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Ensenada
In Ensenada, only 80 miles south of San Diego, travelers can get a taste of Mexican food, culture and nightlife. Californians flock to this beautiful seaport town, one of the largest on the Baja peninsula, for rest, relaxation and excellent outdoor recreation activities. From surfing and sea kayaking to horseback riding and mountain biking, even the most discerning sportsperson will be impressed. Ensenada's nightlife is also a big draw. Papas and Beer and Hussong's Cantina serve up an on-going party atmosphere and lots of tequila, while nearby vineyards offer wine tasting in a more traditional and serene setting. Nature enthusiasts are wowed by the sight of gray whales and the underwater cave that randomly squirts water at onlookers. Whatever your interests, enchanting Ensenada will not disappoint.
 
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It is an old custom in Baja that a man enter a restaurant before his female companion.
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Bay watchBay watch
Bahia de Los Angeles: This beautiful, island-studded bay is a prime spot for all kinds of aquatic activities, including windsurfing, kayaking and whale-watching.
Address: Ensenada, Baja California
Free
Ojo de Liebre: This calm, scenic bay is world-famous for the gray whales that can be spotted there every winter.
Address: Baja California
Free
Can't missCan't miss
La Bufadora: Roughly translated as "the snorter," this underwater cave regularly sucks in sea water and spits it out the cave's top, drenching visitors to the site.
Address: Punta Banda, Ensenada, Baja California
Free
Wine tastingWine tasting
Bodegas de Santo Tomas: Founded in 1888, Baja's oldest winery continues in the Santo Tomas Mission's wine-making tradition and offers visitors samples of wines, breads and cheeses.
Address: Avda Miramar 666, btwn Calles 6 & 7, Ensenada, Baja California
Phone: 52-617-83333 ext. 22
Admission fee
Night lifeNight life
Hussong's Cantina: Legendary expatriate bar where literary greats would share ideas over drinks: now a place where you can get drunk, get rowdy and buy a touristy T-shirt to commemorate your trip.
Address: Ave Ruiz 13N, Ensenada, Baja California
Phone: 011-52-61-78-32-10
Papas and Beer: Ladies, you'll want to wear pants (not skirts) to this rowdy bar: fun-loving waiters will turn people upside down while feeding them tequila slammers.
Address: Blvd Lopez Mateos y Calle Ruiz, Ensenada, Baja California
Phone: 011-52-646-174-0145
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Hotel Coral & Marina
Popularity index: #1 in Ensenada
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Americas Best Value Inn-Posada El Rey Sol
Popularity index: #7 in Ensenada
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San Nicolas Resort
Popularity index: #9 in Ensenada
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Hotel Santo Tomas
Popularity index: #19 in Ensenada
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Recommended Reading
"Ensenada - Baja's "Love Boat" port"  SignOnSanDiego.com
This eclectic fishing village with a vital cultural scene lies near some of Mexico's best and most scenic vineyards.
"An appetite for eating in Ensenada"  sfgate.com / San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 12, 2006
A comprehensive overview of Ensenada's culinary landscape.
"Ensenada: Border Getaway"  Lovetripper Magazine
In addition to city sightseeing and shoppping, the "Riviera Del Pacifico" offers visitors a wide variety of natural attractions and outdoor recreation.
"Ensenada: Tourist Destination Extraordinaire"  Baja Tourist Guide, Apr 1, 2000
In this Baja California town, there's no shortage of partying and fun.
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