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The New Classifieds
Lose something? Find something? Want something? Want to get rid of something? Check out the Classifieds.
COVID-19 Content
Please read our policy regarding content submitted related to COVID-19.
The Travel Board
Connect with other travelers to coordinate airport rides, caravans up and down the peninsula, rides for people and stuff. Give it a try!
La Ventana Stories
An ongoing series of write-ups about the history and the happenings of La Ventana Bay and the surrounding region.
- Helping the Community During COVID-19 – How to help during this pandemic.
- El Sargento’s First Settlers (Part 1), (Part 2), (Part 3) – Read the stories of the first families to make El Sargento home.
- Bird’s Eye View: The Imposter Among Us – What is that mimicking the turkey vulture?
- Doña María Rieke Verdugo, Ángel de Rancho Las Canoas – A story dedicated to the memory of the people who lived in the mountains above La Ventana.
- The Invasion of La Paz by an American Filibuster – it came to pass that a strange red and white flag with two stars flew for a time over La Paz.
- Considering Birds When Building in La Ventana – How can we build our homes but also keep the birds here?
- John Steinbeck in Baja (Part 1), (Part 2) – Tales from his book Log from the Sea of Cortez.
- The Coral Reefs of La Ventana Bay – Below the vast blue mirror of Ventana Bay lives a variety of flora and fauna
- Discovering the Great Cave Murals of Baja – A journey to one o the remotest parts of Baja.
- A Brief History of the Founding of La Ventana (Part 1), (Part 2) – Pearl diving, shipwrecks and more.
See all stories.
Upcoming Events
Happenings. Live music, special events, etc.
Bonfire Friday’s with S’mores Kit – Playa Central
Fried Chicken Friday – Baja Joe’s
Eggs Benny Brunch – Baja Joes
Chef’s Choice Dinner – Kurt & Marina
Community Cleanup – Vida Compost
Health & Wellness
Here are the H&W activities happening today. See the Health & Wellness page for the entire week.
Thursdays
8:00am | 🧘♀️ | Mindful Vinyasa (all levels) with Tori – Casa Tara |
8:30am | 🧘♀️ | Vinyasa Flow with Brinn – Casa Verde |
8:30am | 🧘♀️ | Yoga for Wellness with Molly – Baja Joe’s |
9:15am | 🧘♀️ | Power Flow with Tori – Casa Tara |
Restaurants & Bars
Our directory has the most comprehensive listing of restaurants, cafes and bars, with maps to help you discover them all. Check it out!
The Directory
A showcase for local businesses and services in the La Ventana bay.
Activities & Excursions
Everything but wind sports, basically. Tours, excursions, whale watching, fishing, mountain biking.
Building, Home & Yard
Contractors, landscaping, home & yard care, home & pet sitting, property management.
Goods & Gifts
Arts and crafts, food and drink. Retail.
Health & Wellness
Massage, yoga, physical therapy. All things here to make a body and mind feel better.
Realtors
Ready to buy?
Resorts & Lodging
Resorts, hotels, bed & breakfast, hostels, campgrounds.
Restaurants & Bars
From Taco Stands & Hot Dogs to Fine Dining!
Transportation
Shuttles services and vehicle rentals. Rides to and from the airport or anywhere. How to get from here to there.
Windsports
Kiteboarding & Windsurfing. Lessons, gear and more.
Other Businesses & Services
Auto services, storage, legal, childcare, Spanish lessons/translation, tech support and more.
The Listings
Here you can find community-posted rental and real estate listings.
Rentals
Visiting for a few days or the entire season? Check out the rental opportunities. From homes to condos to campsites.
🏡 Homes/Condos ⛺️ RV/Camping Spots
Real Estate
Ready to buy? Browse the homes, condos and lots for sale in the community.
What Else Can You Find Here?
👫 Amigos de Alumnos – Scholarships for local students.
🐶 Animal Welfare – Dedicated to helping the furry critters in need.
🌌 Baja Night Sky – Resident astronomer informs us about the cosmos.
📷 Community Photo Gallery – Photos shared by the View Community.
🚑 In Case of Emergency – Information about local emergency services.
👩🌾 Thursday Market – The Vendors of the Thursday Market.
🚵♂️ Mountain Biking – Your guide to the local trails and events.
♻️ No Más Basura – Reducing waste in the community