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Top things to see or do as a Newbie to TJ.

MexicoGringoGuy - 7-12-2008 at 01:22 AM

Hi Everyone!

Well most already know I live here in TJ now, and I must thank the ones who gave me good advice on here... But Now that I am here, I am wondering what I should do, or see... So I am asking everyone, what things, or places should I see , go etc.. Not really tuoristy, BUT to learn my new city, and become better aquainted with it, etc...

Thanks for the help!!

fishbuck - 7-12-2008 at 01:57 AM

Are you in Playas as per your original plan?
There is a small shopping mall there right of the highway. I walked around there and it was interestng. Not at all touristy.
Plus if you like sushi there is a place near the Hacienda Del Mar.
The other spots I know about are on La Revo. Touristy but fun.

Ken Cooke - 7-12-2008 at 10:17 AM

Go to the art museum - named CECUT.
See an IMAX film at the CECUT.
Look up FDT. That guy is very nice and will also show you around.
Get a beer or two at the Tijuana Beer brewery. Excellent brew!

Hope this helps a little...

BajaNomad - 7-12-2008 at 10:28 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Look up FDT.
This should be at - or near - the top of your list for things to do.

--
Doug

MexicoGringoGuy - 7-12-2008 at 10:47 AM

Yeah , I have already spoken to FDT , he helped me call about my apartment, etc... He is really busy so I thought I would ask a few others that live here.. He isnt theonly person on the board that lives here and likes it is he???:?::?:

comitan - 7-12-2008 at 10:53 AM

MGG

Get out yourself and explore that 75% of the fun when in a new place.

toneart - 7-12-2008 at 11:26 AM

Give us regular reports of your explorations, B.G.G. We are all eager to get it from a resident source. We hope your experiences are all positive, but give us negatives, if they should occur.

Edited to correct initials: M.G.G.

[Edited on 7-12-2008 by toneart]

Search the Archives of Nomad

Gypsy Jan - 7-12-2008 at 01:41 PM

There are lots of great suggestions/stories about exploring Tijuana (TJ).

Also, search the archives of the San Diego Reader online. Ed Dibble writes freguently about exploring the neighborhoods of TJ. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/home/

And also, search the archives of the San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.signonsandiego.com/

Check out the official website of the Tijuana Convention and Visitors Bureau, http://www.tijuana.com/en/index.html

If you want to explore more online info, do the Google thingie.

Have fun learning about your new home!

[Edited on 7-12-2008 by Gypsy Jan]

Oh, And I Forgot

Gypsy Jan - 7-12-2008 at 01:50 PM

To mention the Chowhound board. This link will take you to the Mexico message board and there have been several recent great posts about TJ taco stand crawls and the Mercado Hidalgo. Go to: http://www.chowhound.com/boards/55

mr. taxi cab driver...

eetdrt88 - 7-12-2008 at 02:01 PM

in my opinion these guys know anything and everything that is going on and can be very helpful;)

MexicoGringoGuy - 7-12-2008 at 03:39 PM

Thanks for the Great Info!!

Trust me I am exploring myself (without internet for a week I had nothing else to do at home):(

And I am in Contact with FDT, he has already given me great advice, and I consider him a friend now.. BUT I like many points of View!!

T

fdt - 7-30-2008 at 02:37 PM

One of the Top things to do is to attend todays presentation of our videos.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=32796

fdt - 8-5-2008 at 05:54 AM

Chinese food festival

DENNIS - 8-5-2008 at 06:23 AM

Adelitas...Social Salon

CaboRon - 8-5-2008 at 06:41 AM

What about cruising Blvd 2000 on a Sat night :lol:

k-rico - 8-5-2008 at 09:24 AM

I know TJ and I've been trying to think of something to post. It just occurred to me that for many TJ residents the "top thing" to do with their free time is visit San Diego.

Take advantage of being so close to the border. Walk across, perhaps with a bicycle, and hop on the San Diego trolley to a Padres game, Chargers game, downtown, Old Town, the harbor, or the zoo. If you take a bike you can get off the trolley at Old Town and bike to Mission Bay, Ocean Beach, or Pacific Beach for the day.

I really can't think of anything interesting to do in Tijuana except the bawdy nightlife, like DENNIS suggested. And he picked a good Social Salon, so I've heard. ;)

DianaT - 8-5-2008 at 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by k-rico

Take advantage of being so close to the border. Walk across, perhaps with a bicycle, and hop on the San Diego trolley to a Padres game, Chargers game, downtown, Old Town, the harbor, or the zoo. If you take a bike you can get off the trolley at Old Town and bike to Mission Bay, Ocean Beach, or Pacific Beach for the day.


Padres, Chargers, Zoo----all great, but sooooo expensive. Bike riding, of course, is free. For a really nice bike trail, the one from Imperial Beach to Coronado---

IMHO, one of my favorite places to spend a day is Balboa Park---always things going on on the weekends, lots of museums that are not too expensive, great theatre which is more expensive, often free outdoor concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavillion, and just a beautiful place to walk around.

[Edited on 8-5-2008 by jdtrotter]