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BAJA RECREATION
MEXICO TRAVEL INFORMATION *
2004 BAJA WALL CALENDAR! *
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ABOUT BAJA MEXICO *
BAJA EXPO'S 34 CITY DIRECTORIES *
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Although there are many people who travel to Baja to simply relax, the number
of visitors coming here to enjoy the many recreational opportunities is
increasing at an impressive clip.Water sports are popular, but many land
based activities are also on the increase! The great outdoors of Baja provide
an invigorating atmosphere for recreation that is hard to match anywhere
else in the world!
Two good web sites to review for RVer's who want to tour the Baja Peninsula in an escorted RV caravan include BAJA WINTERS and BAJA AND BACK RV TOURS.
If you know of a company or web site that is not included here we would love to hear from you on our SUBMISSION PAGE.
BIKES AND MOTORCYCLES
There are few places in the world that are as much fun to put a couple of wheels between your legs than Baja. Whether it's a short bicycle race along the coast, or a 1,000 mile trek down the entire Peninsula on a Harley Fat Boy, biking in Baja is a great experience. For the t-r-u-l-y insane, how about a balls-out 10 hour, 1,000+ mile mad dash from the border at Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas at the tip. "Can't be done" you say? The CABO 1000 is done in secret each year by a dozen bikers who live fast and crazy. If you ever decide to do this "Baja Cannonball Run", do yourself a favor...bring an extra pair of underwear. You're probably going to need them well before you get to Cabo! For a great resource on biking through Baja, check out the BAJA GPS GUIDE. The best way to avoid getting lost in Baja!
Want to ride a Harley to Baja? Drop by the EAGLE RIDER web site or call them at (800) 706-3330.
For more good dirt on bikes check out MOTOCROSS.COM.
Visit the web site of WIDE OPEN BAJA for awesome buggy tours of the Baja Peninsula.
And for desert racing apparel stop by the BAJA BROS web site.
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-1706.
E-Mail: restless@earthling.net
Post Office Box 2143, Port Hueneme, California, 93044.
Custom mountain biking adventures in the mountains of Baja California Sur.
Telephone (888) 664-2252 * Tel./Fax (760) 739-9596.
E-Mail: bajaboundmoto@abac.com
Post Office Box 461715, Escondido, California, 92046-1715.
These are the people to talk to if you have questions about dirt bikes in Baja!
Telephone (619) 578-9111.
Fax (619) 578-9077.
E-Mail: bajades@bajadesigns.com
7558 Trade Street, San Diego, California, 92121.
Off road motorcycle adventure products...Baja experts! If Alan can't figure out how to get there or fix it, it can't be done!
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Bicycling West, Inc.
Telephone (619) 583-3001.
Post Office Box 15128, San Diego, California, 92175.
One of the worlds funnest bike rides! Most of the course is easy and relatively flat (except for the 'HILL'), the ocean views are great, and the party afterwards is world class.
BAJA HARLEY TOURSTelephone (714) 576-4224 * 011-52 (624) 148-7273.
Custom Harley tours down the Baja Peninsula. Nothin' but fun!
Telephone (714) 528-6539.
Fax (714) 630-4474.
E-mail: info@bajaoffroad.com
A well organized group of dirt bike riders who love to explore Baja. Questions? Contact Nick for further information!
EMBAJADOR ADVENTURE TOURSTelephone / Fax (800) 522-6483.
3368 Governor Drive #F-246, San Diego, California, 92122.
4 and 7 day motorcycle tours into Baja.
Telephone (888) 737-3235 * (858) 292-6200.
E-mail: info@rebelusa.com
7 and 14 day adventure tours on the fat boys from the Baja border to Cabo. Round trips also available for macho men.
Telephone (888) 22TOURS * (760) 942-0061.
E-mail: trailbos@trailbosstours.com.
Motorcycle adventures in Baja to Mike's Sky Ranch, Loreto, Cabo and more! Check out their web site for more information.
BOATING
The Baja Peninsula is the closest thing you're going to find to an island,
without being completely surrounded by water! It seems like much of Baja
is boating oriented, and this will only increase as it's popularity grows.
We will continue to scout out boating information on Baja, and update this
directory on a regular basis to help keep you up to date. Headed for Baja? Check out OCEAN SWELL AND BUOY INFORMATION near the U.S. / Baja border. Jack Williams has put together two good maps on BOATING AND LAUNCH RAMPS IN BAJA. Check it out!
And for updates on the Nautical Ladder plan and constructive feedback on the project the web site of PRO PENINSULA has more information.
It's always fun to check out THE LOG web site for lots of good boating information and links! Looking for marine parts? Check out DIRECT MARINE...the easy way to get parts!
Looking for a Baja-based yacht broker? Visit the web site of BAJA CALIFORNIA MARINE.
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Telephone 011-52 (624) 141251.
Fax 011-52 (624) 141253.
Lot A-18 De La Darsena De C.S.L., Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, 23410.
