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Holiday thanks from the Puerto San Francisquito family

Bajaboi - 12-17-2016 at 09:52 PM

Hola a todos!

I'm a newbie to the forum, but I wanted to thank everyone for their posts and discussions that contribute towards motivating people into explore our Baja California; I was raised in Puerto San Francisquito, and I know the beauty and captivation that our desert remoteness brings within the peninsula. My father, Alberto "Beto" Lucero and I are grateful for the road updates and for the visits to our beautiful bay.

We will be there for the holidays if anyone is driving our way and wants to camp or stop in to say hi.

Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!

Zimran Lucero

fishbuck - 12-17-2016 at 10:36 PM

Happy holidays to you and your family.
I'm very happy to hear it and look forward to visit you there. A place I've wanted to visit since I have flown over it several times.

rzitren - 12-17-2016 at 10:43 PM

Hola Zimran

Happy Holidays to you and your family. Say hi to your dad for us. Stop by when you come through San Diego.

Leslee,Rick,Bryan and Maegan

David K - 12-17-2016 at 11:39 PM

Thank you!
Great to see you here on Nomad.

Bajaboi - 12-18-2016 at 05:34 AM

@rzitrin Hola Rick, Leslee, Bryan & Maegan! It's certainly been a while since I've last seen you guys--I hope things are well! I'm driving down late Thursday evening from the Bay Area with the intention of arriving in Ensenada around 3-4am to sleep at Viñas del Tigre; it's Edith's (Beto's sister) vineyard and lodging. The timing to stop by and see you folks may not work going south but possibly on the northbound trip.
If you haven't been to Ensenada's wine region yet, I highly recommend checking it out; they are producing their own wine and are also doing mezcal tasting http://vinasdeltigre.com
Hope to see you folks soon!!

@fishbuck I've had the opportunity to fly in a couple of times and the view has always been a strong and loving memory; I intend to get some drone shots on this trip; hopefully the winds will cooperate.

@David Thanks again for everything! Did you decide if you're traveling to Baja before the year wraps up?

BajaBlanca - 12-18-2016 at 07:04 AM

hmmmm I don't even know where P S Franciaquito is?

Merry Christmas to you too and welcome to BajaNomad!

Howard - 12-18-2016 at 07:38 AM

Blanca, David must not be up this early. :))

larryC - 12-18-2016 at 08:19 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Howard  
Blanca, David must not be up this early. :))


Don't worry he'll be up soon and correct.
PS That is the ugliest bird I have ever seen. A face only a mother could love.

Barry A. - 12-18-2016 at 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca  
hmmmm I don't even know where P S Franciaquito is?

Merry Christmas to you too and welcome to BajaNomad!


(Spelled "San Francisquito", I believe) Just north of El Barril, east of El Arco, and on the coast of the SOC-------a real paradise geographically speaking, and the beautiful but steep "Ensenada Blanca" beach. A must visit for back-country aficionados! with a fun very rustic "resort" in need of repairs and supplies, right on the beach with an air field.

Howard - 12-18-2016 at 09:22 AM

Quote: Originally posted by larryC  
Quote: Originally posted by Howard  
Blanca, David must not be up this early. :))


Don't worry he'll be up soon and correct.
PS That is the ugliest bird I have ever seen. A face only a mother could love.


That's because it's not a bird, it's a dog disguised as a bird to blend in.

David K - 12-18-2016 at 09:34 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Barry A.  
Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca  
hmmmm I don't even know where P S Franciaquito is?

Merry Christmas to you too and welcome to BajaNomad!


(Spelled "San Francisquito", I believe) Just north of El Barril, east of El Arco, and on the coast of the SOC-------a real paradise geographically speaking, and the beautiful but steep "Ensenada Blanca" beach. A must visit for back-country aficionados! with a fun very rustic "resort" in need of repairs and supplies, right on the beach with an air field.


Good morning amigos!
Seriously, Blanca, you need a Baja map on your wall! :D;)

Punta San Francisquito, between L.A. Bay and Santa Rosalia on the gulf coast.



liknbaja127 - 12-18-2016 at 08:40 PM

Hoping to visit over the new year's!

advrider - 12-19-2016 at 09:48 AM

Love PSF, stayed in the palapa's several times, magical place. Is your family going to rebuild them again after the last storm? Any chance you will have gas available the end of February? We will be on motos and would like to try the no wimps trail if gas can be had.


[Edited on 12-19-2016 by advrider]

David K - 12-19-2016 at 09:56 AM

Bajaboi's dad is Beto and his camp is not the resort, but on the cove in the bay (turn left at the split before the runway begins).

Signs at Beto's entrance in 2012:





This was the sign for the resort:

advrider - 12-19-2016 at 10:04 AM

Got it, I was wondering. Looks like we will have to check it out! What do they have there? Any services, food, beer or place to stay? Is it just for camping or mostly fly in fly out?

[Edited on 12-19-2016 by advrider]

David K - 12-19-2016 at 10:15 AM

I will ask other Nomads to pop in, Pacifico, Honda Tom, and others have posted a lot on Beto's place... I saw those signs and considered the place as not very welcoming and went to the resort (which, in July, was the place not welcoming). The resort was run down, still not repaired after the earthquake a year before we were there in 2012, and the staff only wished to watch TV.

From what the guys I mentioned have posted, Beto (on the cove) is very accommodating and worth checking out. I chatted with his son (Bajaboi) and they will make new signs that are less negative looking in English. The signage he told me was designed to keep out commercial fishermen who take over beaches and leave a mess without paying.

bkbend - 12-19-2016 at 02:04 PM

I've been into the cove, much nicer place (IMO) than the beach at the resort on a windy day. I don't know about camping, we just stopped for lunch and to let the dog swim for a while. I drove to the house, talked to Beto, offered the $5 fee, he ignored me and said to enjoy the beach. His only request was that I burn any trash I put in the cans so the ravens don't scatter it. As with a lot of places, if you stop and introduce yourself you are welcome, the signs help keep the riff-raff out.

shari - 12-19-2016 at 07:09 PM

great to see you on this forum and we too look forward to a visit with you soon too...Juan says Hola too from us here in Asuncion( amigos de Lisa & Pacifico)

Pacifico - 12-20-2016 at 07:03 PM

Hola Zimran! This is John... I hope all is well with you! We will be arriving on January 5th or 6th. Will you still be there?

That Tigre Tinto vino is excellent! I had some with your dad and your cousins a couple years ago...

Check your U2U (upper right) next to logout button...

SomebodyElse - 12-21-2016 at 06:05 AM

We are new to the forum, but are looking forward to being there some time in mid-January. No planning for us. We will be wandering south as the whim and the wind takes us.

Beto's and San Francisquito are now on the GPS so we will find the place.

Cheers,
Peter and Jane
http://nomadness.benlo.com