Baja California and Baja California Sur are places I keep coming back to, and this playlist brings together my road trips across the Baja Peninsula.
Most of these trips are a mix of exploration and camping, with roughly 90% of the nights spent camping or boondocking and only occasional stays in hotels. Traveling with someone else, we spend as much time exploring the places along the way as we do driving from one destination to the next.
Baja is incredibly diverse. One trip might take us through well-known destinations such as La Paz, Loreto, San Ignacio, or Cabo San Lucas, while another leads us down rough roads to a remote beach, an abandoned settlement, a historic mission, or a tiny community that most travelers simply drive past.
That’s what keeps bringing me back.
These videos aren’t just about reaching a particular destination. They’re about the road trip itself — discovering places we didn’t know existed, finding places to camp, exploring the landscapes and history of the peninsula, meeting people along the way, and experiencing the Baja that exists beyond the usual tourist destinations.
You’ll find a mix of coastal drives, desert landscapes, mountain roads, dispersed camping, boondocking, small towns, historic sites, missions, abandoned places, wildlife, local communities, and plenty of unexpected discoveries.
If you’re planning a Baja road trip, looking for Baja camping and boondocking ideas, researching Baja California or Baja California Sur, or simply curious about what it’s really like to travel through the peninsula, this playlist is a good place to start.
Baja is one of the places I love exploring and return to again and again, but it is only one part of Miles & Hikes. The channel is ultimately about road trips, camping, hiking, nature, history, and discovering interesting places — wherever the road takes me.
Agua Verde, Baja California Sur - The Complete Adventure
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Agua Verde, Baja California Sur is a remote and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever explored in Baja. In this video, I take you on a complete adventure to El Puertito, the remote beach and camping area across the small bay from the fishing community of Agua Verde.
The journey involves a long dirt-road drive through the Sierra de la Giganta before descending toward the Sea of Cortez. Along the way, we see the spectacular coastline, the camping area, and the surrounding desert landscape.
El Puertito is about as remote as Baja gets, with no cell service, no gas station, and very few amenities. But that’s also what makes it special. There’s beautiful clear water, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, boondocking, and an incredible sense of peace.
I visited in March 2025 and in my website, share what the road was like, what it’s actually like getting down to the coast, and what you should know if you're considering making the trip yourself.
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Agua Verde, Baja California Sur is a remote and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever explored in Baja. In this video, I take you on a complete adventure to El Puertito, the remote beach and camping area across the small bay from the fishing community of Agua Verde.
The journey involves a long dirt-road drive through the Sierra de la Giganta before descending toward the Sea of Cortez. Along the way, we see the spectacular coastline, the camping area, and the surrounding desert landscape.
El Puertito is about as remote as Baja gets, with no cell service, no gas station, and very few amenities. But that’s also what makes it special. There’s beautiful clear water, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, boondocking, and an incredible sense of peace.
I visited in March 2025 and in my website, share what the road was like, what it’s actually like getting down to the coast, and what you should know if you're considering making the trip yourself.
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Join us on an epic month long journey during March 2025, through Baja California, Mexico — from Ensenada all the way to Loreto, exploring remote beaches, historic missions, forgotten ghost ...towns, desert oases, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes the peninsula has to offer.
This feature-length adventure combines all 8 episodes of our Baja 2025 road trip into one complete story.
We explore the historic towns of San Ignacio, Loreto, Mulegé, Santa Rosalía, La Paz, San José del Cabo, and El Triunfo, discover hidden gems like Agua Verde, Bahía Concepción, Juncalito Beach, Cabo Pulmo, and San Francisco Javier, and venture deep into Baja's rugged backroads to places like the San Borja Mission, San Fernando de Velicatá, San Francisco de la Sierra, El Pozo Alemán, El Mármol, and La Purísima.
Along the way, we encounter:
• Ancient cave paintings thousands of years old
• Spanish missions hidden in the desert
• Historic mining towns and abandoned ghost towns
• Remote boondocking beaches
• Baja's incredible marine life, including unforgettable gray whale encounters
• Fishing adventures, off-road trails, and countless hidden corners of the peninsula
From turquoise waters to lonely desert roads and forgotten history, this is Baja California like you've never seen it.
Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the complete adventure.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Crossing Into Baja Sur: Puente La Leona, Guerrero Negro & San Ignacio
09:16 - Abandoned Hotel Exploration
12:26 - Loreto & The Sea of Cortez
15:05 - Agua Verde: Baja's Hidden Paradise
28:00 - Desert Oases & Forgotten Towns: San Miguel de Comondú, San José de Comondú & La Purísima
37:17 - La Poza Grande: A Ghost Town Lost to Weather
42:07 - Pacific Coast & Historic Mining Towns: San Carlos, San Antonio & El Triunfo
52:34 - Cabo Region: San José del Cabo & Remote Beach Camping
58:12 - La Paz, The Malecon & Returning to Agua Verde
01:08:03 - San Javier Mission & The Loreto Region
01:18:41 - Missions, Mulegé & Santa Rosalía's Mining History
01:27:30 - San Francisco de la Sierra Cave Paintings
01:31:26 - Whale Watching in Guerrero Negro
01:39:06 - Baja Ghost Towns: El Pozo Alemán, El Mármol & El Malvar
02:05:06 - Spanish Missions: San Borja & San Fernando de Velicatá
02:15:44 - Final Camp & Outro
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A Relaxing Day of Fishing with an Unexpected Ending
A short fishing day trip in Ejido Eréndira, Baja California. Beautiful ...