338 berths from 20 to 180 feet / 24 hour security / electricity / water
/ telephone.
Documentation clearance / rest rooms / showers / pump-out stations /
laundry.
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Telephone 011-52 (112) 2-4277.
Canal de la Paz, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
E-mail: info@coastmarine.biz.
146 slips / up to 140 feet / dry storage facilities / market / laundry
/ fuel.
Well designed, most marine services available. Yacht charters available.
DONA JENKINS MARITIME DOCUMENT SERVICESTelephone (619) 223-2279.
Fax (619) 223-1002.
1050 Rosecrans Street, Suite 3, San Diego, California, 92106.
USCG vessel documentation, Mexican licenses and clearances, fishing licenses and much more.
Member of American Vessel Documentation Association.
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Telephone (800) 841-4377 * (619) 226-1618.
2924 Emerson Street #200, San Diego, California, 92106.
Boating information and links to various boating related web sites.
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Telephone (800) 535-7289.
19345 U.S. Highway 19 North, 4th floor, Clearwater, Florida, 34624.
Bareboat and crewed yachts out of La Paz. A first class operation.
CAMPING AND RV'S
Baja was made for camping! With miles of open space and beautiful coastline, Baja is the perfect place to roll out a sleeping bag or pitch a tent. Your options are endless! Baja offers everything from full service campgrounds with mucho amenities, as well as deserted beaches and mountains where the nearest human being is over 50 miles away. Pick the kind of trip you want, and then narrow down your options.
The climate in Baja is fairly predictable, so it is possible to plan a camping adventure with relative ease. In general, the further south and east you travel in Baja, the warmer the climate. Whereas it might be cool and foggy in San Quintin, on the same day it could be hot and dry in La Paz! For a brief description of the popular camping areas in Baja, check out the SIX TOURIST AREAS IN BAJA as defined by Baja legend Jack Williams.
For more information on camping in Baja, check out the "CAMPING" section in each of our 24 city categories!
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Telephone (310) 465-5086.
E-mail: info@cowboycaravans.com.
1140 Highland Ave. #241, Manhattan Beach, California, 90266.
Web site: www.cowboycaravans.com.
Low Cost escorted RV tours from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and return or o/w.
Visit their web site for additional information.
DIVING
Baja offers world class snorkeling and Scuba diving, and at a variety
of skill levels sufficient to please everyone. The visibility ranges from
good to excellent most of the time, with only occasional periods of reduced
visibility due to plankton blooms or swell surges.
A wetsuit is not generally
necessary from June through October, except possibly in northern Baja, and water temperature usually peaks
out in September near in the upper 80 degree range at the Cape. Sea life is plentiful
along most reef areas, and coral can be found in many areas, including the
Cabo Pulmo area of the East Cape.
For a list of dive shops in the Los Cabos
area, check out our Cabo San Lucas Recreation pages.
For a good live-aboard boat for northern Baja waters, try the 80' Horizon based in San Diego, California. And for a great live aboard boat for multi-day trips out of Cabo San Lucas, try the 112' Solmar V. There are also 3 live-aboards out of La Paz, the Don Jose, the Marisla II, and the Rio Rita. Check our La Paz section for more info.
Looking for some tropical diving? Check out our special dive section for CABO SAN LUCAS!
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Telephone (858) 277-7823.
2803 Emerson Street, San Diego, California, U.S.A. 92106.
Located at H & M Landing.
E-mail: divesd@horizoncharters.com.
Web site: www.horizoncharters.com.
Single and multi-day dive trips to Baja and her offshore islands.
Dive boats Odyssey and Horizon are perfectly set up for your dive getaway.
A very professional company!
Drop by their web site for additional information.
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Telephone (561) 287-1660.
200 South East Seville #5, Stewart, Florida, 34994.
Web site: www.coralreef.com.
Good information on our oceans.
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The web site for PADI diving certification.
Telephone (800) 945-2742.
E-Mail: info@bajaseafaris
Marques de Leon 933, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Custom sailboat cruises in the Sea of Cortez on the 50 foot "Irish Mist"!
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Telephone 011-52 (612) 125-7588.
E-mail: bluewater@hotelmed.com.
Snorkel and dive adventures in the waters off of La Paz.
Dive and hotel packages available.
Drop by their web site for additional information.
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Telephone (619) 450-4478 * (800) 201-4381.
Fax (619) 453-6306.
5867 Lord Cecil Street, San Diego, California, U.S.A. 92122.
E-mail: lois@loisann.com
Experienced dive trips to Baja's Coronado Islands. 47 foot all-aluminum dive boat, onboard compressor, full galley, warm deck shower, and much more!
OCEAN EXPRESS DIVE CHARTERS
Telephone (619) 565-6788.
1551 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Dive trips to Baja's Coronado Islands. Family owned and operated, dedicated to bringing divers to northern Baja's best dive sites. Custom built 38 foot dive boat, U.S. Coast Guard approved for 24 divers.
