BajaNomad

san felipe - last chance

John M - 10-19-2012 at 03:55 PM

Ok, it's almost too late but, we believe we are heading to San Felipe on Sunday for 3 or 4 nights. It's your last opportunity to offer to rent us a place to stay for the trip. Of course our other option is simply to camp and with the forecast of 80s daytime, high 60s nighttime with light to moderate winds, that ain't a bad choice.

More seriously, any good ideas on an inexpensive alternate to camping....just in case the weatherman is mistaken?

John and Barb M

David K - 10-19-2012 at 04:21 PM

BajaRentals.com ? This was the site for a home or two available at Rancho/ Laguna Percebu... right across from Shell Island!

Yep, that's it John: http://www.bajarentals.com

I do not know them or heard anything about the homes they rent.

Perhaps Chris ('viabaja' on Nomad) of http://viabaja.com knows more?

[Edited on 10-19-2012 by David K]

Oh My David!

John M - 10-19-2012 at 04:37 PM

Hey David - guess you missed the part of "inexpensive" those spots were something like $125 per night.....

remember we is retired, 'nuff said?

JohnText

Tacodawgtim - 10-19-2012 at 05:25 PM

There are a couple of nice hotels just before you get into San Felipe proper on the right hand side. I believe they are about 35$ a night. Looks very clean. If you want in town the price will go up a little. Should not be hard to find a room this time of year. Just ask to look at rooms, camping at Pete's Camp is always good, great food and food.

John M - 10-19-2012 at 05:32 PM

OK tacodogtim - we were planning Pete's Camp - thanks for the ideas. Now we are just waiting for the Jury Duty decision for my wife for Monday - hopefully she'll get excused!

David K - 10-19-2012 at 05:39 PM

John, I don't have any clue what the price of renting a house is there... Sounds like you just need a motel room if $35 is the budget?

Why not just have fun, camp out on Shell Island and be totally relaxed!

















Just Do It! PS... every day begins like this in paradise!...
:light::light:



[Edited on 10-20-2012 by David K]

Shell Island

John M - 10-19-2012 at 05:48 PM

Barb wants to know if the Pina Colada truck stops by in the afternoon?

David K - 10-19-2012 at 05:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by John M
Barb wants to know if the Pina Colada truck stops by in the afternoon?


If it has 4WD,
You know it!!!>>>


scouse - 10-21-2012 at 09:41 AM

Great pics DK. I know that a shell island map is in here somewhere but I can't find it. How far down is it?

Never mind, I found your site for it...:) I'm guessing that you enter down the Laguna Percibu road?
Sharon wants to know what time the Pina Colada truck comes by?

[Edited on 10-21-2012 by scouse]

[Edited on 10-21-2012 by scouse]

Trip delayed

John M - 10-21-2012 at 02:25 PM

Doggone jury duty got in the way, maybe Barb will be excused tonite when she calls in, if not, maybe on Monday - time is short due to other stuff so perhaps the Pina Colada will have to wait until the upcoming Baja 1000.

egads

John M

Tacodawgtim - 10-21-2012 at 02:39 PM

I am heading down about the 10th. I will be there for 2-1/2 weeks. If you come down later will look for you at Pete's Camp. I have a solar place on El Dorado. Helping a friend who races class 1 car.

Race plans

John M - 10-21-2012 at 04:32 PM

Tacodawgtim - we will be in Ensenada Tues the 13th around noon, heading to El Rosario Wednesday nite, Coco's or Calamajue Wash to watch the race - then to Gonzaga for a nite or two, then to San Felipe on the 18th and 19th - John & Barb in a red Tacoma 4dr

David K - 10-21-2012 at 06:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by scouse
Great pics DK. I know that a shell island map is in here somewhere but I can't find it. How far down is it?

Never mind, I found your site for it...:) I'm guessing that you enter down the Laguna Percibu road?
Sharon wants to know what time the Pina Colada truck comes by?

[Edited on 10-21-2012 by scouse]

[Edited on 10-21-2012 by scouse]


Three plus miles past the Percebu road is the direct Shell Island access road... just after the Km. 26 marker.

scouse - 10-21-2012 at 08:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by scouse
Great pics DK. I know that a shell island map is in here somewhere but I can't find it. How far down is it?

Never mind, I found your site for it...:) I'm guessing that you enter down the Laguna Percibu road?
Sharon wants to know what time the Pina Colada truck comes by?

