Beach Camping in Baja California, Mexico

It’s been over a year since I was last in Baja California Mexico and in this video, me and several of my good friends planned a 4 day overland adventure to go explore some of the Baja beaches, hit some off-road trails, find some memorable camping locations, cook up some good camp meals and just relax and enjoy the ocean sights and sounds. #overland #jeepwrangler #baja
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[@ridgelineify]

I need a Marco in my life

[@evermar1]

I want to marry him, and I'm not even gay.

[@ridgelineify]

@garrett wood 4 way, don't leave me out dude!

[@mudinmyeye2881]

Great vlog!! And Marco and I could become great cooks together to a great positive crowd like you guys!! So jealous here in Texas!!

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Leave Marco alone... He needs to focus on the menu. Marco please continue. 🙏👍🇺🇸🍾

[@Googladesh]

I hope you guys help Marco prepare all those meals

[@NathanGilmer]

Everybody always comments on how they need a Marco in their life, why don’t you just become the Marco in your friends lives? It doesn’t have to be cooking, but we should all strive to be more useful and selfless in our groups. We should all try to be the Marco, or the Brad, and contribute something special and unique.

[@r6TrdSlow]

I’m the Oreo Guy in my group - or the “prerun the trails and make sure everyone else can make it” guy. But mostly the Oreo guy. Any time we stop to look over a trail or stop to air up/down whatever… I sneak up and say “wanna cookie?” I think I’ve only ever heard no like 3 times

[@Jmonty580]

Love how practical this is. Not everyone is building a monster rock crawler or can afford to. Mostly stock Wrangler trip and just enjoying another culture and cuisine and nature.

[@trdtrek6577]

Most of those vehicles are built for serious off road.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Mostly stock? Nope.

[@Jmonty580]

How is he not running mostly stock? Outside of the roof top tent and the gear inside what has he done to the Jeep to help improve it's off-roading capability. If anything the weight of the tent and gear make it less capable.

[@antn8387]

wtf are you talking about, everyone in the video had every mod know to man on their vehicle all did up

[@Jmonty580]

@@antn8387 new to the channel? Clearly I'm talking about Brad's Jeep. He has made it a point to keep it mostly stock for a few trips before changing the suspension and tires. Obviously everyone else is modded up, you think they went back to stock just because he got a new Jeep?

[@bluecow10]

I can’t wait to take my Bronco to Baja! Thank you for your service also!

[@vanq884]

Yes thank you very much for your service!,,,,

[@elTripaSeca]

Hi guys, I'm from Mexico and I'm glad that everyone comes to visit our country, enjoy your stay, and always taking care of nature

[@OVRLNDX]

Love Mexico!!

[@juanbarberis7192]

MX = corruption 100%......

[@verborgenheitte]

Fantastic- we can all become uplifted by your travels from lockdown! Drone shots add so much. Marco's cooking is epic. I imagine there is a lot of planning involved in these trips to make them run so seamlessly.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

I was thinking the same, the planning for a trip like this had to have been serious!

[@verborgenheitte]

@@BrooklynNY1979 Army style!!

[@JoseOrtega-zj9xx]

Que hermoso es my lindo MEXICO 💪🏼

[@sathya226]

Everytime Brad praises Marco on his cooking, he is on an overdrive to cook much more. Love that spirit. Marco is my favorite among all in the group. Such a team player❤️. God speed to all the many miles ahead guys . Brad, we all love you here in India. ❤️🔥🎉🙏

[@tembosoundsshow9867]

Love you Marco!

[@chisbang53]

Big mistake watching this before dinner.

[@billtev9846]

Hahaha absolutely correct.

[@pernohazimat4164]

Avocado in my country call...Buah lemak

[@4WDTrek]

Or mistake watching it at the beginning of a shift at work and having 5 hours til lunch... haha

[@josephchoiniere1878]

Almost spit out my coffee. 26:12 Love music, can't play any instruments but I can play a stereo quite well!

