Bodegas Henri Lurton finds firmament in Baja California’s wine country By W. Scott Koenig There’s a traditional French saying that proposes, “Qui n’avance pas, recule,” or “He who does not advance, recedes.” Henri Lurton, owner of the century old Grand Cru Classé Château Brane-Cantenac in Margaux, France, took that adage to heart when he… Read more »
By Carla King Bahía de San Quintín is less than 200 miles south of the San Ysidro–Tijuana border off Mex 1. We like it as a first overnight stop on our way south, and I think you’ll like it too. It only takes about half a day to get there, so you can afford to make… Read more »
The 49th Score Baja 500 off-road race will take place June 1-4, 2017. The single loop race will begin and end in Ensenada, BC. For more information: score-international.com
The spring Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride will take place on Saturday May 6th, 2017. This biannual 50-mile fun bike ride begins in Rosarito and ends with a fiesta in Ensenada. For more information: www.rosaritoensenada.com
By Graham Mackintosh For many years, heading down Highway 1, a typical first night in Baja for me meant camping in the peace and quiet of the desert around Cataviña. Leaving San Diego by mid-morning I would usually be there and setup by nightfall. Sometimes I’d sleep in a tent; other times in my vehicle…. Read more »
The Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race will take place April 28-30, 2017. The 125-nautical mile sail begins in Newport Beach, California and ends in Ensenada, Baja California. The competition has been an annual event since 1948 and is considered to be the world’s largest international yacht race. For more information: newporttoensenada.com
The Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo (Shellfish and New Wine Festival) will take place on April 23, 2017. The full festival will run from April 17-23, with the main event taking place on the 23rd. The event will feature 25 seafood producers, 40 local restaurants, and 50 wineries offering tastings. For tickets and… Read more »
The Ensenada Beer Fest 2017 will take place March 16- 18, 2017 at Ensenada’s Centro Cultural Riviera del Pacifico. The large beer festival will take place on Saturday, March 18. The event will feature live music, food from local restaurants, and of course, samples of unique craft beers from local and foreign microbreweries. For more information and tickets:… Read more »
By Graham Mackintosh Ensenada’s impressive new “Caracol – Museo de Ciencias” has been almost ten years in the making. It is prominently situated on Avenida Club Rotario #3, sandwiched between the harbor and the palatial white Riviera Civic, Social, and Cultural Center. Given its location, the Caracol (Spanish for snail or seashell) Museum is clearly… Read more »
The 49th SCORE Baja 100 will take place from November 16-20, 2016. The loop race will begin in Ensenada, Baja California and is approximately 800 miles. For more information: score-international.com Race map below: