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Spending a night in Ensenada

natedogg - 2-17-2006 at 02:14 PM

Am spending a night in Ensenada. Any suggestions as to places to stay, good cantinas, cool places to go, etc?

Thanks for the help!

Martyman - 2-17-2006 at 03:43 PM

I like the San Nicolas resort. Short walk to town . Nice pool and bar and of course, like most mexican hotel rooms, that lovely smell of insecticide.
The Paris club is also very nice...ask for Lillian.

"cool" places

natedogg - 2-17-2006 at 03:55 PM

i am probably younger (26), but don't know that my def of "cool" is that much different. just looking for places that are unique, beautiful, different, etc. also looking for more local places. lived in mexico for a year and not into the spring break scene. any little cantinas would be great too! plus, any good recommendations for places to stay (that are cheap) would be great. thanks!

bajabound2005 - 2-17-2006 at 05:44 PM

Try the Manzanilla Restaurant and bar -- it's where the local winemakers hang out on the weekend (if you're into wine)

We've stayed here a couple of times...

Mexray - 2-17-2006 at 07:33 PM

...It's right in the middle of the tourist/restaurant/bar section of town. You can easily walk to most of the 'hot' spots...Hussong's, etc. Several good restaurants within steps away...lots of curio shops also.

http://www.ensenada.com/villafontana/index.html

The Villa Fontana Day's Inn is right in the middle of the block, and they have a courtyard to park in that's secure overnight -cars, pickup's only, no Moho's or trailers. It's about $50 per night, and I see they now have internet connections.

Pompano - 2-18-2006 at 07:46 AM

We love Papagallos....for lots of reasons. But then, I love the grace and style of the '40's.