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Love, Sweat, and Lagartijas at the Ensenada Half Marathon
Ensenada doesn’t just make wine and fish tacos. We also know how to host a serious race with a not-so-serious …
Experience Baja’s Wildest Wine Party of the Year
More than 4,000 people showed up, and not one of them regretted it. The 33rd Verbena de Santo Tomás wasn’t …
Baja Steps Into the Spotlight in San Diego
If Baja California wants Californians to cross the border, it’s meeting them halfway—on India Street. This month, the Mexican Consulate …
New Marriott Hotel Opens in East Tijuana
A Big Win for East Tijuana Tijuana’s East Side just scored a major upgrade: City Express by Marriott El Florido …
Free Trips for Locals? Baja’s New Travel Program Says Yes
Tired of hearing that only influencers can afford to “live their best life”? So is Baja California’s government. In a …
What Mexico Has Taught Me: The Need to Escape
BY THE UNKNOWN GRINGO Erle Stanley Gardner wrote in one of his books on Baja, Hunting the Desert Whale, that …
Pier Collapse at Wine Valley Restaurant Sends Diners for a Swim
What’s the last thing you expect when you sit down for lunch at a winery restaurant? A sommelier who can …
How Protest Cripples Ensenada Traffic—Act Now
Ensenada, August 15, 2025 — If you’re reading this while stuck in traffic on Avenida Reforma… well, welcome to the …
BECA Scholarship Program Celebrates 30 Years of Impact
Let’s Celebrate 30 Years of La Mision Children’s Fund BECA Scholarship Program BY Mary Beth DiCecco, Molly Post with Martina Dobesh …
Baja’s New Hotline Keeps Tourist Trips Trouble-Free
Baja California is stepping up its game when it comes to keeping your vacation stress-free. The state’s Tourism Office is …
Watch Baja’s Best Films Free in Tijuana and Mexicali Tonight
Baja California is known for wine festivals, fresh seafood, and weekend gossip. However, there’s another story worth telling—our movies. We …
Baja’s Paella Contest Celebrates 35 Years With Wine and Music
This isn’t just another cook-off. The Dr. Ramón García Ocejo Paella Contest is the grand finale of Ensenada’s 25-day Fiestas …
Baja’s New Ferry Waits, Tijuana’s Viaduct Shrinks—Progress, Baja Style
Baja California is on the move… sort of. Ensenada has a shiny new ferry sitting pretty at the dock. Tijuana’s …
Mutual Hug: Where an Eagle Meets a Condor at the Border
If you’ve been to Playas de Tijuana lately, you’ve probably noticed something new on the border wall—something that doesn’t look …
La Verbena Brings Bold Flavors and Big Energy to Ensenada
Ensenada is about to pop the cork on one of its most beloved harvest season traditions. La Verbena de Santo …
Historic First Woman Grito in Ensenada With Edith Márquez
Ensenada’s about to swap its sandals for sombreros. This September 15, the city will celebrate Fiestas Patrias like never before …
Paella, Wine, and a Good Cause? We’re In
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, 2025—because Ensenada’s most delicious fundraiser is back. Paella de Verano is setting up …
Rosarito Brings the Opera Back to the Beach—Free for All
Rosarito’s seaside stage gets ready for its second grand operatic comeback—yes, with real high notes and no high drama. If …
Turn Up the Fun: GGNorth Now Has a Podcast
Subscribe now to The Deep Dive podcast by GGNorth Reading is great—until you’re flipping tortillas, walking the dog, or forgot …
New U.S. Rule Could Cost Tourists $15,000
It’s official. The U.S. just rolled out a new rule that could make visiting a lot more expensive—for some people. …