Anchorage· Baja California peninsula (San Juanico)· Mexico
Caleta San Juanico Anchorage
26° 21.9′ N · 111° 25.9′ W · approximate
A sprawling cruisers' playground of rock spires, several coves and long empty beaches about 20 nm north of Isla Coronado, with a pelican-covered rock as its centrepiece and bocce on the beach most evenings.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: in the cove just south of Punta San Basilio (GeoNames 26.37286, -111.42189) as traced from the OpenStreetMap coastline, checked in-water against the OpenStreetMap coastline; GeoNames labels this cove 'Ensenada San Basilio'. Shallow sand bottoms—Practical Sailor's fleet anchored in 8-10 ft close to neighbours. The north-west corner around the big rock is the favoured spot (SAIL). noforeignland reviewers note it can get rolly in some wind directions. No tiendas—come provisioned; a nearby farm has sold tomatoes and goat cheese to cruisers. Hike into the hills to a hidden river (Cruising World), snorkel the rocky reefs, visit the cruiser shrine. The Sanctuary of San Basilio sits on the hill above. Outside the national park boundary.
Best for
Remote cruising with a sociable fleet
Season
Nov-May; settled spring is best
Nearby
- San Juanico Cruisers' Shrine0.3 NM away
- Punta Púlpito Anchorage9 NM away
- Piedra Blanca Dive Site (Isla Coronado)15.9 NM away
- Cabeza de Gorilla Point Dive (Isla Coronado)16 NM away
- Isla Coronado North-East Boulders Dive16.2 NM away
- Los Metates Snorkel (Isla Coronado)16.7 NM away
- Playa Los Metates (Isla Coronado white beach)16.7 NM away
- Isla Coronado Beach and Volcano Hike16.9 NM away