Close by Ensenada offers all of the services you would expect in a large town: supermarkets, hospitals, veterinarians, auto repair shops, Internet cafes and plenty of shopping plus museums, cultural points of interest and natural attractions. If you are headed further south into Baja, Ensenada is the last big stop for loading up on the essentials that start to get scarce as you enter Baja's wide open spaces. Although more and more Mexican and American goods are becoming available in small towns, you will not find a city of comparable size until reaching La Paz.

Beaches, Bajamar has only pebble beaches, and the Golf course is right next to them, but just 3 mi north of Bajamar, at La Salina, and Baja Seasons, are several miles of nice sandy beaches, just a few hundert yards, off Mex Hwy 1. Ensenada's beaches, 30 mi to the south, also offers miles of nice beaches, but because of the large harbor, most of them are south of town. Heading south, from Ensenada, on the main road, most roads heading west from the highway will get you to the beach.

Campgrounds & R V Parks ,There are probably more camping and R.V. areas near Bajamar & Ensenada than any other area on the west coast of Baja.  Close proximity to the U.S. border makes this a fun destination.

Directions, From the San Ysidro border crossing, follow the signs indicating "Rosarito Beach, Ensenada Scenic Route." The route first parallels the U.S.-Mexican border heading west, then turns south. As you head down the hill just south of Tijuana, take the first offramp on the right, again following signs for the Rosarito/Ensenada scenic route. This is the Tijuana-Ensenada Toll Road. You have to pass to toll bothes to get to Bajamar, one after the Las Playas offramp and the 2nd at Rosarito Beach. The resort is at kilometer signpost "Km 77" (49 miles south of the border), the Bajamar/Jatay offramp.

Fishing - Boating , Offshore fishing can be arranged at several locations in Ensenada. If you are staying in a hotel, your first inquiry might be the front desk. If they cannot recommend a  skipper or a charter operation, try the shops on Ensenada's two main streets, or the pier at the end of Lazaro Cardenas.
Hotels - Lodging, Bajamar offers only one hotel but many Villas (homes) are available for short or long term vacation rentals.

Local Interest, Visiting the Ensenada fish market is truly a unique experience! Baja has a very efficient cooperative fishing system that connects the entire peninsula. All of the various fish camps scattered along Baja's coast are connected by a distribution system of trucks, which pick up the daily catch and then truck the inventory to the nearest large fish market. The fish and seafood are put on display for wholesalers and tourists alike, and prices are very good. Ensenada's fish market is right at the entrance to town at the harbor. Follow the seagulls!
Museums & Galleries  . No visit to Ensenada is complete without touring at least one of the Museums & Galleries in town or in the surrounding area. 

Recreation,   Even though Ensenada is a working town, there are many recreationa 

opportunities in the area for Baja travelers. Just a few of the more popular include: 

       BOATING, The Ensenada Marina is located right at the entrance to town. Service and fuel are available, and this is a great place to provision before heading further south. The next good harbor is over 400 miles south at Bahia Tortugas.

DIVING:
       PUNTA BANDA,  Head south of town 12 miles, right at Punta Banda signal, then drive to the end. Easy parking, easy water access, fairly protected, dive shop sometimes open. Main bay Bahia Papalote / next bay Puerto Escondido / Punta Banda at tip.
       ISLA TODOS SANTOS, 4 miles off of Punta Band Good visibility, some currents, boat access only.
GOLFING,at BAJAMAR and the BAJA COUNTRY CLUB in Ensenada.

       OFF-ROAD RACING, 
       TECATE BAJA500 & 1000, The title 'The most prestigious off road race in the world' is well deserved.
       SURFING:
       SAN MIGUEL, 7 miles north of town, just before the toll gate.  Good rights on a rocky beach, some shoulder hopping lefts with a south swell.

       TODOS SANTOS, 5 miles off shore, due west of town.These waves come in uninterrupted from the ocean, and really pump. Boat access.

WATERSPORTS, Estero Beach is the perfect calm bay for all types of water sports, including water skiing, boardsailing, and personal watercraft.

Wineries, No visit to Ensenada is complete without touring at least one of the wineries in town or in the surrounding area. Although some wineries offer scheduled tours and wine tastings, others open by appointment only. Be sure to plan accordingly.

From the Central Terminal, ABC (Autotransportes Baja California) buses depart for Ensenada every half hour from 6a.m. until midnight (tel. (646)621-2982). One-way fare is about $8dlls.
    Both ABC and Aragon offer service to other points in Baja California, Baja California Sur and the Mexican mainland. For times and prices for Mexican Bus lines operating in Baja click here.

    If visiting Bajamar by Bus from the San Diego area, the best option is to take the San Diego Trolley to San Ysidro, then walk across the border to the small Plaza Viva bus station. ABC buses depart for Ensenada every half hour from 6a.m. until 9:30p.m. (tel. (664)683-5681). ABC buses arrive in Ensenada at the Central Terminal (Central Camionera on Av. Riveroll & Calle 11. ABC buses depart from Ensenada to the Tijuana border (. la linea. ) every half hour from 6a.m. until 8p.m. (tel. (646)178-6680 or (646)178-1323). One-way fare is about $6.50dlls.
    Also at Plaza Viva, Aragon buses depart for Ensenada every hour from 6a.m. until 10p.m. (tel. (664)683-5622). They arrive in Ensenada at their own terminal on Av. Riveroll & Calle 8. Aragon buses depart from Ensenada to the Tijuana border (. la linea. ) every hour from 5a.m. until 9:30p.m. (tel. (646)178-8521 or (646)174-0717). One-way fare is about $6.50dlls.

There are plans to have a commercial Airport in the Future. The only other public way to come to Ensenada is by Cruise Ship for a very short visit.