Two ocean front homes in one

Spanish Ocean Front Single Family Home or Duplex.

Very close to the border: 30 minutes to the border, 5 minutes to Rosarito.

Live in one, rent the other, or live in the whole house.

There are separate entrances for both units. Both units are single level, with the upstairs being the larger of the two units.

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, and 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom downstairs.
Both units have Saltillo tile floors throughout the house, and both units have nice Talavera Mexican Tile and custom rustic cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms that add to the Spanish, Mexican feel.

In addition, both units have very large, ocean front patios, large enough for entertaining and lounging around in front of the ocean. And ultimately, both units have large ocean front windows and patio sliders extending the full length of the house for maximum ocean views.

The upstairs unit has tall vaulted ceilings finished with wood vigas. The upstairs unit also has an over sized kitchen bar for cooking and entertaining. The kitchen cabinets are custom and have a rustic, Mexican feel.

The downstairs is still very spacious, with a full kitchen bar, dining area, and a large living area that focuses on the ocean and views.

The wash room, equipped with a washer and gas dryer is adjacent to the downstairs unit. The extra washroom area has enough floor space to be considered a storage unit. Adjacent to the downstairs area is another storage area that has more of a basement feel.

Owner will carry with significant money down and short terms.

Please do not disturb the current renters. Please see the house from the outside first, and then set an appointment to see the inside. To see the inside you must be pre-qualified financially.

Come for a fun weekend , Rosarito's first Cinco de Mayo weekend

Own In Baja Brand New Across From The Ocean Starting At 100,000

Imagine owning in Baja at this price why would anyone rent? Only 20 minutes over the San Diego border These Hacienda style Townhomes all have 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with some having a studio. Some of the homes have sweeping views of the Pacific ocean and Coronado island from your very own private rooftop terrace. You will enjoy indoor/outdoor living spaces arrayed around beautiful gardens and a pool. located in a quiet neighborhood with 24 hour gated security, underground parking, a oversized swimming pool and Jacuzzi, there is also a planned park just a few feet outside of the development. For shopping and restaurants you can try the new Pavilion mall where there is Home Depot, Wall-Mart, Apple Bee’s, VIPs , Burger King and so much more only 10 minutes away. With only 40 homes being built in this community this magnificent opportunity won’t last long, these prices are good through December 31st 2008. Call or visit us while the perfect townhome is still your to select. All of our transactions are safe, secure, and can be fully insured by First Title Insurance.

Passport Card for entering Baja

The importance of the Passport Card for faster border crossings is the answer. In each of the inspection lanes there are being installed card reading scanners just like in the SENTRI lanes. Those having the Passport Card can then hold the card to the scanner which is then transposed to the computer in the inspector's hut so that when reaching the hut the information is on the inspector's screen. This will speed the border crossing by 30 to 40 percent. This by itself is huge, but in addition the double stacking on inspection lanes wherein two cars can be processed at one time will also cut waiting times by around 40 to 45 percent. The combination will amount to chopping off 60 to 70 percent of wait times so that a 2 hour wait can be reduced to 48 or less crossing time.

The further beauty of this is that the Passport Card is available independent of a Passport - for those not having a Passport the cost is $45 less than 50% than the actual Passport and for those already with a Passport the cost is $20 for the card.

There are several things that need to be promoted - one is obtaining the Passport Card and the other is to be ready when reaching the inspector's hut - be ready to declare what you are bringing - EVERYTHING - the list of things that can be brought to the US should be part of handouts at stores, hotels, restaurants, medical offices and pharmacies. Many instances of delays are due to people not being ready with their declarations when the inspector asks and not understanding that it is the obligation of those entering the US to make the declaration even if not asked. Other delays are due to people taking goods that are not allowed.

This is a step in the right direction.

BY Patrick Osio
Co-founder TransBorder Communication
Dedicated to Binational Economic Development
The Baja Connection with Patrick Osio

Golf Resort Home For Sale In Baja

This Mediterranean style home is an entertainer’s delight. Walk through the handmade iron gates and find a courtyard lined with queen palms. The enclosed patio with a barbeque and fireplace is the perfect gathering for a private dinner or a fiesta. If you prefer a view of the Pacific Ocean the terrace on the second story also has a barbeque grill, double sinks. Manicured gardens will delight you with lots of palm trees and a cherub water fountain. European columns grace the front door giving it a touch of class. Enter the Foyer that has columns & arches. One of the highlights of this 3 bedroom home is the soaring living room where the enormous sized fireplace is centered perfectly between the two arched windows. Views of the gardens and ocean surround the dining room with a detailed dome ceiling and antique crystal bay window. The spacious kitchen has plenty of sun. This home has over 4000 square feet of beauty and grace that just needs some TLC.

