There are some places in this world that are so magical, so incredibly beautiful, that you can't help falling in love. For us, that place in Baja California was Bahía Concepción.
Soak in the Oasis of Mulegé, Baja’s Colorful Colonial Town
Mulegé, a quiet little oasis in Baja Sur, is the perfect place to call home for a few days after soaking in San Ignacio. It’s a charming little town that attracts a lot of expats, snowbirds and travelers, as well as an ideal stop to regroup and resupply before heading to a beautiful beach area called Bahiá Concepíon.
Campground Review: Ecoturismo Kuyimá in Laguna de San Ignacio
In Baja California Sur, Laguna de San Ignacio is a key destination for many – it’s a prime location for spotting gray whales during their winter migration. Every year, these incredible creatures travel more than 10,000 miles between their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic and the coastal lagoons of the southern Baja peninsula. When we decided to van life down Baja, we were excited to realize that our timing would sync up with the chance to see gray whales in the wild!
What You Need to Know About Baja’s Bahiá de Los Ángeles
If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxed vibe where you can disconnect and enjoy the picturesque views, then Bahiá de Los Ángeles is for you.
Exploring San Felipe, the Gateway to the Sea of Cortez
Towards the end of our second week in Baja California, Mexico, we were ready to leave the Pacific side and see what the Sea of Cortez had to offer. After a three-hour drive, our first destination on the Eastern side of Baja was San Felipe.
Campground Review: Glamping Ruta de Arte y Vino in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico
There are a few well-known areas to camp within Valle de Guadalupe, and Glamping de Arte y Vino is one of these. We came into the area in the late afternoon after running errands in Ensenada, so we immediately headed for a campsite. Glamping de Arte y Vino was the closest to us and sounded promising.
What We Learned in Our First Week of Navigating Baja California, Mexico
Baja California, Mexico! What a place to be. Our first week in Baja was concentrated in the port city of Ensenada, about two hours south of the San Diego/Tijuana border. Since it was our first time driving through, we wanted to spend some time getting acquainted with the area, local resources and navigating our way around town. Well, that and eating all the tacos! ?
Campground Review: Playa Saldamando in Baja California
Camping in Baja, Mexico is certainly a first for us, but luckily there are many resources on where to stay in the area. The best by far is the Traveler's Guide to Camping Mexico's Baja by Church & Church. The book gives you a rundown on everything you need to know about each region, as well as many recommended campgrounds and RV parks throughout Baja California. Our plan was to find a location near Ensenada for our first stay. As we drove along Hwy 1, we marveled at the most gorgeous scenic views. Fortunately for us, these panoramic views are home to Playa Saldamando, a primitive campground that faces the…
We’re Heading to Baja!
Yep, you read that right. As of right now, we’re in our van making our way across the border to Baja California, Mexico! ??? Steven and I started talking about our dream destinations late last Fall, and Baja kept creeping up to the top of our list. We thought, How wild would it be if we spent a couple months exploring this beautiful peninsula of Mexico? Shortly after making the big decision to go for it in the New Year, the founders of The Van Life app announced that they were kicking off a Baja to Alaska Tour at the end of January through July. We couldn’t believe the timing!…
