Swimming
The Pacific Ocean is rough here, but strong swimmers can go in the ocean at some places on the point.
Surfing
Good surfing in Santo Tomas north of town. Camping available. The best time is fall and winter. Bring your wetsuit!
Diving
Some diving offshore, and on Todos Santo Island.
Bike Riding
Rosarito to Ensenada Fun Bike Ride in April & September
Fishing
Ensenada, just north of Punta Banda, has plenty of sportfishing outfitters.
Hiking
Backcountry hiking in Sierra San Pedro Martir
Walking
Plenty of walking here, and along the boardwalk and shopping district in Ensenada.
Golf
There are two established, 18-hole courses in Ensenada: Bajamar and the Baja Country Club. A new Punta Banda Golf Course is scheduled to open in 2013
Kayaking
Good kayaking here
Sailing
Large marina in Ensenada; annual Newport Beach to Ensenada regatta in April
Club Scene
Lots of bars in Ensenada, including Hussongs, where locals and visitors party hard
Supermarket
In Ensenada and environs
Museums
Ensenada has a small but interesting museum of Baja CA history
Sightseeing
Visit area wineries, whale watch in the winter
Spanish School
In Ensenada, the Center of Languages teaches Spanish and courses Mexican culture. Accredited by UCSD Extension.
Tennis
Check the resort hotels.
Handicrafts
Some Kumeyaay baskets, shell necklaces and pottery, but mostly imports from elsewhere in Mexico.
Shopping
Ensenada has plenty of shopping for items from throughout Mexico, plus housewares and some fine art.
Movies
English language flicks at the Mult-cinema
Birdwatching
Desert
Desert meets the sea
Mountains
San Pedro Martir Mountains are nearby, with hiking, camping and an observatory.
Ocean
Couldn't get much closer to the ocean.
Ranch
Plenty of ranches in the area
Dry
It's dry, but near the ocean for swimming and breezees.
Nature
At the north end of Punta Banda, the blowhole is an impressive spout.
Charm
Winter
Summer
All Year
EnglishSpeaking
Plenty of foreigners have homes in Ensenada and the coast to the north; many of the locals speak fluent English.
Border
About 150 km/90 miles from the U.S. border and Tijuana
Expensive Hotels
in Ensenada, 48 km to the north
Camping/RV
Camping in Punta Banda
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