Hike· Isla Ángel de la Guarda· Mexico
Isla Mejía Lookout and Shrine (Refugio)
29° 33.4′ N · 113° 34.3′ W
A short dinghy hop from the Refugio anchorage, uninhabited Isla Mejía has a pickleweed marsh, cardón-covered cliffs and a lookout with a small shrine above the bay.
Practical
Coordinate is the island centroid (OpenStreetMap). Six reptile species including the coast night snake, rosy boa and spiny chuckwalla — watch your step. Beach fires below the high-tide line only, and pack everything out.
Best for
A sunset walk at Refugio
Nearby
- Puerto Refugio (Isla Ángel de la Guarda)1.4 NM away
- Isla Granito Sea Lion Colony (Refugio)2.2 NM away
- Canal de Ballenas Fin Whales18.4 NM away
- Ensenada Alcatraz Anchorage (North of La Gringa)23.8 NM away
- Volcán Coronado Hike (Isla Smith)28.1 NM away
- Isla Mitlán Anchorage (Isla Coronado / Isla Smith)29.3 NM away
- Isla Mitlán Channel Snorkel29.5 NM away
- Large Tides of the Upper Gulf30 NM away