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Hi to everyone that reads this blog about Baja and my experience here for over 45 years and over a million miles driven here as well.
Over the course of 45 years I have made over 1700 trips if not more, since my first ever trip to Baja in 1963. During this time here in Baja I haven’t had one moment that I thought I was going to die , except a few times with 40 footers barrelling down the road coming at me on my side of the road, I have hit two cows since coming though , but besides my vehicles getting hammered , all went well
.So this is my first blog, I’ll talk about how easy it is to get to my surf camp in northern Baja which is about 260km south of the US border. An easy task and beautiful surroundings get you there .
I have come across the border now for over 45 years and with my business 21 years as of March this year and its always been smooth.
When its busy in the camp, we drive through the border 7 times a month and that means coming back through the San Ysidro border the same times as well.
I have never had a problem with Mexican customs or the US, and travelling to the toll road each time has been a snap. It takes a total of 8-12 mins to get from the border to the toll road bound to Ensenada . From there, it takes about one hour to get to El Sauzal, which is the third and last toll booth. Then you get through Ensanada in about 30mins or so, just follow the signs and you are bound to San Quintin.
Ensenada to my place is about 90 miles and takes about one hour and half to get here.
Your travelling on winding roads , but roads are very good to travel by car. so it is about 4 hours from the border to my doorstep.
baja bill laying into a bottom turn
My experience getting to my place is an easy task and if you come by our shuttle we provide, all you have to think about is getting good surf, great food and great time with my crew and enjoy my place that you will love forever. So it is a no brainier in my opinion.
Our shuttle drives down in the early evening and gets to the camp around 11pm or so, traffic isn’t an issue, our guest get to sleep and wake up to go surfing with 6-7 hours of sleep under their belt, its worked very well for us and guest and offers More time to be here.
Our weekend trip leaves Friday evening and returns on Monday, leaving the camp around noon or so and getting back to San Diego by 6PM or so. A very chilled drive home after a great weekend with us.
The camp has 24 hour security and is totally fenced. We have two guards and all is good and you feel safe, so you can sit back relax and just have fun here.
There is a selection of breaks around the camp and to them takes a total of 20 minutes if we go to the furthest break. Surfing these waves are safe and there is never any issues with the locals. Everyone knows me and my vehicles and its very safe for us to roam around in the day or night here.
Our evenings are spent at the surf camp where our clients can enjoy relaxing around the bar or kicking back and reflect around the campfire. If you wish for other entertainment you could play pool, darts or ping pong.
The main question I always get asked is about the crime in the area and what has been publicised in the press. I’m not going to lie Yes there was a lot when I first started this camp up, and worked hard to clean it up and its better, a lot better.
Is there still problems here? yes, but I believe it is anywhere you go when travelling to a remote place in the World, but for us there are no problems and haven’t been for over 18 yrs.
We have had 1000?s of clients pass through my doors here and their comments and testimonials prove to all, that your safe and will enjoy your experience with us.
We are rated 99% exceed expectations from our clients, that’s huge in my opinion.
Come and enjoy Baja with us and feel our stoke of living the Baja experience, it will rub off on you for sure and open your eyes as well.
Thanks Bajabill OUT
My next blog will focus on the following:
the cop scene, military stops and how things have changed here with their presence and if you get stopped by them what happens and just to open your eyes through my eyes.
how to drive here without being stopped, just some proven ways to enjoy your trip here in Baja.