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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 06:59 PM
How far would you go ?


No, not that, I mean how far into Baja ? ;) If you had a week, and wanted to have a relaxing trip, how far would you want to travel? I am in San Diego already so literally a la frontera, 25 minutes and I'm in Tijuana.

I am going to make a few more short practice runs camping near San Felipe and maybe Esenada but I'm starting to think about what that might lead to.

Ideas?




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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 07:38 PM
San Ignacio


Right now, San Ignacio and watch the whales



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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 07:43 PM


What time of the year are you thinking? That would play a big factor in my decision.



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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 07:47 PM


I agree. What time of year and what you are trying to accomplish. Personally, we have seen the whales but prefer relaxing time on the beach. If you just want to relax, during winter, I would do Bahia de Los Angeles. You can get there in a day and have most of your vacation time to relax. If you need excitement, Bahia de Los Angeles is not the place to go. Ron
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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 07:59 PM


One night on the road at San Quintin or El Rosario and you can easily get to Mulege or Loreto on the Sea of Cortez and the great beaches between the two late the next day. Probably 15 hours total drive time each way.

Or maybe San Pedro Martir National Park in the mountains.




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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 08:02 PM


go play with the whales, man, at san ignacio...you'll never forget it...EVER!!



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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 08:02 PM


I have spent 1000's of hours offshore, whales don't impress me anymore. Been there, done that.

This would most likely be a summer trip; July or August. Yea I know, HOT !!!! I'm thinking inner coast, Sea of Cortez. No need for excitement, get plenty of that here in San Diego.

What, no salsa clubs in Bahia de Los Angeles ? :coolup:




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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 08:18 PM


Come to Mulege, get a room on the river, play in the Sea of Cortez. The water is absolutely exquisite in the summer months and the pueblo is more quiet than ever. Bring an umbrella for the sun.

You'll love it.
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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 08:20 PM


Camping is NOT for the faint of heart along the SOC in July and August. It's brutal, unless you want to live in/on the water. And you cant do that at night easily.

The Seven Sisters would be nice................ask Woody about them.




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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 08:20 PM


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How far would you go ?


As far as the Old Log Inn?
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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 08:30 PM


Go see Shari in BA



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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 09:32 PM


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I have spent 1000's of hours offshore, whales don't impress me anymore. Been there, done that.

This would most likely be a summer trip; July or August. Yea I know, HOT !!!! I'm thinking inner coast, Sea of Cortez. No need for excitement, get plenty of that here in San Diego.

What, no salsa clubs in Bahia de Los Angeles ? :coolup:


We make our own salsa on the beach in Bahia de Los Angeles....no need for nightclubs! It truly is one of the most beautiful places in Baja. But then again I think all of Baja is beautiful.
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[*] posted on 2-17-2010 at 09:36 PM


If you're planning a summer trip, I would head out towards Bahia Asuncion and might even loop up to Bahia Tortugas. There are so many incredible things to see and do in the Vizcaino Biosphere.

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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 08:17 AM


july-august weather is outstanding on the pacific side...come on down! Most visitors here do the drive in 2 days and take their time stopping to smell the flowers...bajaboy just B-lines down in a day! lots to see and do in this area.



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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 08:26 AM


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Originally posted by alafrontera
No, not that, I mean how far into Baja ? ;) If you had a week, and wanted to have a relaxing trip, how far would you want to travel?


Feb to mid-april: whales at si lagoon
May to June: camping and backpacking in san pedro martir
jul to august: stay away, hot as h*ll
september to october: spm again
winter: any of the desert areas
beaches in soc/cabo not much to write home about, better off going to caribean, asia, south pacific etc if you want warm water beaches
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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 08:39 AM


sorry sr.goat....not to be contrary BUT...it's definately NOT hot as hell on the pacific side in july-august. It doesnt get even remotely hot here till august because the ocean temps keep it cool and the warm currents dont heat the water up till mid august...our hottest month is september and even then, it rarely gets up to 90 degrees and then the gentle breeze feels oh so sweet.
Hardly anyone even has air conditioners...we use a fan once in awhile in september.

[Edited on 2-18-2010 by shari]




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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 08:55 AM


Goat doesn't have any credibility... July and August are great months for many places in Baja. July is our favorite month for longer vacations.

See what we did with 8 days, last July: http://vivabaja.com/709 (San Ignacio, Bahia Concepcion, Loreto, San Javier, San Borja)

In 2007: http://vivabaja.com/707 (El Rosario Festival, 7 Sisters coast road, Bahia Asuncion, Punta Abreojos, Bahia Concepcion).

If you are talking about now, sounds like you are... and want to see stuff...
Go to Bahia de los Angeles (1 day drive if you leave early) for night 1 & 2, Guerrero Negro/Scammon's Lagoon (night 3 or San Ignacio night 3), Bahia Concepcion (night 4, 5. 2 easy days drive south of border).




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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 09:00 AM


What do want to do? If you fish,surf,snorkel, or boat central Baja is great. You can get there in a long day ,10 to 14 hours of driving. The summer days are long so you plenty of time to drive in the daylight.
The pacific will be cooler and the fish will be around, surf is always hit and miss. Grab a AAA map the look around. We all have the places we love.The reason I love a place might be the reason you hate it.
Don't count on much night life past Ensenada until you get the tip.




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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 09:21 AM


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Originally posted by shari
sorry sr.goat....not to be contrary BUT...it's definately NOT hot as hell on the pacific side in july-august. It doesnt get even remotely hot here till august because the ocean temps keep it cool and the warm currents dont heat the water up till mid august...our hottest month is september and even then, it rarely gets up to 90 degrees and then the gentle breeze feels oh so sweet.
Hardly anyone even has air conditioners...we use a fan once in awhile in september.

[Edited on 2-18-2010 by shari]


yes, thin strip along coast might be cool in jul and aug, but inland areas are hot. i am not a fan of heat, so avoid the penninsula in hot period.

i suppose some people like traveling in baja in hot period and hurricane season, but not me.

i do deserts in winter, mtns in spring and fall, and summer stay home by the beach, or head north to pac nw
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[*] posted on 2-18-2010 at 09:40 AM


First try to get 10 days. Then Asuncion as a destination to start with. June through Sept you don't want to be on the SOC side unless you can enjoy hot & humid.From Asuncion, depending on what you are driving, you can take dirt roads both north and south and find some fantastic camp sites. If you surf fish it is a good time of year too.



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