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Camping Near Loreto

JimmyChonga - 10-3-2014 at 07:02 PM

Heading down towards Loreto in a week for some kayak fishing. Don't have 4 wheel drive and concerned about roads to the beaches. Anyone have suggestions or tips for camping spots on the beach that I will be able to access? I like Juncalito and surrounding areas. Any info is appreciated.

David K - 10-3-2014 at 07:19 PM

Playa Ligui... just stay off the sand beach at the end of the road. Who knows what it looks like after the hurricane? The monument to the washed away mission ruins of San Juan Bautista de Ligui/Malibat is passed midway between Hwy. 1 and the beach.

In July, 2012:









Note, to cross sand, in 2WD, deflate tires by 50%... more if stuck... keep momentum up until you are on solid ground. Bring tire pump to fill up after.

Next Baja vehicle: 4WD!

Here is my article on Ligui from Baja Bound: http://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajatravel/vanished_...:light:

[Edited on 10-4-2014 by David K]

Bob and jane - 10-3-2014 at 07:52 PM

Also consider San Brunito (San Bruno) north of Loreto. Not to be confused with the town of the same name north of Mulege. Head out to the beach at the military checkpoint. Could do lots of kayak fishing just off shore there. Some sweet camp spots. Probably nobody but you and an occasional panguero. Spent many weeks there with our kids in the old days.

David K - 10-3-2014 at 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by Bob and jane
Also consider San Brunito (San Bruno) north of Loreto. Not to be confused with the town of the same name north of Mulege. Head out to the beach at the military checkpoint. Could do lots of kayak fishing just off shore there. Some sweet camp spots. Probably nobody but you and an occasional panguero. Spent many weeks there with our kids in the old days.


Do you have photos of the Kino mission/ fort ruins at San Bruno? These are the oldest Spanish ruins in California... from 1683-1685.

I only have this image from Ed Vernon...


JimmyChonga - 10-5-2014 at 10:36 PM

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Appreciate it!

Playa Ligui

StuckSucks - 10-6-2014 at 08:43 AM

Another view/vote of Playa Ligui. Easy access, easy on the eyes.

Ligui

captkw - 10-6-2014 at 07:52 PM

Sad to say that its gone !! as in a HUGE resort was being built there....I'd try jauncalito just north of P.E. and also Rattlesnake beach in the same area !!! John (Ligui) here on BN has a sweet spot there that he sometimes let folks stay there..You might try to U2U him...and the kayaking in front of his place cant be beat !!...K & the Famous Tasha !!

ligui - 10-7-2014 at 06:27 AM

Hi Capt !

We are still letting folks camp on our property ...

http://www.propertiesofloreto.com/ensenadablanca.html

vandenberg - 10-7-2014 at 07:29 AM

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Originally posted by captkw
Sad to say that its gone !! as in a HUGE resort was being built there....I'd try jauncalito just north of P.E. and also Rattlesnake beach in the same area !!! John (Ligui) here on BN has a sweet spot there that he sometimes let folks stay there..You might try to U2U him...and the kayaking in front of his place cant be beat !!...K & the Famous Tasha !!


Wrong Cap.
This is not the beach the new resort is on.
It.s south of there and still the same.

GOOD !!

captkw - 10-7-2014 at 10:37 AM

Sometimes its good to be mistaken !!!

JimmyChonga - 10-7-2014 at 06:25 PM

Do you think Ligui is accessible by 2wd over the next week?

ligui - 10-7-2014 at 06:49 PM

No problem ..:yes:

elgatoloco - 10-7-2014 at 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by captkw
Sometimes its good to be mistaken !!!


Thought I was mistaken once. Turned out I was wrong. :saint:

johns place near ligui

captkw - 10-7-2014 at 09:25 PM

I've been all over Baja and johns (ligui) place is a VERY special place to say it mildly..and the area is still the Baja I love and know..home sweet home !!! nice to see a post from ya john !! you want to sale that place to me on a 200 yr line of credit ??? I'll always remember sitting on the roof watching the sun rise over del mar de cortez !!! a lifetime cherished moment !! Thanks...K&T