🌅 The View: Events & Business (5 diciembre)
What's happening in La Ventana!
What's Happening in La Ventana? Let us know if you have something to share or questions for the community. Reminder - Look for “News & Info” in Tuesday’s newsletter.
Events
Here is what to look forward to for the next seven days. To see all upcoming events check out the Event Calendar.
No Más Basura – Recycling Drop-off - West Side of Farmers Market (Thu Dec 5, 8:00 am)
La Ventana Farmers Market - Farmers Market (Thu Dec 5, 8:00 am)
Drawing Class with Cristina Repetto - Portal Cultural (Thu Dec 5, 5:00 pm)
Flamenco Sunsets - La Tuna (Thu Dec 5, 5:00 pm)
Karaoke Thursday - Playa Central (Thu Dec 5, 7:00 pm)
Karaoke Night Party - Benson's Restaurant & Bar (Thu Dec 5, 8:00 pm)
Watercolor Intermediate Level Lessons with Cristina Repetto - Portal Cultural (Fri Dec 6, 9:00 am)
Stained Glass Lessons with Trish Barnes - Portal Cultural (Fri Dec 6, 9:00 am)
Introduction: Frame Loom Weaving - Vargas Studios (Fri Dec 6, 9:00 am)
Macrame Workshop - Silvestre Coffee (Fri Dec 6, 9:00 am)
Stained Glass Lessons with Trish Barnes - Portal Cultural (Fri Dec 6, 11:00 am)
Carol Rose Open Studio - (Fri Dec 6, 1:00 pm)
Open Mic Night with Spruce - Benson's Restaurant & Bar (Fri Dec 6, 7:00 pm)
Town Cleanup with No Más Basura - Baseball Stadium (Sat Dec 7, 8:00 am)
Stained Glass Lessons with Trish Barnes - Portal Cultural (Sat Dec 7, 9:00 am)
Bible Study Group - (Sat Dec 7, 10:00 am)
Noche Cubana: Ambulance Fundraiser - Rancho 3 Lobos (Sat Dec 7, 6:00 pm)
Latino Dance Party - Benson's Restaurant & Bar (Sat Dec 7, 8:00 pm)
World class Piano Concert. - Margery’s Tea Room, El Triunfo (Sun Dec 8, 12:30 pm)
Paella & Lechon - Ventana Blue (Sun Dec 8, 3:00 pm)
Stamina Reggae Band - La Tuna (Sun Dec 8, 5:00 pm)
Mercado Cultural - El Sargento Baseball Stadium (Mon Dec 9, 9:00 am)
Plaza del Teso Open Mic - Plaza del Teso (Mon Dec 9, 6:30 pm)
Makers Group Meetup - Booster House (Tue Dec 10, 10:00 am)
Latin Night - La Tuna (Tue Dec 10, 5:15 pm)
Live Classic Rock - Pizza Gourmet San Antonio (Tue Dec 10, 6:00 pm)
Trivia Night - Baja Joe's (Tue Dec 10, 6:00 pm)
Profugos Band Live Classic Rock - Benson's Restaurant & Bar (Tue Dec 10, 7:00 pm)
Club del Huerto - Centro Comunitario Los Girasoles (Wed Dec 11, 3:00 pm)
Bounce House & Kids Tunes - Baja Joe's (Wed Dec 11, 3:30 pm)
Chess Club - Dulce Natural Tea Room (Wed Dec 11, 5:00 pm)
Anibal Cota Live - Aqua Ventana (Wed Dec 11, 6:00 pm)
New Event Announcements
Noche Cubana - Saturday Dec 7 2024 6PM to 9:30PM is our next fundraiser in support of our local Ambulance service with 24/7 support from our own trained and certified paramedics. "Noche Cubana" is a Fundraiser with a live band, pizza and drinks at a personal residence not far from the big La Ventana campground. Get your tickets now at the Thursday Farmers Market from the Ambulance at the main road, and on Monday's at the Mercado Cultural in the ES stadium. More info.
Live Music at Aqua Ventana - Anibal Cota brings the Mexican vibe on December 11 from 6pm to 9pm (happy hour 4pm to 6pm). December 15 6pm to 9pm: full moon, beachfront bliss, and delicious food and drinks await! Join us for a night of dancing with DJ Marsseia. Reservations +52 612 114 0065 www.aquaventana.com
Health & Wellness
The complete calendar of yoga and other wellness classes and retreats is featured on the Health & Wellness page. Announcements:
The GuanJing Method - January 5, 11am-4pm at Casa Tara. Developed by Ting Ting Guan, is a meditative movement practice that uses spiraling, circular motions combined with rhythmic breathing to energize the body. Rooted in principles of traditional Chinese medicine, its focus is on performing movements that feel wonderful while incorporating vivid visualizations that promote deep mental peace and emotional harmony. More info. casatararetreat.com +52 612 100 8616.
Aguacates Pacificos - Two new weekly classes: Wednesday 10:30am - Pilates, Friday 10:30am - Tone/Sculpt. More info Aguacates Pacificos.
Ecstatic Dance - Celebrate the Winter Solstice Dec 21 9am Casa Tara. Join us as we embrace the season and welcome the longest night of the year. Let’s come together in movement, joy, and connection to honor this beautiful transition. We look forward to dancing with you on this magical day! pbucheli72@gmail.com
Alma Nomada Fest - Holistic Festival at Rancho La Ponderosa. Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 surrounded by nature and good vibes! From December 30 to January 2. Yoga, meditation, live music and holistic workshops. New Year's ritual to welcome 2024. Healthy food in the middle of nature. Connect mind, body and spirit! More info.
