Cowpatty
Beloved Puertecitos establishment Cowpatty had a fire that burned down the building. The popular beer and hot dog spot has been in business for over 25 years and is working along with help from the community to rebuild and reopen. You can find more information on their Facebook page.
Hotel Serenidad
Hotel Serenidad in Mulegé is currently closed as the local Ejido has taken over the property and kicked out all employees and guests. The Johnson family, who has owned the hotel for over 70 years, is working to settle the dispute and hope to have the hotel open again soon. A similar dispute occurred in the 1990s and resulted in the Johnson family being able to successfully reopen the hotel.
Baja 500
The Score Baja 500 will take place from June 4-8. The off-road loop race will begin and end in Ensenada. For a detailed course map and more information, visit the Score International website.
Rosarito’s 140th Anniversary
Playas de Rosarito just celebrated 140 years since its founding, the legal registration of Rancho El Rosarito. It was May 14, 1885, that Don Joaquín Machado officially entered Rancho El Rosario into the Public Registry, marking a turning point in the history of the region. However, Rosarito’s history began much earlier, with the Kumeyaay people who inhabited the region for over three thousand years, calling the area Huacatay and serving as its first guardians. In 1995, Playas de Rosarito became its own official municipality (the fifth of Baja California).
Dos Mares Sportfishing Tournament
Once again this summer, the government for the state of Baja California (norte) will be hosting the 2 Mares (2 Seas) fishing tournament with two fishing tournaments, one in the Sea of Cortez and one in the Pacific Ocean. This year the tournaments will be in Bahía de los Ángeles from June 13-14 and in Ensenada from August 29-30. More information is available on the Baja California Sportfishing website or Facebook page.
Beach Flag Meanings
ZOFEMAT (the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone) encourages locals and tourists to learn the color codes on the beach flags that indicate whether the sea is safe for swimming or poses a risk. These signals alert people to sea conditions and can make the difference between a safe day and an emergency.
Black flag: Beach closed
Red flag: Beach is very dangerous due to currents or high waves
Yellow flag: Beach is moderately dangerous, enter with caution
Green flag: Optimal conditions for swimming
White flag: Presence of jellyfish
Baja Beach Fest
The Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito will take place from August 8-10. This is a large festival that always causes a lot of traffic in the area as well as back ups at the border, so please plan accordingly.
Active Hurricane Season Expected
The Pacific hurricane season began on May 15 and will end on November 30. According to estimates by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), 8 to 9 tropical storms are expected, along with 4 to 5 Category 1 and 2 hurricanes, and 4 to 6 Category 3, 4, or 5 hurricanes. Please read our updated Hurricane Preparedness Guide so that you can be prepared.