"OCEAN FRONT BEAUTY

“SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS” This large property that has the most spectacular views of the Coronado Islands, you can see for miles with this Stretch of pristine Pacific coastline with a 5 mile stretch of a sandy beach. Just 20 minutes from San Diego California, very close to the famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster village. This is a three unit building with 1800 square feet in each unit, each unit has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and all are ocean front. These units easily rent for $250.00 each per night. Live in one and rent the other two out. Build your Billion Dollar Dream Escape Home next door that lot is also for sale; envision the endless possibilities .Enjoy the clean fresh aqua breeze while you relax sipping your favorite java, wine or cerveza.

"Investors Delight"

“SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS”
This large property that has the most spectacular views of the Coronado Islands, you can see for miles with this Stretch of pristine Pacific coastline with a 5 mile stretch of a sandy beach. Just 20 minutes from San Diego California, very close to the famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster village. This is a three unit building with 1800 square feet in each unit, each unit has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and all are ocean front. These units easily rent for $250.00 each per night. Live in one and rent the other two out. Build your Billion Dollar Dream Escape Home next door that lot is also for sale; envision the endless possibilities .Enjoy the clean fresh aqua breeze while you relax sipping your favorite java, wine or cerveza.

Artisan Wines Being Featured in Baja California, Mexico

"Vino-Tourism" by Steve Dryden

Friday, March 7th will be a time of celebration and appreciation for three artisan wineries of Baja California, Mexico, as Chabert’s Restaurant in the Rosarito Beach Hotel matches these excellent local wines with culinary delights from their gourmet kitchen. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with wines from Vides y Vinos California or Roganto, J.C. Bravo, and Oporto de Moreno. Two of these rare and hard to find wines are now only available at Chabert’s and have been sold out on the open market for several months. Special guest, Antonio Escalante from Roganto, will host the event along with Laura Torres and Steve Dryden.

The first wine presented is a delightful Chardonnay from Roganto, stainless steel tank fermentation with no oak barrel aging, creates a clean and elegant white wine that matches well with our Spanish-style creamed pea soup with chorizo. The second course of rack of lamb and mixed baby greens is paired with the sold out vintage of Carrigan from local artisan winemaker J.C. Bravo. Or you can have the other second optional course of T-bone steak in a special Chef’s sauce with Chabert’s potatoes and mixed vegetables matched with J.C. Bravo’s elegant wine. Dessert featuring Chabert’s homemade cheesecake in a berry jubilee sauce is married to the rare and sold out vintage of oporto (port) from Oporto Moreno. Pricing of the event is $39 person (plus tax) for three glasses of wine and three gourmet delights, includes tip. Additional refills can be purchased at $7.00 per glass. Reservations requested at (800) 343-8582 or (661) 612-1126; and visit www.rosaritobeachhotel.com.

Roganto Wine or Vides y Vinos Californianos, S.P.R. de R.L, is considered by experts to be one of the top wineries in Mexico. In fact, last year a special wine tasting event organized by Mexico’s top independent wine experts and specialists was held at 13,200 feet in elevation (creating superior tasting conditions), where they chose 2005 Roganto Tempranillo as the second best wine in the country. The point spread between their Tempranillo and the first place wine (L.A Cetto Platino) was less than one point. Currently only about 250 cases of the wine ($65 US) are available for purchase from this Ensenada winery located near Wal-Mart. This 2005 Tempranillo was aged in a combination of new oak barrels for ten months and is a prime example of a top quality Mexican wine. In 2005 the winery also released a superb blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon and 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. About 180 cases of the Temp/Cab blend (aged in new oak for twenty-two months) remain at $32 and 300 cases of the Cabernet (twenty-two months in new French oak) are available at $65 a bottle.

Even though Roganto winery is technically a boutique winery in size and production, I consider it to be an artisan winery due to the high quality and individual attention focused on each vintage of wine. Their state-of-the-art winery facility is a hidden treasure of Ensenada, located behind a well drilling and commercial pump business – just a few miles south of downtown on Reforma Ave. Two wine enthusiasts, Rogelio Sanchez and Antonio Luis Escalante, have teamed up to create the remarkable Roganto wines.

It’s almost a “top secret,” and access to the tasting room is limited to serious wine lovers and those with “inquiring palates.” One of their newest premium wines is an incredible 2007 Sauvignon Blanc. It’s not a traditional herbal and grassy tasting wine typical of this varietal, but an elegant wine with tropical fruit, guava, pineapple and pear on the nose, refreshing, crisp, well balanced and delicious. The production was limited to 550 cases, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with no oak barrel aging and retailing for about $25. These two dedicated local winemakers also create two distinct Chardonnay wines, one with stainless steel fermentation and no oak barrel aging ($22) and another excellent Chardonnay aged in new French oak for twenty-two months at $28 bottle. To arrange a private tasting or purchase wine contact: (646) 176-6185.

