Bahia Falsa
San Quintin, Baja California, Mexico
Bahia Falsa is the northern lobe of the San Quintin bay system in Baja California, Mexico, one of the main oyster producing areas in the country. The water is calm, and the shore suits kayaking and walks. Local producers sell fresh oysters directly from the bay, and seven dormant volcanoes frame the view.
Calm water for kayaking and some of the best oysters in Baja, though the bay is for paddling and eating more than swimming.
How we score beachesBuy oysters straight from a local producer and eat them on the shore. Paddle in the morning before the wind rises.
Park near the producers or the launch access on the bay shore. Facilities are basic.
The shore is a short walk from the access over sand and shell, with limited facilities.
The Pacific here is cool year round, and morning fog is common in late spring and early summer. Hurricane season runs roughly June through November.
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