***For more Baja driving directions, please see www.discoverbaja.com/go/driving-directions*** Due to a collapse of part of the scenic toll road at Salsipuedes in December 2013, traffic between La Misión and Ensenada is currently being rerouted inland on the free road. The road is well‐paved throughout but is two lanes and can be steep and windy at times… Read more »
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Ask a Local: San Felipe
OUR LOCAL: Lauren Cremascoli TOWN: San Felipe HOW LONG: over 20 years ABOUT LAUREN: My husband, Franco, and I started going to San Felipe and camping so we could vacation with our dogs! They love the freedom at our place and being able to really cut loose on the beach. It did not take long… Read more »
Return to Meling Ranch
By Carol Kramer “It’s snowing in Baja!!!” What was to have been a beautiful drive to the observatory in the Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park with a view of the Sea of Cortez to the east and the sparkling Pacific Ocean to the west, instead turned into a snow storm in which we… Read more »
Mercado Hidalgo in Tijuana
By Jennifer Kramer www.bajatheothercalifornia.com If you’re looking for an authentic shopping and eating experience in Baja, you don’t have to head too far south of the border to find where the locals go. Mercado Hidalgo in Tijuana is a sensory overload in the best kind of way. The market is teeming with stands of fresh… Read more »
Directions to the Fast Pass Lane at San Ysidro
***For more Baja driving directions, please see www.discoverbaja.com/go/driving-directions*** See below for directions to the San Ysidro Fast Pass Lane at the Tijuana border from the toll road. Click HERE For a PDF that you can download and print to take with you. For more information about the Fast Pass and establishments where you can get a… Read more »
San Ysidro Fast Pass Lane
If you’re looking for a faster way to get across the border, one option is to get a pass to use the Fast Pass Lane in San Ysidro. The Fast Pass (also called the Fast Lane or Fast Track) is a special lane for tourists crossing at the San Ysidro border crossing who have received… Read more »
DBTC Staff Peninsula Picks: Baja Holidays
The official holiday season has ended but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. Here at Discover Baja we look for excuses to celebrate all year long. Below are some of our favorite times throughout the year we look forward to spending in Baja.
Resources for Baja California Mission History
By David Kier www.vivabaja.com Co-author of ‘The Old Missions of Baja & Alta California, 1697-1834’ Collecting books on Baja California has been a lifelong hobby. Somehow, it seemed natural to learn about the history of ‘Old California’ (Baja California). Seeing the historic sites inspired me to learn more and write about them, hopefully to increase… Read more »
Directions to the San Ysidro Border Crossing
***For more Baja driving directions, please see www.discoverbaja.com/go/driving-directions*** We know that trying to find your way to the San Ysidro border in Tijuana to return to the U.S. is challenging for even the most experienced Baja veterans. We’ve put together directions that show you step-by-step how to reach the border via the newly reopened Via Internacional…. Read more »
Temporary Boat Importation Laws Have Changed for Baja
***WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DISCOVER BAJA IS NOW PROCESSING BOAT TEMPORARY IMPORTATION PERMITS (TIPs). SEE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION*** Be aware that the temporary boat importation laws have changed for Baja and now every boat over 4.5 meters (15 feet) that will be going down to Baja needs to have a temporary boat… Read more »