B90 Baja Studio - Yoga: Candle-Luna Slow Flow and Stillness. Mondays 7:30pm-8:45pm. Reset and reconnect. Candlelit and cozy. b90 Baja Studio next to the Oxxo. Bring your mat, water and a blanket.
Tim Lang Live - Thu Dec 12. Come party with Baja Joe's favorite surf musician! Salty, Dancy, Surfy! Show starts at 7pm.
Trivia For People Who are Bad at Trivia - Tue Dec 10. Questions like "Will this item float or sink in this fish tank full of water?" and "How many IPAs are on tap at Baja Joes?" Show starts at 6pm. Presented by Grom, Luke, and Rachel. (Use password "Big Bird" on any 1 question and get full points.)
Eat & Drink
Every restaurant, cafe, street vendor and bar in town has been added to our Eat & Drink Directory with up-to-date information. Not kidding, over 100 in total! Announcements:
Ventana Blue Restaurant - Join us every Sunday at Ventana Blue restaurant for delicious traditional paella and lechón! Starting at 3pm. Information and reservations: +52 612 201 9469
El Rincón de la Bahia - Christmas Posada, Friday December 20. 5pm. There with be food, piñatas, dancing, live music and much more. Facebook/Rincóndelabahia. WhatsApp: 612-234-13-56
Todo Bien Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - Welcome to the last month of 2024! Enjoy the best view in town while experiencing the fabulous creations of Chef Monica Arlandiz Orozco and her talented team. We have many new menu items and cocktails to share with you this year. Reservation recommended - Send a WhatsApp to +52 998 161 3677 or email us at manager@hoteltodobien.com
Baja Grill - Nestled at Access 2 near the beach, Baja Grill is your perfect destination for a delightful dining experience. Open from 3 PM to 9 PM (closed on Wednesdays), we offer a cozy atmosphere where you can unwind and enjoy our delicious menu. Don’t miss our Happy Hours with special prices from 4 PM to 6 PM! Whether you’re craving a refreshing ceviche or our signature Pork Shank, Baja Grill has something for everyone. Come and savor the flavors of Baja California Sur at Baja Grill!
Business
More than 220 listings for local businesses and services can be found in Business Directory. Announcements:
Palapas Ventana - High wind? Join us for wing foil lessons, downwinders, and awesome on-site instruction. Low wind? Jump on one of our boats for a Blue Water Safari to Isla Cerralvo! Spend the day swimming with sea lions and other ocean life, with lunch and shade provided on licensed pangas with knowledgeable captains. 310-594-DIVE or contact@palapasventana.com
Classifieds
The Classifieds is your 24/7 swap meet. Post your own available/wanted, and it shows up on the site immediately, will stay up for two weeks. Go here now to see all listings! New this week:
Lost - Red ProTek helmet lost off La Tuna (Bill Sullivan), Gold wedding band family heirloom (Bianca Matheson)
Found - Bar and lines near Las Palmas (MICHAEL), Da Kine surf cap (Billy), Hi Tech Surf Hat (Paul)
Available - F-One Monobloc stab 160 Carve xxxs (Annalise), Thule Bike Rack (2 bikes) (sonni), iSUP NEW (Erik), Slingshot V3 Hard Handle wings (Alan), Slingshot foil gear (Erik), New carbon foil mast 90 cm (Erik), Wing 2.5 m with hard handles (Yves), 1998 VW Passat (Richard), Axis 50 liter foil board (Michael Chmel), plus 38 more items...
Wanted - Cabrinha Hi rise speed front foil (Keith), Wanted TO BUY (Butch Simones), Sabfoil 799 front wing (Normande), small camper trailer (Baja Paula), Kite pulleys (Claude Gosseln), Someone to help bring a bag from Bccan (Alysia), Pressure fitted RV outdoor shower hose (Glenda), Men's Seat Harness (Jon), Women's small kiting seat-harness (Brendan), plus 0 more items...
Real Estate & Rentals
The self-service Real Estate & Rentals section is where you manage your own rental and real estate listings. Add photos, and edit your listing as you like. Learn more and submit your listing here.
Se Vende: Houses/Condos (4), Lots (7)
Se Renta: Houses/Condos (74), RV/Camping Spots (7)
Ride Sharing & Travel
The Travel Board is where you coordinate with other travelers.
Need a ride to or from the Airport? Want to share a shuttle? • Looking to Caravan up and down the Baja peninsula? • Need transport for you or your stuff to or from La Ventana? • Or can you offer a ride for people or stuff?
New Rideshares
Los Cabos Airport → La Ventana: Dec 6, 7, 8, 9, 18. Jan 1.
La Ventana → Los Cabos Airport: Dec 10, 13, 16.
La Ventana → La Paz Airport: Dec 10.
New Travelshares
Southbound Dec 2024: Caravan. Looking for caravan Mexicali to La ventana I will be in calexico Dec 10 or 11 (Jacques)
Southbound Jan 2025: Caravan. Want to caravan from Los Algodones, Tecate or Mexicali East to La Ventana. Depart between Jan 18-24 (flexi). I have a li… (Steph)
Northbound Dec 2024: Caravan. Looking for Caravan departing LaVentana 12/8 spending the night in Loreto then to San Felipe 12/9 for the night, crossin… (Carol & Jerry Mullikin)
In Case of Emergency
Bookmark the In Case of Emergency page. Numbers to call and how to call them if you need help. We depend on the entire community to help keep this often changing information up to date. Email us with feedback, suggestions, corrections.