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You could spend the night at the Padre Trail Inn in Old Town, or the Pensione in Little Italy - both on the trolley line after you get in from your
flight. Take the 992 to the America Plaza trolley stop. The Pensione is $109/nt and just 3 stops away; the Padre Trail is $79 and is within walking
distance from the Old Town trolley stop. Then, early, take the trolley to the border. Determine if you'll take the ABC bus or Mexicoach or rent a car
(there's a Budget office at the Mexicoach bus station on Revolution.) Mexicoach is a decent enough bus for a short run - it doesn't have cushy seats
or air conditioning, but again it's cheap and convenient and a short ride. For your return flight (ya know you have to check in about 5:00 am), there
are hotels on Harbor Island (across the street from the airport) with shuttle buses to the airport (rooms probably expensive, but put it on a credit
card and enjoy your vacation). Just an option. Spending the night at the airport doesn't sound like fun. For the places you want to go, I'd suggest
a rental car as well. If you do, drive Mex. 3 from El Sauzal - go north as far as the LA Cetto winery on the Ruta de Vino. Lots of tasting rooms,
vinyards, restaurants, hotels and a nice drive. Old mission ruins at Francisco Zarco.
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| Quote: | | Mexicoach is a decent enough bus for a short run - it doesn't have cushy seats or air conditioning, but again it's cheap and convenient and a short
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After the horror stories I read on yelp about Mexicoach, I think I avoid them. It not exactly confidence inspiring that you cannot reach them by their
phone number, or their website. Then again, ABC never answers my emails either.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by walterbyrd
| Quote: | | you could just rent a car. Then you can drive up and down the toll road (1D) all you like. |
You may be right. But, from what I have seen: renting the car is cheap, insurance is crazy expensive.
Even at that, it might be cheaper than using public transportation. |
We paid around $35 a few months ago for insurance from our rental for a 7 day visit. Don't get it from the rental place (outrageous how much they
charge), but contact a company like Baja Bound and they'll take care of you.
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phoenix2121
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| Quote: | Originally posted by walterbyrd
I might also be interested in everyday places to eat. I am looking for casual, inexpensive, places that other Americans frequent.
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Tacos Yacqui, The Mongolian Grill and Ollie's Brick Oven Pizza are great choices for good eats in Rosarito.
In Ensenada, try Mariscos El Prima Nava, and if you're looking for great street tacos, try Puesto Fenix (most definitely not a gringo spot though)
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I would especially like to visit places where there are a lot of other Americans. If there is any way to do that.
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Try La Fonda in La Mision (about halfway between Ensenada and Rosarito). It's about half Americano almost every time I'm there.
If you're looking to hang out in areas where it's mostly white, then expect to pay more, and you should also plan your visit during the high season
(June thru August) as that's when most people visit the area.
Personally, I'd avoid gringo traps (like you're looking for) at all costs, but that's just me.
| Quote: | If possible, I would like to take a quick look at Rosarito, and Ensenada, since those are the areas that I am most interested in living.
I like the beach. If you know of any nice non-secluded beaches.
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If you're looking for beaches, Ensenada isn't the place for you. Rosarito has great, but VERY crowded (at times) beaches, but Ensenada only has two
public beaches and neither are all that memorable. Ensenada is a port town, so if it's not the port, it's rocky shoreline w/ large cliffs and very
little public beach area. Estero beach is quite dirty... your mileage may vary.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by walterbyrd
| Quote: | | Mexicoach is a decent enough bus for a short run - it doesn't have cushy seats or air conditioning, but again it's cheap and convenient and a short
ride. |
After the horror stories I read on yelp about Mexicoach, I think I avoid them. It not exactly confidence inspiring that you cannot reach them by their
phone number, or their website. Then again, ABC never answers my emails either. |
Mexicoach is pretty reliable. I too have been frustrated in trying to reach them by phone... but the bottom line is it's a great, convenient, and
unique service.
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