Visiting Baja California Mexico

You'll be glad to know that Baja California Mexico is only minutes away from San Diego. You have the advantage of taking two vacations in one if planned properly. So if you're looking to experience a different culture...Baja California is only steps away. There is just so much to see and do it would be hard to include it all on this page. Here is what I consider to be some of the top things to see and do while in Baja California Mexico.

Rosarito Beach, and Ensenada are some of the closest spots near the U.S./Mexico border. Visit each link for highlights of each region.

Tijuana
Baja California Mexico is a region rich in culture. Unfortunately Tijuana is what most people see since this is the border town to San Diego...which offers a distorted view of what Baja California has to offer. Although it is not considered a glamorous family vacation spot...it does offer a lot of bargain shopping, festive restaurants, and a sizzling nightlife.

Rosarito Beach
This was once a quiet fishing village...but today this is a hot spot with a booming tourist economy. It is an ideal resort destination offering a variety of hotels and spas for all kinds of vacationers. It is especially well known for having some of the best seafood restaurants on the peninsula.

Ensenada
Just like Rosarito...Ensenada is well known for its sport fishing and restaurants. There is just so much to see and do here such as shopping and nightlife. It is not a rare thing to see cruise ships pulling into port.

Well, if you stay in Tijuana...I would recommend Hotel Lucerna. This is where my wife and I had our wedding reception. It is by far one of the nicest hotels in this area.

If you'll be traveling much further south into Rosarito Beach...then you can choose between Las Rocas Resort and Spa or Rosarito Beach Hotel.

Of course these aren't all the options available...just some of my personal favorites.

Well, for starters if you are afraid of driving into foreign territory...you can take the trolley all the way south to the border...and then cross by foot. Or you can drive and park your car just before entering into Mexico...and walk across. I particularly like walking into Mexico. It's always more convenient to catch a taxi, and not worry about traffic, directions, and parking. Makes for a stress free trip.

Of course anytime is a good time to visit Baja...since the weather is almost near perfect year-round. If you plan on visiting around a major holiday...expect long lines both entering Mexico and the U.S. since this is when most people make their way south of the border. Remember...this is the most trafficked border crossing in the world!

If your looking for more information prior to entering into Mexico...then here are a few links to some other very useful websites.

Tijuana Convention and Visitors Bureau
Paseo de los Heroes 9365-201, Zona Rio
Tijuana, B.C. 22320
011-52-664-684-0537, 800-025-0888
www.tijuanaonline.org

Rosarito Convention and Visitors Bureau
PMB #451 P.O. Box 439060
San Diego, CA 92143-9060
011-52-661-612-0396, 800-962-BAJA
www.rosarito.org