catching halibut at sunrise
surf's up
charter fishermen set out in search of yellowtail
calm morning on the bay
fishing cooperative
pristine beach in Asuncion
great surf fishing
there are a few places to launch your boat
commercial fishermen fish for lobster, abalone, conch & seaweed
lobster season is from sept.ember-february
abalone season is in the spring around march-may
divers collect seaweed
seaweed is spread out to dry, then baled and trucked to Ensenada
very little rain falls in Asuncion so rainbows are a rare treat at the Blowhole B&B
double treat
big swell comes in on the west side of town
The Blowhole
cooling off at the blowhole
bait balls of sardines come ashore
protected beach at the B&B
sea lion and man enjoy the beach together
B&B patio has a great view
Sunday family gatherings are fun for everyone
group of sailing folks who were anchored here gathered for a thanksgiving potluck
nice campspot
Visitors enjoy a lobster dinner at the B&B
birthday party piñata
snorkeling at Asuncion Island with sea lions
yeachts anchored in the bay
Asuncion offers a great anchorage and yacht services
Secret is out....Asuncion has several great breaks
The airstrip is excellent and only 5 minutes from the village...taxi service too
gas station even has deisel! Purified water outlet too
there are many stores here with a good supply of fresh meats, cheeses, veggies, ice, liquor etc.
lots of bright colored houses and lovely gardens
Visitors love the Palapa restaurant on the beach
fresh corn tortillas at Doritas store
bacon srapped hot dogs are popular here
live music with your lunch!
RV parking at the beach with water, power & showers
one of the stained glass windows at the church
lobster fry
Traditional Fiestas last for 5 days in mid August...the Queen and 1st lady.
live band at the horse races
horse racing is very popular
Fishing Derby during the summer Fiestas
the winning yellowtail
lots of beach events for everyone to enjoy
Another event is a horse rally ending up at the beach
winners of the kayak races
thrilling rides
fokloric dancing in the evenings
kids mariachis
dance to a big band every night of the Fiestas
Fossil Valley
fossil hunting
petrified shark's teeth
big rib bones
kayak racers finish race
lots of great camping
yellowtail season lasts from late August till February
happy fisherman
nice grouper speared in front of the B&B
Asuncion Island has thousands of sea lions and sea birds.
juvenile sea lions playing around the boat
Asuncion Island Sea Lion Adventure
Bull with his harem
sea lions line every beach
the old guano slide
baby elephant seal
mature elephant seal
pelicans have red throats during mating season in the spring
excellent bird watching during the winter
dunes sometimes cover the highway on the road to Asuncion
The pronghorn antelpe preserve and rearing project is close to Asuncion
several hundred antelope can be viewed at the preserve
burros enjoy their freedom
sunset on the west side
