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Whether you're jonesing for snorkeling, spa treatments, or street food, there's a vacation for everyone just across the border
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The buzziest metropolis in the Americas beckons with cutting-edge food, dimly lit mezcal bars, world-class museums, and more.
The “Pueblo Mágico” is best known for its activities, including fitness classes on the beach
With topography, culture, and cuisine so rich and varied, the Baja Peninsula could be its own country.
Mexico's world-famous salad celebrates 92 years of anchovy-garlicky goodness
Tucked in a canyon just below Tijuana's airport stands the 50-foot nude Amazonian officially titled Tijuana III Milenio
The menu at Tijuana's Erizo boasts local seafood and regional ingredients
Visit the former drug smuggling house turned art center
A new live-work-drink space hopes to revitalize one of Tijuana's oldest neighborhoods
More than a year after Hurricane Odile, the Baja city has bounced back, with new hotels, restaurant favorites, and plenty of outdoor adventure…
Long gone are the days of wet T-shirt contests and body shot marathons south of the border. Here are three treks into Baja's rugged paradise, …
What began as a roadside fruit stand south of Rosarito is now home to K38, an unassuming blue hut serving the best seafood tacos in northern Baja
Located in Tijuana's La Ermita neighborhood, the quaint Clamatos Bebe is known for the many renditions of its namesake drink
Mechanic shop turned industrial chic Baja Med restaurant El Taller elevates Tijuana's pizza game to new heights
Nothing says romantic adventure quite like “Don't forget your passport.” Here, seven ideas for a Valentine's celebration across the border.
The 75-foot statue of Christ of the Sacred Heart is impossible to miss when driving along the Baja coast south of Rosarito
In the heart of Baja's wine country and nestled within the expansive Rancho Olivares, you will find Almazara Restaurant.
Tecate unveils major renovations as a member of Mexico's cultural hotspot list
At 1,084 feet, Cerro Colorado's peak is the highest point within the border city, making it easily visible from several spots around San Diego.
If you've overlooked cheaper airfare by way of Tijuana International Airport because of the hassle to get there, it's time to change your flig…
While San Diego embraces its newfound love for elevated Mexican cuisine, Baja Norte has been upping its culinary game for nearly a decade. Her…
The ultimate guide to San Diego's Mexican Food, with a taco hall of fame, the best ceviches, the ultimate salsa bar, top taco deals, margarita…
Where to go and what to eat across the border for Día de los Muertos
Verde y Crema, by Hermosillo-born chef Jair Tellez, is named after the restaurant's grounds, formerly the headquarters and parking lot for Tij…
Tijuana is putting a gourmet spin on the quintessential American sandwich
A Tijuana artist makes a case for public breastfeeding.
The most popular places for common surgeries south of the border.
Traslomita, an outdoor eatery within the Hacienda La Lomita winery in Valle de Guadalupe, is a scene straight out of a storybook
Itching for a Baja getaway? A new border regulation means it's going to cost to cross.
The aromatics from the wood-fired grill are reason enough to visit chef Javier Plascencia's Finca Altozano in Valle de Guadalupe.
The history behind Mexico's tricolor symbol of independence.
The Best Of Ensenada. During your stay I invite you to explore our beautiful port city and peaceful wine country.
Must-see San Diego galleries, performances, Tijuana hotspots, and more
Foodgarden, Tijuana's landmark outdoor food court opened a second, larger location on the mall's southeast corner in May.
In Ensenada, the quaint Muelle Tres offers fresh seafood and icy cold locally brewed beers. Its ceviche de la casa, or house ceviche, is a stunner.
The Bullring by the Sea, stands mere feet from where the border fence trails into the Pacific in Playas de Tijuana. Bullfighting season typica…
Seafood, the Sea of Cortez, and ancient cacti are the draw in San Felipe.
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