Punta Baja
El Rosario, Baja California, Mexico
Punta Baja is an old fishing camp and mostly summertime surf spot at the end of a dirt road southwest of El Rosario in Baja California, Mexico. Camping is free around a small lighthouse on a windswept peninsula. A tiny market and restaurant are rarely open, though fishermen sometimes sell fresh fish and lobster.
A wild, windswept camp with summer surf and free camping, though it is remote and the road needs clearance.
How we score beachesBring all your food, water and fuel, since services are minimal. Ask the fishermen about fresh seafood.
The road to the coast is packed sand and gravel, and high clearance is a must, though four wheel drive is not needed. Park and camp near the lighthouse for free.
Access is by dirt road to rough ground with no facilities, so it is a poor fit for strollers or wheelchairs.
Summer is the main surf season, and the Pacific stays cool, usually in the mid to high teens Celsius. Winds sweep the peninsula, and fog is common in late spring and early summer.
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