Eastern Shore: The Bahía de los Angeles

It would be a farce to claim that Bahía de los Angeles is representative of Baja culture; the vast majority of its 600 residents work in the local tourism industry. And yet, it's not a "touristy" place—at least not in the dirty sense of the word. For decades, outdoorsman have come to Bahía de los Angeles for fishing, boating and diving in the warm and placid bay, which owes its tranquility to the islands that separate it from the Sea of Cortez. And although there are now as many hotels as campgrounds in the region, Bahía de los Angeles continues to attract the adventurous set, giving the entire town a cool and distinct vibe, even if it's not Mexican vibe, per se.