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Roadtrip to Baja California Mexico for a Wild Surfing Tour - #Vanlife | Adventure in a Backpack

December 1, 2017 · 37 min · 7K views · Ensenada

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Nate and Steph of Adventure in a Backpack joined a four-day Baja Experience tour to scout guided surf trips for future group travel.8:54 The group departed from Ocean Beach in San Diego, crossing the border at Tijuana to reach Ensenada.2:30 The itinerary focused on surfing, local food, and cultural exploration, including a visit to the 18th-century Spanish mission ruins in San Vicente.23:47 The group surfed multiple breaks near Ensenada before returning to California via the Tecate border crossing to avoid the longer wait times typical of the Tijuana port of entry.35:11 The return route passed through the wine country region of Baja, which the hosts noted for its resemblance to Napa Valley.35:16 The trip served as a pilot for potential future educational adventure tours, including surfing, ice climbing, and snow sports.12:00 The hosts emphasized that physical conditioning is essential for the high volume of paddling required during multi-day surf trips.37:16

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