If you love discovering (and drinking) rare and amazing wine come try a wonderful rare artisan creation featured during this wine dinner event from J.C. Bravo of Valle de Guadalupe. Mr. Bravo has a cult following for his “famous” Carrigan, one of the most stunning artisan red wines to come out of Mexico’s premier wine growing region of Baja California. He’s a former student of wine guru Hugo D’ Acosta, and has risen to the top in the artisan winemaking movement in Valle de Guadalupe. J.C. Bravo is a prime example of local people in this region who have learned the skills of hand-making artisan wines that are creating a niche market among wine enthusiasts and wine lovers nationally and internationally. In addition, one of the rarest and hardest wines to find is a wonderful port wine from Moreno of Baja California. We’ve got the last vintage of this dessert wine and you can help us finish off these “bottled treasures of delight” by attending our artisan wine dinner event on Friday, March 7th.

"Vino-Tourism" by Steve Dryden
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What to do if you get a traffic ticket in Baja

If you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation you should always be polite and insist on a written citation that you could pay at the police station or by mail. Be aware that speed limits in México are set in kilometers (1 mile= 1.6 kms.) so that the speed limit on highways is 55 Miles per hour and within city limits it averages 15 miles per hour.When faced with a fine that you consider unfair, you can contest the fine by filling an appeal, either orally or in writing, for a municipal judge to review the fine. To do this, immediately go to the nearest municipal judge; if you need help to do this call our Tourist Assistance Hot Line 078.Just like in the United States, you can get a ticket and be issued with a fine for the following
Running a red light.
Not having or not using the seat belt.
Using cellular phone while driving.
Driving without a valid driver’s license or car registration.
Drinking alcoholic beverages on the streets, sidewalks or public property. Exceeding the speed limit.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) In addition to the fine, you may also be detained.

"Baja one of the hottest destinations"

Baja is one of the hottest destinations it is a place to just get away with many luxury resorts and year round sun for those who truly need pampering , or for a little more excitement try the off road racing or whale watching, this time of year is prime time for the whales. Each January California gray whales in the Bering Sea head south to breed in San Ignacio Lagoon, Scammon's Lagoon, and Magdalena Bay, returning north each spring, usually in March and April. The breeding ground is a Mexican national park, and tour-boat access is controlled.
March is prime time for college kids on spring break, and Baja gets its share with their many clubs, particularly Rosarito and Ensenada is the hot spot some travel to San Felipe but most stay close to the border, you can get to Rosarito within 20 minutes and Ensenada within 1 hour.
Please be advised that when traveling to Baja you will need a passport or a birth certificate accompanied by a photo I.D you may also present a Voters card accompanied by a photo I.D. Minors must come accompanied by their parents, or have a notarized letter from the absent parent, authorizing their leaving the country.
SecurityThe most important thing is to use common sense when traveling, just as you would at home. Our police and security guards throughout Rosarito are here to help you; feel free to ask questions or report suspicious behavior. For additional help, use our 24-hour Tourist Assistance Hotline 078.
Anyone planning to drive into Baja can find driving and other advice through the U.S. State Department's country-specific information on Mexico at http://travel.state.gov/

Britney Takes a Mexican Vacations with Photographer

By Mike Fleeman
Britney Spears spent a brief Mexican holiday with her paparazzi friend, checking into a hotel in Rosarito Beach and buying a knockoff Gucci purse, according to a local press report. Spears, 26, wore her pink wig as she and photographer Adnan Ghalib, 35, arrived in a black SUV at the Rosarito Beach Hotel, just south of the Border, at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Ensenada, Mex., newspaper, Frontera. Ghalib's own photo agency, Finalpixx, has been photographing the pair's Mexican activities – one picture shows Ghalib hand-feeding whipped cream from a Starbucks cup to the pink-wigged Spears – and posting online updates."Britney Spears and Adnan Ghalib are happily dating," the agency says in a post. (The agency notes that Ghalib "is married but has been separated from his wife for over a year.") The pair have been together for much of the last week. "After being released from the hospital Britney and Adnan spent the night and the following days together resting, eating, sleeping, shopping and talking about life and the love they have for their families," Finalpixx says, adding that Ghalib, himself, has not spoken publicly because it would "not be of benefit to her for him to do so." "Should he choose to speak about Britney," Finalpixx continues, "he only has positive things to say about her and the time that they have spent together." As for the other paparazzi chasing after them, "Despite such heavy scrutiny, the pair are enjoying a healthy, normal relationship," Finalpixx says.
Shopping Trip with PaparazzoWhile at the Rosarito Beach Hotel, Spears stopped in a gift shop and purchased an imitation Gucci bag and another bag while Ghalib bought a rosary, spending a total of $60, Frontera reports. "She looked serious and haggard," a sales clerk told the paper in Spanish. "She didn't have makeup on."