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Should we go down to Rocky?

Cliffy - 1-30-2017 at 11:13 PM

Have a trip planned for the first week of March to Rocky Point (I know I know it's not Baja but you guys know everything). Considering the recent politics- shouyld we still go?

TMW - 1-30-2017 at 11:19 PM

No you should stay away for a couple of years until everything is settled.

bajaguy - 1-31-2017 at 03:31 AM

Go and enjoy yourself. Couple of RV parks right on the beach....just don't be there over spring break. Check the schedules of Arizona colleges and Semanta Santa (April 9-15)
Quote: Originally posted by Cliffy  
Have a trip planned for the first week of March to Rocky Point (I know I know it's not Baja but you guys know everything). Considering the recent politics- shouyld we still go?

ehall - 1-31-2017 at 08:02 AM

Second week of March is spring break for a lot of the schools around here. Have fun. Post some pics of the progress on the new dock at Sandy beach when you get back.

bajaguy - 1-31-2017 at 08:13 AM

Be sure to visit JJ's Cantina. great burgers and cold beer!!

http://jjscantina.com/

DENNIS - 1-31-2017 at 08:19 AM


“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

amigobaja - 1-31-2017 at 03:22 PM

Naw stay home its real scary down here right now. All these gringos !!

Cliffy - 2-1-2017 at 09:02 AM

OK OK :-) :-) Stupid is as stupid does. The question was brought up by some in the group (4 travel trailers who go there every year but we haven't) We HAVE done Baja for decades. Last time was a year ago for a month down to Loreto so we're not newbies below the border.

The thought was about the stuff with the election and the border crossing, nothing more. Has anyone seen any border issues yet? I guess that would have been a better question.
Also, unfortunately, THEY picked the first week of April to go. We're already paid for the trailer park. That's not an issue.

JJs Cantina huh? I've got a JJs Cantina that we go to in Palm Springs CA that has great Mexican food :-)

bajaguy - 2-1-2017 at 09:13 AM

Our friends were at Playa de Oro RV park and some nights the music from surrounding businesses (bars) would vibrate their large motorcoach

Just bring earplugs

Cliffy - 2-1-2017 at 09:24 AM

I think we are in Playa Bonita? Does that sound right?

ehall - 2-1-2017 at 10:46 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Cliffy  
I think we are in Playa Bonita? Does that sound right?


Yes, been there forever. Way before the high rise condos and luxury restaurants and bars.

Udo - 2-1-2017 at 12:14 PM

The Playa Bonita hotel next door is also owned by the same people.
Quote: Originally posted by ehall  
Quote: Originally posted by Cliffy  
I think we are in Playa Bonita? Does that sound right?


Yes, been there forever. Way before the high rise condos and luxury restaurants and bars.

JoeJustJoe - 2-1-2017 at 01:16 PM

I'm not sure what concerns the OP has with the election, and the border crossing, but if he is going down with four travel trailers, like he said he did in the past.

I would say if you come upon any dangers, "circle the wagons."



Cliffy - 2-1-2017 at 04:28 PM

Questions came up about a Trump effect and Wall effect at the crossings
Would it impede the crossing or not was the question.

bajaguy - 2-1-2017 at 04:31 PM

I don't believe you (we) will know until it happens
Quote: Originally posted by Cliffy  
Questions came up about a Trump effect and Wall effect at the crossings
Would it impede the crossing or not was the question.

Cliffy - 3-11-2017 at 09:52 PM

Gonna resurrect this thread as we just got back. The ones who were "concerned" are still there- OK?
Our first time to Rocky, anywhere in Baja still has it beat in our minds!
We had a good time, left just as the teenagers were arriving from ASU.
20 mins at the border each way. No problemas at all. Traffic once in Mexico was standard city stuff (somewhat hidden ALTOs) until the open road. WE paid attention to the posted speed limits but most Arizonans didn't. 90 klicks meant 90 mph for most. Had only 2 Mexico licenses pass us but maybe 150 AZ plates? Kinda disrespectful to the people and country.

Stayed at Playa Bonita Good place to park. Clean, all hookups worked. Everyone was using the water spigots for there house water.

All in all? We'll take Baja!

JZ - 3-12-2017 at 02:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Cliffy  
Have a trip planned for the first week of March to Rocky Point (I know I know it's not Baja but you guys know everything). Considering the recent politics- shouyld we still go?


Rocky point is a complete sh#thole compared to San Carlos. Go further South next time.

https://youtu.be/GKTBVCIQ_z8


[Edited on 3-12-2017 by JZ]

ehall - 3-14-2017 at 09:45 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Cliffy  
Gonna resurrect this thread as we just got back. The ones who were "concerned" are still there- OK?
Our first time to Rocky, anywhere in Baja still has it beat in our minds!
We had a good time, left just as the teenagers were arriving from ASU.
20 mins at the border each way. No problemas at all. Traffic once in Mexico was standard city stuff (somewhat hidden ALTOs) until the open road. WE paid attention to the posted speed limits but most Arizonans didn't. 90 klicks meant 90 mph for most. Had only 2 Mexico licenses pass us but maybe 150 AZ plates? Kinda disrespectful to the people and country.

Stayed at Playa Bonita Good place to park. Clean, all hookups worked. Everyone was using the water spigots for there house water.

All in all? We'll take Baja!







20 plus years ago RP was a lot more like Baja. I will take Baja anytime now. Way too busy and expensive place for me.

willardguy - 3-14-2017 at 10:07 AM

wouldn't mind being there this up coming week for the start of the Sonora Rally, this is really shaping up to be a world class event...not to mention the Dakar challenge :yes:

[Edited on 3-14-2017 by willardguy]