BajaNomad - Resort @ San Francisquito

Resort @ San Francisquito

hombre66 - 9-27-2015 at 06:44 PM

Any Nomads out there that have recently visited the resort at San Fransisquito? Want to know if its still in business and are/if so, the proprierors freindly/accomodating... Could be going in around Nov 11, roads allowing. Used to go alot in the 90's at its most freindly when Pepe ran the place. I am aware that there's been a lot of ups and downs thru the last decade. Gracias

[Edited on 9-28-2015 by hombre66]

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AKgringo - 9-27-2015 at 09:12 PM

Hombre...I am surprised there has been no feedback, and I also would like to know what repairs (if any) have been done since I was there last October. Odille had just torn the place up.

I will chime in if nothing else is posted, but it is old info. Maybe you could edit the title to highlight 'San Fransisquito'. SFO is an airport in California.

[Edited on 9-28-2015 by AKgringo]

hombre66 - 9-27-2015 at 09:45 PM

AK, I'll edit title. Totally forgot Odille trashed the place.

chippy - 9-28-2015 at 04:31 AM

Went out there in July/Aug. The road was fine but SF is still trashed.

Desertbull - 9-28-2015 at 08:47 AM

I have been there recently and we camped on the beach .... you need to be fully self supported but they have beer .. no fuel ... only food is fresh fish and quesadillas ... the earthquakes and hurricanes have beat up the place ... camping on the beach is still amazing.

Desertbull - 9-28-2015 at 09:12 AM

I have been there recently and we camped on the beach .... you need to be fully self supported but they have beer .. no fuel ... only food is fresh fish and quesadillas ... the earthquakes and hurricanes have beat up the place ... camping on the beach is still amazing.

hombre66 - 9-28-2015 at 06:21 PM

Good and thank you Desertbull.. Were making process.There will be a woman on this adventure so am curious to see if any of the bathrooms had water and flush function. Are the proprietors accomodating, and what'd they charge you to camp on the beach. HOPE the inshore /onshore fishing is still good enough for evening tablefare. We usually always camp the beach there, but have not been back in 15 years.

AKgringo - 9-28-2015 at 07:44 PM

Hombe, The fish camp on the bay at the north end of the runway did not get hit hard by the storm. I did not stay there, but met the proprietor, who speaks fluent English. He told me that he had a few camp sites available. I was able to get ice from him to recharge my ice chest, and water is available.

There are shower facilities also, and I know that they provide food and lodging for fishing clients. I don't know if they would cater to campers as well.

I intend to set up a camp there, and do some exploring around the area with an unloaded vehicle. The timing sounds like we might run into each other there.

Edit; Remember, that was last October. Also, at that time, the restaurant on the beach was open, but mine was the only vehicle there, other than locals.

[Edited on 9-29-2015 by AKgringo]

AKgringo - 9-29-2015 at 06:31 PM

Hombre, U2U sent

David K - 9-30-2015 at 01:24 AM

Camped a few days there in the early 1980's... far end of the beach from the resort:

SUBARU 4WD WAGON, 13" tires deflated to 10 psi... a super sand bug it was!

1962 Auto Club Photo

David K - 9-30-2015 at 01:27 AM

Before graders came in the 1980's, one steep grade called Cuesta de la Ley would make 4WD appreciated...

Baja 1000

AKgringo - 9-30-2015 at 02:58 PM

The course has not been posted yet, but my guess is that you will be sharing the road south of BOLA with pre-runners, and support vehicles.

I don't see that as a problem, in fact, it is nice to have a little hope of assistance if you need it.

Plan on having enough fuel to get in there, and back out. It might be available, but I would not bet that way.

Edit; Nice photo David, a little of that kind of road is fun, but not for a main route that far.

[Edited on 9-30-2015 by AKgringo]

BigBearRider - 9-30-2015 at 03:36 PM

I believe the Baja 1000 is a loop this year. I would be somewhat surprised if they were south of BOLA.

[Edited on 9-30-2015 by BigBearRider]

Pacifico - 9-30-2015 at 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Before graders came in the 1980's, one steep grade called Cuesta de la Ley would make 4WD appreciated...

La Cuesta has now been paved! I heard it was to help out the fishermen down at El Barril...

AKgringo - 9-30-2015 at 05:06 PM

When I was there last year, they were grading the last ten miles or so into El Barril, but I sure never expected pavement! Is that all the way to El Arco, or just from the turn off headed north to BOLA?

Pacifico - 9-30-2015 at 05:19 PM

Just La Cuesta for now...

I'm heading there soon and will find out.

David K - 9-30-2015 at 05:22 PM

Wow, there goes Baja....!

rts551 - 9-30-2015 at 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pacifico

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Before graders came in the 1980's, one steep grade called Cuesta de la Ley would make 4WD appreciated...

La Cuesta has now been paved! I heard it was to help out the fishermen down at El Barril...

As David just said "there goes baja" . Why should they help out those fisherman anyway.

David K - 9-30-2015 at 05:31 PM

I capitalized Baja, to give it more respect.

There was no good or bad with "there goes"... it is simply 'there goes the difficult days of rough roads and here comes the prosperity of paved highways'.

Spinning again Ralph?

rts551 - 9-30-2015 at 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

I capitalized Baja, to give it more respect.

There was no good or bad with "there goes"... it is simply 'there goes the difficult days of rough roads and here comes the prosperity of paved highways'.

Spinning again Ralph?

I can't stop laughing.. :lol:

rts551 - 9-30-2015 at 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pacifico

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Before graders came in the 1980's, one steep grade called Cuesta de la Ley would make 4WD appreciated...

La Cuesta has now been paved! I heard it was to help out the fishermen down at El Barril...

