Ensenada
Country: Mexico · Region: Mexican Riviera · Area: Baja California · Arrival: dock · Currency: Mexican Peso
Baja's easygoing wine-country port and the birthplace of the fish taco, with town right off the pier.
Top sights
- La Bufadora marine blowhole
- Valle de Guadalupe wine country
- Mercado Negro fish market
- Riviera del Pacifico cultural center
- Avenida Lopez Mateos shops
- Hussong's Cantina
Things to do
- La Bufadora
- A marine geyser and the largest blowhole in the world, located about 30 km southwest of town, often shooting water more than 30 meters above sea level.
- Caracol Science Museum
- A modern science museum with ocean views, permanent galleries on the heavens, earth, and sea, plus a large planetarium.
- Baja Wineries
- More than 100 wineries in the nearby Valle de Guadalupe and Santo Tomas offering tours and tastings.
- Museo Histórico Regional
- A small museum in a former prison displaying Baja California history from indigenous civilizations through colonial era to present day.
Beaches
- San Miguel Beach
- A small rocky beach near Ensenada's highway toll offering great night city views, free entrance, and camping for US$12.
- Estero Beach
- A private beach with resort accommodations and facilities located south of Ensenada Harbor.
Where to eat
- Mercado Negro
- Baja's largest open-air seafood market near the oceanfront with fresh catches and famous fish tacos.
- Tacos El Fenix
- A local favorite serving delicious fish, shrimp, and other tacos daily from 07:00-20:00.
Bars and nightlife
- Hussong's
- A notable bar mentioned as part of the classic Ensenada experience.
Forecast for Ensenada
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Weather in Ensenada by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 7 |
| February | 64°F | 50°F | 2.3 in | 5 |
| March | 64°F | 52°F | 2.2 in | 7 |
| April | 67°F | 55°F | 0.7 in | 4 |
| May | 66°F | 57°F | 0.5 in | 4 |
| June | 71°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| July | 75°F | 65°F | 0.1 in | 1 |
| August | 78°F | 67°F | 0.3 in | 2 |
| September | 77°F | 66°F | 0.5 in | 3 |
| October | 75°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | 2 |
| November | 69°F | 54°F | 1.0 in | 4 |
| December | 64°F | 50°F | 1.8 in | 6 |
Getting around
You dock (no tender). The tourist street is a short walk or free shuttle; La Bufadora and wineries need a taxi or tour.
What to eat
Fish tacos originated here, eat them at the market. Baja wines are the other draw.
Budget notes
Moderate and good value; easy to do independently.
Tips
Docked, so timing is relaxed. La Bufadora is a 45-min drive; book a tour to see it and still shop.
Best for
Wine, food, DIY exploring
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