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griff
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February Trip
Hi everybody, I am new to the site.
I have never been to Baja, but something has been pulling me in that direction, and I am planning my first trip for february. I should have the entire
month. I will be with a friend and my dog and we will be driving my truck down. I wouldn't mind spending a few nights in hotels or whatnot but I am
generally looking to be camping. I would like to get a good mix of activities, with the two big ones being surfing and fishing (surfcasting and with a
polespear). Backpacking, hiking, etc. are also options, as is anything else that might be fun. We aren't looking to stay in one place the entire trip,
we would rather travel around and see different places.
Any advice on places we must see? Things to do during that time of year (carnaval)? Anything else? Thanks for all your help.
-Griff
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Martyman
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The fishing book "The Baja Catch" has some great ideas for camping in out of the way places. But..shhhh... keep them quiet. They're secret!
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shari
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Hi Griff and a big ole welcome to Baja Nomad site...February is a good time of year in Baja...not too hot or cold. Of course it is also a great time
of year to hang out in the whale calving lagoons of central baja. The camping at Ojo de Liebre is wonderful...you can camp at the edge of the lagoon
and hear the whales spouting at night and see lots of whale action from your camp. I will be there nearly every weekend guiding whale excursions so
will see ya there! then you can come and visit our Campo Sirena on the beach in Bahia Asuncion and shore fish and walk your dog for miles on the
beach.
Also in mid baja is Laguna Manuela, tomatal, and San Borja is awesome to camp by the mission there...there is a nice little hot spring there
too....you can search these places here or on your map. Dont miss San Ignacio either where you can camp along the river there....then down to Bahia
conception
fo rmore beach camping.
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BajaBlanca
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welcome to Baja Nomad Griff !! you will have a blast - so many places to see - if you like surfing you must go to punta abreojos (and then visit us
in La bocana for an afternoon since we are 10 miles north) and scorpion bay. these are two of the most famous surf spots I know of .... actually,
Asuncnion is known for waves too so make sure you go camping there. As you head south, one of the most important pieces of advice I hear people
sharing: make sure you will up the taqnk in EL ROSARIO. After that there is 200 miles of desert til the next official gas station !! In el rosario -
stop by the Baja Cactus hotel if you need a break and make sure you eat at MAMA ESPINOZA. It is a famous restaurant that some love and some dislike
BUT, one must eat there and see the photos and look at the memorabilia at least once. Mama Espinoza is in her 103rd year on this earth !!
I agree with shari - you want to visit san ignacio for the oasis in the middle of the desert is a sight to behold - it has a huge mission and museum
and square.
then of course, as you head south, there are the towns of santa rosalia (church designed by Mr. Eiffel himself in the middle of town and french
colonial architecture and a good chinese restaurant right on the left as you head out of town and a good bakery in town ). Big place, maybe just
cruise thru and keep on going.
Mulege is next. the Loreto. both of these are very cute towns and must have camping, but I am not sure where ???
After Loreto is the turnoff to scorpion bay. make sure you fillup on gas in loreto !! the drive is far and very little traffic. scorpion bay has
amazing waves that are not huge but very, very loooooooooooooooooong !! You can camp or there is such a neat hotel there .... ask me for the name
later, if you are interested.
Have a wonderful trip...and give us a trip report when done. and be sure to stop by for a beer with us !
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David K
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Get a map, folding AAA one is handy, Baja California Almanac is intense on details (topographic).
I have photos I have taken at many sites so one can see the general area and plan on going or not... grouped by their locations near many Baja
destinations: http://vivabaja.com/tours
Not included in the tours pages is our 2009 trip to Baja Sur: http://vivabaja.com/709
Enjoy and ask questions!
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SFandH
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I recommend you spend at least several nights camping on the beaches along Bahia Concepcion, just south of Mulege. Playa Santispac, Playa Coyote,
Playa Requeson, and more. All easy access from the road and close to stores that sell cold beer. No surfing and I don't know about fishing at that
time of year, but a great place to camp, kayak and swim. Lots of palapas along the beaches you can rent for 6 dollars or so a night. You can rent
somewhat funky kayaks at Playa Santispac. You'll want to stay when you see it. You can also marvel at the land yachts that drive down to the beach and
real yachts that anchor in the bays. Some folks really know how to rough it. 
