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(109 reviews)

53.1 km

We recently returned from our 3rd trip to Valle De Guadalupe having Baja Wine and Dine as our…read moretravel guide and we receive the most amazing service and overall care. Ray and his staff of safe and competent drivers deliver 10/10 VIP service each time we have used them. Ray knows the Valle region very well and can provide recommendations that match exactly what you are looking for. The all inclusive wine tasting options are the best, and I wouldn't do it any other way! There is no better way to travel from the border down to wine country than with this company and we can't wait to experience the magic Valle offers over and over again with Ray and his team! Thanks Ray!

Would highly recommend this service if you are in the Rosarito. The drivers were very friendly and…read moreprofessional and made the trip over the border seamless.

Los Portales de Garcia South Rosarito

Sunset at Casa Frieda

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Baja California Wine Tours

(107 reviews)

4.6 km

Great time had by all. Food, music, shopping all in a single day. Getting back to US was quick…read moreand easy too!

I used Baja tours to take a day trip to Valle de Guadalupe pickup and drop off in old town SD. Very…read moreefficient and communicative company. Everything ran smoothly and pickup and drop off from and to SD were very accurate. The owner Mario is very well informed and gives quick facts and tips throughout tour. Everything is planned out per the itinerary as said. Our only mistake was we did not have bfast so by the time lunch came around we were starving and lunch was family style servings. The only tip I would give is being snacks for the road and eat bfast before. Aside from that would def recommend and use Baja California Tours again. They also take pictures throughout the trip and send them to you afterwards! Thought that was very cool and thoughtful. Mario and Rene were both very welcoming and friendly. No complaints. I would book a private tour next time just as a personal preference. Looking forward to using them again for the same or diff tour!

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Birthday shot!

Baja Winery Tours

(93 reviews)

26.4 km

We recently visited Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe, and Baja Winery Tours provided all…read moretransportation and wine tours for our trip. There were 7 of us on the trip, and everyone had a fantastic time in no small part due to the effort that Joaquin, Marleny, and our drivers (Abel, Edgar, and Carlos) put into making our experience very special. Working with Joaquin to plan the trip was seamless and straightforward. He provided extremely useful information, and when our trip approached he and Marleny finalized the itinerary and provided us with concise yet very important information on how to cross the border and meet our driver. I had never crossed the border on foot, but it was pretty seamless. It's about a 1.5 - 2 hour drive from the border to Ensenada, and I didn't feel comfortable doing that drive on my own, so having Baja Winery Tours provide transportation was essential and eliminated the stress of getting around. Baja Winery Tours set up all the reservations at wineries and restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe. The wineries we visited were on point, and the food was absolutely spectacular. I was glad that we were able to have everything arranged, and be high quality, without having to do a ton of research. On our last full day, our dinner ran a little long and then we hit a bit of traffic getting back to the hotel. Our driver handled these issues with grace and full understanding. I would highly recommend having Baja Winery Tours provide all the logistics and travel if you're planning on visiting the area. Everyone there worked really hard to make sure we have a blast, and I look forward to coming back soon.

My friends and I had the best time ever on a private excursion with Baja Winery Tours, everything…read morewas incredibly professional from start to finish. The pricing was super reasonable for the amount of travel time and top-tier service we received, and we felt completely safe the entire time in Baja. The wineries were beautiful, the food was amazing, and the whole day was seamless thanks to our driver Daniel -- if you book, definitely request him! I 1000% recommend Baja Winery Tours we're already planning our next one!

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Straight Off the Vine Wine Tours

Such a fun time! Booked the private party bus/wine tour for my friend's 21st birthday and we had so…read moremuch fun! Our groups ages ranged from 21-62 and everyone loved it. It was nice to visit wineries near us without having to worry about multiple Ubers or designated drivers. Would absolutely book again!

Three of us celebrated my sister's birthday and we had a blast. I appreciated the bus being…read moredecorated for her and our driver was so sweet and patient. We couldn't handle 18 tastings a piece but we enjoyed ourselves at each of the three wineries. I would have loved to enjoy the bus more but because the wineries were so close together, it was almost impossible.

Enjoying fine wine with beautiful Temecula Wine Country in the background

Bachelorette Party!