Three hot showers / 200 watt stereo system / color TV / VCR / microwave / 3600 BTU hot air heaters / to-die-for marine head. Lunch included!
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Telephone (619) 523-9282 * (888) 420-3047.
Fax (619) 523-9283.
1842 Quivira Road, San Diego, California, U.S.A.
1st class dive boat, high quality gear, hearty meals...and oh, ya...great diving!
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Telephone (916) 354-1942.
Toll free (800) 659-5800.
Fax (916) 354-8729.
14859 Lafo Drive, Rancho Murieta, California, 95683.
E-mail: info@outpostravel.com.
Dive trips arranged to Cabo Pulmo, La Paz and Loreto!
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6161 North Tuttle Road, Slip B-2, Portland, Oregon, 96672.
Keeping an eye on our oceans. They appreciate donations towards the cause.
WATERLOVERS!
Telephone (800) 848-4333 * (818) 241-3537.
Fax (818) 241-4416.
320 Arden Avenue, Glendale, California, U.S.A. 91203.
E-mail: VGE4life@aol.com
Workshops, classes, and information for water lovers of the world!
BAJA FISHING!
The words 'fishing' and 'Baja' are almost synonymous! Fishing has been
a main stay in Baja for hundreds of years, and the Sea of Cortez has often
been called the world's largest 'fish trap'. We will continue to update
this section of BAJA EXPO to provide you with the latest information on
fishing to help increase your chances for a hook-up in Baja. To review more current information on fishing in Baja including fish reports, bulletin boards and 'mucho mas' check out the extensive Baja section of ALLCOAST SPORTSFISHING! Serious Baja anglers will appreciate the new selection of Baja fishing maps by BAJA DIRECTIONS. These maps show the underwater terrain in Baja in excellent detail and are awesome! They are finally available to the fishing public after decades of Baja fishing experience. Looking for a unique fishing experience? How about a fly fishing adventure in Baja! For further information, check out the web site of BAJA ON THE FLY and also BAJA BIG FISH.
For the latest update on what's biting where drop by the Amigo's de Baja FISHING REPORT. This is a very informative site! And to review various charts showing what type of fish to expect in various Baja locations, drop by the FISHING CALENDAR by the folks at Baja Motion Tours.
For more information on fishing in Cabo San Lucas, go to our CABO FISHING section. And for a bit slower pace check out the BUENA VISTA and EAST CAPE sections of Baja Expo, just around the Cape from Cabo. Remember, each city listed in Baja Expo has it's own FISHING section! Finally, for an extensive review of fishing companies, tour operators and fishing resorts in Baja feel free to breeze through our informative BAJA FISHING section in Baja Expo!
Looking for a Baja-based yacht broker? Visit the web site of BAJA CALIFORNIA MARINE.
Telephone (949) 496-6296.
Fax (949) 496-6495.
E-mail: rigger@thehelm.com.
Located on #A Dock in Cabo San Lucas, in front of the Shrimp Bucket Restaurant.
Specializing in serious big-game fishing on the seaworthy 'Archer' in the waters off of Cabo San Lucas. Good people! Check out their web site for further information.
ARTURO'S SPORTSFISHING FLEETTelephone 011-52 (613) 135-0766.
Fax 011-52 (613) 135-0022.
E-mail: arturosport@loretoweb.com.mx.
Post Office Box 5, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Fishing services in the waters off of Loreto aboard 22 foot skiff, pangas or super pangas.
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Telephone (888) 894-3474.
banglers@cabonet.net.mx.
15115 North Airport Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85360.
Sportfishing adventures in Cabo San Lucas!
Telephone (888) 533-2252 * 011-52 (613) 135-0448.
E-mail: paminloreto@yahoo.com.
Paseo Hidalgo #19, Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Professional sportfishing and flyfishing packages for the waters off of Loreto, plus a complete fishing web site for Baja anglers.
Telephone (760) 751-8868.
Fax (760) 751-8866.
E-mail: gene@bajadestinations.com.
Post Office Box 2296, Valley Center, California, 92082.
Baja fishing destinations and travel information for Baja, Mexico. Dedicated to "catch-and-release" as a means of preserving Mexico's beautiful Sea of Cortez!
BAJA FISHING ADVENTURES
Telephone (800) 458-3688 * (800) 458-3688.
Fax (310) 465-0314.
E-mail: bajafishad@aol.com.
Post Office Box 3489, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274.
Specializing in fishing tours to Los Cabos, East Cape, La Paz, and Loreto.
E-mail: amigos@pacbell.net.
An in-depth web site for the Baja fishing enthusiast! Includes fishing reports, discussion centers, weather information, books, travel info and a whole lot more.
Telephone (800) 919-2252.BR>Fax (619) 223-5080.
E-Mail: bajafly@usa.net
Post Office Box 81961, San Diego, California, 92138.
