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Why We Don't Like San Felipe! PLUS - Our Last Night in Baja at LA Cetto Winery in Valle de Guadalupe

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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
  • Hey drifters - in today's video we share why we don't like San Felipe and spend our last night in Baja at the LA Cetto Winery in Valle de Guadalupe.
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Komentáře • 64

  • @ronturner5542
    @ronturner5542 Před 9 měsíci +15

    What a wonderful gift you have to cast a negative shaddow over an experience! While watching, I was thinking just that, and then you commented on your drinks being just 'ok' when your fellow revealed that you said it was the 'best you ever had', lol! Ice cream shops, mmm-mmm really good tacos, sandy beaches, sunsets, best drinks ever...doesn't seem such a bad place? Learn from your fellow and turn that frown upside down girl! :D

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! Our main issue is the cost of everything there being high compared to other parts of Baja. We enjoy all of our experiences in Baja but won't be spending much time in San Felipe due to cost.......and we like a lot of other spots much better.

    • @goldengirls0125
      @goldengirls0125 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@DrifterJourneyI was thinking the same thing as the above commenter. I think the reason you may see prices a little higher is the proximity to Usa. Usually it takes time to find the cheaper spots as well. I just can’t seem to get a feel on this area after seeing several videos whether its cute or not . Hard to tell but I’m Los Angeles and looking for a close place to drive to. Safe travels

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 3 měsíci

      ​@goldengirls0125 hi. I just saw your comment foe the first time. You are correct about prices due to proximity to the border. It's still a cute little town that is quite busy. We know a lot of southern California folks that love to jump down for a day or 2. Our view is comparing it to all the other places we've spent on the Baja peninsula. I'd say it's definitely worth a visit if you're heading that way. A little San Felipe, Ensenada, wine country loop would be nice.

    • @Titolicious
      @Titolicious Před 2 měsíci +1

      This lady is complaining about paying 300 pesos for a camp site, which is under 20 dollars. She probably spent more then that on just the best drink she and he man ever had. Hahahaha. I wonder how much she pays for a camp site in the other places she frequents? Oh, and they still have sponsors hahahahaha wow.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 2 měsíci

      ​@Titolicious the reality is you know nothing about us and you want to write ignorant comments. We are very frugal and rarely pay to camp. Out of the 5 plus years living full time in a van, we probably paid for less than 10 nights of camping in the United States and Canada. We generally try to find free camping in Baja too but we splurge occasionally. Our splurge is $10 per night for beautiful camps in Bahia Conception or downtown Loreto. We are just stating the San Felipe camping is expensive relative to other parts of Baja for the lack of amenities or beauty. And drinking........we very rarely go out for drinks because it's way overpriced. I barely even buy beer at the store anymore because I don't find the spend worth it.

  • @tanyaspickard2956
    @tanyaspickard2956 Před rokem +13

    Did I miss why you didn’t like San Felipe? I mean… kinda great for us that love it. The bad publicity keeps everyone away 😂

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před rokem +2

      Just the lack of camping, the fact that there's not much about it that feels authentic... but everyone has their own style and I'm sure some people don't like our favorite spots either 😉

  • @pyratellamarecordingstudio1062
    @pyratellamarecordingstudio1062 Před 10 měsíci +5

    You didn’t really say why you didn’t like it, other than camping was expensive?

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! That's really the worst of it. Everything seems more expensive there due to the proximity to the border. We haven't had the best food either although we found some good tacos.

  • @Vmutt92
    @Vmutt92 Před 3 měsíci +2

    lol for those saying they missed why they didnt like, it, or she didnt like it. the moment i heard no happy hour i was like, who goes to baja expecting a happy hour? baja is cheap no matter where you are. i should be careful, as i have not been to San felipe in over 7 yrs, but that place is amazing!!!!!!!!
    dont let this video discourage you. you should visit.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! It really isn't bad. We just don't like the inflated prices (to be expected so close to the border). We were just there about a month ago and found some gems of places to eat so it gained a few points in our book. Our biggest complaint is the cost to camp near town. That is still a rip off compared to many other places on the peninsula.

