The small town of La Purísima is well-known for its towering natural landmark, El Pilón, a large, uniquely-shaped rock hill. Lesser known to travelers, but just as towering, is the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Off the Beaten Path
Popular YouTuber Explores Baja California, Mexico… Inspiring Baja Travelers – PART 2
By Allan A Macho CONTINUED FROM PART 1 Within minutes of arriving at the immaculately kept ranch headquarters, Mavrik is making friends with the other guests and friendly ranch dogs…. Read more »
2023 Baja Trip Planner
With the seasonality of the peninsula from weather to wildlife, it can sometimes be hard to know the best time to plan a specific trip. We’re breaking down some of… Read more »
San Javier
A trip to Loreto isn’t complete without taking a day trip to explore the small town and mission of San Javier. Located southwest of Loreto, the town is nestled into… Read more »
Tom Miller’s White Seabass Secret Spot
By “That Baja Guy” Gary Graham Continued from last month… After about 10 to 12 miles of dirt road, the sandy beach ended and turned into the… Read more »
Tom Miller – A Columnist for All Times
By Gary Graham Born April 4, 1928, Tom Miller and his brother Chuck were raised on Coronado Island, California, and shared a passion for fishing. Although Tom became a… Read more »
La Lobera
Baja wildlife and nature lovers will enjoy a fun side trip to La Lobera, a naturally-formed crater on the Pacific that is a “haulout site” for harbor seals. Located 47… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Destinations for Getting Off the Beaten Path
There are plenty of opportunities along the peninsula for getting “lost” and off the beaten path. Here are a few of our favorite Baja destinations for when we need to… Read more »
Cañón de Guadalupe Photo Essay
By David Brackney Over a span of more than 80 years, the Auto Club of Southern California conducted hundreds of mapping and research trips to the Baja California… Read more »
El Mármol Onyx Quarry
The Baja peninsula is home to many quirky spots and small pockets of history and natural wonder. One of these is the abandoned El Mármol Quarry, located in the Central… Read more »