RIVIERA DEL PACIFICO
Once a plush gambling casino in the '30s, now a center for social and cultural events open 8:30am-7pm. Stroll the gardens landscaped with monuments detailing Baja California history until 10pm. Visit Bar Andaluz, the Museum of history and Galeria de la Ciudad. Centrally located on Blvd. Costero, tel. 176-4233, fax 176-4310. The adjacent Parque Infantil (Children's Park) with a playground and BBQs/tables opens Tues.-Sun. 10am-6pm.

HUSSONG'S CANTINA
The oldest bar in the Californias established in 1892 and a designated historical landmark. Open daily 10am-1am. Av. Ruiz #113, tel. 178-3210.

PASEO CALLE PRIMERA
The newly remodeled shopping & dining promenade stretching along Av. Lopez Mateos from Av. Castillo to Av. Ryerson. Stroll through this colorful shopping district, then relax and enjoy al fresco dining and people-watching.

BOULEVARD COSTERO
Once a sandy beach, now the coastal route through Ensenada also known as Lazaro Cardenas. View the Riviera del Pacifico and other sights along the palm-lined boulevard from the comfort of a calandria (horse-drawn carriage). Rides available daily 9am-6pm at Blvd. Costero & Macheros, tel. 171-4303 (cellular).

EL MALECON
The new boardwalk along the downtown waterfront from Azueta to Av. Castillo. Relax and enjoy the view at Parque Ventana al Mar (Window to the Sea Park) with its monumental Mexican flag.

OPEN-AIR FISH MARKET
Northern Baja's largest seafood market with many types of fish and shellfish plus Ensenada's specialty-fish tacos. On the waterfront malecon.

PLAZA CIVICA
An attractive park on Blvd. Costero & Macheros with giant golden busts of Mexican heroes Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo and Venustiano Carranza. It is locally known as "Three Heads Park." CHAPULTEPEC HILLS
A fabulous panoramic view of Ensenada from one of the city's most attractive residential areas. Follow Calle 2 up.

STATUE OF TARA & ECOLOGICAL PARK
A huge handpainted statue symbolizing Mother Nature, a gift of peace and friendship from a Nepalese cultural organization. Overlooking the city on the original site of the 1930s Fort Keki on Calle 13 between Av. Obregon & Moctezuma.

PARQUE REVOLUCION
A lovely park with numerous species of shade trees, a playground and Mother's Monument. Av. Obregon between Calles 6&7.

FLEA MARKETS
Search for trash and treasures at Los Globos, Ensenada's largest outdoor swap meet on Calle 9 three blocks east of Reforma. Open daily but weekends are best.

EL MIRADOR
An extraordianry observation point with panoramic views of Ensenada Bay and Todos Santos Island. At Km. 84 on the Tijuana-Ensenada toll tighway, 17 miles north of Ensenada.

LOCAL BEACHES

San Miguel Last toll gate in Ensenada-Tijuana highway, good surf spot

El Faro Beach Kilometer 14.9 in the transpeninsular highway

Baja Beach 16 miles south of Ensenada on road to La Bufadora

Estero Beach 6 miles south of downtown Ensenada. Good family spot

SAN QUINTIN
Colorful and bustling agricultural center that stretches along both sides of the transpeninsualar highway. With sandy beaches along both ocean and bays, it is also a seasonal paradise for outdoor and wildlife aficionados with excellent fishing, hunting, hiking and birdwatching. San Quintin provides a wide assortment of restaurants, hotels, RV parks, stores and services

EL ROSARIO
Tranquil village in a wide valley, the last town along the transpeninsular highway with a full range of lodgings, stores and services untill Guerrero Negro in Baja California Sur. Visit the local museum and mision ruins

CATAVIÑA
Tiny community situated in a desert garden oasis of unusual granite rock formations. Cave paintings, old abandoned ranches, mission ruins and many species of cacti and desert plants found nowhere else make Cataviña unique.

BAHIA DE LOS ANGELES
One of the spots in Baja California where deserts and mountains meet the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. With its clear turquoise waters, miles of silky beaches and proximity to cave paintings, deserted mines and Mision San Francisco de Borja, Bahia de los Angeles is popular among anglers, water sports enthusiasts, hikers and explorers.