Activities in and Around Ensenada

Located in the Bay of Todos Santos, Ensenada is Baja's third largest city. It's an important commercial and fishing port as well as a cruise ship stop.

There are many things to do in this vibrant port city. You can spend a full day walking through it’s lively downtown area filled with unique shops and street-side cafes. In the evening, for dinner there are many fine dining restaurant options to choose from, as well as plenty of bars and disco’s to dance the night away.

Nearby is the famous Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s most important wine producing region. The Valley is protected by mountain ranges on three sides, which cup the Pacific’s breezes and forms a microclimate perfect for growing wine grapes, along with olive trees and an abundance of other fruit crops. There are currently over 25 boutique wineries in this 14 mile-long Valley. Only 30 minutes from Ensenada, you can drive or charter full day wine tasting tours to this fascinating wine region.

Another famous Ensenada landmark is La Bufadora (The Blowhole). Located 17 miles south of Ensenada, it is an amazing natural marine geyser that is capable of shooting water well over 60 feet in the air. La Bufadora is considered to be the second largest marine geyser in the world (the largest is located at Makapuu Point in Oahu, Hawaii) This marine geyser phenomenon is caused by ocean waves being forced into a partially submerged sea cavern, causing great amounts of air and water pressure to build. The air and ocean water are expelled through the only exit, launching it several stories into the air.

Getting to La Bufadora is very easy, and the drive provides spectacular views of both Bahia de Todos Santos and the mountain range on the southern end of the bay.

Sports and the outdoors also abound in Ensenada. If you enjoy sportsfishing the friendly staff at the hotel can help you charter a full day of fishing on one of the many sportfishing charter operations in town. Golf is also a great option, the oceanfront Baja Mar 27 hole golf course is both challenging and scenic.