An Orvis endorsed saltwater flyfishing company designed to combine the educational benefits of a flyfishing clinic with the fun and excitement of fishing the beautiful Sea of Cortez!
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (612) 125-7353.
E-mail: pirates@prodigy.net.mx.
Post Office Box 279, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
High quality service, equipment and boats for fishing adventures in the waters off of La Paz.
Telephone (800) 945-2742.
E-Mail: info@bajaseafaris
Marques de Leon 933, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Custom fishing adventures in the Sea of Cortez on the 50 foot "Irish Mist"!
BAJA SPORTSFISHINGTelephone (619) 523-1822 * (800) 770-2341.
Fax (619) 523-9895.
2707 Camulos Street, #3, San Diego, California, 92107.
San Felipe 6 day fishing adventures to the Midriff Islands and more!
BILLFISH FOUNDATION
Telephone (800) 438-8247.
2419 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 303, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33308.
Dedicated to the support, direction, and encouragement of scientific research of the world's billfish stocks and fisheries for the purpose of gaining knowledge that will further the conservation effort.
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Telephone (714) 650-8006.
Fax (714) 650-7822.
425 Newport Beach Blvd. #D, Newport Beach, California, 92663.
The best fishing tournament on the planet Earth. Held each year in Cabo San Lucas.
E-Mail: reports@biteson.com
Online saltwater fishing information for Baja, Mexico!
Telephone (800) 799-8475 (Ca.) * (562) 799-8475.
E-mail: hookup@bluewaterfishing.com.
Custom fishing trips to many Baja (and Mexico mainland) destinations!
Telephone (800) 638-5407.
E-mail: sales@burchford.com.
201 North Harbor Boulevard, La Habra, California.
A bunch or characters who would rather drink and tell fish stories than bait a hook! Where do I sign up?
Telephone (888) 301-2226 * (408) 246-2226 extension 205.
Fax (408) 249-2565.
E-mail: quote@cabofishingvacations.com.
3579 Benton Street, Santa Clara, California, 95051.
Specializing in custom fishing vacation packages and charters to Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Golf packages also available!
Telephone (503)641-4324.
All inclusive sportfishing packages to Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Telephone (800) 593-6510 * (714) 692-6970.
E-Mail: casstours@worldnet.att.net
Family owned an operated fishing tours out of Cabo San Lucas, East Cape, La Paz and Loreto!
Telephone 011-52 (612) 121-6120.
Fax 011-52 (612) 121-6123.
E-mail: atomba@cortezclub.com.
Super panga, mini-cruiser and super-cruiser fishing in the waters off of La Paz, Las Arenas and Los Muertos Bay.
Telephone (800) 347-2760 * (818) 224-3625.
22565 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, California, 91364.
Custom sportfishing adventures to Baja's East Cape, San Jose del Cabo, and Loreto!
Telephone (800) 837-1556 * (800) 700-7022 * (805) 493-5444.
Fax (805) 493-5446.
E-mail: reservations@eastcapefishing.com.
2965 Morningside Drive, Thousand Oaks, California, 91362.
Specializing in big game fishing adventures to the East Cape region of Baja California Sur.
Telephone (800) 347-4963.
E-mail: jhall1@san.rr.com.
9140 Gramercy Avenue #196, San Diego, California, 92123.
Specializing in East Cape fishing adventures.
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Telephone (805) 389-3339 * (805) 389-1219.
Post Office Box 2925, Camarillo, California, 93011.
The legend continues. Don't miss the next fishing show!
Telephone 011-52 (646) 178-3515 * 011-52 (646) 178-2377.
Fax 011-52 (646) 174-0481.
Sportfishing adventures in the waters off of Ensenada, party trips or private charters.
Telephone (619) 222-1144.
Fax (619) 222-0784.
E-mail: hmmail@hmlanding.com.
Out of San Diego...the fisherman's choice for long range sportfishing to Baja since 1935. Many quality boats and experienced skippers to choose from!
HOOK, LINE & SINKERTelephone (619) 224-1336.
1224 Scott Street, San Diego, California, 92106.
Baja fishing tackle specialists! Mexican fishing licenses, Mexican boat permits, and much more.
(619) 583-8862.
E-mail: baja@indiansportfishing.com.
6053 Wenrich Drive, San Diego, California, 92120.
Owner/operator Chris Randel has been sharing tight lines in Baja for over 10 years. Check out their web site for more information!
Telephone (360) 402-FISH.
Post Office Box 11566, Olympia, Washington, 98508-1566.
E-mail: info@jeffklassenfishing.com".
Fishing adventures in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur.
Telephone (877) JIG-STOP * (800) 521-2281.
E-mail: hookup@jigstop.com.
A fishing travel company and a fishing tackle company meeting fishermen's Baja needs for 22 years.
JONATHAN ROLDAN'S SPORTSFISHINGTelephone (626) 333-3355.
San Quintin sportfishing packages.
