53 PM

Amigos, be sure to go see the whales in Scammons Lagoon-Guerrero Negro or San Ignacio Lagoon out of San Ignacio! Also, one of my fav's is Mulege and surrounding beaches, often a destination!! I live in Todos Santos so nuff said.:tumble: Enjoy Tio

bigzaggin - 1-19-2012 at 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by 24baja
In Bola try eating at China's, Alejandra's or Las Hamacas. Delicious


Alejandra's gets my vote.

Sweetwater - 1-19-2012 at 02:45 PM

Good advice from David K on 2....why cross at Algodones....there's a newer station at San Louis Rio Colorado and it puts you directly onto the highway...

I'll be doing this same route in February....:bounce:.....on motos.......:spingrin:

favorite snacks along the way

Skipjack Joe - 1-19-2012 at 02:54 PM

Nobody talks about this.

I find that a big bag of fresh tanagerines kept between the driver and copilot is unsurpassable as snack food. For some reason a tangarine consumed in the desert tastes better than anywhere else. And way better than gatorade, soda, water, or beer.

bajabass - 1-19-2012 at 02:57 PM

Until they take them away at the GN Ag check point. I lost a 5 kilo bag of oranges!:mad:

David K - 1-19-2012 at 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by 24baja
In Bola try eating at China's, Alejandra's or Las Hamacas. Delicious


China's ('Chee-nah') is the taco stand next to the market Lizeth... Great fish tacos and beef birria on Sunday morning!


Baja Angel had her first fish taco there, New Years 2005!

In Jan. 2009:


That's China (Chee-nah)



Pescador - 1-19-2012 at 04:17 PM

When I lived in Colorado, I always crossed at Algodones. I could do a little shopping and not have to worry about recrossing with my purchases. (usually all those heavy bottles) Algodones has much better prices than San Luis on Liquor and medications. We would also find the crossing easier because hardly anyone ever crosses there and we had less questions about things we were bringing in.
I always took the road out of Algodones towards San Luis and entered the four lane headed for Mexicali just outside of San Luis.

rts551 - 1-19-2012 at 04:20 PM

Pescador I still prefer the Algadones crossing for all the reasons you stated.

bajasuzie - 1-19-2012 at 08:01 PM

Thanks everyone!! We are in a jeep so need a place to stay in BOLA. Would love same info (food and accommodations) for San Ignacio, Mulege, Loreto and La Paz!

24baja - 1-19-2012 at 11:23 PM

Bajasuzie, here is a link to the places to stay in BOLA, you will find opinions very as to which is the best and I have not stayed at anyplace other than our house so I can't offer advice either way. The link has several ideas. Connie

http://www.bahiadelosangeles.info/accomodations.htm

Martyman - 1-20-2012 at 09:21 AM

El Cliente seafood stand just north of San Quintin. Smoked clams!

David K - 1-20-2012 at 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by bajasuzie
Thanks everyone!! We are in a jeep so need a place to stay in BOLA. Would love same info (food and accommodations) for San Ignacio, Mulege, Loreto and La Paz!


Casa del Sol (along the entrance road, on the right) has nice rooms (if the original ones and not the new building) and great food.

Just north of town off the Punta La Gringa paved road is the Villa Bahia B&B and Larry & Raquel's Motel/ Cafe, both well recommended.

Back in town, the Las Hamacas motel is very basic but the Las Hamacas restaurant has been good.

Guillermo's Bar & Restaurant is a bit more 'touristy' and his motel is on the sand in town. He served us 'scallops' that were really manta rey fins cut with a cookie cutter (common)... according to Mike Humfreville who was with us then.

rts551 - 1-20-2012 at 10:02 AM

Suzie

Don't know your exact dates but...
The weekend of the 3,4,5th will be very crowded with all motels full.

See info here http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=57601

micah202 - 1-20-2012 at 07:29 PM

'las casitas' in Mulege is a grand restaurant,,,very nice courtyard,,,internet.

...and the whale lagoon bahia San Ignacio I've found to be better accessibility

...San Nicolas,,,,a ~1hr rough road but not necessary for 4x4,access about 1/2 way between mulege and Loreto,,has a sign,,,,,,is well worth the drive if you're camping--very friendly locals ...beautiful but stony beach

mcfez - 1-21-2012 at 09:01 AM

San Felipe
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*El Nido is one of the best restaurants in San Felipe for dinner. Go in before 5 for a discount. Domingo has been running this place for 40 years. I order the steak. They have chops too.


*Saguaro del valle de los gigantes
A few miles out of town heading south, Well marked. About $5.00 to get in. DO NOT go all the way into the park unless you have 4 w drive. Sandy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3djiurAnnR8

*San Felipe harbor
Great to watch the incoming boats with the day's harvest.

Puertecitos
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2 hours south of SF on a great paved road.
South of San Felipe ....this is a cool poquito town. Quiet, with a very great ensenada. Good secured camp spot ...though the restrooms are dated. Ask for Clara, she is a S.CA educated woman that took over the camp from her deceased father. Good fishing off the ramp area.

Each camp site has electrical power. About $12.00 per day. Oh...and there is natural hot springs in the water.....make that a point to relax in. Paved pathway to this area. You must catch this hot tub on the tidal changes.




Gonzaga Bay
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One of the best kept secrets of on the Sea of Cortez! Great bay for sight seeing and fishing. Alfonsina has a small restaurant and a motel there. Very good folks. Rooms are very basic. There is camping in the area too. Pemex gas station may look closed...go the rear of the station to find the attendant.
Rancho Grande is right there too off the highway. Market, phone...even has ice.

Bahia de los Angeles
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http://www.bajaquest.com/bola/


This is a must ...also!

We stay at Daggett's Campground...great sites on the water front....they have a little motels there too. The motel is NOT the Holiday Inn...but works well when one is in need of a mattress. Make sure to go looking for the Big Horn Sheep in the area

Villa Bahia www.villabahia.com is a super place. if you are looking for a true Baja get away....this place is it. They have everything that one needs for a good time. Small operation...right on the beach. away from the town. I included their webpage for you.







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woody with a view - 1-21-2012 at 10:02 AM

if i told you, well, you know!:light: