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Bob53
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Pacific side will definitely be cooler but I love the gulfside in the summer. Fishing is incredible and the water is warm. And if you go to BOLA,
you'll get a chance to see or swim with the whale sharks. Costa del Sol has clean air conditioned rooms for about $60 a night. There are cheaper
hotels but this one is pretty nice. There are several pangas for rent there. Here is a link for more info on this place. http://www.bahiadelosangeles.info/
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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Alm
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Moskas = fishes.
Surf on the Pac side, yes.
Snorkeling on the Pac side - oh please, let get real there...
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MMc
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Alm, please dive where you want. Some of us know a thing or two about diving on the Pacific side. Not all divers need bath temp water.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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Warf
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Here's a spot that might work for you: just north of Guerrero Negro is the little town of Jesus Maria. There is a road there over to a nice little bay
on the Pacific named Bahia Manuela. Turn right on the paved road that heads towards the coast, then look for a dirt road that takes of at a diagonal
to the southwest. Good fishing and snorkeling (there is a fish camp there at the estero) and surf on a south swell. Climb the volcano for a stunning
view of the area. Pick your camp spot above the high tide lines...I've seen folks there who didn't recognize the tide lines on the road and were
flooded out, a real bummer if you're tenting.
La Pazadise
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MMc
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This is Punta Morro Santa Domingo, It only takes a north swell it is in the shadow from the point to the south Punta Eugenia. He wants some surf too.
This is a pretty cool spot however.
Jmason check your U2U upper right hand of the header.
Quote: Originally posted by Warf  | | Here's a spot that might work for you: just north of Guerrero Negro is the little town of Jesus Maria. There is a road there over to a nice little bay
on the Pacific named Bahia Manuela. Turn right on the paved road that heads towards the coast, then look for a dirt road that takes of at a diagonal
to the southwest. Good fishing and snorkeling (there is a fish camp there at the estero) and surf on a south swell. Climb the volcano for a stunning
view of the area. Pick your camp spot above the high tide lines...I've seen folks there who didn't recognize the tide lines on the road and were
flooded out, a real bummer if you're tenting. |
[Edited on 4-21-2015 by MMc]
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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BajaBlanca
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I don't snorkel and as far as I know, few have done it in La Bocana but I thought there was snorkeling in Asuncion??? I may be mistaken .... in
August and September the waters here are quite warm but in July still cold cold cold.
Every town is so wonderful and each has something different to offer. My husband swears that Baja trips are not vacations at all but rather
adventures.
Have fun and yes, the moskas or flies are bothersome in Abreojos but surely they will not bother you while surfing!
Warf - very nice post and welcome to bajanomad.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by Warf | | Here's a spot that might work for you: just north of Guerrero Negro is the little town of Jesus Maria. There is a road there over to a nice little bay
on the Pacific named Bahia Manuela. Turn right on the paved road that heads towards the coast, then look for a dirt road that takes of at a diagonal
to the southwest. Good fishing and snorkeling (there is a fish camp there at the estero) and surf on a south swell. Climb the volcano for a stunning
view of the area. Pick your camp spot above the high tide lines...I've seen folks there who didn't recognize the tide lines on the road and were
flooded out, a real bummer if you're tenting. |
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shari
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for a father/son trip, I think you would like our area in central baja...nice thing about Asuncion is there is some stuff for your son to do
here...lots of teens who surf too and can take you guys out to the spots...also a choice of eateries and good spearfishing, snorkeling, diving and
shore fishing in front of our campground that is in town at the beach and has what you need including internet...look forward to meeting you both!
seeing as it is another El Nino year...the water temps are likely to be in the upper 70's in July like last year and pleasant air temps.
[Edited on 4-21-2015 by shari]
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jmason
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My son and I want to snorkel and spearfish, as well as fish. The warm water on the gulf side is very appealing to us. If we can find a comfortable
place to stay to get out of the heat, we might go for the gulf side and try to find some surf on the way down and back. We also want to go fishing on
a panga, but we are a little prone to seasickness and don't want to take pills or wear patches for motion sickness if we can avoid it. Obviously,
there is almost no swell on the gulf side compared to the Pacific side (unless the wind comes up). This is a plus for the gulf side when fishing.