    • @Vmutt92
      @Vmutt92 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@DrifterJourney your title said you didnt, just doesnt seem valid if now you are saying it isnt bad, thanks

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 3 měsíci

      Our opinions change sometimes as we visit places again. It's still far from the top of our places to visit list for Baja. The algorithm likes catchy words in titles so sometimes we have to play that game.

  • @roywilkie9577
    @roywilkie9577 Před 9 měsíci +3

    $300mn is expensive?
    what's your RV cost, $80k??
    also it's OH-TIE mesa, not OH-TAY.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! 300 pesos is expensive when you're on a tight budget.....and when it's much cheaper to stay in many other more beautiful places for the same or much less. Thanks for correcting our pronunciation. The van was expensive (not nearly as much as you stated) but we used our savings for it and still have a low income.

  • @yungmonkey3008
    @yungmonkey3008 Před měsícem +1

    San Felipe is perfect! It’s not fancy but it’s peaceful and perfect

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před měsícem

      It's a popular place and we know we're the minority for not really liking it - but the best part of Baja is that there's something for everyone! Thanks for watching!

  • @lioneldemun6033
    @lioneldemun6033 Před 9 měsíci +2

    At 16 I vacationed in San Felipe with my mother it was the blessed year 1971.
    We slept on the beach and had meals with a local family my mother had befriended.
    We smoked pot and had an acid trip.
    Unforgettable.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching! Baja is a special place and it definitely provides many unforgettable moments.

    • @lioneldemun6033
      @lioneldemun6033 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@DrifterJourney Incredibly back then there were already a lot of dune buggies

  • @bubbalovesoatmealadventure108
    @bubbalovesoatmealadventure108 Před 5 měsíci +1

    San Felipe rocks! Sorry y'all weren't into it. BEST lip tacos ever...(with a side of lip broth). Oatmeal and I did not pay to camp once in Baja...we hunted many clams here...
    Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Free camping is one of the best parts of traveling in Baja and that's part of why San Felipe is such a bummer. But there are free areas outside of town that we've enjoyed and we would stay there again as we pass through. I'm drooling for some good tacos right now!

    • @maxx8650
      @maxx8650 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Is it difficult to find free camping?

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 5 měsíci

      ​@maxx8650 it is in downtown San Felipe but there is some free camping outside of town.

  • @susantosi695
    @susantosi695 Před rokem +2

    Really, cold in June? Is that normal?

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před rokem +2

      This was the end of March - we're a bit behind on posting! 🤣

    • @susantosi695
      @susantosi695 Před rokem

      Yea…ok

    • @roywilkie9577
      @roywilkie9577 Před 9 měsíci +1

      yeah, it's like that the whole region. in San Diego they call it the "June gloom".

    • @lioneldemun6033
      @lioneldemun6033 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@roywilkie9577Different climate. SF is on the sea of Cortez and has an arid climate.

  • @whatthesnell
    @whatthesnell Před rokem +3

    Yeah San Felipe is a shell of its former self. Twenty-five years ago it was amazing, the place to be. Every single business was open, malecon was packed. I was there in 2019 after a 13 year hiatus and was so bummed. Check out "Restaurante Museo Valle de Mexicali" when you pass through towards the border. Really cool place..... (finished the video, y'all are gone).

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před rokem +1

      Crazy how much places can change over time and it's interesting to hear that San Felipe hasn't always been this way. Thanks for the recommendation, we'll definitely be back to Baja and will check it out next time!

    • @camposvazquez
      @camposvazquez Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@DrifterJourneyI missed the name of the campground.. please can you tell me the name
      Thank you

  • @OldSchoolPrepper
    @OldSchoolPrepper Před 8 měsíci +1

    I really don't like San Felipe... the beaches are dirty (I alwas pick up trash and it has more trash than most)...most of the beaches smell like dead fish...the hotels/campsites are expensive. It's just not what it could be and used to be (I've been driving down the Baja since the 90's when it was dirt roads). In the last 5 years or so, we usually stay at a particular place but are hoping to find a regular place under $120 USD a night...there are a few (that we've stayed in) but bed bugs, roachs and mold don't appeal. Don't get me wrong, i love Mexio and live on the Baja for 4 months a year...I'm used to Mexico...San Felipe just has a bad vibe. ILet me know what you think about this...I feel like no one wants to be there...the folks that live there want to leave and the US/American/Van Dweller/Travelers are all just passing through. If it weren't for the races this place wouldn't be on the map. We'll be back on Dec 13th on our way down South and hope the place we are staying this time is worth the cost. Be good Drifter Journey, stay cool ☮☮

