From the Community

Guides, stories, and honest advice about life in San Felipe, Baja California.

Retiring in San Felipe: What It Actually Costs

Real cost of living numbers for retirees. Groceries, utilities, property tax, healthcare, and monthly budgets from people who live here.

The question everyone asks first. An honest answer from people who live here full time.

Seasons, species, charters, shore fishing, and multi-day trips. What fishing from San Felipe actually looks like.

The fideicomiso, the closing process, the real costs. A no-nonsense walkthrough from someone who has been through it.

Rosarito, Ensenada, Loreto, Cabo. They all have their appeal. Here is why people keep choosing San Felipe.

Coffee on the patio, tacos at the malecon, sunset from the terrace. The daily rhythm of life on the Sea of Cortez.

Border crossing tips, gas station stops, road conditions, and what to expect on the 3.5-hour drive south.