We are looking to go camping, eat and drink our way down the Baja Peninsula. Not sure of the exact plans as of yet or how far down we want to go.
We want to do some off roading but also not get to crazy with it.
Looking for places to go places to avoid and everything in between.
Also any other tips or suggestions.
Thanks!David K - 8-23-2012 at 08:51 PM
Congratulations! Wife #1 and I did our honeymoon in Baja... combined camping with hoteling... that was in 1985.
Keep your plans open and just go with the flow... Christmas/ New Years is a busy time, but maybe not as much with tourism so poor.
What do you both like to do or want to see/ experience? You have the perfect vehicle... Toyota!goodvibez - 8-23-2012 at 08:54 PM
We love to swim, camp, hike, eat and drink! Haha. We really want to get in some whale watching but mostly just go with the flow. Looking for
good little spots with great seafood, tacos etc. Also looking to do a part camp park hotel trip. Not looking to go in to Cabo.
Just ordered the Baja Almanac and got several books and maps.David K - 8-23-2012 at 09:02 PM
Please click on my July 2012 trip report link (below) for a few ideas... Cabo is not our destination, just something to see for my wife's first time
there. We stayed in La Paz with other Nomads.
I suggest a trip to Bahia Asuncion and stay with Juan and Shari at their seaside Bed & Breakfast or beachside RV campground. They are 'locals' and
both fishing and whale watching experts, and just plain nice people who will show you a great time.
Down the coast a ways is La Bocana, and Baja Blanca has a real luxury room at her Bed & Breakfast... Other places to see, Bahia San Luis Gonzaga,
Bahia de los Angeles, San Ignacio (take the paved side road 2 miles into town), Mulege, Bahia Concepcion, Loreto... take the mostly paved road up to
San Javier, too!
[Edited on 8-24-2012 by David K]bajaguy - 8-23-2012 at 09:04 PM
Whale watching in Guerrero NegroKen Cooke - 8-23-2012 at 09:31 PM
My Wife really loved camping on Shell Island - it is real easy camping where you can be alone and experience the flow of nature. 4x4 is
required!
My Wife with David K & Baja Angel at Shell Island/Laguna Percebu
Desolate Camping at its best
Be sure to have an Air Compressor for all of the beach camping you might find yourself doing. The San Felipe area is my wife's favorite.
On your way to Gonzaga Bay! Alfonsina's has GREAT MEXICAN SEAFOOD!
These photos taken along the road to Gonzaga Bay.
On my way to Guerrero Negro
Just South of Ensenada - El Palomar in Santo Tomas serves up a great breakfast, and it isn't crowded (unless, Baja Grande has come to town!).
Baja doesn't have too many dirt roads like this one. Jacume (near Tecate, BCN)
Most of all, have a great time, and CONGRATULATIONS!
[Edited on 8-24-2012 by Ken Cooke]Ateo - 8-23-2012 at 09:43 PM
Nice photos Ken!
Bahia de los Angeles
Ken Cooke - 8-23-2012 at 09:51 PM
When you go south of Ensenada, be aware that there are few places to obtain cash. Your last ATM along Hwy 1 is in San Quintin (Los Pinos Gas Station)
until you reach Guerrero Negro. Just an F.Y.I.
Los Pinos Pemex (w/ATM)
My Wife also liked Costa del Sol Motel in San Quintin
Here's a photo of Cataviņa - There is lots of good camping in this area.
Did you download the MANLY MAN TOYOTA BAJA ADVENTURE??? This location is featured...
LA BUFADORA
As you leave Ensenada, this is a POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATION. That might not be a good thing, but my Wife requests that we visit every time we go
anywhere near Ensenada.
LA BUFADORA Mula - 8-24-2012 at 05:51 AM
Whale watching doesn't start until Jan 15 or so. . . I am pretty sure.DENNIS - 8-24-2012 at 07:46 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Desolate Camping at its best
Hey....if this ain't fun, what is?
.wsdunc - 8-24-2012 at 09:50 AM
Winter can be chilly and windy (or warm and wonderful). I like camping at Punta Chivato, check the current status the campground there. Nice
snorkeling (brrr) and some shore fishing. I also like the East Cape area. Last time my wife and I went down we stayed at a small palapa rental which
was secluded and pretty much wonderful. We loved our time there. Also snorkeling at Cabo Pulmo.
As for whales Nomad Shari seems to be the expert, it may be too early to stop at Laguna Ojo de Liebres,
Palapa= http://www.vrbo.com/324284shari - 8-24-2012 at 10:10 AM
Hi there goodvibes and welcome to the Nomad community sand box! And congratulations for tying the knot. The mid west coast of baja has nice water
temps around Christmas for boogie boarding, surfing, and the hiking is great too so stop in and see us...maybe get a surf lesson in on your honeymoon!
