Location: Tijuana
Day 1 - 28 Dec 2021
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Content: Mexican market. Near the border so a safe area but visit during the DAY/ MORNING for extra safety. Ticketed parking and entrance. Get: Coconut water Fresh fruit and veggies Shoes Mexican artifacts Just explore each shop! English-speaking: NO. Use Google Translate.
Location: Rosarito
Day 1 - 28 Dec 2021
Tacos Baja Jr
Content: The best tacos for seafood lovers. They also have a vegetarian option if you ask for "no meat". English-speaking: NO.
Monociclo Coffee Roasters
Content: Stop by for coffee!
Location: Rosarito
Day 1 - 28 Dec 2021
Arco Popotla
Content: In Rosarito. The road to get here is very small and the GPS won't take you all the way inside. You need to look for the small gate from the highway and follow the path to the ocean! Costs some money but not much English-speaking: Some but mostly Spanish
Location: Villa de Juárez
Day 1 - 28 Dec 2021
CASA URBINA WINE RESORT
Content: Stay at a wine resort and do a wine tasting! English-speaking: Some but mostly Spanish
Location: Ejido El Porvenir
Day 1 - 28 Dec 2021
Casa FRIDA Valle de Gpe
Content: Casa Frida for dinner and drinks at night. Only a 2 minute walk from Casa Urbina! Double check their timings and make a reservation! English-speaking: Yes
Location: Ejido San Marcos
Day 2 - 29 Dec 2021
La Cocina de Doña Esthela
Content: Brunch at La Cocina. Could be a line to get in but you wait in line in your car. Vegetarian options included (don't forget to eat their rice and beans). English-speaking: Some but mostly Spanish
Location: Guadalupe
Day 2 - 29 Dec 2021
Guadalupe
Content: Wine tasting in the valle. Wineries: 1. Xecue Vinicola 2. Alximia Vinicola 3. Clos de Tres Cantos Search Wineries & Vineyards in Valle de Guadalupe on TripAdvisor for more wineries with good views! English-speaking: Yes
Location: Puerto Nuevo
Day 2 - 29 Dec 2021
Encanto
Content: Encanto for drinks and dinner. They make a vegetarian option: Tacos with fajitas, brown rice, and beans. For seafood lovers, try their lobster. English-speaking: Some but mostly Spanish
Location: San Diego
Day 2 - 29 Dec 2021
San Ysidro Border Crossing
Content: Border Crossing INFO. GOING TO MEXICO: -Carry your passport before you cross into Mexico. -You will most likely not get pulled into inspection while crossing from USA to Mexico. They usually do not even stop cars to check passports. -Carry car insurance just in case. -Best is to have Global Entry so you can use the Sentri lanes on your way back. Border Crossing INFO. GOING BACK TO USA: -Use the CBT BWT (CBP Border Wait Times) app on your phone to check wait times. -San Ysidro crossing is the most popular and can have long wait times. -Otay Mesa crossing usually has smaller wait times -Both are safe at night! Lots of officers around. -They ask for your passport/greencard, some questions, you may get pulled into inspection but not likely. -Best is to have Global Entry so you can use the Sentri lanes on your way back. -Regular non-global entry use the Ready or General lanes English-speaking: Yes