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Ruta del Vino Tours

(237 reviews)

76.2 km

I was heading to Valle de Guadalupe for a wedding and the wedding details recommended Ruta del Vino…read morefor private transportation from San Diego. My friends and I weren't too sure of how the process would be since they picked us up after we walked across the border. We booked our rides through WhatsApp and the communication was super easy. They were super responsive, and the day before our designated rides, they shared the driver's number for us to connect directly. Our driver down to Valle was named Elias and made the whole process so simple! He picked us right outside of where we came out after crossing the border. He was super friendly and wanted to make sure we were comfortable for the drive. He told us a little bit about Valle and how he's lived there for 25 years. On my way back, I had a different driver, who was Natalie. She was super nice and the ride back was so quick, probably because it was the morning and traffic wasn't too bad in Tijuana yet. She was helpful in directing me to find the line to cross the border. Without the direction from her, I would have definitely been confused. They made this whole process so seamless! They were on time and available for all the questions I had leading up to the rides as well. I will for sure use them in the future any time I'm traveling somewhere driving distance in Mexico!

Wonderful service from start to finish. They picked us up directly from our home in San Diego and…read moredrove us to our resort in Valle de Guadalupe and back. We added on a wine tour in the valley too. Ivan our driver, a native of the valley, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the valley, even providing excellent restaurant recommendations. The whole experience made us feel safe and secure, we would gladly travel with them again. They even suggested and helped us get a fast pass for border crossing that saved us 3 hours in crossing the border. Great team and service.

La Justina, great cocktails

Mogor Badan

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Emmalu Hotel Boutique

Elite Image Limousine

(83 reviews)

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Had a good experience overall nothing really to complain about they were prompt on Time…read moreProfessional and seem to give a very fair price and rate no complaints and would use them again if needed overall a very good experience

Nice driver, okay limo. For the high price, I was hoping for something sexier than the airport…read moreshuttle looking van we wound up with, but the kids got to the prom and home again afterwards so yeah. They're way less spendy than most everyone else I checked with.

January Wedding photo by Walter Wilson

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Rockin' Wine Tours

Family-owned & operated

We love Ray, great tour good vibes awesome wine! Rocking wine tours is your one stop shop!read more

We had such a great time with Rockin' Wine Tours in Temecula! The entire experience was fun,…read morerelaxing, and so well organized from start to finish. We visited three different wineries, each with its own unique atmosphere, and never felt rushed. It was the perfect way to spend the day enjoying great wine, beautiful scenery, and good company without having to worry about driving. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. If you're looking for a fun wine tasting adventure in Temecula, we definitely recommend Rockin' Wine Tours. We'd happily book with them again!

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VG Tours Valle de Guadalupe

4.0

(1 review)

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This was such a wonderful way to get around Guadalupe valley! Humberto and Marcia were very…read moreaccommodating to our desires. We were able to go to 4 vineyards to taste some great wine and have a delicious lunch. My friends and I highly recommend this company!

From the owner: Our business conducts wine tours through the Guadalupe Valley Ensenada MX. We are local to the area…read moreand because of this have a lot of knowledge of the history. We specialize in small and intimate tours designed to your specifications. We are very flexible involving our clients in the tour rather than having one cookie-cutter tour for everyone. We can do a tour anyday as long as we have at least four passengers wanting to tour. If you are celebrating an occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, the entire van can be rented for $325 for the day and you can take up to 8 friends for a private tour. We will pick up your party from Tijuana Airport or the San Ysidro border for an additional $75. The Guadalupe Valley is located approx. 45 miles south of the San Diego border just north of Ensenada. It is unlike any other wine country started in1800's by Jesuit priests but now has over 100 wineries. It is special and unique, but is also spread out. Without a guide, you can easily get lost!

