Some Beach Somewhere..... Destination recommendations?

[PNW_Steve]

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

[Wm_Elliot]

I look at the webcams in Mexico frequently. Mazatlan has had a lot of great weather - much of Mexico may be cloudy but Mazatlan often has blue sky and sun.
http://www.webcamsdemexico.com/webcam-mazatlan.html

[Talleyho69]

Mazatlan has a lot going for it. It's toll road all the way down, so it's easy driving. Mar Rosa is lovely, and right on the beach. The city is fun, too. There is a great tourist area, plus the regular "Mexican City" part. We seem to spend about a week in each direction there. Not too many years ago, we spent two entire winters there. It's warm enough, and the ocean is not too cold, either.
For a first trip in Mexico, however, I don't recommend making the run in just 2 days. It's about 500 miles from San Carlos to Mar Rosa. Take enough time to learn how to buy gas, pay tolls, get to the parks, and not be stressed. 3 days, or even 4 would make it really really easy.

[pa_buckeye]

I am at the Mar Rosa trailer park in Mazatlan and the weather is great. You can get here in 2 days and the park is right on the beach.Go to San Carlos the first day and you can be here the next day.

[Tequila]

Talleyho69 wrote:
Right across the street from the beach at Totonaka. http://www.totonakarv.com/home.html
We only stop there for a night traveling in each direction, but it's a nice introduction to RVing in Mexico. Secure, close to the water, and warmer than San Felipe. A run down the toll road from either Lukeville or Nogales.

I am in totonaka right now, the park is almost full, but there is also a caravan here

[kca87]

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?

I believe you can cross the CA border south to the Baja at Tecate. That is Mex 3 that hooks up with Mex 1 south of the road closure.

We usually can easily get to San Quintin by the first afternoon. Next day, we can make it all the way to Bahia de Los Angeles on the Sea of Cortes side. Our favorite place right on the water is Daggett's Beach. No hookups - but warm sun, sandy beaches, and nice people.

[Talleyho69]

Get your vehicle permits on line, now. It's just easier, same price, and saves a step. That first day or two driving in Mexico for the first time can be overwhelming! Info is all here on this site.

[PNW_Steve]

Weather forecast for San Carlos is showing highs 77-80F over the next 5 days....

Working on the logistics to get a trip together. I think I will be driving to Tucson or Phoenix and having my Wife fly down and meet me there to continue to San Carlos.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Mulege Baja California Sur This morning

[robatthelake]

Another vote for Totonaka at San Carlos. It is an easy , Days drive from Nogales!

[PNW_Steve]

moisheh wrote:
Baby it's cold outside

It did get warm enough for the snow to melt today.....Temp is dropping now as the sun has already gone down....

[moisheh]

Baby it's cold outside

[Talleyho69]

Right across the street from the beach at Totonaka. http://www.totonakarv.com/home.html
We only stop there for a night traveling in each direction, but it's a nice introduction to RVing in Mexico. Secure, close to the water, and warmer than San Felipe. A run down the toll road from either Lukeville or Nogales.

[PNW_Steve]

Talleyho69 wrote:
San Carlos/Guaymas isn't more than a very easy 2 days, most of us do it in one. It's warmer.

Can you recommend any quiet beach spots to stay?

Thanks

Steve

[PNW_Steve]

It sounds like the my travel time constraints may keep me from getting as warm as I would like. I'll take a closer look at San Felipe.