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and also sharing your thoughts! Some of the other comments disagreed with us but we hear and feel most of what you're saying there. I know a lot of people that love it and we try to find the best in every place. With that said....it's Baja expensive and there are so many other more enjoyable places for us down there. Todos Santos is another one that many people love that we aren't in love with personally. No matter what, we always find good tacos!

  • @brucewallner6753
    @brucewallner6753 Před 19 dny +1

    Yeah, very confusing. Obviously, I’m not gonna watch the whole video. It just doesn’t make sense to invest that kind of time. The video was not very informative and I agree with some of the other posts.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 19 dny

      Thanks for the comment and the part that you did watch. I'll sum it up for you. Camping, restaurants, and drinks are more expensive and less desirable to us than many other parts of Baja (obviously due to its proximity to the border). Other than that, it's an alright spot to stop.

  • @MathersOnTheMap
    @MathersOnTheMap Před rokem +1

    Did you see the pina colada truck?!

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před rokem

      We saw one in town! Didn't get one this time, though. We probably will just drive straight thru San Felipe going forward - it's definitely one of our least favorite spots!

    • @yungmonkey3008
      @yungmonkey3008 Před měsícem

      @@DrifterJourneyit’s because you’re too white too appreciate it and you didn’t even get in the water. Which tells me you don’t know what you’re doing

  • @kilbepicciano8178
    @kilbepicciano8178 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Is she an AI or real I cant tell

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 2 měsíci

      I sure hope she's real because I'm not into that fake stuff.

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 Před rokem +2

    Sounds like a reasonable assessment 👍

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před rokem +1

      Haha, glad you agree!! Thanks for watching! 😁

  • @davidowens1424
    @davidowens1424 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You think $19 per night is expensive?

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and absolutely. We rarely pay to camp and try to keep it to $10 or less when we're in Baja. There are so many better cheap or even free camps down there so we usually skip this area.

    • @Bruceleekungfoo
      @Bruceleekungfoo Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@DrifterJourney Largense!!! jaja

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 3 měsíci

      ​@Bruceleekungfoo definitely just a stop through for us. Although we did find some really good food this time so we may warm up to it a bit. I still can't get over the camping prices compared to many other areas in Baja. Proximity to the border doesn't help that.

  • @VagaBumAdventures
    @VagaBumAdventures Před 7 měsíci +1

    I usually pay $200 at La Palapa.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing! We'll keep that in mind if we ever find ourselves looking for a spot there in the future.

  • @LoriDzingle
    @LoriDzingle Před 20 dny +1

    BigDebbie
    downerlol,

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 20 dny

      Thanks for the support. We aren't always stoked on every destination.

  • @paxsonic
    @paxsonic Před rokem +3

    Yeah San Felipe is a bust. If you are there the right time of year it can be happening, but much more of a party scene. Not our type of Baja....

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před rokem +1

      Same! Some people love it and that made us feel like maybe we didn't give it a chance, but now we have and we can officially say it's not our kind of town!

  • @user-gt1zy5iq3x
    @user-gt1zy5iq3x Před 10 dny +1

    We didn’t like your attitude. We are permanent residents of Mexico and spend 4 months per year in Baja CA. You might want to try smiling, showing us some attempts to speak a bit more Spanish and interact with people meaningfully, even just small talk.

    • @DrifterJourney
      @DrifterJourney  Před 10 dny

      Thanks for watching. It's good to see how easily you can judge us after watching a 10 minute clip of our experience in one place. We have a great time in Baja and do our best to mingle with the locals every chance we get. I will admit that I have been failing on finding the time to learn Spanish more. I have always said that I'd love to be able to really get to know some of the people we meet when we're there.