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City in the Mexican state of Baja California
Photo: Tim Buss from North County, San Diego, California, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
San Felipe is a city in Baja California, Mexico on the coast of the Gulf of California. It has become a resort destination for Americans, Canadians and Mexicans. Its population of 19,000 (2018) swells by up to 5,000 during peak periods like U.S. holidays.
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An annual event that normally takes place in April. Many local bands and a great way to enjoy the outdoors during the spring in Mexico
The food is okay but the drinks are weak and expensive.
Great tacos, quasedillas and cervezas
One of the largest and most American restaurants is the Pavilion in the gated golf course community of El Dorado Ranch eight miles North of San Felipe on Hwy 5. It is open to the public so just tell the guard where you are going. The restaurant and location are so beautiful it has become the #1 wedding and reception restaurant in San Felipe for Mexicans and Americans.
Vacation rental homes in San Felipe
San Felipe rental homes provided by MySanFelipeVacation.com. Rental homes include Eldorado Ranch beach front condos and La Ventana del Mar golf course accommodations. San Felipe rental homes by the Sea of Cortez
A laid-back place with beds in huts or RV hookups along the beach, where families can play or old codgers can just drink their beer in peace.
Large rooms with kitchenettes and balconies overlooking private beach and gulf. Hotel has a pool, hot tub, and sun deck as well.
By car
If you are coming from California, into Baja Mexico, there are two simple routes.
By plane
San Felipe has a small general aviation airport a few miles south of town.
By bus
By bike
It looks like a low-traffic route from San Diego is to cross at Tecate, then bike to Ensenada, and then go to San Felipe from there.
The malecon (waterfront) is the center of San Felipe. Most of the bars and restaurants are here and are within walking distance of each other. Free, ample parking is usually available.
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