[@errhka]

YES! Finally someone acknowledges red lights - all of us that have been part of the astronomy viewing circles have been familiar with them and I am glad the rest of the overlanding community is catching on. I keep telling my friends at KC to make some rear red camp lights and hopefully this will help convince them!

[@Malc664]

Yeah the Aussie 4wd scene has been doing it for a while. Orange lights help too. The bugs are bad here in the bush. A fire helps too.

[@kathyshelton9856]

Those of us who sail are very appreciative of red lights 😄.

[@mingrui1862]

​​@@Malc664damn shame when those pesky buggers commit suicide in the campfire flames😅

[@nochrisgo]

I watched this on my tv this time and WOW it really felt like a was watching a movie, i forgot i was on youtube! Well done brad!

[@TrailRecon]

Big screen! There ya go!

[@tallll70]

@@TrailRecon please, consider 4k format, check out "the story till now" channel and play some of it on 4k tv, especially those water crossing moments, it's treat

[@stephenharrison734]

Love Marco’s new paint/vinyl design. He is definitely the star of the show.

[@ilyes2466]

Marco is full of Heart❤, the world needs more of humanbeings like him

[@bryson_hallmark]

These videos literally make my week! Love every one of them

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you like them!

[@spoogster1247]

@@TrailRecon it wouldn't be a gladiator if it dosen't make you glad you bought it

[@MiguelHernandez-jo5yy]

Can you share the coordinates of these locations? Great work! 🙌🏽

[@WhisperingMeadows_Gil]

Did anyone get the coordinates for this location?

[@djliks01]

@@WhisperingMeadows_Gil Please share if you have the beach location

[@Jjlt]

Enjoy Mexico brothers 🇲🇽🇱🇷 Vuelvan cuando gusten 👌🏻

[@bajalife4ever]

Barbero

[@Gutys_overland]

No te van a llevar barbero

[@sinoble]

Loved traveling in Baja in the 80s and early 90s with buddies. La Bufadora is fantastic! Used to go out diving on the boats owned by Dave, a retired firefighter from the states. He owned a place out at the point. So many great memories! You made me want to get the gang back together and head back down again. We also would drive down to La Paz for the big Easter celebration. I really miss those trips, and am thinking about a way to get back down there again. Thanks for the video!

[@brenttanog139]

Looks like it was relaxing with great food and friends. You likely needed a break from your hectic past few weeks. Thanks again for you and Marco spending a few minutes to chat with us at Bar 10 a couple weeks back!

[@TrailRecon]

It was! And we both had a great time at Bar 10!!

[@dachsich]

I'm from Germany, awsome all your Tours and Vids! You'll never find that kind of Freedom in Europe. Enjoy every single Moment of these adventures! GREAT & Take Care

[@4WDTrek]

Do you not have this kind of stuff out there in Europe? Where you can just get out and explore? I'm not in the south area by Brad, but up in the north west US, we have stuff all over. Definitely different terrain as seen in my videos.

[@vlogitroy7599]

Marco needs to run for president. I will vote for you Marco.

[@OVRLNDX]

LoL!!

[@TravelVida]

You need a funnel which you likely have with your spare tire. I had same issue. Some diesel pumps are the US size.

[@C5Z06]

The whole diesel fill..there should be a funnel that came with the car to use for those instances. It should be in your glove compartment.

[@jeckart3d]

If it’s not in your glove box, check the compartment with the stock jack. That is where mine was in my 2020.

[@jasonnorris3042]

I have a Ram Rebel. The funnel is with my Jack under passenger seat. It is designed to open both of those flaps while using a Jerry Can.

[@mingrui1862]

I'm hoping Marco has a tip jar set up for all these trips 😅 Also...I'd love nothing more than to spend a day learning from this man. Im sure Marco is a wealth of information. Food soothes the soul, brings people together, and makes everyone smile regardless of how exhausted or tired a person maybe. Bonds are made and spirits are elevated.

[@tuty1954]

Felicidades. Muy buen video, con imágenes con dron. Marco fue el personaje que todos quisiéramos tener como amigo.