The beautiful Valle de Guadalupe

Terrace at Monte Xanic Beautiful spot for lunch

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Vinos de Baja Tours

4.7

(3 reviews)

11.8 km

This is the only way to tour the greatest wine country of Mexico in Valle de Guadalupe. Even though…read moremy good friends Lauren, Raffa and Jim worked so hard on planning the wineries, restaurants and road side stops and of course the Boutique Hotel on the way, we could not have accomplished our tour without Vinos De Baja Tours. From the moment we were picked up by Jose to the last drop off at the border, we were able to visit most of the wineries, three of the best restaurants in the Valley with a great stay at a great Boutique Hotel located in the middle of the vineyards. Last stop of course, was our drop off right at the border by Jose. Jose was "part of the group" of 8 of us as he helped us navigate to the different stops, we obviously spent a great amount of time in the roomy van he drove around for 2 days. Very friendly and helpful, we could not help to feel he was part of us. We even invited him to have our Saturday night dinner with us instead of just waiting with us until dinner was over. The greatest part of this whole experience is that Jose took several pictures of us at the different tasting rooms, overlooking the scenery over the roadside ocean stops and backgrounds of the vast mountains and vineyards, so many pictures we would not have gotten as a group ourselves when the time was right. We are supposed to have a link to go to as soon as these pictures are collaborated together to keep these great weekend memories alive. Experience of navigating the region is a big part of what a tour company should be GREAT at, and although Jose did a great job, there were situations where we could of shortened our travel times by him being more familiar with the area, knowing more of the different places we did NOT know to go to, being more proactive to add to get the trip by taking us there. It is all years of experience and I am sure that had a lot to do with it, so a lot of room to grow there. All in all Jose made this trip easy to relax and enjoy. He was always there for us and even held our wines we purchased overnight in the van until the next day so we did not have to carry them into the hotel and back. Thank you Vinos de Baja Tours and especially Jose for really helping make our experience to memorable. We will be looking forward to seeing the great pictures of Valle del Guadalupe and of course the good looking group we had.

I am very happy to have made the trip with Vinos de Baja Tours, we had the best time my friends and…read moreI. We enjoyed the wines that are produced in the region, Vinos de Baja Tours Know how to take care of you and what place to visit, in the Valley of Guadalupe, and the excellent food, the love how is made and freshness all top quality, all the trip was excellent. Congratulations to Jose for his dedication to the company that he represents, such as Vinos de Baja Tours.

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Another Side Of San Diego Tours

(601 reviews)

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I had an amazing experience on my tour of La Jolla. Julia is the BEST tour guide. She is so…read moreknowledgeable about the area. She showed me places i may have never discovered on my own. As well as taking me to places I had visited previously, but this was so much better since she is so knowledgeable about the area. She is fun to hang out with, and very friendly. Julia was amazing about taking photos for me, and asking questions about what I was interested in seeing and doing. And she listened. She gave me many suggestions about other things I might be interested in checking out while I was still in San Diego based on my answers. In fact, I had such a great experience on my private tour that I booked a group tour of San Diego the VERY NEXT DAY. This tour company has such a great assortment of experiences available, you're sure to find the perfect one for you. It's hard to say which of my tours was my favorite, as I had such a great time on both. Julia knows the area, the history of the city, the history of the military, she even taught me about the different types of palm trees and the woman responsible for the variety in the area. If you are looking for a unique experience, book a tour. I'm sure they have other great tour guides as well. But Julia delivered in a way I could not have anticipated. Highly recommend! 10/10

What a great experience. My wife and I try to complete an electric bike tour in every city we…read morevisit. We've visited San Diego several times, but our visits were limited to the particular attraction we were visiting. This bike tour is a wonderful way to see so much of San Diego via bike. The location is easy to find, and parking is easy to find ( there is a huge parking structure next door). We were met by Kevin who was our guide for the tour. Awesome personality with a friendly demeanor. His knowledge of the San Diego area is impressive. He was full of fun facts about the city. The course was delightful and the bikes were easy to ride. I highly recommend this city tour and hope you get Kevin as your guide, you won't be disappointed.

Loving our Segway tour in San Diego! Thank you, Adam.