A short fishing day trip in Ejido Eréndira, Baja California. Beautiful coastal scenery, solid catches, and stunning rock pools along the Pacific.
Ejido Eréndira is one of those places that instantly ...slows you down.
In this short video we spend the day fishing, landing some great fish, and exploring the incredible rock pools carved into the coastline.
If you love Baja, coastal fishing, and quiet off-the-beaten-path places, this one’s for you.
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We’re back in El Álamo — but this time, we explored the other 1800s Gold Mine Mill, the one hidden deeper in the wash and in far rougher condition. This ...second mill has mostly collapsed, leaving only fragments of its original structure and scattered machinery.
Around the site, we also stumbled upon some unexpected surprises:
• a curious house with a massive swimming pool (abandoned…? hard to tell)
• and several huge concrete vats in the ground, likely relics from the old processing operations.
If you’ve been following my El Álamo adventures, this video shows a side of the ghost town most people never see.
El Álamo, a near-abandoned ghost town born from the 1800s Gold Rush, sits just nine miles off Highway 3 between Ensenada and San Felipe. The town sprang to life in 1888 after prospectors Rafael López and Juan Antonio Melendez discovered gold, igniting Baja California’s largest gold rush.
By 1889, over 1,600 people lived and worked in what was then called the Santa Clara fields. The community had its own newspaper (“The Alamo Nugget”), several productive mines including Princesa, Aurora, and Penelope, and even a 560-foot-deep mine shaft that still exists today.
As the decades passed, the population slowly faded — especially around World War II — but plenty of its mining history remains scattered across the desert.
A smooth graded road from Highway 3 at Km. 85.5 makes this hauntingly atmospheric ghost town an easy detour for anyone curious about Baja’s mining past.
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Craving a raw, untamed coastline full of ancient wonders and fresh seafood? Join us as we explore Ejido Eréndira, a remote fishing village just south of Ensenada, Baja California. On ...this epic adventure, we hiked along fossil-covered cliffs, got drenched by powerful ocean geysers, harvested fresh mussels right off the rocks, and had close encounters with Baja’s wild rattlesnakes and coyotes.
This isn’t your typical beach day — it’s the rugged, wild Baja experience Miles and Hikes is all about.
Where is Ejido Eréndira?
Just 90 minutes from Ensenada, this hidden gem is where paved roads end and true Baja adventure begins. Nestled between desert trails and dramatic Pacific cliffs, Ejido Eréndira offers unspoiled nature, local culture, and jaw-dropping scenery off the beaten path.
Fossils Along the Pacific Cliffs
Discover ancient marine fossils embedded in the cliffs — shells, clams, and spiraled sea creatures perfectly preserved in stone. Walk alongside history while the ocean crashes just feet away. A dream spot for nature lovers, photographers, and history buffs.
Natural Ocean Geysers: Baja’s Best Kept Secret
Beyond the famous La Bufadora, smaller ocean blowholes shoot water sky-high along this coast. We caught these geysers erupting at sunset — a breathtaking, raw natural spectacle filled with salty spray and thunderous roars.
Wildlife Encounters in the Wild
Baja’s wild heart revealed itself with a sunbathing rattlesnake on the roadside and a solitary coyote silhouetted against the sunset ridge. No fences, no filters — just nature in its purest form.
Fresh Mussels From the Shore
At low tide, the rocks are teeming with fresh mussels — a local delicacy we gathered and enjoyed in a seaside feast. For seafood lovers, this is Baja paradise.
Why You Should Visit Ejido Eréndira
This rugged, off-the-grid destination offers fossils, geysers, fresh seafood, and wild encounters without the crowds or commercialization. Add it to your Baja bucket list for an authentic adventure.
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The BEST hot springs in Valle de Guadalupe!
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Looking for hidden hot springs and epic hikes in Baja California? Discover Valle de Guadalupe beyond the wine—with scenic trails, thermal pools, and untouched nature.
Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself ...in one of Baja California’s most breathtaking destinations—Valle de Guadalupe. Known primarily for its world-class wineries and culinary scene, this region holds more than just a great glass of wine. Venture beyond the vineyards and uncover a unique blend of natural hot springs, gorgeous scenic hiking trails, and historical ruins that promise an unforgettable adventure.
Tucked away in a peaceful, picturesque canyon lies one of the region’s best trails—the natural hot springs trail surrounded by lush landscapes. These geothermal waters are perfect for soaking your worries away as you breathe in the fresh air and soak in panoramic views of the Baja California countryside.
Just a short walk from the hot springs, explore ancient adobe house ruins, a silent testament to the valley’s rich cultural past.
Wander through a vibrant trail, where the sound of a gentle stream accompanies you through trees and native flora. This tranquil trail offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while diving into the region’s fascinating history.
Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or an adrenaline-seeking adventurer, Valle de Guadalupe delivers. Enjoy bird watching, photography, or simply a quiet picnic in this hidden oasis. The combination of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and outdoor activity makes this a perfect day trip or weekend getaway for all types of travelers.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience nestled in the heart of Mexico’s premier wine country. After a day of exploration, unwind with a local wine tasting or gourmet meal at one of Valle de Guadalupe’s many renowned wineries and restaurants.
Start planning your Valle de Guadalupe adventure today, and discover why this destination is a favorite for travelers seeking more than just wine. Soak, hike, and explore your way through one of Baja California’s most enchanting natural treasures.
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