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PNW_Steve
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Jan 08, 2014

Some Beach Somewhere..... Destination recommendations?

Oh how I hate that song this time of year :) It snowed again this morning and I am about to loose my mind.

My wife and I have visited a number of different destinations in Mexico but never in our RV. We have been kicking around the idea and got to wondering if there is any place within 1-2 days drive of the AZ or CA border that we could spend a week or two on the beach?

What we are after is a spot to pitch camp and enjoy a warm sunny beach and a week or two of relaxation.

Is that realistic this time of year? I have never driven any further South than Ensenada and have no clue as to how far South we can realistically travel in 1-2 days. Especially pulling our 5th wheel.

Our tastes run on the simple side. We do not need the Ritz just the most basic amenities.

Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Steve
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    PNW_Steve
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    Jan 08, 2014
    GeneB wrote:
    My wife and I spent three weeks in Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point in November of 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed it. We pulled a 26' travel trailer down from Phoenix through Gila Bend and Ajo, AZ and went back up through Yuma the Sunday after Thanksgiving. If you're in California cross at San Luis south of Yuma and take the highway south toward El Golfo then continue southeast on the coastal highway to Puerto Penasco. We found the roads to be in good condition and enjoyed the drive. We stayed at Playa Bonita RV park http://www.rockypointreview.com/ad11324.html and would recommend it. We later checked out other parks but found Playa Bonita right on the beach the best for us. Some websites to check out: http://wikitravel.org/en/Puerto_Pe%C3%B1asco and http://www.rvgoddess.com/TRAVEL/MEXICO.aspx


    Hey Gene,

    Thanks for the info. I have some reservation regarding the recent events at Rocky Point. Is it safer now after the Government showoff force or was that more of an indicator that safety in RP is declining?

    I feel as safe visiting places like Puerto Vallarta or Playa del Carmen as I do visiting Seattle or San Diego. However, areas close to the US border do cause me a bit more concern. And again, is it likely to be "beach weather" that far North this time of year?


    What do you all think?

    Thanks again.

    Steve
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    PNW_Steve
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    Jan 08, 2014
    the bear II wrote:
    Along the west coast of Baja is tough due to a recent road collapse. I haven't heard how soon it will be repaired. You should be able to get to Rosarito Beach area for camping.

    Near the AZ border a lot of RVers go to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco). There was a recent drug cartel/military police shootout at a condo resort in town.

    Just south of San Diego on this side of the border is Silver Strand Beach or Chula Vista RV Resort (right next to San Diego Bay). So far this year the weather has been nice. High 60s to 70s.


    Thanks for the reply Bear.

    We have been to Rosarito many times. That used to be one of our fav's. Always stayed in a resort though.

    Any destinations reachable in 1-2 days from the border that may be a bit warmer? I am clueless as to what realistic travel distances are pulling a 5th wheel in Mexico.

    Are Guaymas or San Carlos reachable from the border in a day?

    Thanks
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    GeneB
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    Jan 08, 2014
    My wife and I spent three weeks in Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point in November of 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed it. We pulled a 26' travel trailer down from Phoenix through Gila Bend and Ajo, AZ and went back up through Yuma the Sunday after Thanksgiving. If you're in California cross at San Luis south of Yuma and take the highway south toward El Golfo then continue southeast on the coastal highway to Puerto Penasco. We found the roads to be in good condition and enjoyed the drive. We stayed at Playa Bonita RV park http://www.rockypointreview.com/ad11324.html and would recommend it. We later checked out other parks but found Playa Bonita right on the beach the best for us. Some websites to check out: http://wikitravel.org/en/Puerto_Pe%C3%B1asco and http://www.rvgoddess.com/TRAVEL/MEXICO.aspx
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    the_bear_II
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    Jan 08, 2014
    Along the west coast of Baja is tough due to a recent road collapse. I haven't heard how soon it will be repaired. You should be able to get to Rosarito Beach area for camping.

    Near the AZ border a lot of RVers go to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco). There was a recent drug cartel/military police shootout at a condo resort in town.

    Just south of San Diego on this side of the border is Silver Strand Beach or Chula Vista RV Resort (right next to San Diego Bay). So far this year the weather has been nice. High 60s to 70s.

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