We have a xmas holiday surf tournament here in Asuncion and the New Years dance party is always a riot...you can camp here and it's super safe and
fun. then you can amble down the road to visit Baja blanca in La Bocana and camp at Campo Rene too...this is a sweet area to visit and has warmer
water and air temps than the gulf side that time of year.
The whale watching starts just after new years at Ojo de Liebre in Guerrero Negro and you will see a few newborn calves and maybe get to see a birth
this time of year....great place to camp too and real friendly folks there.goodvibez - 8-24-2012 at 10:21 AM
You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the info. I will be going through this with detail over the next few weeks. I have not downloaded MANLY MAN
TOYOTA BAJA ADVENTURE but will search it out. Whats the water temp during this time of year? I grew up in Hawaii but live in Santa Cruz now and
really really miss the warm waters. I am guessing the farther south we go the water would be warmer?
Once again thanks for all the info.shari - 8-24-2012 at 10:45 AM
the water temps here due to a warm current that graces our shores is between 70-75 degrees...check your U2U private mail box por favor up in the right
hand corner under the sign in.QUETZALCOATL - 8-24-2012 at 10:56 AM
Cool pics,been a while since I was at La Bufadora,my wife and I honeymooned in Ensenada-9 months later we had twins.David K - 8-24-2012 at 01:32 PM
Costa del Sol is in Bahia de los Angeles not San Quintin.BajaBlanca - 8-24-2012 at 03:18 PM
come and see us in la bocana and definitely spend some time at campo rene and punta abreojos too ... those can be day trips out from la bocana.
happy honeymooning !!805gregg - 8-24-2012 at 07:13 PM
Go to Hawaii, more of a honeymoon location.plumkell - 8-24-2012 at 07:33 PM
My advice is to be sure to have food and drinks stocked up for Christmas because you might not, probably not, find anything open. Gas too since you
won't find a gas station either. My husband and I put solar Christmas lights on our palapa and ate special treats we saved for that day.
Also, if you don't want to rough it, Pete's Camp in San Felipe is nice with a great bar and good food. We like to rustic camp so it wasn't for us but
it is a nice to luxury camp with bathrooms, showers, reasonably priced food and cold beer.Ateo - 8-24-2012 at 07:44 PM
Honeymoon in Baja.
Sounds like the title of a movie or book.shari - 8-24-2012 at 07:55 PM
at christmas here, the main store is open all night! I couldn't believe it but we were doing beer runs at 3 in the morning and town was hoppin!woody with a view - 8-24-2012 at 07:58 PM
just like the olden daze.....Ken Cooke - 8-24-2012 at 08:41 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by 805gregg
Go to Hawaii, more of a honeymoon location.
He is probably going there to save money and for the adventure. I have never been to Hawaii, and refuse to pay the large amount of $$$ - couples
usually spend $8K - $12K to stay in places like Hawaii.Bob H - 8-25-2012 at 09:34 AM
If you like to camp and drink.... get your burro down to Playa Coyote. Bring your food and drinks and ice with you. Pick out a palapa and relax by
the water there.
bkbend - 8-25-2012 at 11:21 AM
I've traveled Dec 24 & 25 and never had a problem getting gas. Also, if you're looking at the Sea of Cortez side, most locations north of Bahia
Conception could be chilly. Not always but the chances increase.shari - 8-25-2012 at 11:44 AM
a little note about Christmas season gas...there are often shortages and waits for gas as so many more people are traveling, some stations DO RUN
OUT... so we always make sure to stock up extra gas for those days. Once in Guerrero Negro they ran out on Dec.30 for 2 day so people couldnt get home
for new years...it was crazy with a long long line and they had vendors selling food and drinks all along it.BajaBlanca - 8-25-2012 at 11:53 AM
If you have the right provisions and lve camping...I think a honeymoon on a remote beach in Baja is about as good as it gets. It would be better now
when the ocean and breezes are warm ... maybe jump start the date a bit ??? LOLgoodvibez - 8-25-2012 at 12:13 PM
My wife gets 2 weeks paid off over Christmas so its really the best time to go for us. Grew up in Hawaii and been back and forth 100's of times but
have never done this before! Plus going to Baja over Christmas will cost us a fraction of what it would cost to go to Hawaii over Christmas.
Looking very forward to the adventure ahead of us.jeans - 8-25-2012 at 01:14 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Congratulations! Wife #1 and I did our honeymoon in Baja... combined camping with hoteling... that was in 1985.
Me too w/husband #1 in 1971 below Ensenada. We stayed at my in-law's place at El Faro. Drove down to the blow hole..nothing there but rocks &
water. I hear it's built up a bit since then.
Camping in Baja is perfect for a Honeymoon. So many parallels to draw about flexibility, compromise, expectations, adaptability...it's
endless...you'll have the time of your life!
Jacume (near Tecate, BCN)
