Baja Mar

Baja Mar
Bajamar
Seaside resort
Nicknames: 
The Pebble Beach South of the Border, Best of Baja
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CountryMexico Mexico
StateBaja California Baja California
MunicipalityEnsenada Municipality
Founded1975
Area
 • Total
2.5 sq mi (6 km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Area code646

Baja Mar (or Bajamar) is a seaside resort community twenty minutes north of Ensenada and forty minutes south of Greater San Diego–Tijuana in Ensenada Municipality, Baja California, Mexico.[2] The resort community is located just south of another gringo community, La Salina – host of the Puerto Salina marina.

History

The idea of the resort at Baja Mar was developed in 1975 by Grupo Valcas, a resort developer.[3] Planning, development and initial construction of what would become the Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort was begun by Grupo Valcas as well. The master infrastructure of the community was developed so that, unlike nearby cities, it would maintain underground basic utilities.[3] The resort company also developed the first 18 holes of the master planned golf course network. The resort opened to the general public in July 1976 and has since been given the nickname of The Pebble Beach South of the Border.[3] Further development of the resort occurred in 1991 when the original developer entered a partnership with another hotel and resort developer to complete the master planned property. Following the joint-ventured agreement the 81-room hotel of the resort was constructed in addition to the Oceanó golf course, one of three currently existing courses.[4]

The Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort is currently owned by Grupo Mega Turismo, based in Mazatlan, Bay View Grand, and Grupo Valcas. Baja Mar itself has approximately 600 completed homes and a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) clubhouse, whilst maintaining guarded gates.[3]

Geography

Baja Mar lies on a rugged strip of coastline of the Baja California Gold Coast.[5] The seaside resort faces west towards the Pacific Ocean and a highrise rounded cliff is located to its east.

Economy

The economy of Baja Mar is heavily reliant on tourism.

Tourism

Baja Mar features three golf courses at the Bajamar Ocean Front Golf Resort that include the renowned Oceanó,[6] as well as the Vista and Lagos courses.[7] North of the resort are popular surf breaks, Puerto Nuevo, and nearby Rosarito Beach.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baja Mar
  2. ^ a b "Bajamar – Residential Community, Hotel, Resort & Golf Course – Bajamar Real Estate – Bajamar Real Estate Group". Baja Real Estate Group. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d "Bajamar: Punta Diamente – About us". Grupo Valcas. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  4. ^ "Bajamar – Golf". Grupo Valca. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "Welcome to Baja Golf! – Baja Mar". Baja Life Online. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  6. ^ "About Us – Bajamar Official Page". Megaturismo. Archived from the original on March 18, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  7. ^ "Golf Course – Bajamar Official Page". Megaturismo. Archived from the original on August 20, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2011.

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