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Eat & Drink

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Upcoming Events

Jan 2026
- Thu 29
  - 8:00 am onwards
    
    Lighthouse 1000- A Windsport Event Fundraising for Higher Education (Baja Joe’s)
  - 3:00 pm
    
    The Dogfather of Rock + Lighthouse 1000 Registration (Baja Joe’s)
  - 5:00 pm
    
    Drawing class with Cristina Repetto (Portal Cultural)
  - 5:00 pm
    
    The Fortunates Live (Playa Central)
  - 6:00 pm
    
    Live Classic Rock with Peter (El Rincón de la Bahía)
- Fri 30
  - All day
    
    Lighthouse 1000- A Windsport Event Fundraising for Higher Education (Baja Joe’s)
- Sat 31
  - All day
    
    Lighthouse 1000- A Windsport Event Fundraising for Higher Education (Baja Joe’s)
Feb 2026
- Sun 1
  - Until 5:00 pm
    
    Lighthouse 1000- A Windsport Event Fundraising for Higher Education (Baja Joe’s)

See more on the Events Calendar

Health & Wellness

Jan 2026
- Thu 29
  - 8:30 am
    
    Yoga with Roo at Rise & Shine (Casa Verde)
- Fri 30
  - 7:00 am
    
    Full Body/Core with Chelsea (Avivar Fitness Palapa)
  - 8:00 am
    
    Functional Training with Rossana (Rossana’s House)
  - 8:00 am
    
    Vinyasa Yoga with Karli (ChiloChill)
  - 8:15 am
    
    Vinyasa Yoga with Mari (Casa Tara Retreat)

See more on the Health & Wellness Calendar

Wind Forecast

Brought to you by MasViento (January 29, 2026):

Today - Partly sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
Friday - Partly sunny. North wind 18-22 mph and gusty.
Saturday - Partly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
Sunday - Partly sunny. North wind 10-12 mph.
Monday - Sunny. Northeast wind 12-14 mph.
Tuesday - Mostly sunny. Northeast wind 14-16 mph.
Wednesday - Sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.

A few thin spots in the high clouds today should be just enough to bring us another windy afternoon. (read full discussion)

Classifieds

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• Found (4)

• Available (117)

• Wanted (26)

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. Recent highlights:

History of La Ventana: La Ventana Histories (Compilation) - Over the years Tom Spradley has written stories about the history of the La Ventana region, based on his research and interviews. What follows is a compilation of these stories. Read More (by The Ventana View)

Observing the Reef: Coral Bleaching Update - This video is the third in a series covering this topic, examining coral impacts from beaching, defining what coral bleaching is, and what causes it. (by William Ihne)

The Sea Around Us: Bottlenose Dolphins - Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of encountering these playful and charismatic dolphins all around us. (by María Rodriguez-Salinas)

Bird's Eye View: The Multiple Benefits of Birdwatching - Why should folks, young and old, take up birdwatching? It will not only enrich their health, prosperity and well-being but also help the birds themselves and in fact, our entire planet. And all for a very low initial financial investment! (by David Bird)

All Things Reptile: Almost Snake Season - It is almost snake season! Mid March is usually the beginning of the snake breeding season down here and, as the spring comes and the kiters go, they should be coming out more and more! (by Chance Stevens)

Data Splash: Every Whale Has a Story to Tell - Just like human fingerprints, no two whale tails are alike. Their unique markings—pigment patterns, scars, and fluke shapes—allow scientists to track them over time. For decades, researchers have used photo-identification techniques to study humpback whales, following their incredible migrations and monitoring population health. (by Valentine Chassagnon)

Meet the Owners: Mariscos El Palmar - Nestled along the main road in La Ventana, right where the Thursday farmers market takes place, you'll find Mariscos El Palmar — but the way it got there was less traditional than you might expect. (by Natalie Smith)

See all stories.