Most people who end up owning at Bajamar say the same thing after their first visit:
“I had no idea this was so close.”
That reaction makes sense. When most Americans think about buying property in Mexico, they picture long flights, unfamiliar cities, and markets that feel far removed from their daily life. Bajamar is none of those things.
Located at Km. 77.5 on the Tijuana–Ensenada toll road, Bajamar Oceanfront Golf Resort sits on the Pacific coast of Baja California — 45 minutes south of the US border at San Diego. It is the same ocean you see from La Jolla. The same coastline. A completely different price point.
If you have been thinking about owning something near the water — without the California price tag — this is the conversation worth having.
1. It Is Closer Than You Think
Forty-five minutes is not a commute. It is a drive from one side of San Diego to the other.
For San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County residents, Bajamar is not a vacation destination — it is a weekend option. You can leave home after work on Friday, cross the border, and be sitting on an oceanfront terrace before sunset. Sunday evening you drive back.
No flights to book. No hotels to coordinate. No long travel day eating into your weekend.
That accessibility changes the math on ownership completely. A property this close to where you live is not a once-a-year asset. It is something you actually use — and something that holds its value because other buyers can reach it just as easily.
2. The Lifestyle Is Already There
One of the most common concerns about buying in an emerging market is that the amenities exist on paper but not in reality. Bajamar is not an emerging community in that sense — it is an established, operating resort that has been here for decades.
When you own at Bajamar, you have access to:
- Three championship golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones II, with Pacific Ocean views on almost every hole
- A full clubhouse, restaurant, and event facilities
- Paved roads, gated access, and 24-hour security throughout the resort
- A community of existing owners and residents — neighbors, not strangers
The Pacific is right there. The sunsets are the kind people drive hours to see. And the pace of life is unhurried in a way that coastal California has not been in a long time.
3. What Grupo Magna Development Is Building
Grupo Magna Development is a vertically integrated real estate developer operating inside Bajamar. Founded by Tony Rice, the company manages every stage of the development process — from land acquisition and permitting to design, construction, and final delivery.
Current projects available now:
- Las Californias — 18 premium oceanfront lots with direct Pacific frontage, designed for custom home builds
- CG13-2 — Golf condos with ocean views and a lower entry price point, fully turn-key
- San Francisco Mission — 135 lots for buyers looking for a larger land investment
- CG6 — Mixed-use commercial land for developers and investors with a different vision
Every project comes with full support through the purchasing process, including the legal structure for US buyers — no guesswork, no navigating alone.
4. What It Actually Costs — Compared to California
This is where most buyers stop and do the math.
Oceanfront or ocean-view property on the California coast — comparable in size and access — trades at a price per square meter that puts it out of reach for most buyers outside of generational wealth or multi-decade savings. In San Diego, a modest oceanfront lot can easily start at $2 million or more before construction.
At Bajamar, the entry point is a fraction of that. The Pacific is the same Pacific. The distance from your front door to the water is comparable. What is different is that you are buying before the market has priced in the opportunity.
That window does not stay open indefinitely.
5. The Process Is More Straightforward Than You Think
US buyers purchase oceanfront property in Mexico through a Fideicomiso — a bank trust that carries the same practical rights as direct ownership. It is a well-established legal structure with decades of precedent and protections built in.
At Grupo Magna Development, the legal process is explained clearly before any commitment is made. Tony walks every buyer through the structure, the timeline, and the costs — in plain language, not legal boilerplate.
There is no mystery to it. There is just a step-by-step process that thousands of US buyers have followed successfully.
Is This the Right Move for You?
Bajamar is not the right fit for everyone. But if any of these describe you, it is worth a real conversation:
- You live in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County and you want oceanfront access without leaving Southern California’s orbit
- You are approaching retirement and you are looking for a lower-cost coastal base that still feels close to home
- You have been priced out of California coastal real estate and you want to own something real on the Pacific
- You are a remote worker and you want a place where you can actually live and work for a fraction of your current housing cost
The best way to understand Bajamar is to see it. Not photos — the actual property, the actual ocean view, the actual drive from San Diego.
| Tony Rice at Grupo Magna Development offers personal guided tours of the property — no group events, no sales presentations. Just a real look at what is available. Schedule your tour at grpmagnadev.com/contact or call +1 (619) 999-7118. |
