Ensenada Beaches - For water watchers, Ensenada and the curvy coastline that precedes it can't be beat. If you enjoy quiet solitude, Estero Beach, six miles south of Ensenada on the road to La Paz, is the place. Or jump to the action in downtown Ensenada. The downtown area of Ensenada is blessed with several, small but nice beaches, ideal for horse-back ridding.

Ensenada Shopping - Bargain hunting in Ensenada is easy. Ensenada is bustling with wide Avenues crammed with shoppers scrambling for Baja's famous bargains. Everybody has them. Just take a look at the shops along First Street. It's a colorful slice of Mexican curio life. Shops here abound in gift items in the "under $5.00" category. For items a cut above the curio class, take a meander down Avenida Ruiz. You'll find dazzling quality gifts for every description. Sidewalk cafes vie for your patronage... and there is nothing quite like a late afternoon lunch with a refreshing glass of wine or an icy cold beer at one of these establishments. The gentle sea breezes rustling through the leaves of the boulevard while you dine is an unforgettable experience. When you finish your shopping, take a timeout for a cool one at the famous Hussong's cantina. It's a raucous place but fun. A trip to Ensenada is not complete without a visit to Hussong's, cantina founded in 1892.

CONVENTION CENTER - Take a tour through the historic ex-casino Riviera del Pacifico. This is the heart of Ensenada's social and convention activities. It's a grand structure with its majestic ballrooms and former casino areas. There are exciting murals and simple breathtaking chandeliers.

There is an inscription on a drawing found in the Rivera del Pacifico that reads "this is the end of the trail of the house of your heart's desire". And so it is. This gleaming white architectural wonder is located at Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas and Av. Riviera in Ensenada.

Mexican Wineries have garnered numerous international awards over the past five years, are just beginning to capture the attention of an appreciative U.S. audience. Seven wineries, located in Baja's "Bordeaux Belt" of sheltered valleys near Ensenada, produce almost 90 percent of Mexico's wines.

A tour through Ensenada's Bodegas de Santo Tomas (winery) is certainly recommended. You'll marvel at the history contained in this old building. Eventually you'll wind up in the tasting room.

Inexpensive tastings and winery tours are offered six days a week by several of the Guadalupe Valley and Ensenada wineries. Others can be arranged by appointment. The L.A. Cetto winery also offers daily tours at its impressive facility in downtown Tijuana in addition to tours at its Guadalupe Valley vineyards. Baja California Tours of San Diego provides a variety of guided Baja winery tours that includes transportation to and from San Diego.

Fish tacos at The Black Market - If your taste runs to tacos - there are plenty of taco stands to choose from. You simply must experience one of Ensenada's famous fish tacos. The Fish Market (Called the "Black Market") was funded in 1956, since then is one of the typical places to visit because of the fresh seafood & taco stands. (Centrally located at downtown entrance).

DINNING & DANCING - And of course Ensenada is well blessed with fine dining establishments, cocktail lounges, and - oh, yes - discos! Like your music loud? Papas and Beer, Langostin & much more! Enjoy a flavored Margarita & Let's Rock'n Roll!!!