[@Storman77]

Brad , i have a 2020 Eco diesel Rubicon JL . Yes you should have received a small adapter spout for them larger nozzles. Very similar to an oil funnel but it’s about 5 inches long and opens just enough to let the larger nozzle in. You can look up TDI fuel nozzle adapter on Amazon.

[@ambienteterrazas]

When i go camping with my buddies, a friend always brings homemade birria for breakfest, nothing like getting out of surfing in baja, opening a cold beer and eating a birria taco, or even better a quesabirria taco (quesadilla with birria), have been to Colonet a lot before, havent been there, ill look into that beach spot. Nice video!!

[@danielarnaud8767]

I`m Mexican and I never drive the entire Baja California ... you inspire me!!! I live in Guadalajara and I'll take a Ferry from Mazatlan to La Paz and I'll drive up to San Diego, hopefully we can met in Mexico or San Diego :)

[@Igot2fly1]

Marco is amazing and a really good dresser. You guys ROCK.

[@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725]

Have always loved your videos. You have bought a diesel which is my world. I’m working on my training programs based out of Vegas on the 3.0L Jeep. (we have a shop and train techs) You have an elaborate expensive diesel emission control system. The reason why the pump nozzle was different is that Mexico uses 500 ppm sulfur content while your US Jeeps uses 15 ppm ultra low sulfur fuel. Your emission diesel oxidation catalyst does not like high sulfur. We in the light duty truck diesel world have issues going on and the maintenance factor of these new common rail diesel. Ever want to know more from a 35 year veteran about these diesel issues let me know! Keep the videos coming!

[@jkulij8851]

I’ve asked Brad about this very issue a couple of times. I’ve heard that a modern U.S. diesel will not run good on high sulfur fuel in Mexico. I have had Baja on my bucket list for some time but I am concerned about taking my eco diesel down there.

[@Jake_Bear]

Happy veteran's day!

[@connorgrimes1041]

would you be able to post the route? doing this trip next month in my TJ and would love to stop at these vistas to camp for the night.

[@ferdelvator]

Awesome adventure in baja, I really enjoy the quality of the amazing video. Take care! Saludos from Cancún, México.

[@DirtyDude]

I miss México before the cartel got greedy! 😪 maybe before 2006

[@rodrigoramirezysanchez524]

Mi hermoso México 😍

[@ralph5874]

Yes! Another Baja video 🤙

[@OVRLND_E]

Man Marco's cooking makes me hungry every time

[@iamblaineful]

I absolutely love the Baja, beautiful trip Brad and crew.

[@J.Bradley.]

Erics rig is soo well built. A definite standout amongst some great overland builds the way he's built it.

[@tau_tv]

would love to see how the couple with the 2 dogs overland. what their setup is like, etc, for us dog owners.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Driving around with the flashing lights would drive me crazy.

[@Bob-Campbell]

First of all, on this Veterans Day, thank you and your family for your service. All Americans appreciate what your family has provided. Appreciated the last bit on safety in Mexico but I had another question. I noticed gates that you passed through and you camped on the beach at the end. What are the regulations and/or permits needed to do something like that? I've only gone down the MX to fish so camping is not something that I know anything about, below the border.

[@KansasSlim64]

I have the same question about the gated areas.

[@andrewlh619]

The gates are usually set up by someone that "owns" the camp site. Idk if this is the situation here but there's people that set up and charge a few bucks to let you in. I'm eager to find out where this is at and if that's the case.

[@effiehawkins7815]

Everytime Brad praises Marco on his cooking, he is on an overdrive to cook much more. Love that spirit. Marco is my favorite among all in the group. Such a team player❤️. God speed to all the many miles ahead guys . Brad, we all love you here in India. ❤️🔥🎉🙏

[@luisalbertopenavalenzuela5593]

Saludos desde Mexicali Baja California

[@KL00100]

Thank you for acknowledging and showing the locals fighting for their rights.

