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Visiting Ensenada, Mexico


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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... more » 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. « less
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43 Hotels & Accommodations

21 Things to Do

9 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Jul
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
10 in 26 cm
Aug
79°F 26°C
62°F 16°C
8 in 21 cm
Sep
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
4 in 10 cm
Oct
74°F 23°C
56°F 13°C
3 in 8 cm
Nov
70°F 21°C
49°F 9°C
17 in 44 cm
Dec
66°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
15 in 39 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
Jul 20
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
63°F 17°C
Tuesday
Jul 21
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
63°F 17°C
Wednesday
Jul 22
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
63°F 17°C

Traveler Reviews

La Bufadora

4 of 5 stars
Newport Beach, CA
Jul 14, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I rented a golf cart for fun, and it was the best! We travelled from the port in Ensenada to La Bufadora, "the blowhole". Didn't have to ride in a smelly bus with a bunch of sweaty...more

Bahia Resort Hotel

Jul 13, 2009

I have been staying at this hotel since I was 16 years old and I am now 53. This hotel has seen its ups and downs, there is no question about that. However, it is in much better shape than it was a...more

Estero Beach Resort

2 of 5 stars
Irvine, CA
Jul 5, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

This hotel is located far from everything... Far from a decent beach Far from downtown Ensenada For from the Bufadora Moreover, cab rides aren't very cheap. The nearby beach area is very...more

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