Balboa Park

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View of the marina and downtown from The Rady Shell at Jacob's Park

El Primero Hotel

This hotel is absolutely precious and very clean. The parking is FREE and the location is top…read morenotch! Even though it is an older hotel, it is kept up and has been remodeled. These were the best rates in town we found, and the Owners and Staff take pride in keeping it lovely and delightful. I highly recommend booking directly with the hotel for the best rates. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

I booked El Prinero in an effort to be local to a waterpolo tournament rather than spending my time…read morein my car and my money in businesses that are not local. Chula Vista is a cute neighborhood. The hotel promised quit settings , the smoke store and 7-11 across from it made me doubt that when we first arrived but it turned out to be totally true. The neighborhood is super safe and has everything you will EVER need right on 3rd. The lady running this hotel is super organized. We booked the largest room as we had a 4 night stay. The bed and pillow were cozy. Towels ample in the bathroom. The parking lot on the side dedicated to guests was a life line and so practical. Water pressure and temp were perfect. Spacious bathroom. Cute and large outdoor space. Coffee and tea for guests ready in the lobby every morning. I appreciated that the other guests were equally as quiet as that as it is an old building and you can hear other folks' convo from room to room. As it is often the case no matter how expensive your hotel is. Five star if the trash had been emptied and the bathroom had had a refresh. Booking was easy , payment taken on arrival , easy check out. We'll be back.

Queen room

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Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake

GREAT ROOM. Stayed for just 1 night, but beds were comfortable, everything was clean, AC worked…read moregreat, staff was friendly, check-in/check-out was easy peasy, and they had the most magical breakfast included!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recently stayed here, in the middle of ComicCon, for a family vacation. The staff are wonderful and…read morebreakfast buffet was varied and tasty. The facilities are clean and I appreciate that they do not charge for parking or WiFi. The location is convenient in terms of many dinning options nearby and easy access to I-805, which connects to I-15 and I-5. The pool is small but it has an accessible lift and two cabanas, lots of lounge chairs and high top tables and chairs, making it a good option for unwinding. The rooms were quite clean and spacious; we had rooms with two queen beds and they did not feel cramped. It would be helpful to have more than one chair in the room--might help with space to only have one but if more than one person is in the room, that's a challenge. The beds were comfortable. The room darkening blinds work really well so another lamp would be nice for brightening the room at night. The location of the coffee bar is a little challenging to reach for people with mobility issues. The addition of the nightlight in the bathroom was really helpful. The only difference between the accessible room and a non-accessible room is a visual and audible doorbell; shower chairs are available upon request but grab bars by the toilet would be helpful.

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

This Hotel has a lot of good things about it . They are…read morecurrently updating the rooms so you can expect to be one of the first people to use the room. They have breakfast available so early for us that are up earlier than most. The people at the front desk are helpful and nice And the rooms are pretty quiet. One thing that bugged me is one of the male employees Must get paid by how many cigarettes he can smoke. Every time I would walk by he would be sitting on the steps at the east end of the building by the construction materials smoking stinking up the area.

Wonderful 2 night stay in a newly renovated room with the most comfortable fluffy bed. Rooms were…read moreperfectly clean, well lit with a combo of 9 USB and USC power outlets. The staff was welcoming and friendly. Front desk check-in John was professional. Ron the Manager does an outstanding job greeting guest to the hotel. All the staff are smiles and happy to assist any way they can to make your stay more comfortable. Hearty Breakfast served in the morning to start your day. Can't wait to go back for another visit.

Guest room

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Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego

Likely one of the best located Hampton Inns - LITERALLY next door to Baskin Robbins, Jersey Mikes,…read morean Italian place, Wing Stop, Raising Cane's across the street and CVS and Dollar Tree. My room was facing the street/intersections so it was a little loud at night like 4x when fast cars would drive by. This location has a bar/eatery on site which is awesome; also not common. This location had a microwave in my room, but not the one near the Gas Lamp District. This location is VERY south, but might be a good option for your needs. Friendly, helpful staff.

We come to IB to visit family and love staying at this hotel. Always clean, well kept, and the…read morestaff is really great. But the best part of this hotel is the bar tender, Cheryl! The food is very good. The conversation is great! We always look forward to coming and seeing Cheryl and eating some good grub.

Health club fitness center gym

Breakfast Area

Meeting Room

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Grove Motel

Not a bad place to stay. Very close to downtown and if needed there are a lot of restaurants…read morenearby. The place also has a kitchen so you have the option to cook.

My fiancée and I stayed there for two weeks. It was a very decent experience, the room was cozy and…read moreclean. There were no bed bugs, no roaches or any other type of critters. They had clean and comfy bedding.The owners were friendly and professional. I appreciate the quality for their rates. I would definitely recommend them and I would stay there again if I ever needed.