[@brettallenthomas]

This trip hit close to home.. my parents met on a snorkeling trip to La Bufadora back in the early 60's.. Their love of camping along the coast of baja led to many of my childhood weekends being spent traveling up and down the coast between Ensenada and Punta Del Mar in our 72 Blazer looking for new and more remote camp sites along the coast.. Even back in the 70's we marveled at how the coastline (south of the border) hadn't changed much in hundred of years, where as the second you got north of the border it was "a whole different world".. as my mom used to say.. It really is a magical place, like nowhere else along the West Coast.

[@brandonousley3798]

I would love to go camping with you but Im not even old enough to to drive so I can’t😭

[@NacionJeep]

Tacos de Birria at Camp wow Marco you rock . 💯💯💯💯

[@mykalbee]

I sampled the culture in Baja 25 yrs ago at Papas & Beer in Rosarito when I was stationed in Coronado. Had a great time sampling that culture.

[@andrewlh619]

I remember sampling the culture when I was based in Pendelton. I was born and raised in SD but TJ with Marines is something else. 😂

[@yakoobjunior9631]

Absolutely an epic trip. You guys rock 👍🏼🚙

[@bradroberts6447]

Marco without a hat was different. I like his Jeep wrap matching the trailer.

[@chesterzuco]

Hi Brad!, so cool you came to Baja, BIG FAN! Can you share the locations you visited in Ensenada?

[@PresentedByBailey]

4:15 what if i wanted to go there, how do i know who to contact to get the gate unlocked?

[@krisbarringer1509]

I’m here looking for the same thing, they just flashed that real quick..

[@overlandtrailboss7257]

I just made a trip to the area and went there to find out. No signs or numbers and I stopped by the neighbors property and he said its privately owned and you have to know the owner. It's not for public use or rent.

[@christophermichaelson9050]

@@overlandtrailboss7257 how did you even find the place?

[@dpsmedic]

@TrailRecon - what chase light bar are those JK’s running on their rear roof racks?

[@jhaze66]

Wow this trip looked amazing! Marco again has outdone himself with the food 🙌🏼 I can only imagine the smells, sights and calming sounds of this adventure, another awesome trip Bravo 👏🏼

[@vipersix3]

Which rear light bars are the jeeps running??

[@zachu3029]

Thanks for your service! I’m Canadian but allies, your one of the reasons I got my 2018 JL in January. Great videos !

[@faisalbuafra5297]

Hello and thanks for the amazing content.. I am new to Jeep World and my friend shared with me your channel. I will get my Jeep within 2 weeks. And will share with you some pictures.. It will be 2021 WRANGLER UNLIMITED 80TH ANNIVERSARY Faisal... All the way from UAE

[@TrailRecon]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the soon to be new Jeep!

[@faisalbuafra5297]

@@TrailRecon thanks, I am learning alot from your channel.. Amazing experience and knowledge you are passing to us. I hope once we can have a trip with you in UAE.

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

my god MARCO im coming to try that woooooww look amazong miam

[@willbernhardt4163]

Man, Marco should be charging y’all for that food, it looks better than the stuff at most restaurants. Great vid!

[@iamSuperVal]

This is making me miss Baja!!! What an amazing trip! Now new places to explore on our next venture south of the border!

[@tau_tv]

this is going to be a weird question, but can you ask Marco what brown pants he is wearing and what gray shorts?

[@OVRLNDX]

LoL!! Awesome!! Made by Off The Grid Surplus!

[@bpeeps00]

That LC is on a whole different level so niiice.

[@stevensims8922]

My Crosstrek eats those trails for breakfast

[@weedsmokinator420]

Lovin' the nice new intro right away.

[@diegobarajas7952]

You outdid yourself with this video Brad. Amazing quality all around, your channel is growing and videos like this will only help it! Keep it coming, bud! Best of luck to you in the future.

[@juanfgonzalez2039]

I'm surprised that the secarios haven't taken your stuff

[@Haxcod]

yo vivo en ensenada, que bueno les guste venir. saludos.

[@OVRLNDX]

Ensenada es lo mejor!

