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Terrapin
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LA Bay to San Francisquito
Hello all. I have been reading a lot on here in anticipation of a trip into Baja between Christmas and New Years. I've driven a lot in Northern Baja
and spent 3 weeks in 2003 between the border and Cabo San Lucas.
I'm curious to know if anyone has any recent knowledge of road conditions between LA Bay and San Francisquito, and what to expect there at the beach
as far as conditions, facilities that may be still open, etc.
I'm driving a fairly capable Jeep JK with a roof top tent so self sufficient and mainly looking to camp but a palapa might be nice.
Don't have much of a plan so far other than a reservation at the Guadalupe Oasis hit spring on the way back north for a couple nights but looking for
some off the beaten path adventure.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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larryC
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The road is washboardy but no obstructions. Have fun.
Larry
Off grid, 12-190 watt evergreen solar panels on solar trackers, 2-3648 stacked Outback inverters, 610ah LiFePo4 48v battery bank, FM 60 and MX60
Outback charge controllers, X-240 Outback transformer for 240v from inverters, 6500 watt Kubota diesel generator.
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David K
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Traveled the road in September, and it was excellent. Recommend you pop in at San Rafael (signed) and visit Poncho, maybe camp on his beach? Then read
the thread on San Francisquito in the Off Roading forum here, and check out Beto's place on the cove...
Check out this thread, too: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=85177
See my photos of the road, and Poncho's: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=84056
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Bajaboi
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Hola Terrapin,
You will find hot showers, saltwater flushing toilets, fresh drinking water, internet and fuel at Puerto San Francisquito; Beto reports that the road
from LA Bay to Puerto SF is currently doable, but just be careful of sharp rocks; I personally blew one of my tires on that road a couple of years
back.
I'm driving down to Puerto SF via San Felipe and El Arco this weekend with my truck so feel free to stop by; there is always plenty of camping space,
but if you want to reserve one of the beachfront homes or structures, you'll need to email my father for reservations: aluwalfors@gmail.com.
I believe he said he had a couple of openings left but I'm not positive on that.
Happy holidays and see you soon!
Best,
Zimran
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PaulW
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Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboi  | Hola Terrapin,
You will find hot showers, saltwater flushing toilets, fresh drinking water, internet and fuel at Puerto San Francisquito; Beto reports that the road
from LA Bay to Puerto SF is currently doable, but just be careful of sharp rocks; I personally blew one of my tires on that road a couple of years
back.
I'm driving down to Puerto SF via San Felipe and El Arco this weekend with my truck so feel free to stop by; there is always plenty of camping space,
but if you want to reserve one of the beachfront homes or structures, you'll need to email my father for reservations: aluwalfors@gmail.com.
I believe he said he had a couple of openings left but I'm not positive on that.
Happy holidays and see you soon!
Best,
Zimran |
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Can someone post arrows on the image for the places Puerto San Francisquito, and Beto's
Thanks
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David K
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Not on that image, no. That looks like El Barril?
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PaulW
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Lost again
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Beto's fish camp on the cove: RED ARROW
Punta San Francisquito Resort on the south beach: BLUE ARROW
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Closer?
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OK, that is the San Francisquito resort airport (two runways, one paved, one dry lake/ salt flat).
Beto's is on the well-protected cove, on the bay just north of the runways.
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David K
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Called "Puerto San Francisquito" on the Almanac...
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Yes, Paul, you managed to show the extreme south shore of the cove (Cala San Francisquito) and Beto's camp is there.
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Yes, Paul, you managed to show the extreme south shore of the cove (Cala San Francisquito) and Beto's camp is there. |
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Location to get gas at at the port
IS this the cove?
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David K
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Yes Paul!
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Beto has the hot water and showers.... San Fran has the beautiful beach. Beto has a couple of block houses ... San Fran has some rough cabanas with
cots. Both have palapas. sometimes food at San Fran.
if your self contained you cant beat the view at San Fran...... but don't expect anything else. Beto will sell you gas, but most can continue south
with BOLA fuel, or return to BOLA on same tank. Road is typically rough for 15 miles south of BOLA then opens up to a pretty good clip.
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Beach and dock at Puerto SF, also shown in the GE paste above.
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Terrapin
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Wow - I didn't check replies for a few days and logged in to see all of the great feedback. Thanks everyone - I am really looking forward to getting
out and exploring the backroads of Baja again starting this weekend.
I've got a copy of the 2009 Baja Almanac and a few other paper maps, guidebooks, etc. Planning to use Gaia GPS on an iPad with offline maps also and
have a Delorme InReach satellite messenger. Last time I did any extensive driving in Baja I had nothing but a few maps and got by just fine but this
time traveling with only one vehicle and a kid along for the ride I figure it doesn't hurt to be a little better prepared.
Any other navigation apps or reading material that might be useful?
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David K
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I think you will be doing great! 
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Please report back when you get home, we would all love to hear the stories.....
And don't forget to Beer the Turtle!! Go Terps!
TT
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