Baja offers a world of adventure to many different kinds of visitors. Travel in Baja, however, can be magical or frustrating depending on your expectations and how well you plan to meet them. If you intend to navigate the entire length and breadth of the peninsula in your own vehicle, you’ll want to acquire maps, check road conditions, and assemble an auto repair kit before you go. By contrast, a quick fly-in trip to Los Cabos, La Paz, or Loreto requires less forethought.

Once you’ve arrived in Baja, you can get around most easily by car. Public transportation is a less convenient but more affordable option. With a few exceptions, you can get around the peninsula by bus.

Organized tours for whale-watching, kayaking, mountain biking, and other activities typically include transportation by van or bus within the region.

Rosarito, Ensenada, Tecate, and the Valle de Guadalupe are all reachable in a day trip from San Diego, while San Felipe and San Quintín are within striking distance for a weekend getaway.

If you plan to fly to destinations farther south, such as Loreto, La Paz, or Los Cabos, allow a minimum of four days; three weeks is ideal for driving the entire peninsula round-trip.