Hopefully this helps them get their catch in and out...It should also help them as they go for health care, shopping, trips etc.. I don't suspect it will turn into a resort soon.

cpg - 10-1-2015 at 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pacifico

Just La Cuesta for now...

I'm heading there soon and will find out.

We will b e down there in a few days maybe we will see you there.

BeemerDan - 10-2-2015 at 12:52 AM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551

Quote: Originally posted by David K

I can't stop drinking.. :lol:

^Fixed

woody with a view - 10-2-2015 at 05:25 AM

can you guys get a room? the decades old beating on DKs rear view mirror is tired. move on!

ignorance is bliss=ignore him if you don't need to know the monthly movements of the Jesuits 200 years ago or how plate tectonics relate to hot summers in Baja in the modern era!

San Fransisquito

bradhisgen - 10-2-2015 at 09:08 AM

I am a newbie so apologies if I am not doing this properly.
Has anyone been thru San Fran recently?
We are planning on dirt biking green door from Bay of LA. Wondering about Fuel and food.
thanks for your help

rts551 - 10-2-2015 at 09:55 AM

Quote: Originally posted by BeemerDan

Quote: Originally posted by rts551

Quote: Originally posted by David K

I can't stop drinking.. :lol:

^Fixed

As with most of the liars around Nominds. BummerDan had to change my quote to get his point across. Ya can't get it correct, Bummer, you need to stay in the Coop.

TMW - 10-2-2015 at 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bradhisgen

I am a newbie so apologies if I am not doing this properly.
Has anyone been thru San Fran recently?
We are planning on dirt biking green door from Bay of LA. Wondering about Fuel and food.
thanks for your help

Sometimes they have gas there but not always. There is a ranch and camp area about 5 or so miles before there that has a sign they have gas but did not when were there in Jan.

AKgringo - 10-2-2015 at 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bradhisgen

First of all, welcome to the forum! If you have been following it for a while, you already realize that not every one on this board is interested in just sharing information, but it is easy to ignore (to a point).

What is your time frame for your ride? I may be able to haul food and fuel for you. And what does 'dirt biking green door' mean?

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motoged - 10-2-2015 at 10:52 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo

..... I may be able to haul food and fuel for you. And what does 'dirt biking green door' mean?
[Edited on 10-2-2015 by AKgringo]

The "Green Door Trail" is a section of sandy /rocky road that is a "shortcut" of sorts between BoLA and San Francisquito that bypasses Punta San Rafael....used to be marked by a auto/truck door at the north end of the route......someone "collected" the door marker in the past few years.....

https://www.google.com/search?q=green+door+trail+baja&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CEMQsARqFQoTCPDqvcytpMgCFYeliAodHgEMqw& amp;biw=1024&bih=664

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motoged - 10-2-2015 at 12:55 PM

The good old days....

And after some storms....

C205Driver - 10-2-2015 at 02:06 PM

. . .I really hope that Juan, Mingo & Rosa find the time & money to do some "fixing" at PSFO. . . No place quite like it. . .If you have never been there it is hard to describe. . .In the past I have spent a week there with no other overnighters ( Other than slight headache ). . .Priceless tranquility. . . .At other times, Ya never knew who was gonna show up with what. . . Only the best memories in lotsa visits. . .

hombre66 - 10-2-2015 at 06:16 PM

Curious to know, C205, do the 3 people mentioned in your post live there and manage the place, as did Genaro, Pepe, Chary and others from the past? . Been there at least 8 times since the early 80's and there's always someone care taking and collecting $ for camping or cabanas. Don't want to "squat" if the place is condemned and/or abandoned. Our favorite person was Pepe. To quote him: "This is your home for the week..its a magical place...enjoy your visit" Indeed magical.

TMW - 10-2-2015 at 06:47 PM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo

..... I may be able to haul food and fuel for you. And what does 'dirt biking green door' mean?
[Edited on 10-2-2015 by AKgringo]

I assume that is the route by way of San Pedro.

Done that route in the past

John M - 10-2-2015 at 07:16 PM

It was a nice alternative several years ago. Of course Odile may have had its way with the route.

JM

BeemerDan - 10-2-2015 at 07:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551

Quote: Originally posted by BeemerDan

Quote: Originally posted by rts551

Quote: Originally posted by David K

I can't stop
drinking.. :lol:

^Fixed

As with most of the liars around Nominds. BummerDan had to change my quote to get his point across. Ya can't get it correct, Bummer, you need to stay in the Coop.

Nah you're just the the "turd in tar" you've always been, and I pointed it out. You chase DK around this site snipping at his heels every chance you get. thats no lie. Just a fact.

C205Driver - 10-2-2015 at 08:20 PM

Hombre. . . Usually go down in October; did not go down in 2014 as Juan indicated that the roof was down in the big palapa next to the kitchen. . .Knew Javier & Charry ( her small donkey used to hang out in the KITCHEN ); then the couple that worked with them ran the place ( from GN; went to work in BOLA; no name of Pepe ); then Genaro was there & his cousin / nephew helped out & when Genaro passed it was Juan, Mingo & Rosa - been that way since Genaro. . .Story about Genaro. . . Flew in right after a hurricane & they were low on food but rich in flies & mosquitos so I told Genaro us 3 were gonna go to GN; did he want to go; said yes as he needed to load up on tomatoes, potatoes, limes, avacados, chickens, potatoes, propane, etc. . .Only flew down with 3 seats; sooo, we got a folding lawn chair & TADA. . .Seating for 4 & off we went. . .EASY inspection at GN & lunch at Malarmios, , ,Came back with a planeload of "stuff" & insect repellant. . .

bradhisgen - 10-3-2015 at 06:46 AM

Thank you all. I leave this morning so I will try to post update upon my return.