Where
75
miles south of the border, an easy drive of just
over an hour. Three tolls total about $5.25 one
way. Spectacular coastal scenery en route rivals
Big Sur.
Best time to visit
Year-round. The weather is similar to San Diego's
coastal areas, with pleasant ocean breezes in the
downtown area in summer and a balmy,
mountain-valley climate northeast of the city in
the wine country.
Cost
Inexpensive by California standards. Cheaper,
overall, for hotels and meals than Tijuana, but a
bit more expensive than Rosarito.
Culture shock
None.
Credit cards are accepted at most major
restaurants and shops. English is spoken almost
everywhere in the main tourist areas. Dollars are
accepted everywhere.
Kid-friendly
Absolutely. Curio shopping in the downtown area;
lots of fun at the fishing pier; beach activities
south of town, with calm water and good shelling
along Punta Banda.
Ensenada Fish Market and Sport Fishing
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