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Destination Guide: Ensenada

Where to stay, eat, drink, and visit in this seaside Baja destination that’s a two-hour drive from San Diego.

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Cristina Alonso
Nov 05, 2026
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Hey, Mexzine friends!

With the echo of mid-century glamour, stunning mountain-meets-ocean landscapes, and a fiercely proud local community, Ensenada embodies the Baja spirit. Although it’s long been a preferred south-of-the-border escape for many Californians, Ensenada sometimes gets overlooked, considered just a pit stop on the way to the wine-drenched magic of Valle de Guadalupe. With some of the country’s best food, adventures in nature, and plenty of wine and beer to toast with, we believe Ensenada deserves more of your time.

Let’s explore!

–Cristina Alonso, Managing Editor


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