Telephone (800) 599-8676 * (949) 650-2775.
booking@magbaytours.com.
271 Magnolia Boulevard, Suite B, Costa Mesa, California, 92627.
Specializing in fishing adventures to Magdelana Bay on Baja's west coast.
MOSQUITO FLEET FISHINGTelephone / Fax 011-52 (612) 123-4192 * 011-52 (612) 122-1674 * (818) 541-1465.
E-mail: mosquitofleet@cs.com.
The oldest fishing fleet in La Paz, Baja California Sur.
Telephone (800) 700-7022 * (805) 493-5444.
Fax (805) 493-5446.
E-mail: reservations@eastcapefishing.com.
2965 Morninside Drive, Thousand Oaks, California, 91362.
Specializing in sportfishing adventures in Baja's East Cape!
PEDRO'S PANGASTelephone (888) 568-2252 * (323) 962-3746.
Fax (323) 962-6673.
San Quintin's panga connection for harbor and outer San Quintin waters.
Telephone (626) 333-9012.
Fax (626) 336-1966.
E-mail: bcastellon@seaofcortezsportfishing.com Sportsfishing in the waters off of San Felipe and the Midriff Islands!
Telephone (619) 226-2403.
Fax (619) 226-1332.
E-mail: searcher@bajawhale.com.
Legendary Baja sportfishing with unsurpassed quality and service. Short and long trips, drive down or fly down.
Telephone (714) 538-9300 * (888) 566-4346.
Fax (714) 538-1368.
E-mail: longfin123@aol.com.
Six day fishing adventures in the waters off of San Felipe in the 86 foot flagship "Jose Andres" and pangas.
TUNA CHAMP SPORTFISHING(619) 225-8969.
Captains Kevin Ward and Mike Diamond provide long range fishing trips in the comfort of a 75' by 24' vessel with large staterooms.
FLYINGFor much of Baja's recent history, private planes were a main source of access into the Peninsula. Even today, general aviation plays a significant role in Baja, although the die-hard, seat-of-the-pants bush pilot is becoming increasingly harder to find. Still, many Baja aficionados continue to slip south of the border with their birds, and each flight is a spectacular adventure! Can you think of a good reason why you shouldn't be flying to Baja in a private plane? BE A PILOT is a web site dedicated towards getting more people interested in flying. Why not you?
Plus, it's always fun to see what's happening at the AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION! Whether or not you actually fly to Baja, you gotta check out the new book put out for flying Baja. AIR BAJA is an awesome collection of data, maps and photographs about Baja's airstrips. Gales Hanselman (800-574-9702) spent over three years (and a ton of money!) putting together this ultimate Baja pilots guide. The photos include excellent pictures of each landing strip from a mile or two out, plus great photos of each strip on final approach. These photos alone are worth the price of the package! You can also contact the publisher, Qei Publishing, at Box 1236, Hailey, Idaho, 83333. Fax (208) 788-6308. For information on obtaining insurance for your bird when flying south of the border, check out the AVEMCO AVIATION INSURANCE web site, or contact MacAfee & Edwards, Inc. at (800) 334-7950 for an immediate phone quote! And for a cool article of flying in Baja, check out the Spring 1999 edition of PILOT GETAWAYS magazine (1-877-pilotgw). It's loaded with tons of great Baja flying information! For miscellaneous general aviation information check out AVIATION DIRECTORY.COM
Telephone (480) 730-3250.
Fax (480) 730-3251.
E-mail: jack@bajabushpilots.com.
1255 West Baseline Road, Suite 138, Mesa, Arizona, 85202.
Any pilot worth his or her prop wash has heard of Arnold Senterfitt. For almost 40 years Arnold has been the 'King' of flying the Baja, mapping this magnificent peninsula and cataloging its airstrips. Baja Bush Pilots was a natural progression of those early trips, and is a great club to join for pilots interested in flying the wide-open skies of Baja!
Helping the needy in Baja.
Check out their web site for more information on "God's Air Force".
FLIGHT LOGTelephone (714) 521-2531.
E-Mail: bajapilot@aol.com
Based in Fullerton, California.
This fun loving group of Pilots loves Baja, and it shows in their regular newsletter. They've also got a great booklet on how to handle the border crossing situation from wheels up to getting back home. Frequent Baja destinations include Hotel Serinidad in Mulege, Punta Chivato, and Loreto for whale watching adventures.
Telephone (800) 775-9018.
E-mail: mikeav8r@inreach.com
The Flying Samaritans have been delivering good will to Baja for many years! This group of pilots, doctors, nurses, dentists, and volunteers visit Baja every month to bring goods and services to areas of Baja that would otherwise do without. Click on their web site for detailed information about their various chapters!
- The Flying Doctors
Telephone (800) 585-4LMV.
E-Mail: info@flyingdocs.org.
A fun group of doctors from northern California providing health services and education to the people of northern Mexico and Baja.
