SOUTH OF THE BORDER 2026 - LOBSTER RUN 4

Name: SOUTH OF THE BORDER 2026 - LOBSTER RUN 4
Start: 2026-05-16T08:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-17T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Vespa Motorsport

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 10:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Vespa Motorsport | San Diego, CA

PLEASE READ THE WHOLE DESCRIPTION!!! (*Subject to Change*)
All Scooters/Motorcycles are welcome!!! No matter the brand!
(110cc and above recommended)
This ride will be led by Stephen Benson of Los Angeles Scooter Group, while Kira Palmer will be handling the Mid-Pack/Sweeper and coordination duties for this RUN and subsequent adventure.
>>> PS/FYI - There may be a requested donation/payment for participation in this year's event, as it takes a good amount of time and energy to prep, Pre-ride, and coordinate with the restaurant. <<<
*** We MAY ask for a donation with a bonus/complimentary Raffle entry. ***
-BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR UPDATES COMING SOON<<<
FOR THE RIDE:
There will be ONLY 2 stops to gather and meet up with other riders on the way to the BORDER...
PLEASE arrive with a FULL GAS TANK!
Meet up #1 @ 9:00 am
Pre-ride chat @ 9:45 am
KSU @ 10:05 am
1st Meetup location:
Vespa Motorsport @ 3955 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110
https://goo.gl/maps/w7cNDJnoc1jZQ25A9
The Best Scooter shop in San Diego with a nice restroom and last chance to grab any scooter/moto supplies in preparation for the trip “SOUTH OF THE BORDER”
NO GAS at this stop, AND if you are planning to meet here PLEASE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH GAS TO GET TO SAN YSIDRO!
(~ 20 miles/minutes to the Chevron/San Ysidro)
Meet up #2 @ ~ 10:45 am
Pre-ride/pre-border crossing chat @~ 11:00 am
KSU @ ~ 11:15 am
2nd Meetup Location is Chevron @ 104 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173
https://goo.gl/maps/cbb9Dp8YPVPoyKES8
Again, those who have a shorter range should GET GAS.
***For those who want to purchase Mexico/Baja insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED), there is an insurance office across the street from the CHEVRON***
(~ 35 miles / 1 hour ride time to the restaurant in Puerto Nuevo, BC, Mexico)
~12:45 pm arrive at the restaurant / after parking...
DESTINATION:
Villa Ortega's Restaurant in PUERTO NUEVO, MEXICO, See below for more Restaurant Info.
~ 75-100 minutes to eat
~ 45 minutes to shop
Meet back at bikes @ 3:15 pm
Depart Puerto Nuevo~3:30 pm
NO GAS STOPS on the return route to USA!!!
ABOUT OUR DESTINATION:
Lobster in Puerto Nuevo is a long-standing tradition for those visiting from the states and is just a short 15-minute drive from Rosarito, MX. Lots of tourists visit for its famous lobster dining as well as a local shopping experience. According to tradition, 2-3 lobster tails are served with beans, rice and homemade flour tortillas, and a traditional Margarita all for around... $35 US dollars! (CASH ONLY)
Paper Instructions for crossing back into the US will be distributed before leaving Puerto Nuevo.
***REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION***
You will NEED a passport OR 2 forms of ID like a state-issued Driver’s license and a copy of the birth certificate or naturalization certificate or resident alien card, or even a recently expired USA passport will work along with your current state-issued license.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A PASSPORT AND YOU DO NOT NEED PESOS. US dollars will be just fine!!!
While in MEXICO, We will be on the toll roads for a majority of the ride, and there will be at least two toll booths coming and going. Each cost approximately $1.00 to pass per bike. Please have your US dollars/change ready for the toll fee (no pennies).
Road conditions are great on the toll roads and the views are amazing!
Bring extra cash for parking, gifts, or Tequila to take home! (Liquor allowed one bottle duty-free) Don't bring anything larger than a $20 bill and you will need singles and fives. No more than ~ $100 should be needed for this trip. Once in Puerto Nuevo there are about 30 restaurants all serving the same menu around the same prices. There is secured parking & plenty of space. Puerto Nuevo is about a 1/4 mile square so no one will get lost walking around a few square blocks. This is a well-known tourist destination and is generally very safe.
INSURANCE NOTE:
***Please check with your own insurance carrier as many premium carriers provide automatic Baja Mexico Insurance coverage within 60 miles of border crossing. Puerto Nuevo is only 30 miles from the border. If you need to or choose to purchase additional Baja Insurance, the cost of full coverage insurance should be around $30 for the day. You can purchase Baja Insurance when we stop at Chevron in San Ysidro, as there is a Mexican Insurance agency across the street from the gas station, or you can pre-purchase it online.***
PSA, Here's the link if you want to purchase Baja Mexico Insurance online ahead of time: http://www.bajabound.com/
We will be planning on leaving Puerto Nuevo around ~ 3:30 pm to head back up to San Diego for the night.
**BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR UPDATES FOR SAT NIGHT/ SUN MORNING GATHERINGS RELATED TO THIS EVENT...
LODGING & HOTEL INFO/UPDATE:
We (The Organizers) are planning to stay in/near the “Hotel Circle” Area of San Diego in/near Mission Valley.
Below are a few Hotels in the area where we plan to stay:
Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle - 445 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108
Hotel Iris - 625 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley - 2270 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
**DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO STAY IN SAN DIEGO OVERNIGHT SATURDAY, THE ORGANIZERS AND OTHERS MAY WANT TO REST AND NOT TRY AND PUSH IT TO GET DOWN AND BACK HOME ALL IN ONE DAY. **
WE ARE SHARING ALL THIS INFORMATION IN AN EFFORT TO HELP ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE AS MUCH DETAIL BEFORE THE EVENT AS POSSIBLE…
THANK YOU
IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST THEM HERE ON THE EVENT OR REACH OUT TO EITHER, Stephen Benson or Kira “Lucky” Palmer.
Thank you and we look forward to riding with you all on the 2026 “SOUTH OF THE BORDER” - LOBSTER RUN 4.