San Felipe

A true fishing town, San Felipe lies further south away from the border, yet close enough to still count as a short drive. A port town, San Felipe boasts a friendly ambience whose purpose of being is not tourism, but simply surviving by the sea. There are a good number of expatriates who have relocated to the tranquility of San Felipe. The beaches of San Felipe feature smooth sands and a sometimes rocky shore; coupled with the dunes, desert flora, and the mountains that surround San Felipe, it offers an incredible view.

This is the place to go if you want to fish. The Sea of Cortez has 10,000 feet deep submarine canyons that nourish over 800 species of fish and a third of the world's population of sea mammals (including eight varieties of whales).The majority of the varieties of fish are found close to the shores. Not only are "game fish" regularly caught, but shellfish such as lobster, crabs, and shrimp are also a big part of the local diet. Fishing is available by boat or shore. Sea Bass (Grouper), Triggerfish, and Snapper are typically caught "bottom fishing." Along the coast of Baja there is also tuna, yellowtail, dorado (mahi mahi), and billfish such as Swordfish, Sailfish, and Striped, Blue and Black Marlin. They are beautiful to see and exciting to catch. There are plenty of fishing facilities in San Felipe right by the water.

Even if you're not a fisherman, you'll enjoy the inherent charm that this fishing village has to offer. You'd be plenty entertained to walk on the beach and grab a bite to eat in the way of fresh seafood right off the beach.