Valle de Guadalupe Trip Report - Butter and Sage

I noticed when I was looking at the pictures posted on Butter and Sage that Jen Dery had written an excellent account of a trip she had made to the Valle de Guadalupe back in January.  She benefitted from talking beforehand to a lot of people with knowledge of the Valle.

She share's all of that excellent information (and a lot of beautiful pictures) in this post.

Butter and Sage - Valle de Guadalupe

Savor San Diego - Valle de Guadalupe Episode

The local PBS affiliate produces a half hour show called Savor San Diego.  In an episode this season host Su-Mei Yu traveled to the Valle de Guadalupe and showcased some of its riches.

You can watch the episode here:   Savor San Diego - Valle de Guadalupe 

El Campito Loves Baja California (especially the Valle de Guadalupe)

Picture from Fernando Gaxiola's Facebook page

If imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery then the El Campito Farm really really loves the Valle de Guadalupe.  All the elements of the Valle were on display at the El Campito Loves Baja California dinner event on Saturday:  beautiful pastoral setting, wines from the Valle, delicious food prepared by Flor Franco and Javier Plascencia, and the joy of sharing the experience with new friends.

A great event.

Check out Butter & Sage for a photo essay of the event.

Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Food + Wine and  El Campito Farm deserve major kudos.

If you're good at finding Waldo you might be able to spot me here:
Butter & Sage's Facebook Album

Dining Out San Diego also has a bunch of pictures on Facebook.
DiningOutSD's Facebook Album

And, Cur8eur has pictures, too!
Cur8eur's Facebook Album

Valle de Guadalupe - Hotel and Lodging List

Updated 7/18/16

I'm often asked about where to stay in the Valle.  It's a question that's almost impossible to answer because of the myriad of options.  First of all, the Valle de Guadalupe is close enough to San Diego that you could do a day trip and not need lodging at all.  And secondly,  Ensenada and all the coastal communities have lots choices and are within an hour driving time to the Valle.

That being said, the Valle has a lot great places to stay in a wide range of prices.

Hotels/Bed and Breakfasts

Prices change often and vary according to season and day of the week.  In addition many of the published prices for rooms do not include taxes and fees.

Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards & Inn  Trip Advisor  Report  Review ($210)
Bruma  Report  Review ($250)
Casa Garces Hotel Boutique  Facebook
Casa Mayoral  Facebook Review   ($135 - $200)
Casa Encinares Bed & Breakfast  ($120)
Casa Urbina Wine Resort Airbnb   Facebook ($182)
encuentro antiresorts  Trip Advisor ($350)
Finca La Divina   Facebook   Report  ($215 - $235)
Finca Koochaege  Facebook  Booking.com  Video
Hacienda Guadalupe  Trip Advisor ($199 - $225)
Hotel Boutique Valle de Guadalupe   Facebook  ($170 - $240)
Hotel Posada Inn @ Rancho Maria Teresa
La Villa del Valle  Trip Advisor   Review ($225 - $245)
Meson del Vino   Booking.com  Trip Advisor  ($55 - $120)
Rancho El Parral    Descubre Baja California  Facebook  ($140)
Rancho Cien Piedras   Facebook  (3BR - $570)
Ranch L-86   Facebook ($175 - $300)
Quinta Bugambilias
Quinta Estrella  Booking.com
Quinta Evy  Booking.com  ($150)
Quinta Maria Valle Guadalupe   Booking.com   Trip Advisor   Video ($120)
Quinta El Shaddai  Facebook  Airbnb
Plaza Fatima Hotel
Terra Del Valle Bed and Breakfast  Facebook  Booking.com  Trip Advisor  Video
Tesela
Vientos del Valle  Facebook
Vinedos Malagon  Trip Advisor


Other  Options:

Quinta La Vida - VRBO (3BR - $421)

Villa del Vino Ruta del Vino - VRBO  (4BR - $421)

Wine Country Loft in Valle de Guadalupe - VRBO (1BR - $175)

Casita in the Heart of Baja Wine Country  (1BR - $150)

Beautiful home 1.5 hours into Mex - Airbnb (5BR - $180 + $36 per person after 4 guests)

Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, Mexico - Lodge - Airbnb  (4BR - $824)

Rustic cabin in wine country - Airbnb (3BR - $191)

