| When tourism is open, I would recommend a nice little drive to La Lobera - 4 wheel may be necessary. Heading south out of San Quintin area, you'll
drive along the coast. When the hwy turns into the hills, you'll see signage for the La Lobera road on right just a mile or two up the road. It is a
dirt road, subject to rearrangement and drive-ability from rain. There is a viewing area where you will see lots of sea lions and pups in the late
spring. Walk around to enjoy gorgeous shore-line views. I don't remember what the deserted building was intended for, but David K will. When done,
head further south and have lunch at Mama Espinoza's in El Rosario. If you really want to spend the entire day, continue about 56 miles to the El
Marmol exit on the left. Drive out, if I remember right, about 9 miles on a pretty rocky dirt road to the old onyx mine. There is a graveyard and
school house made from onyx. You can collect onyx outside the fenced areas. I have heard others talking about springs further down the road but I
have never been. Sometimes the curio shop at Hwy 1 and the El Marmol exit is open - they (used to anyhow) have the absolute best prices for onyx
carved items. |
, but someone who
understands the risk to self and others.