SPORTY'S PILOT SHOPTelephone (800) LIFTOFF.
Fax (513) 735-9200.
One of the most common maps for navigating the skies of Baja is the WORLD AERONAUTICAL CHART. WAC charts are on a scale of 1:1,000,000, and WAC chart #CH-22 contains almost all of the Baja peninsula! It's almost as much fun to use when hanger-flying over a cup of coffee back at home!
GOLFING Golfing is getting bigger each year in Baja, and the quality of most courses is top cabin. Los Cabos is becoming Mexico's golf haven, and the courses there are nothing short of spectacular! Closer to the U.S border, there are four good golf courses within an hour's drive. For more information on these courses, check out the Baja Expo city directories under Tijuana, Real del Mar, Bajamar, and Ensenada.If you want a true escape, the golf course in Loreto is a great fly-in destination, and the raw natural beauty of the Loreto area is just the icing on the cake!
Looking for more golf information for Cabo San Lucas? Drop by our CABO GOLF section!
Telephone (877) 246-BAJA.BR>Fax (619) 474-7166.
E-mail: bajatours@galaxymall.com".
43 East 12th Street, Suite C, National City, California, 91950.
Golf packages to all Baja golf courses!
KAYAKING
Kayaking in Baja has grown dramatically over the last couple of years.
Although many Baja fans drive down on their own for kayak adventures, more
and more adventurers are hooking up with reliable kayak companies for all-inclusive
kayak vacations. For more information on kayaking in Baja, check our individual City Directories in Baja Expo.
And, for a wonderful web site on KAYAKING BAJA, check out this story by Ed Darack. For a look at the latest inventory from the folks at OCEAN KAYAK, check out their web site!
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-1706.
E-Mail: restless@earthling.net
Post Office Box 2143, Port Hueneme, California, 93044.
Custom kayak adventures in Baja's Magdelana Bay.
BAJA TROPICALES
Telephone 011-52 (115) 3-0409.
Fax 011-52 (115) 3-0190.
Playa Santispac #17, Post Office Box 60, Mulege, Baja California Sur,
Mexico.
Kayak rentals in Mulege and Bahia Concepcion.
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Telephone 011-52 (112) 5-3828 * (800) 843-6967.
Calle Sonora #586, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Kayak adventures out of La Paz.
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Telephone (415) 669-2600.
Post Office Box 983, Inverness, California, 94937.
Kayaking tours in Baja for all experience levels.
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Telephone 011-52 (112) 1-6121 * (206) 322-5262.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
State of the art high quality kayak adventures in Baja.
ECOSUMMER EXPEDITIONSTelephone (800) 465-8884.
Fax (604) 214-7485.
E-mail: trips@ecosummer.com.
5640 Hollybridge Way, #130, Vancouver, British Columbia, Cananda, V7C 4N3.
Annual kayak adventures in Baja's lagoons and the Sea of Cortez.
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Telephone 011 (52) 112) 5-5636.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Kayak excursions out of La Paz, Baja.
Telephone (800) 599-8676.
E-Mail: booking@magbaytours.com/
271 Magnolia Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, 92627.
Custom kayak tours off of Baja's Magdalena Bay islands. Friendly service, good food, great adventure kayaking in pristine calm waters! Over 15 years of experience.
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Telephone (800) 258-8434.
Fax (520) 773-9965.
E-Mail: Northstar@AdventureTrip.com.
Post Office Box 1724, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86002.
Custom kayak trips to Baja from October through May.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPECIALISTSTelephone (800) 346-6277 * (209) 736-4677.
Fax (209) 736-2902.
Post Office Box 67, Angeles Camp, California, 95222.
6-8 day kayak trips in Baja, Mexico. Call for more information.
OUTDOOR ODYSSEYS
Telephone (800) 647-4621 * (206) 361-0717.
12003 23rd Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington, 98125.
Kayak tours out of Loreto and La Paz, in Baja.
Telephone (208) 765-3116.
Fax (208) 765-5254.
E-mail: info@seakayakadventures.com.
1036 Pine Avenue, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, 83814.
Wilderness kayak adventures and whale watch excursions in Baja.
More information on their web site!
Telephone (707) 942-4550.
Fax (707) 942-8017.
E-Mail: tourbaja@iname.com.
Post Office Box 827, Calistoga, California, 94515.
Guided kayak tours out of Loreto, Baja.
OFF ROAD
Several different companies and organizations specialize in getting dirt
between the treads on your tires. Baja has some of the most challenging
off road terrain in the world! For more information on Off Road adventures
in Baja, check each of our city directories in BAJA EXPO. If you are an off-road fan, and not yet a subscriber to the off-road monthly DUSTY TIMES, you might want to take a peek at their web site to get a taste of what this great publication is all about!
The web site of BAJA OFFROAD and WIDE OPEN BAJA are also good sources of information for Baja nuts who want to get off the blacktop.
WIDE OPEN BAJA offers offroad tours of the Baja in awesome buggies! Check out their web site for more information.
