Temperatures in Central and Southern Baja soar to over 100 degrees in the summer so stick to the north until the mercury drops in October. Here are come cool—in both senses of the word—destinations. Guadalupe Valley Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe produces 90% of all of the wine that comes from Mexico and is growing famous… Read more »
The Fiestas de la Vendimia will take place August 5-21, 2016. The Vendimia wine harvest festival is a series of events that will take place in the Valle de Guadalupe and Ensenada, Baja California featuring wine and food from the region. The event will commence with the Muestra del Vino on August 5, 2016 and will… Read more »
By Jennifer Kramer As temperatures heat up this time of year on the rest of the peninsula, Ensenada stays comfortably cool with its mild climate and Pacific breezes, making it the perfect summer escape. Just a two-hour drive from San Diego, Ensenada is an easy getaway that offers a little something for everyone. There’s the world surf… Read more »
The 37th Rosarito Ensenada bike ride will take place on May 7, 2016. The 50-mile fun ride will begin in Rosarito and wind along the Baja coast and inland through rural countryside. The ride ends in Ensenada with a fiesta featuring food, drinks, and live entertainment. To register and for more information: rosaritoensenada.com
The Festival de las Conchas y el Vino Nuevo will take place March 31-April 3, 2016 in Ensenada, Baja California. You can enjoy tours of mussel crops, abalone cultivation, and learn how to prepare shellfish. Try wine from more than 30 Baja California wineries, accompanied by seafood prepared by restaurants and local producers. For more information: provinoac.org
The Ensenada Beer Fest will take place March 19, 2016. Over 80 craft breweries from Baja California will be present. The event will take place in Ensenada, Baja California at the Riviera del Pacifico cultural center. For more information: www.ensenadabeerfest.com
By Jennifer Kramer The food truck phenomenon has been sweeping the U.S. for some time, and northern Baja California was quick to catch on and then take the movement one step further. Colectivos (collectives) are groups of small food stands or food trucks gathered together, allowing customers to try a selection of food from multiple independent eateries… Read more »
The 36th anniversary Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015. This 80 kilometer fun ride starts in Rosarito and ends with a fiesta in Ensenada. For more information: www.rosaritoensenada.com
The Baja Seafood Expo Ensenada will take place from September 25-27, 2015. It is the most important event of the fishing industry, where producers, retailers, distributors and consumers around the world gather to enjoy the taste of the highest-quality seafood in Mexico. For more information and a full schedule of events: www.bajaseafoodexpo.com
The grand finale of the “Pesca la Baja” fishing tournament will take place in Ensenada on September 18 & 19, 2015. For more information: www.pescalabaja.com General Rules Sport fishing State Championship “PESCA LA BAJA” 2015 edition, will take place in two categories. Categories: SURFACE: Yellow Fin Tuna, Big Eye, Albacore, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellow Tail, Pacific Sierra and Sea Bass. BOTTOM: all… Read more »