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Curds W.

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3 years ago

Had an amazing trip to Valle de Guadalupe with Perfect Pour Excursions - got picked up and dropped off at home and driven across the border as part of the tour. First stop were the Best Tacos at Tacos El Yaqui - SO GOOD! Would not have known about these amazing tacos if it weren't for our experienced, friendly, professional tour guide Phillip. First winery stop at Xecue, a favorite of ours we discovered recently. Next was an intimate tasting in the vineyard at Mina Penelope with Nathan, the vineyard manager and co-owner - amazing wines! Then on to Montefiori for a tasting flight and snack of tasty bruschettas before our final stop at Solar Fortun and an amazing dinner at Dulce Vida. The winemaker introduced each wine to us at Solar Fortun, it was a wonderful experience to get to meet him and taste the superb wines. Highly recommend Perfect Pour Excursions for a visit to the Valle, so nice to be picked up and dropped off at home and not have to worry about finding parking at the border or driving across! In addition, Phillip knows so much about the Valle it was super to have an insider set up all of the appointments and find us the best places for our tastes and experiences. He can easily accommodate larger groups, too. read more

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5 years ago

Professional, clean, friendly, safe, the best tour business ever. They provided elegant transportation in a high ceiling sprinter van four our group. Knew all the people as if it was family. He walked up to the best restaurant in the Valle Opened doors that were needing reservations for and got us a table. Safe ride back to our house. Absolutely best tour with no stress and no hassles. Went above and beyond what was expected of a tour company! read more

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Turista Libre

(175 reviews)

Excellent job, Turiste Libre!…read more I especially liked Derrik's description of Tijuana as the "United Nations of Mexico." The diversity of the population in Tijuana was not something I was aware of until just a couple of years ago - in large part, thanks to his tour. Prior to that, when I visited Tijuana, I had feelings that were similar to the ones he described among his guests - the feeling of freedom - but I wasn't sure why I felt it, or what to make of it. After the tour with Turista Libre, my feelings about Tijuana evolved from "I feel so free there" to "I love that Tijuana is for everyone." It's exciting to be there and to think about the role that the city has played in the lives of so many who have sought better lives than the ones they left behind. At the same time, being there gives me a greater appreciation for the advantages and privileges I've had throughout my life as a citizen of the US.

Derrick was an amazing guide through my first trip to Tijuana in twenty years. His passion and…read morekindness for our sister city to the south made me want to visit again soon. We had a group of 19 for a beer and tacos tour. He came across the border to meet us and we walked back over as a group to his bus for our journey to begin. We got food and beer included in our tour that took us to the following places: Tacos ÁAron: Best Birria tacos I've ever eaten. Stewed beef, juicy and full of flavor with a nice kick! Kind service as well. Playami: Run by Border Psycho Brewing. Very kind and attentive staff that were willing to work with my malo Spanish. Great beer selection on tap and a cool indoor/outdoor area. There are also food and coffee options on site! Mexica Brewing: This small and charming brewery is owned and run by a pair of sisters that make great beer. Not far off Revolution Ave, it's worth the stop. Their honey porter is my favorite. Food options here too! Mamut Brewing: I had an amazing time chatting with one of the Brewers. All beers we tried were amazing. Their seasonal pumpkin was the best of that style I tried. Telefonica: Gastro food truck park. I had the best Pulpo (octopus) sandwich at Berracas Burger. It was not breaded and the taste was amazing. If you are nervous about visiting Tijuana, you have no reason to be with Derrick and Turista Libre. Their attention to detail and goal of really touring Mexico like a local was spot on. I will be booking this again for one of the many other adventures offered. For a great time, give this a try!

Take In Baja & The Grape Underground

(1 review)

After early dinner with friends we wanted to do wine tasting and this place was a gem! Josh the…read moreowner was very Welcoming to us. He knows the wine business very well. Great conversations while we were tasting wines and yes we bought some. My girlfriend enjoyed Rose and I love Moscato so he introduced one to us and I Love it... just have to call him now and order it from his place. Visit him and ask for recommendations of what wines are best for your palate and sit back in his cozy place for the taste of the wines! Thanks Josh, we will definitely come back and taste other wines and end up buying

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