[Edited on 10-21-2012 by scouse]

[Edited on 10-21-2012 by scouse]


Three plus miles past the Percebu road is the direct Shell Island access road... just after the Km. 26 marker.
Excellent! Noted, thanks.

David K - 10-22-2012 at 09:04 AM

... and to be serious, the Peņa Colada/Coco Loco 4WD bar photo was taken on the beach at San Felipe...

Nobody goes to Shell Island (it has to do with fear of getting stuck or being alone out there), so no business for the 4WD bar.

scouse - 10-22-2012 at 09:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
... and to be serious, the Peņa Colada/Coco Loco 4WD bar photo was taken on the beach at San Felipe...

Nobody goes to Shell Island (it has to do with fear of getting stuck or being alone out there), so no business for the 4WD bar.
I had that figured as a bit of humour....:)

Doesn't look like much of a customer base out there.

David K - 10-22-2012 at 09:13 AM

mcfez - 10-22-2012 at 11:16 AM

That's a great service.......mobile bar. We bought from VW converted guy a four -five years ago......sat right next to Rob's house.....and had no idea that he lived there.

I wonder how many times a week that Rob is chasing that bar.... down the beach for a cool one ? :lol:

Now.....someone needs to do a snack truck!

David K - 10-22-2012 at 11:22 AM

BajaRob of Bahia Santa Maria? He is our drive up bar on Shell Island!


BajaRob bringing us champagne on Shell Island!

Long time no hear from Rob! He and Connie should be back in Baja after their annual escape to Oregon for the summer!??

mcfez - 10-22-2012 at 11:52 AM

Yep.......that's the man. His culinary skills is legendary! Ask the chef to make some of that grilled shrimp that he whipped out for the McFestival, a few years ago.
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
BajaRob of Bahia Santa Maria? He is our drive up bar on Shell Island!


BajaRob bringing us champagne on Shell Island!

Long time no hear from Rob! He and Connie should be back in Baja after their annual escape to Oregon for the summer!??


[Edited on 10-22-2012 by mcfez]

We are

BajaRob - 10-22-2012 at 03:23 PM

on our way. We left Newport this AM and are now in Yreka. Will make Bakersfield tomorrow night and El Centro Wednesday. Shopping for a month on Thursday and home in SF on Friday. Can't wait to hook up with our Baja buds.

nbacc - 10-22-2012 at 04:17 PM

Hey Rob, Maybe we will see you when we get down there near Christmas. Drive carefully. Nancy and Richard (Redding)

Hey Nancy

BajaRob - 10-22-2012 at 04:22 PM

We enjoyed meeting you and Richard and spending some time at Deno's and our place. We hope to see you guys this season.

mcfez - 10-22-2012 at 05:47 PM

Check the road conditions for the 58 or the Grapevine !!!!!! Super rain here Ron. Drive safe.

Nancy.....when are you coming down?

Thanks Deno

BajaRob - 10-22-2012 at 05:58 PM

and thanks for the culinary comments. Sometimes it works but not always

David K - 10-22-2012 at 07:10 PM

Rob, I am putting in my breakfast order for your world famous corned beef hash and eggs, please.

BajaRob - 10-22-2012 at 08:48 PM

Ok David and BA. We will leave a light on for you

BajaWarrior - 10-22-2012 at 09:01 PM

BajaRob,

we just got back from Playa Hermosa last week, the beach has changed! Again!

We'll be back for a week at Thanksgiving, see ya then. Cant make the Baja 1000 this year...

Chuck and Chris

Hey Chuck

BajaRob - 10-23-2012 at 04:12 PM

Sorry that we missed you. We will look forward to seeing you two around Thanksiving. Will you be able to make it to Tiena's for Lou's Tribute?

nbacc - 10-23-2012 at 07:56 PM

We will be there right after Christmas. Have some things we have to take care of here before that.......business. Self employment has it's drawbacks Leaving here on the 26 of DEC. Cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nancy

BajaWarrior - 10-24-2012 at 04:48 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaRob
Sorry that we missed you. We will look forward to seeing you two around Thanksiving. Will you be able to make it to Tiena's for Lou's Tribute?


That is the plan, what a fitting tribute to BajaLou!

David K - 10-24-2012 at 11:10 AM

I hope Elizabeth and I can make it down for Lou's tribute, as well... If we can we will come on down to Bahia Santa Maria afterwards.

BajaRob - 10-24-2012 at 06:55 PM

Come on down, we'll leave a light on