Nice 2BD House, Baja's Wine Country - Airbnb (2BR - $144)

Working winery family - Airbnb  (3BR - $219)

Glamping - Ruta de Arte y Vino   Facebook   Airbnb  (Airstreams - $41 per person)
Glamping - Ruta de Arte y Vino - Old Log Cabin   (2BR - $103)

Casa Emilio - Airbnb (3BR - $412)

Casa de Tierra Vineyard Ecolodge - Airbnb (1BR $129)

Pasa la noche en un viñedo - Airbnb (1BR $103)
Hospédate en un viñedo - Airbnb (1BR $103)

Wine Country - Fully Equipped Home - Airbnb   (2BR - $206)

Organica/Guadalupe - Airbnb (1BR - $124)

El Shaddai - Airbnb (4 cabañas - $557)
Cabaña Piedra - Airbnb  (1BR - $72)
Cabaña Familiar (Maranatha) - Airbnb  (1BR - 3 beds - $129)
Cabaña Cactus - Airbnb  (1BR - $69)

El Escondite: Fig - Airbnb  (1BR - $62)
El Escondite: Guava - Airbnb  (1BR - $62)

Cozy cabin in Baja's wine country  (1BR - $119)

Cabins in Baja's Wine Country #3  - Airbnb  (1 BR - $129)
Cabins in Baja Wine Country #2 - Airbnb  (1BR - $129)

House in Valle de Guadalupe  (3BR - $124)

Lovely House at Valle de Guadalupe - Airbnb  (2BR - $195)

Rancho Parra Private Room - Airbnb  (private room - $72)

Casa de Campo Natura - Airbnb   Facebook  (2BR - $283)

Casa Nativo - Airbnb  (2BR - $227)

Casa en Valle de Guadalupe • Ensenada - Airbnb  (3BR - $618)

Departamento en la Ruta de Vino  (1BR - $155)

Rancho El Rossinyol - Airbnb   Facebook (2BR $227)

El Alamo - Airbnb   Facebook   Booking.com  (1BR - $41)

Bed & Breakfast Guadalupe Valley (Viniphera Spa)   Facebook (1BR - $128)

Stay in the Vineyards of Ensenada  (2BR - $77)

80's Trailer in Boutique Winery!  (1 BR - $71)

Casa con alberca para 10 personas   (1BR - $249)

Posada Las Margaritas - Airbnb  (4BR - $155 per room ??)

Casa Carmela en el Corazon de la Ruta del Vino - Airbnb   (2BR - $258)

Villa Verano en el Corazon de La Ruta del Vino - Airbnb   (4BR - $412)

Trailer House en el Corazon de Ruta del Valle   (3BR - $155)

Wine Country House - Airbnb   (3BR - $361)

Cabañas Foster Ruta del Vino - Airbnb   (Sleeps 6 - $93)

El Hotel Boutique - Quinta Estrella - Airbnb  (2BR - $93)

El Rincon del Valle - Airbnb  (3BR - $361)

Mobile Home in Wine Country  (3BR - $62)

Shantal's home in the heart of Baja's wineries Rent by Owner (3BR - $250)

Villas Victoria - Airbnb  (1BR - $170)

Guadalupe Valley Artsy House (3BR - $258)

Casita del Sol - Airbnb (1BR - $155)

Casa en la Ruta de Vinos (3BR - $110 - $170)

Rancho El Colibrí (1BR - $83)

La Cima del Valle - Airbnb  (1BR $148)

La Casita de Valentina - Airbnb  (1BR - $103)

Suite La Piedra 5 - Airbnb (1BR - $200)

Quinta en la Ruta del Vino - Airbnb (3BR - $206)

Casa Frida - Airbnb   (1BR - $98)

Campgrounds/RV Parks

Baja Grand Estancia  Facebook

And although Cuatro Cuatros is not quite in the Valle (it's very close) I thought it's unique cabanas deserved a mention.

Cuatro Cuatros 

Vena Cava Vinicola Gets Some NPR Love

The Hippest Winery In Mexico Is Made from Recycled Boats

Menu Report: Almanzara Gastrobar

The caveat here is that most of the restaurants in the Valle change their menus regularly based on their ability to source products.  That being said, I do appreciate it when restaurants post their menus on the internet.

Almazara Gastrobar

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