Why go
- City in Baja California, Mexico.
- Served by Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE).
History
Ensenada is a city in Ensenada Municipality, Baja California, situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Located on Bahía de Todos Santos, the city had a population of 279,765 in 2018, making it the third-largest city in Baja California. The city is an important international trade center and home to the Port of Ensenada, the second-busiest port in Mexico. Ensenada is a major tourist destination, owing to its warm climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, and is commonly known as La Cenicienta del Pacífico.
Where to stay
Av. Miramar 694, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotels.cloudbeds.com
C. Segunda 354, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · estudios22800ensenada.top
Primera 845, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · julesandlaurent.com
Gral. Agustin Sanginés 237 Fracc, Playa Ensenada, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · uliv.mx
Lázaro Cárdenas 720, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · costeroinn.com
Av. Balboa 165, Granados, 22840 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotelcadillacensenada.top
Prolongación Boulevard Costero 2686, Carlos Pacheco 4, 22832 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hoteldubaiensenada.top
Acapulco 177, Acapulco, 22890 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotelmareavista.com
Av. Blancarte 151, Centro, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · ihg.com
Av. Blancarte 130, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · posadaelreysol.com
C. Octava 429, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · casaadelina.mx
Lázaro Cárdenas 1442, Empleados, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotelcorona.com.mx
C. Diez 780, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · sanangeloficial.com
Av Hidalgo 450, Obrera, 22830 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotels.cloudbeds.com
Av Adolfo López Mateos 1001, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · casadelsolmexico.net
Av Adolfo López Mateos 1089, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · bajainn.com
Av. Guadalupe s/n, Centro, Col. Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · snhotelcasino.com
Av, Av Adolfo López Mateos 1487, Obrera, 22830 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · casapetri.com.mx
Av. Floresta y Bucaneros, Playa Ensenada, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · lapintahotel.mx
Av Adolfo López Mateos S/N, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · villamarinabc.com
Av Adolfo López Mateos 1050, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotelvillafontanainn.com
Av. Macheros 150, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · bugambiliashotel.com.mx
Av. Riveroll 367, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hoteldelvallensenada.com
Rayon Y Lopez Mateos, 22830 Ensenada Municipality, B.C., Mexico · hotelpresidenteensenada.com
Av. Macheros 274, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotel-eiffel.negocio.site
Calle 2da n. 211 esquina con alvarado, Av. Alvarado, Zona Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · hotelhacienda.mxhotel.site
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Av Adolfo López Mateos 1275, Obrera, 22830 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico · facebook.com
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · Dr Pedro Loyola · burgerking.com.mx
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Avenida Reforma · subway.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Reforma
Breakfast, Mexican, Brunch, Fries, Burger, Seafood, Dessert, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:30-15:30, We-Su 07:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating… · elmesondeensenada.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Ave. Moctezuma · munchister.com
Mexican, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-17:00 · 322 Dr. Pedro Loyola, 22890 · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Regional, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 · 1971 Boulevard Costero Gral. Lázaro Cárdenas, Ensenada, 22880 · thedeliloop.com
Hot Dog, Pizza, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Miramar
Birria, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway
Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Calle Sexta
Deli, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Ave. Ruiz
Bagel, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · Calle Septima
Crepe, Sandwich, Donut, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Ave. Ruiz
Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 01:00-22:00 · Ave. Moctezuma
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas
Pasta, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Ryerson
Spanish, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-22:00 · Calle Sexta
Regional, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Teniente Zasueta
Tacos, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 09:00-21:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-10:00
Fast Food · Opening hours: 13:00-20:00
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:01-23:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com.mx
Sandwich, Pancake, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Calle Novena
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Calle Segunda
Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-16:00 · Ave. Ruiz
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Calle Decima
Steak House, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Ave. 20 de Noviembre
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Macheros
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Airports
Rancho Santa Cruz Airport 15 km to the centre
Ensenada, BCN, MX
La Grulla Airport 19 km to the centre
Ensenada, BCN, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ensenada, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Adventure