All the comments are really appreciated. They are giving us a lot of food for thought.
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jmason
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Thanks for the post on Bahia Manuela/Morro Santa Domingo. That sounds very interesting. I've surfed at "the wall" to the north, but never at Bahia
Manuela. I would like to check it out during a future winter trip.
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BajaBlanca
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Shari is spot on - this will be an El Nino year and the air and water temps will be muy caliente on both sides of the peninsula.
No matter what, sure hope you have a blast.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by jmason | | Thanks for the post on Bahia Manuela/Morro Santa Domingo. That sounds very interesting. I've surfed at "the wall" to the north, but never at Bahia
Manuela. I would like to check it out during a future winter trip. |
Just fyi, it is Laguna Manuela... should you need to ask directions, etc.
A couple miles before the lagoon where the road ends, a road branches off to the north, then swings to the west over some sand hills and reaches the
long, long beach (that runs north from Morro Santo Domingo to Miller's Landing/ El Tomatal) where, if you drive south a bit to where the cliff begins,
is some of the greatest surf fishing in Baja.
Called "Variety Beach" by some, we were never disappointed with catches of corbina, croaker, halibut, calico bass, etc. back in the 1980's. Use Google
Earth to see the road to Variety Beach. Bring or get bait (mussels, sand crabs, grunion were our choices).
[Edited on 4-21-2015 by David K]
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Bajahowodd
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In retrospect, I realize that I misspelled Mosca. That aside, You, are a MOSCA.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alm | Moskas = fishes.
Surf on the Pac side, yes.
Snorkeling on the Pac side - oh please, let get real there... |
Sorry, but I meant to spell it Moscas, which means flies.
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honda tom
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july in Loreto is great fishing. smooth water, no seasickness problems. Beautiful Islands with private coves for snorkeling. When you are on the water
you don't notice the heat, but an air conditioned hotel room is a must. I use the captain Alejandro, that works for Panchos sportfishing. He is
located 200 feet in front of the entrance to the desert inn. Do not go out with pancho or his son (nice guys but lazy) make sure you get Alejandro and
tell him what you want to do. He will bring his hawaiin sling and snorkel gear and you will be impressed! He loves the water, fishing and hunting and
has lived there all his life. I will dig up a phone # for you if interested. 8-10 days is my typical trip to loreto in july or aug. Plenty of time! I
have good hotel info for you as well.
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Bajaboy
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I agree with Shari about Bahia Asuncion area. Normally in summer the water is too cold to swim in until late July. This year, the water was 68
degrees in June. I suspect it will be even warmer this year.
There is plenty to do and to explore around there. I love the Gulf side but as others have said, be ready for heat. I would rather be outside doing
something rather than sitting in my air conditioned hotel room.
Regardless, have fun and post a trip report.
[Edited on 4-22-2015 by Bajaboy]
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Skipjack Joe
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On the other hand the gulf side will have good fishing and it's more beautiful than the pacific side. Most people associate baja with that clear water
in the cortez.
If you're going to the gulf side plan on starting to fish at 5AM and being back by 10AM. The rest of the day is spent chilling out somewhere in the
shade. Some handle the heat better than others.
Oh, and you may be disappointed with L Manuela. It can blow pretty hard there every day. I wouldn't go there for 'a real baja experience'. It's a fine
place - a place to go to after you've enjoyed the better spots.
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desertcpl
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Loreto for sure, your son will love it and you will to
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honda tom
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I stay on the water usually til 2 to 3 pm.... and don't notice the heat. Back to the hotel and in the pool a bit. shower up and head to dinner. Last
year did an overnight to la paz and got a 40 dollar room with air, and back the next day , then set up our last day of fishing. The water in Loreto is
crystal clear for snorkeling, you cant get that water on the pacific. Snorkeling into caves off Isla Carmen is one of the highlights of my life,
showing it to others is a close second.
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jmason
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Skipjack Joe,
Thanks for the heads up on Laguna Manuela. I was wondering about the wind. I know it blows like heck at Abreojos in July. I believe the marine
layer in that area can be quite thick that time of year and can be chilly.
Everyone's comments are great! Thanks.
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