robrt8
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Looking for a place to spend a week with kids
Can anyone recommend a place to spend a week near a beach with this friggin' economy?
We're willing to drive, sleep in the van. Anything.
Thanks
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Bajaboy
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what time of the year? what activities are you looking for?
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David K
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Yah, and how do you like your climate in summer? a) hot with warm water or b)cool with cold water.
a) San Felipe, Bahia San Luis Gonzaga, Bahia de los Angeles, Bahia Concepcion. (depending how far you want to drive)
b) Erendira area, San Quintin area
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The Gull
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Stay home, BBQ and rent some movies or games.
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jeffg
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When our kids were small we used to spend about a week in the summer camping at Morro Sto. Domingo, a little north of GN. It's not too hot, the coves
are calm for the kids to play around, really good surf fishing, etc. It would be a great place with a couple of kayaks too, but we didn't have any
back then.
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shari
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Hey rob...we get lots of families here...the kids love it and its not too hot for them in the summer...check your U2U
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robrt8
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Thanks for the ideas. I'll look into them.
We're trying to leave next week. Hoping to find a quiet super-low-budget place with at least a kid-safe beach.
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bajabound2005
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Campo La Jolla in Punta Banda just south of Ensenada. Not too long of a trip, great beaches, and of course, great Nomads in the area. Beachbum1A
says Fred is camped out there this week.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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bajaguy
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I also vote for Campo La Jolla in Punta Banda. Great Beach and the kids can run crazy....AND Uncle Beachbum1A might show them how to fish!!!!
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bajabound2005
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Ok, let's face it! We live in the best place in the whole world! Anywhere in Baja is good, but here, is heaven!
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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Bajahowodd
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Estero Beach Hotel has a campground. Great security. Pool and other goodies, as well as access to the ocean. It's a first class operation.
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
I also vote for Campo La Jolla in Punta Banda. Great Beach and the kids can run crazy....AND Uncle Beachbum1A might show them how to fish!!!!
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I'll third the suggestion of La Jolla Campground. You can put the kids to work digging you a private hot tub to soak in at low tide. There's also tide
pooling at the southern end of the beach and miles of beach to walk on heading north. There are horses for rent within walking distance. The campgound
is inexpensive, electricity available as well as showers. There is security on hand at all times. There's a mini market and a couple of small eateries
right next door. The kids can ride their bikes around camp and there may be boogie boards for rent if you don't have your own. If you like to fish,
Vonny's Fleet is just up the road, across from the elementary school.
La Bufadora is right up the road and is fun for kids; there's a lot of "stuff" there for them to beg to spend their allowance on, as well as a couple
of restaurants for when you feel like eating out.
Have a fun trip regardless of your destination.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
You can put the kids to work digging you a private hot tub to soak in at low tide.
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Or......If you want the kids to get some true cultural interchange inBaja, you can drop them off at my house and I'll teach them to pull weeds.
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BajaGeoff
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| Quote: | | Or......If you want the kids to get some true cultural interchange inBaja, you can drop them off at my house and I'll teach them to pull weeds.
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woody with a view
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Dennis
i woulda thought you'd be offering to immerse them in the culture of the porch drummer....
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Cypress
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robrt8, I'd go see Shari. And have one heck of a good time with the kids.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
Dennis
i woulda thought you'd be offering to immerse them in the culture of the porch drummer.... |
That too. Thanks, Woody.
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Sallysouth
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robrt8, Where are you leaving from.This may make a difference as to how far south you will want to go.As howodd mentioned, Estero Beach is a great
place for kids.I spent all of my summers there as a kid as did my kids.It is on a bay, great fishing, swimming, and bikes are a must!There is a
recreation room, two pools and hot tubs, crab catching,big beaches, and a good restraunt overlooking the bay.Also available are jetski rentals and
rides on the "banana" behind a boat.It is an awesome family destination.The campgrounds are under trees and grassy, very well maintained.To check it
out go to Esterobeachotel.com Also laundry facilities and a small store , nice bathrooms, hot water.
[Edited on 6-22-2009 by Sallysouth]
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Skipjack Joe
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http://www.hotelesterobeach.com/home.html
Rates look a little high, but here it is.
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Sallysouth
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Yeah Joe, but just got an email from the"boss" there.Pretty sure prices are negotiable. I have a feeling that robrt8 has already made up his mind and
may be in Baja !
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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