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THE SAN QUINTIN BAYS
A total of 6 bays exist in the marvelous coast of San Quintin, dazzling us along extensive kilometers of sand, deserts and sea, with stranded ships, extinct volcanoes, flocks of birds and magical landscapes. Coming up, we will present to you a guided north to south route that will take you to explore the six bays in San Quintin, as well as different points of interest surrounding them.
COLONET BAY
The town of Colonet serves as an excellent supply point for all of those heading to the San Pedro Mártir Sierra. Just south of the town there is a dirt road that takes you to Colonet Bay, an ideal place to practice surfing and sports fishing. From this point on all those adventurers that enjoy exploring dirt roads in their off road vehicles can drive down along the coast heading south, in a dirt road that will take you to the town of Vicente Guerrero.
Attractions: |
Beach |
Directions: |
Heading south on transpeninsular highway No. 1, in the town of Colonet you will find a dirt road in an intersection that will take you about 6 miles directly to this beautiful beach. We recommend you travel in a vehicle suited for this terrain. (SUV) |
Activities: |
Camping, surfing, fishing, mountain biking. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
4 CASAS
Attractions: |
Beach |
Directions: |
Heading south on transpeninsular highway No. 1, in the Ejido Díaz Ordáz (Km 135) you will find a dirt road in an intersection that will take you about 6 miles directly to this beautiful beach. We recommend you travel in a vehicle suited for this terrain. (SUV) |
Activities: |
Camping, surfing, fishing, mountain biking. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
PUNTA SAN JACINTO
Punta San Jacinto is renowned among surfers as an excellent place for practicing this sport. Here you will find a shipwreck on the beach. If you head south you can really appreciate all the beauty of its impressive beaches and the beautiful blue waters of Camalu and San Ramon bays.
Attractions: |
A shipwreck in the beach. |
Directions: |
Heading south on transpeninsular highway No. 1, exit in km 150 due west and take the dirt road that leads you for about 3.5 miles to this beach. We recommend you travel in a vehicle suited for this terrain. (SUV) |
Activities: |
Camping, surfing, fishing, mountain biking. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
CAMALU BAY
Attractions: |
Beach. |
Directions: |
Heading south on transpeninsular highway No. 1, exit in the town of Camalu. There you will find a dirt road that will take you for 2 miles directly to the beach. We recommend you travel in a vehicle suited for this terrain. (SUV) |
Activities: |
Camping, surfing, fishing, mountain biking. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
SAN RAMÓN BAY
Attractions: |
A stranded boat in the beach. Prehispanic seashells and other articles found in Figueroa Lagoon. |
Directions: |
Heading south on transpeninsular highway No. 1, exit in the town of Vicente Guerrero. There you will find many dirt roads that will lead you to the beach and the San Ramon Bay dunes. We recommend you travel in a vehicle suited for this terrain. (SUV) |
Activities: |
Camping, surfing, fishing, mountain biking. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
SAN QUINTÍN BAY & FALSA BAY
San Quintin bay offers in its lagoon, strands, beaches and dunes incredible biodiverse natural treasure that will amaze you. This area is a natural rest and breading refuge for thousands of birds that migrate from north America, that year after year, punctually, fly this path known as The pacific bird migration corridor. It’s incredible to observe many species of birds such as seagulls, ducks, geese, and pelicans among other interesting species. This is and excellent tourist destination to practice sport fishing, hunting, for observing the flora and fauna or the region or better yet, for relaxing and enjoying its beautiful lagoons, strands and beaches.
Attractions: |
The Santa Maria beach is an excellent place to practice windsurfing, kite surfing and sports fishing
Visit the remains of the first english families dating back to the XIX century at El Molino Viejo, Muelle Viejo, and the english cemetery
Enjoy the view at the Kenton volcano and go hiking or mountain biking.
Learn the natural process for making salt at the San Quintin salina.
In Bahia Falsa you will be able to find Baja California’s main aquaculture industry for oysters, clams and other species.
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Directions: |
The best way to get to San Quintin Bay is for you to take the Federal Transpeninsular highway No.1, from the south end of the city of Ensenada until you get to the 178 Km. marker. It is about 190mi. from the city of Tijuana. |
Activities: |
Kayaking, mountain biking, windsurfing, sports fishing, hunting, snorkeling, diving, off-roadding, flora and fauna observing. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
SANTA MARÍA BAY
Attractions: |
Her extensive sandy beaches are an ideal place to practice swimming, or go horseback ridding. You can also try gathering seashells in the beach, or better yet, relax under the warmth of the sun.
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Directions: |
Heading south on the transpeninsular highway No.1 going from San Quintín to Punta Prieta, you will see km. marker 11. Exit the road due west. Travel 2.5 miles and you will hit Santa Maria Bay. We recommend you travel in a vehicle suited for this terrain. (SUV) |
Activities: |
Go mountain biking, horseback ridding, windsurfing, sports fishing, flora and fauna observing. |
Climate: |
Varies between 55 and 85°F |
INTERESTING FACTS
The Km. Markers from the Federal Transpeninsular Highway re-starts from 0 on the road going from San Quintin the way south to Parador Punta Prieta.
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