For those that don't know, "muro fronterizo" means border wall in Spanish…read more In all the years I've been partying in Baja California, this was actually the first time that I've been to the beach, on the Mexican side of the border. It was great seeing it from this side, as I've been to the same beach on the US side many times. The beach sand stretches for about 100 meters. The area was peaceful and not crowded, which was probably due to the pandemic restrictions. In fact, when we got to the area, the municipal police told us that the beach area immediately next to the border wall was closed to the public. The boardwalk starts a short distance from the border wall, and south of there, many shops and restaurants. There is a bull fighting ring nearby, and tons of artwork on and around the border wall. Parking is found along the border wall, or in a pay lot. You can also find parking along the street running parallel to all the shops and restaurants, but depending on the day and time, you might have trouble finding a spot. Overall, this place is chill. I got no bad vibes here, and people were very friendly. The only thing that stood out during our time here is that we got to witness some guy crossing the border illegally. He did it in plain sight, in broad daylight, and he got immediately arrested by the border patrol agents that usually sit nearby this place. There were tons of people taking photos and videos of the incident. So if the video I uploaded to Yelp doesn't satisfy you, keep an eye out on IG and FB. But on a lighter note, this is a pretty cool spot to check out. If you find yourself in Tijuana, make time to come here and hang out in Playas de Tijuana while you're at it.

The Mexico side of the border has nice murals and painting. It's a beautified "wall" and makes the…read morearea more scenic and picturesque. This is a great tourist location near the Tijuana Beaches. My eyes tricked me for a second with the mirage of the part where it was blue painted and blended with the water so it seemed like there was an opening to the other side. You can see the US side from here with border patrol and cameras. It's funny that the US side is so empty and the MX side is packed on the beach. You can see San Diego on a good day in the far distance.

This place has fast friendly service and when I was there they had a live band in the room…read morenext-door. They have a whole section of the bar that overlooks the ocean and the food is delicious. They do lots of fish of the day and various meats cooked on the grill is outside and then serves a bunch of different ways. Super delicious!

Went here on a Saturday lunchtime 1230ish. They have a live band. A couple of waitresses are going…read morearound and offering drinks. There was already crackers and chips on the table served. A waiter dropped off fish broth for me and my partner for free. They are busy but service is fast.

Finally made it & found the way to the statue - very nice up there & lots of homes built since the…read morefirst few pictures from past years - all behind him. Such a beautiful gift to those living here in Rosarito & those visiting. And yes from the road below, his face/head seem smaller than his body, but it's still a beautiful statue.

there is a statue of Jesus in the middle of the mountain overlooking the ocean…read more.. It's kinda funny since the whole area is debaucary haven.

One of my favorite places in Coronado can be found by biking through the quiet house lined streets…read more The houses that have stood the test of time, been renovated to their original glory and the special houses known as historical landmarks. The architecture stands out, quietly waiting to be noticed and appreciated. The Stephens Terry house made my head turn as I was biking by, had to stop and take a look at this historical landmark that's up for sale. "The mansion, a three-story Coronado landmark at 711 A Ave., was designed by noted architects William Hebbard and Irving Gill in 1898 for A.P. Stephens. It was purchased in 1915 as a retirement home by Marshall O. Terry, former surgeon general of New York. Mr. Hansen bought the home at auction in 1950. He raised two families there - his four sons and two nephews and a niece, whom he took in after the death of their parents." Union Tribune Such a treat to find a 117 year old mansion style home! Now if I could only get the realtor to give me the grand tour of the inside.

This is THE MOST AMAZING HIDDEN JEWEL of San Diego County! The History is so very deep,…read moremulticultural, humbling and beautiful. A small remnant of our distant past here in Southern California. You and your Family are blessed to have the opportunity to visit. AND it is just beyond BEAUTIFUL. Peaceful. Deep. Spirit filled and spiritual. Full of stories, ghosts and history. This should be something that everyone in North County knows and Loves!!!! Just a Godsend and Blessing!

This is a a great place to take portraits, the staff is friendly. It's also a great place to just…read moresimply go for a walk and enjoy the nature that surround you.

Sightseeing in San Diego, California…read more.. I don't remember why I had this place on my List of Things To See, but we stumbled across the Historic Alvarado House when we visited the San Diego County Fair on 6-25-23. The person who actually spotted this exhibit is Emmett T. I thought that the house was a functional structure in a residential area, but no... Not now. It used to be - in 1885 when it was sold for $600 to Don Diego de Jesus. Currently, the house is located near the Garden/landscaping contest displays, the Historic Alvarado House was on the edge of the "Blue Zone" of the Fair. The most recent owner of house donated it to the Del Mar Historical Society. Plans are in the works to move the house somewhere else and present it as a museum. We arrived at the San Diego County Fair around 6pm and the house was closed for tours. Maybe if we return and get there earlier, we would be able to walk through the house and observe the contents? Thanks to Emmett (again) for being a great tour guide!

When I knew I'd be spending a few days in Escondido, I started looking into all that this San Diego…read moresuburb comes to offer. After checking out TripAdvisor, Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden stood out. I'm all about art, especially when the scale is impressive like it is here. We stopped by on a Tuesday morning around 9:30 a.m. Make sure to check out their website to see when they're open because their hours are quite limited (Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. when I was there and every fourth Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.). It's located inside Kit Carson Park. I didn't have any trouble parking in their lot and then walking to the sculpture garden. Once you arrive, take in all the artist, Niki de Saint Phalle, created. It's weird, it's cool, and it's trippy all in one. There's some information you can read to learn more and while we were there, there were some members of the non-profit that is involved with the art installation there that told us more about it. Walk around and take it all in. You can easily do it in 10-15 minutes and it's a free attraction. Saint Phalle has other artwork in San Diego, but the Magical Circle Garden, is by far the most expansive one in terms of scope. And the most interesting in my book.

Very creative and interesting garden to observe and explore. The maze/ garden takes about 30…read moreminutes with picture options available. We were lucky to get the opportunity to speak with the docents and sign their guest book. A unique place to visit and worth a visit. Every Tuesday & Thursday open currently 9-12p and specific Saturday's. Make sure to review their site so you plan accordingly and the best part it's FREE!

Very little is left of the mission (one of the last to be built). The attached museum, though, is…read morevery good. Much larger than it looks from the outside, with bilingual displays throughout. Very knowledgeable staff, too.

A landmark and engineering marvel that could be the real-life "Stairway to Heaven". Monolithic…read morestairway spanning the massive San Diego Convention Center building that provides 24 hour Public Access to the San Diego Bayfront and 5th Avenue Ferry Landing on South Embarcadero. Visitors to the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego can access the Grand Stairway public observation deck (1 Fifth Ave) for spectacular, panoramic views of San Diego Bay, Tijuana Mexico and the Coronado Islands. Great physical fitness location for those enjoy running stairs.

Great place to run stairs. Reward for those that make it to the very top is sweeping panoramic…read moreviews of San Diego Bay and Downtown. Some local gyms have organized workouts here