Tuesday, December 26, 2006

The fun stuff

chill on the patio
take a beach walk

whale/dolphin watch
go fishing
go beachcombing - this is our beach
to the right

kayak
Activities:

* Chill out. Read, relax, drink margaritas.
* Fish. The fishing is world-class. Even if you are not a huge fisherman you should try going out at least once. Best to do it at the begining of your stay so you can eat fresh fish all week. We can help you arrange to be picked up on the beach right by the house by a local fishing captain. He has his own boat and equipment, you don't have to bring anything.
If you catch a lot (very common) and want to bring some home - there is a place in Los Barriles that flash freezes fish for $1.50 a pound. Catch 30 pounds of tuna and you might be thinking about it - yum!!

* Beach. This is one of the most beautiful in all of Baja. The Sea of Cortez is very mild so it's great for swimming and for kids. Go for a beach walk - chances are all you'll see of people are their footprints. This is a great beach to find beautiful shells, rocks and driftwood. A short walk to the north are some rock outcroppings with tidepools that are fun to explore. In the evening you can build a driftwood fire on the beach.

* Snorkle. There are two full sets of fins/snorkles/masks. There is good snorkling right off the beach, with numerous tropical fish. If you're brave and use gloves you can catch lobster right off the point to the left. The beach at Punta Pescadero is also good for snorkling. About an hour away is Cabo Pulmo, a protected marine park with a living coral reef.

* Kayak. There is a single and a tandem (two people) kayak available for you to use at any time. They both have life jackets and anchors. Mornings are usually the calmest part of the day and a great time to paddle down the coast. Bring a rod out and you could catch lunch. You may even see a whales or dolphins while you are out there.

* Explore. If you rent a 4WD take the road north. It is unspoiled Baja at its best. There are some extremely beautiful private beaches just past Boca Del Alamo.

* Take a surfing day trip. There are two long boards availible for you to use. The town of Todos Santos is about an hour and a half drive away and has great surfing. It also has a great vibe and is a hub for artists.

* Rent a quad (ATV) and explore the beach or the desert. they are about $100 a day delivered and picked up at your door. Super fun - go North!

* Go to Hotel Punta Pescadero (1 mile from the house) for dinner. www.puntapescadero.com/activities.html

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