For racing apparel stop by the BAJA BROS web site.
Telephone (760) 868-6606.P.O. Box 291759, Phelan, California, 92329-1759.
E-Mail: bobmartin@snowline.net.
Desert Explorers offers a regular newsletter for those who want to explore Baja and the southwest U.S. with off-road vehicles.
Telephone (888) 664-2252 * Tel./Fax (760) 739-9596.
E-Mail: bajaboundmoto@abac.com
Post Office Box 461715, Escondido, California, 92046-1715.
If you want to do Baja on a dirt bike, these are the people to talk to. Check out their web site for more information!
Telephone (714) 830-6569.
Fax (714) 583-0306.
E-Mail: hainesc@pacbell.net
25108 Marguerite Parkway, Suite B-126, Mission Viejo, California, 92692.
All-inclusive custom off road motorcycle adventures into Baja. Experienced guides.
ECOLOGICAL 4 WHEELING ADVENTURES
Telephone (714) 540-7731.
Fax (714) 751-4312.
2925 College Avenue, Suite A-7, Costa Mesa, California, 92626.
Custom off road adventures into the remote Baja wilderness.
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Telephone (818) 347-5024.
22287 Mulholland Highway #405, Calabassas, California, 91302.
Organizer of the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000 and many other great race events!
Telephone (888) 788-BAJA.
E-Mail: guides@wideopenbaja.com
Experience the untamed Baja by driving genuine Baja off road race vehicles with the experts!
SAILINGSailing in Baja is spectacular! Whether it's a blue water cruise down the west side of the Peninsula towards waters further south (Costa Rica, anyone?), or a short jaunt in the emerald waters in the Sea of Cortez, Baja offers sailing options to meet needs and skill levels of a broad range of sailors.
Weather can be an issue during the Chubasco season, which generally runs from June through October. But most of these storms only last a few days, and there are several good locations to hole up, if necessary.
When the weather gets good around November 1st the crazy folks from BAJA HAHA get together to head down the coast from San Diego to CABO SAN LUCAS. If you want to sail south with some other fun people this is the group to do it with! After the party in Cabo most of these folks head up the Sea of Cortez or over to the Mexican mainland for more cruising fun. Check out their web site for further information.
Ports with the best supplies and provisions include Cabo San Lucas (for west coast sailing) and La Paz (for Sea of Cortez adventures).
Before heading south be sure to grab MEXICAN BOATING GUIDE by Pat and John Raines as well as CHARLIES CHARTS by Charlie. Both books are an excellent help for sailors heading into Mexican waters.
And for updates on the Nautical Ladder plan and constructive feedback on the project the web site of PRO PENINSULA has more information.
Ready to slip south of the border? Before you head south check out the SWELL DIRECTION AND BUOY REPORTS near the U.S. / Baja border. For a jib-bag full of information on cruising Baja's waters, don't miss the great web site titled: CRUISE THE SEA OF CORTEZ And while you're at it, take a gander at these BAJA CRUISING NOTES by sailor Jim Hughes. And if you are in need of parts for your boat drop by DIRECT MARINE for the easy way to get parts! Looking for a true escape on the water? Try RAMA JAMA ADVENTURES, the 60 foot live-aboard yacht that charters out of La Paz into the Sea of Cortez! They offer scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, whale watching and bird hunting on this beautiful private yacht. Check out their web site for more information!
Looking for a Baja-based yacht broker? Visit the web site of BAJA CALIFORNIA MARINE.
SAILING
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Telephone (562) 799-3880.
182 Marina Drive, Long Beach, California, 90803.
Web site: www.horizonswestadventures.com.
Sailing trips from southern California to upper Baja, Mexico.
Enjoy a coastal cruise aboard the 73 foot schooner Dirigo II.
Visit their web site for additional information.
Telephone (800) 945-2742.
E-Mail: info@bajaseafaris
Marques de Leon 933, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Custom sailboat cruises in the Sea of Cortez on the 50 foot "Irish Mist"!
Telephone (415) 383-8200 Extension 111 or 112.
Fax (415) 383-5816.
E-Mail: richard@latitude38.com
Annual cruiser's rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas!
BAJA TOWTelephone (888) 857-BOAT.
1215 Anchors Way #142, Ventura, California, 93001.
Boats and trailers towed to all parts of Baja. 30 years Baja experience! Professional tow vehicles. Call for quotes and scheduling.
Telephone (415) 389-6644.
E-mail: setsail@exploramar.com.
3 Fern Lane, Mill Valley, California, 94941.
Marine biology adventures in the Sea of Cortez!
Telephone (800) 535-7289.
E-Mail: yacht@moorings.com
Post Office Box 9064, Clearwater, Florida, 33758-9064.
Bareboat and crewed yachts out of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
SAIL BAJATelephone 011-52 (612) 123-4056.
Fax 011-52 (612) 125-5900.
