Anchorage· Isla San Francisco· Mexico
Isla San Francisco East Anchorage
24° 49.9′ N · 110° 33.8′ W · approximate
The second anchorage, on the island's east side, which SAIL's charter crew chose for two nights because it gives 'brilliant protection from the Coromuels'—the evening south-westerlies of the La Paz corridor.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: off the east shore, placed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and checked in-water against the OpenStreetMap coastline. Use it when southerlies or the Coromuel make the south-west bay rolly; it is more open to the north and east, so move back to the main bay ahead of a norther. The Club Cruceros writer notes the east side of the island has excellent snorkeling and shallow-to-moderate dives. No services. Inside the Islas del Golfo de California flora-and-fauna protected area (CONANP): rangers can ask to see a park pass; the annual Conservation Passport (MX$3,620 in 2025) or a day bracelet covers it.
Best for
Coromuel nights and snorkeling the east shore
Season
Spring and summer Coromuel season; avoid in northers
Nearby
- Isla San Francisco Salt Pond0.6 NM away
- Isla San Francisco Hook Anchorage0.7 NM away
- Isla San Francisco Ridge Hike0.9 NM away
- Isla Coyote Fish Camp1.6 NM away
- Bahía Amortajada (Isla San José)3.8 NM away
- Bahía Amortajada Mangrove Lagoon4.2 NM away
- Isla San José Salinas Salt Works6.6 NM away
- Mobula Ray Aggregations7.9 NM away