February is prime time, so you won't be alone, that's for sure.
Search this website and the web for info. Lots of photos of all the beaches.
I usually spend my first night south of the border at Santa Ynez, just past Catavina - nice RV/camp spot in the high desert.
[Edited on 9-2-2011 by SFandH]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
I recommend you spend at least several nights camping on the beaches along Bahia Concepcion, just south of Mulege. Playa Santispac, Playa Coyote,
Playa Requeson, and more. All easy access from the road and close to stores that sell cold beer. No surfing and I don't know about fishing at that
time of year, but a great place to camp, kayak and swim. Lots of palapas along the beaches you can rent for 6 dollars or so a night. You can rent
somewhat funky kayaks at Playa Santispac. You'll want to stay when you see it. You can also marvel at the land yachts that drive down to the beach and
real yachts that anchor in the bays. Some folks really know how to rough it.
February is prime time, so you won't be alone, that's for sure.
Search this website and WWW for info. Lots of photos of the beaches.
[Edited on 9-2-2011 by SFandH] |
Let me help... Here are some photos at Bahia Concepcion:
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griff
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Thanks a million for all of your help--I ordered "The Baja Catch" and I will start mapping out a trip that hits Shari and BajaBlanca's recommendations
when I get home later on tonight.
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David K
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If you are in San Diego, you can pop into Discover Baja Travel Club and see what they can offer... they sell all the Baja books and they have the Baja
Ca Almanac! They sell to non-members... become a member and get a discount...
If not in San Diego, go to http://www.BajaBooksAndMaps.com
Being that you will be down there more than 2 weeks, an annual Mexican Auto Insurance policy will be cheaper than buying the policy for the days of
your trip... plus, no rush to come home if you are having fun. See banner ad at top of Nomad page or Discover Baja for your insurance...
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griff
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Wow the photos of Baja Concepcion are incredible I will for sure need to pencil that into my plans. I will definitely need to be getting some maps as
well.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by griff
Thanks a million for all of your help--I ordered "The Baja Catch" and I will start mapping out a trip that hits Shari and BajaBlanca's recommendations
when I get home later on tonight. |
Get the "Baja Adventure Book" as well. Those 2 go hand in hand.
Baja Adventure Book
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Curt63
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Go stay with Blanca and Les in La Bocana...they're good people and a nice area.
No worries
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Marc
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I will be in the Mulege & Conception Bay area in February. Look for a white Tundra with a tire on top if the cab. Say hi. I will probably be in
the bar at El Candil most of the time.
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PCbaja
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Funny, nobody mentions Punta Chivato. Its almost as if there is nothing between Santa Rosalia and Mulege. Chivato has one of the most beautiful
beaches in Baja with a camping beach, 2 hotels with a restaurant and houses to rent to boot. Great fishing and snorkeling too. The weather is much
warmer than the Pacific side that time of the year also.
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mcfez
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"The Baja Catch"
Awesome book.....never leave home without it :-)
I have duplicated the boat they used ......and have fished most spots on the Sea of Cortez side that is noted in their book.
Pacific side... I can only say...to stay in San Quintín...there is fishing, camping, bird watching, surfing, and clam digging. It is also in the
middle of an important agricultural area, especially for growing strawberries and tomatoes. About 200 miles from the border.
A great little spot that we love:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g499404-d282231-Revi...
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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tiotomasbcs
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Sadly, the Baja sits inside a shadow and gets very little surf. However, the Mid Pacific may get a south swell in Winter if you wait it out! Punta
Chivato gets surf on really windy days! Box of Beer & wait it out! Uh oh, can feel the Backwash! Study some books and just go for it!! Are you
upto it?!  Tio
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MMc
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Griff.
Check you U2U. Upper right side.
MMc
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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BajaDanD
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Stop in San Quintin good fishing good camping year round there's some good serfing there too but In Feb I dont know.
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R2LUJAN
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Muchos tomates in san quintin too...
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willyAirstream
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Shameless plug -
If you need wifi, tv,swimming pool, a hot shower or a hot meal after camping at Bahia Concepcion you can camp here or rent a room - Cuesta Real Hotel
and RV Park
http://HotelCuestaReal.com/
Kayak rentals, cave painting tours, boat tours etc. and the first Pacificos are on me!
walk along the rio
Santispac
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