E-Mail: velas@sailbaja.com
Legaspy 2335, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23040.
Dedicated to information concerning cruising the Sea of Cortez and the Baja Peninsula.
SURFING
Road trips into Baja with the boards strapped to the roof have been popular
for decades, and are still a great way to get wet in Baja. More recently
there have been a few entrepreneurial spirited gringos who have been putting
together fly down surf trips to some of Baja's better point breaks. The
costs are reasonable, and the waves are usually very good.
Surf trips to Baja can be arranged through Surf Trip Coordinator at (619) 218-2384.
Taking the boards south to Baja? Check out the SWELL INFORMATION AND BUOY REPORTS near the U.S./ Baja border. For a great set of articles on surfing Baja, pick up a copy of the 1999 January-February edition of LONGBOARD MAGAZINE.
This issue not only has some great surf photography on Baja, but the stories do a great job of putting your mind in the Baja mode.
And of course no surf trip would be complete without a peak at the REEF BRAZIL GIRLS!. And if you are serious about a Baja surfing adventure check out the web site of BAJA SURF ADVENTURES.
For maps and more information on surfing Baja drop by cool web site of SURF MAPS.COM.
Check out the SAN DIEGO SURF ACADAMY'S web site for surf trips to Baja!
A small but fun surf hotel 20 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas is the CABO SURF HOTEL. If you like to surf this is your dream hotel...located on a small bluff right above Cabo's best waves!
For more information on surfing in Baja visit the web site of LOST COAST ADVENTURES.
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Telephone (800) 221-9283.
E-mail: timsells4u@aol.com.
386 East 'H' Street, Suite 209-221, Chula Vista, California, 91910.
Custom fly-in surf charters to Baja's best surf breaks.
E-mail= travis@lostcoastadventure.com.
Surf camps in Cabo San Lucas and Todos Santos!
Surf their web site for additional information.
Telephone (800) 599-8676 * (949) 650-2775.
E-Mail: booking@magbaytours.com
271 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B, Costa Mesa, California, 92627.
Over 15 years of experience in providing surf tours to Baja's pristine Mag Bay islands. Personalized service, great food, awesome surf and no crowds. Their web site says it all!
PASKOWITZ SURF CAMP
Telephone (714) 443-5001.
Fax (714) 443-3979.
Post Office Box 522, San Clemente, California, 92674.
Baja surf safaris with the professionals! Lessons at San Onofre.
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (624) 145-0288.
E-mail: info@pescaderosurf.com.
Single day and multi-day surf adventures on the Cape in southern Baja!
Telephone (800) 447-7873 * (619) 565-6892.
Fax (619) 279-5778.
E-mail: taz@n2.net
Surf trips to Baja with years of experience! Surf camps, surf lessons, and much much more.
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Telephone (714) 492-8170.
Fax (714) 492-8142.
122 South El Camino Real #67, San Clemente, California, 92672.
Dedicated to helping preserve our coastlines and oceans.
WHALE WATCHING
Baja is one of the best places on Earth for whale watching! The west
coast is famous for it's great pods of migrating California Gray whales,
and the Sea of Cortez waters feature the larger resident Finback whales. Most
Baja whale watchers set out to see the California Grays, as they are the
friendlier of the two, and seem to actually enjoy performing for 'the people
with the cameras in the boats'.
Although many Baja travelers enjoy the adventure
of driving down the Peninsula Highway to get to the three main lagoons,
more people each year are signing up for organized tours for a more predictable
approach to whale watching. Either way, it's an unforgettable sight!
For
additional information on whale watching, check our city sites under Guerrero
Negro and San Ignacio, as well as our EVENT CALENDAR on the Baja Expo home page!
Curious about the California Gray Whale? The GREY WHALE ADVOCATE web site and the AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY website both feature great Gray Whale information!
Check out ROBYN'S GREY WHALE PHOTOS for a closer look at the big guys!
For more information on whales drop by the main WHALE section of Baja Expo.
WINDSURFING
Baja is a great place for windsurfing! There are thousands of miles of
coastline offering great conditions for beginners, intermediates, and advanced
boarders. For serious sailboarders, Los Barriles on the East Cape offers
world class sailing, including serious events and competition.
And for a good source of information on boardsailing in Baja, don't miss the web site of BAJA GUIDE A visit to VENTANA WINDSURF is like taking a mini-vacation!
Telephone 011-52 (612) 126-0364.
E-Mail: bajajoe@yahoo.com
Windsurfing paradise located approximately 45 minutes south of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Telephone (714) 453-1950.
Fax (714) 453-8082.
E-mail: baja@solosports.net
Address: 1 Technology Drive, Suite #E-305, Irvine, California, 92618.
Need more information on Windsurfing in Baja? Go to the experts!
VELA WINDSURFING CENTER
Telephone (800) 223-5443.
Hotel Playa Del Sol, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
A professional windsurfing company with sites in Baja and worldwide.
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