Sportfishing
The waters off Ensenada are rife with yellowtail, white sea bass, halibut, red snapper, and more. Head to the pier next to the Fish Market to find the perfect guide and vessel to hook the big one. Look for daily local trips to Todos Santos Island, Punta Banda, and San Miguel reef, plus seasonal longer trips to the outer banks. bestbajafishing.org
Las Cañadas
This sprawling recreational park and campground is all about family fun. Kids love the Pirate Cove Water Park with 23 slides and the multiple pools. The adrenaline-packed zip-line canopy tour features five hair-raising zip-lines and five hanging bridges. Explore the countryside on ATVs, mountain bikes, or horseback. Guests can pitch a tent, rent an eco-cabin, or slumber in a Sioux Indian–style teepee. lascanadas.com
La Bufadora
Ever see a marine geyser shoot seawater upwards of 80 feet? It’s worth the scenic 17-mile drive over the Punta Banda Mountains to witness this natural phenomenon. Enjoy great souvenir shopping and seafood snacks along the stroll to the geyser. Or get underwater; this diver’s paradise has nearby caves, pinnacles, and abundant sea life. labufadoradive.com
Surfing
Surfers come from around the globe to charge the waves off Ensenada. Todos Santo Bay is the sixth World Surfing Reserve and the first one in Mexico. There’s something for every kind of surfer, from gentle waves at Playa Hermosa and swells at El Pico for intermediates to 50- to 60-foot monsters off Todos Santos Island for big-wave experts only. Newcomers can learn to hang ten with surfensenada.com
Camel Riding and Jet Pack Flight
Hop on a friendly two-hump ungulate and stroll across the sand at Estero Beach Hotel, where your dream of riding a camel by the sea can come true. Or fly like a superhero on a water jetpack adventure. hotelesterobeach.com
Water Play
Rent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards at Hotel Coral or head to the pier by the marina to rent motorboats. Hop on a 40-minute guided tour of the beautiful bay or enjoy an aerial view while parasailing. ensenadaparasailingmx.com
Off-Road Tours
Get behind the wheel of a $100K Baja Challenge Race Car and do some laps, or explore the back country with Wide Open Excursions. wideopenbaja.com
Swim with Sharks
For the ultímate heart-thumping adventure, get face-to-face with great whites while cage diving off Isla Guadalupe. solmarv.com/guadalupe.html
Action-Packed Adventure
Off-Road Racing Comes to Ensenada
For two action-packed days, race fans can experience the thrill of off-road racing at the Baja International Short Course at Estero Beach Pro. This event spotlights the pros racing multiple classes of purpose-built off-road vehicles on a closed 1-mile dirt track. The race scene revs up at Estero Beach Hotel on August 1–2. lucasoiloffroad.com
Action-Packed Adventure
Estero Beach