[@coopermcquiston7695]

happy veterans day

[@JeffLenney]

You're in Redlands, or San Diego or someplace near by, right? Would love to Join you all on one of these trips once I get my Bronco Badlands next year...just sayin, could be cool for the videos too! (I'm in Orange County) :-)

[@motomike007-1]

From one Vet to another, thank you for your service! Also having spent 7 years at Fort Irwin and wheeling everything from Death Valley to Calico I wish I would have explored Baja. Great videos !

[@butch93105]

That Land Cruiser is fine outfitted and modded just right with proper bar work and suspension. Nice job Mate.

[@johnnyallthecash2742]

Brother... you are very brave passing through Tijuana, especially in those rigs.

[@thechazz8080]

Wait I thought Tijuana was already a little safer, Me and my family used to go through there in an 98 Jeep Cherokee and then a Highlander

[@troyallen5806]

Went last year and was super nervous but saw so many nicer cars than mine. Went in a brand new 2019 Toyota Camry. Such a beautiful place down there! If you like good craft beer stop by Agua Mala. So good!

[@carlosjeepxj]

There just passing by man I'm actually a local in tj born and raised there not going to la Coahuila or to buy drugs so there going to be fine there's actually jeeps in tj so dont worry 😁

[@NacionJeep]

@@carlosjeepxj así es .

[@guillermon5152]

what is so fuckin brave ??

[@andresdominguez7289]

buen dia veo su programa pero no se ingles me gustaría que le pusieran subtitulos en español. saludos desde Mexico.

[@christophercoulter6636]

It's good they brought some Land Cruisers along to tow out the Jeeps when they breakdown. 🤣 Jk. Amazing video

[@hope9367]

Mr. Brad Watching your adventures is like Watching A TV show from Netflix. I really appreciate your time making these amazing videos. I really enjoy watching your adventures.

[@irismercado1288]

Wow that is beautiful nice to see you guys are enjoying a Marco The chef you’re awesome

[@bajar.m.6953]

What’s the name or that campground by la Bufadora?

[@TJY2K]

I believe it's private property. He said it in a previous video.

[@bajar.m.6953]

@@TJY2K. I am going to Baja next week. I will find out. Thank you

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

26:10 i cant play any instruments but i can play stereo really well haha wicked

[@PlanFree]

Fresh air and good company is appreciated so much in these times. Thank you for an excellent illustration of these positive things! We have spent 9 months in the Baja, and your video makes us miss it BIG TIME!

[@TheTjmike]

Great video Brad Love the camp spots you guys choose, very calm and beautiful I felt like you are afraid of Tijuana 😆, but you must give Tj a chance to show you some great places that we have (better food than Ensenada 😉), please let me know when you are ready to come to Tj and get some great tacos

[@bigslacker666]

Amazing campsites, it's relaxing just watching this vid. I'm sure it's 5x as nice being there!

[@CheddarzXX]

Saw your Instagram post teasing the video. I could not wait to watch this! Love your videos!

[@AndrésMorfinvela]

Hello! What was the name of the first camp/beach in La Bufadora? Awesome channel. Thanks!

[@barajasmanuel]

Great video! Im a Baja local, any info (location, pricing, reservation etc.) you can share about that amazing camp site at the beginning? Much appreciated! Keep rolling 🤙

[@tombulli1236]

Hello :) Very nice picture ... America also has beautiful corners ... pure nature! I've never been to America. Eventually yes;) ... but then I'll take my Suzuki Jimny FJ (mini expedition vehicle) with a Gordiger roof tent ... I have 12 weeks of rest of vacation ... Let's see, otherwise in 12 years I'll be retired ... then will i do that;) Summer 2021 I'm going with my reliable Jimny FJ across the Alps - from Austria to Italy :) Kind regards from Germany :) TOM :) Sorry, I can't speak English very well ... I still have to practice: D I am writing with Google Translate :)

[@misplacedoverland]

Great video Brad! Baja will happen someday for sure. I will be watching Marco's Channel for some more great camp cooking cant wait!

