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Visiting Ensenada, Mexico


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In Ensenada, only 80 miles south of San Diego, travellers can get a taste of Mexican food, culture and nightlife. Californians flock to this beautiful sea port, one of the largest on the Baja peninsula, for rest, relaxation and excellent outdoor recreation activities. From surfing and sea kayaking to horseriding 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... more » In Ensenada, only 80 miles south of San Diego, travellers can get a taste of Mexican food, culture and nightlife. Californians flock to this beautiful sea port, one of the largest on the Baja peninsula, for rest, relaxation and excellent outdoor recreation activities. From surfing and sea kayaking to horseriding 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 thrilled by the sight of grey whales and the underwater cave that randomly squirts water at onlookers. Whatever your interests, enchanting Ensenada will not disappoint. « less

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22 Things to Do

12 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Dec
66°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
15 in 39 cm
Jan
65°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
12 in 31 cm
Feb
64°F 17°C
46°F 7°C
30 in 75 cm
Mar
65°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
16 in 42 cm
Apr
66°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
7 in 17 cm
May
70°F 21°C
54°F 12°C
8 in 20 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
15 Dec
Hi:
67°F 19°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
Wednesday
16 Dec
Hi:
69°F 20°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
Thursday
17 Dec
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
49°F 9°C

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Hotel Coral & Marina

3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, California
13 Dec 2009

The Coral & Marina looks like a 70's hotel. The property is not bad. Restaurant, lobby, and bar look old, but they are OK. The rooms are huge, but really dated, with old, dirty, and smelly carpets....more

San Nicolas Resort

4 of 5 stars
british columbia
13 Dec 2009

My first time to Ensenada and what I found was a nice slice of Mexico from the tourist standpoint but WOW is this place empty. The hotel is older and shows signs of not putting a ton of money into...more

Hotel Calafia

2 of 5 stars
hemet caliornia
12 Dec 2009

I sympathize with the hotel guest that left bad reviews about hotel Calafia, when we went with my family and friends to a wedding back in 2006 we thought that it was going to be a nice stay, boy were...more

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New Years Eve in Ensenada? 14 December 2009, 8 replies
Passort needed? 14 December 2009, 1 reply
Any teqila tasting in Ensenada 07 December 2009, 5 replies
Endenada Cruise and Dive? 06 December 2009, no replies
Ensenada in Decemeber? 22 October 2009, 10 replies
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Driving to Ensenada...How long is boarder crossing nowadays? 27 October 2009, 1 reply
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Good bar in Ensenada 26 November 2009, 8 replies
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