Off Season Kite locations

[alamedanick]

I'm sure there is a post on here for off season kiting and I looked, but couldn't find one.

I'm taking some time off after Christmas and wanting to go kiting for a week or so. Anywhere close to go kiting? i.e. Anything under 2 hours via plane?

Thanks

[OliverG]

Here's some info on where people have or are going:

https://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/for ... f=1&t=7735

[rvv]

Nick go to LA Ventana or L.A. OR come snowkiting in tahoe with me. Btw did you ride alameda today? the winds were light but about 15 riders got out!

[alamedanick]

Ya I've been thinking about going snowkiting, but also have a pass to heavenly for old-fashioned snowboarding.

I found La Ventana. What's the closest airport? La Paz? Any good/cheap places to stay there?

[stone]

Cheapest indoor option is likely a bunkhouse at Baja Joe's, at $40/night. That drops to $25 each if you find someone to split it with. I stayed there last year and liked it, was right on the launch scene and had kind of a hostel vibe. Next cheapest option I know of is camping at $10-$18 a day. If you go, figure on $75-90 for a ride from the La Paz airport to LV, but you can usually find someone with a car to give you a ride back. Or if you're doing a short trip it may be worth it to rent a car (just make sure you have your insurance sorted out).

Stop off at Sorianas (huge food/dept store) on the way from the airport for food (if you're going to use the kitchen where you're staying), tequila, and wine--the only stuff you can reliably get in LV is beer and really fresh fish. Also, grab a roll of duct tape--among other uses wrapping up my feet saved me a day's kiting after I put my feet down on some spiky rocks (LV is mostly sand, but there are a few spots to avoid).

The kiteboarder mag did a writeup on LV recently: http://www.thekiteboarder.com/wordpress ... a-ventana/

There's also http://www.bestoflaventana.com

[alamedanick]

thanks for the help!