[@thirteen23girls64]

Awesome convoy, great video, thanks, 'girls from Oz'😊😊😊😊😊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@donmontalvo1]

I'm "building" out my 2020 JL Sport S, to prepare for a PA>Moab>Rubicon>PA trip in June. One of the things on my list is a fridge and stove. I picked up a Dometic CFX3 35L fridge, and I was thinking of getting a Cook Partner stove, so I could get a Goose-Gear Camp Kitchen 2.1 and have both slide out. But this image at 29:51 of your video totally changed my mind. :) Smarter use of space. Thank you for this great video!

[@kkingquad]

I’m seriously considering getting rid of my 1/2 ton and SxS. I’m leaning towards a 4 door Jeep for over landing and maybe a gently used motorcycle.

[@kenmarapese9085]

I've camped and surfed Baja for decades, I dig Brad and the way he rolls, he's ex military, but be aware if your going to camp in Baja, if there's a road there are Bandidos, if they think they can, they will. The larger your herd the safer you are!

[@aMAYSingLife]

I have run into that same issue with the nozzle size issues and have done so in the US as well. The smaller nozzle you ended up having was actually a gas nozzle and I figured out that the tabs are to protect the driver from accidentally using GAS in their tank instead of diesel. However, this creates major issues on non-standard pumps. In addition, it made my jerry can nozzle not work either. I had to cut a funnel where I can slip it onto the nozzle to make it slightly larger so that the tabs will release. I keep thinking there has to be an adapter but I have yet to find one. please include in a video if you find one and where.

[@ralphmoran]

Great video! I'm wondering if you guys have regeared your rigs or just have enough money for these trips because any Jeep with 33 or 35 wheels and carrying all that camping stuff swallows fuel like a Java the Hutt eats worms. Currently, I'm working on my 07 FJ Cruiser 4WD A/T to improve fuel economy, IT'S CRAZY how it burns gasoline, crazy! Well, I hope you can give me good advice to improve fuel economy.

[@christopher1427]

Nice just got back from Baja. Went solo down to Loreto via Mexicali. Next time will be through Ensenada to La Paz ( Cabo way to Amaricanized) Nice rigs but anything will work considering roads are nicely paved( you don’t need $100k jeeps ) lol

[@4babers07]

That's some good coffee

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Could you use your fuel can to top-off and re-fill your can?

[@bretpemberton2968]

Just started following you a few months ago and found out you were an HM. I am a retired HM (back in 89) NEC 8404, 8493 and 8425. We live up in the Temecula area and I just traded my 2014 Jeep for new Mojave. We tow it behind an RV. What were your NECs and how long were you in for

[@dlalderson1]

Hey, that water protest was because the governor of Baja note and mayor Mexicali dealt with Modelo for a billion-dollar brewery; the problem was that the state did not have enough water to support the mega brewery. This is bad, dude, now. When you drink modelo, remember this. They TOOK THREE DAYS OF WATER FROM THE STATE EACH WEEK, and that water was diverted to the brewery. Yeah, modelo was more interested in the location and not the fact that the people would only get waterfront days a week. Look it up on Google; the brewery moved to another state. The people won, but the two organizers of the year-long protest were murdered a month later. The dark side of modelo, people making a name, boxers, pilots, but the poor people have to give up their water rights as human beings. 😔

[@tomgatch2]

Great video of our region. SWEET 'chuck wagon'!! Next time you hit Mercado Negro, go the other side near the front and get some of the fattest Cortez prawns you've likely ever eaten for only 250 pesos a kilo ( which works out to about 7 bucks a pound U.S.) Fantastic grilled, sauteed in garlic butter, or even cut up to make a gourmet ceviche that you'll never forget. YUM!

[@dfwoverland]

Brad. Love your channel. My wife, and long time best friend, have been studying and learning. We are ready to make join the Jeep family. Wanted to ask you. We are looking at a 2021 Rubicon with the ecodeisel. Will end up getting a roof tent etc. We have looked at the various lifts and have watched your reviews. Can you make a recommendation on a lift? Should we go 35 or 37? We will mainly do trail riding. But some occasional rock crawling. Thanks! Wesley USAF retired