Michael’s guidebook: favorite things to do near the Baja House

Michael
Michael’s guidebook: favorite things to do near the Baja House

Home Sweet Home

This is where you are staying. Address: San Ignacio 221, Cibolas del Mar, Baja California
The Baja House
221 San Ignacio
This is where you are staying. Address: San Ignacio 221, Cibolas del Mar, Baja California

Markets

This is the closest supermarket for your grocery needs.
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Calimax Sauzal
S/N Colinas Riverside
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This is the closest supermarket for your grocery needs.
Another close supermarket with a good selection of wines, tequila, etc.
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Soriana Super 543 San Marino
Avenida Bahía de la Paz
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Another close supermarket with a good selection of wines, tequila, etc.
A smaller specialty store, like Trader Joe's.
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Maria Luisa Mercado
s/n Avenida Ruiz
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A smaller specialty store, like Trader Joe's.
Another specialty market with gourmet foods, located in the Bodegas de Santo Tomas center.
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Mercados El Roble
637 Miramar
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Another specialty market with gourmet foods, located in the Bodegas de Santo Tomas center.
A fun and historic center, which has several different stores: a produce store, a coffee store, a bakery (Hogaza), a cheese store, a pizza restaurant, a cafe and my favorite seafood market (El Garo).
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Bodegas de Santo Tomás S,A. de C.V.
666 Miramar
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A fun and historic center, which has several different stores: a produce store, a coffee store, a bakery (Hogaza), a cheese store, a pizza restaurant, a cafe and my favorite seafood market (El Garo).

Local Food scene

These are the closest restaurants in El Sauzal and El Tigre, within minutes of the house.
El Trailero is one of the best taco stands around, less than 10 minutes away in El Sauzal.
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Taqueria el Trailero
no. 353 Carr. a Tijuana
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El Trailero is one of the best taco stands around, less than 10 minutes away in El Sauzal.
Right down the hill from the Baja House, by the ocean and near the San Miguel surf beach is the San Miguel Restaurant. They are only open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast or early lunch, but it’s a great place to start the day.
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San Miguel Restaurante & wedding venue
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Right down the hill from the Baja House, by the ocean and near the San Miguel surf beach is the San Miguel Restaurant. They are only open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast or early lunch, but it’s a great place to start the day.
It is a great place to get an instant meal, and maybe get some extras too for later. Next door is a rotisserie chicken take-out place that is good for a quick take-out meal.
Tamales Yary
Calle Primera
It is a great place to get an instant meal, and maybe get some extras too for later. Next door is a rotisserie chicken take-out place that is good for a quick take-out meal.
A great place for local pizza delivery, perfect for a quick meal.
El Vaquero
18b Segunda
A great place for local pizza delivery, perfect for a quick meal.
One of my personal favorites and the closest to the house is Planta Baja with seating right by the ocean and an extensive menu. They have some vegan and vegetarian selections, along with seafood, beef and chicken dishes.
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PB Restaurant - Bar
1118 El Sauzal
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One of my personal favorites and the closest to the house is Planta Baja with seating right by the ocean and an extensive menu. They have some vegan and vegetarian selections, along with seafood, beef and chicken dishes.
A higher end restaurant, great for foodies.
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Ophelia
103 Carr Tijuana-Ensenada
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A higher end restaurant, great for foodies.
This higher end place is only 10 minutes away but may require reservations several days in advance. They have an awesome area overlooking the ocean with restaurant, bar and all kinds of other experiences.
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Bar Bura Cuatro Cuatros
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This higher end place is only 10 minutes away but may require reservations several days in advance. They have an awesome area overlooking the ocean with restaurant, bar and all kinds of other experiences.

Wine Country Restaurants

Baja Fusion Cuisine with vineyard views.
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La Esperanza BajaMed
3 México 3
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Baja Fusion Cuisine with vineyard views.
More Baja Fusion Cuisine with great architecture, DJ upstairs.
Restaurante Pancracia
More Baja Fusion Cuisine with great architecture, DJ upstairs.
Fantastic grilled foods, in a rustic stone setting.
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Olivia el Asador del Porvenir
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Fantastic grilled foods, in a rustic stone setting.
A classic baja fusion restaurant, enjoyed by many guests.
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Finca Altozano
Km 83 Ejido
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A classic baja fusion restaurant, enjoyed by many guests.
High end but quite amazing place for food, ambience at the far end of the Guadalupe Valley.
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Fauna
km #73 Carretera Federal 3
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High end but quite amazing place for food, ambience at the far end of the Guadalupe Valley.
Fantastic views, great food and wine.
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Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos
Callejón Emiliano Zapata
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Fantastic views, great food and wine.
A wine country restaurant with fantastic food in an oak tree ambiance, higher end.
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Animalón
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A wine country restaurant with fantastic food in an oak tree ambiance, higher end.

Ensenada Restaurants

One of my personal favorites for seafood.
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Mahi Mahi
33 P.º Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
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One of my personal favorites for seafood.
A local favorite for seafood by the bay.
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Muelle 3
187 Paseo Olas Altas
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A local favorite for seafood by the bay.
A hip Japanese-Mexican joint with fusion ramen and sushi.
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Mexipon Ramen & Curry Bar
649 Virgilio Uribe
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A hip Japanese-Mexican joint with fusion ramen and sushi.
A modern deli with great wifi, to get sandwiches to take on your picnic.
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Deli Loop
Carretera Transpeninsular
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A modern deli with great wifi, to get sandwiches to take on your picnic.
The best Italian in Ensenada.
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Il Massimo
987 Lázaro Cárdenas
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The best Italian in Ensenada.
Classic Mexican food, plenty of parking in the back off Gastelum Street.
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Restaurante El Charro
454 Av Adolfo López Mateos
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Classic Mexican food, plenty of parking in the back off Gastelum Street.
Don Zefe's has a local feel (easier parking and cleaner than the Mercado Negro) with many different types of seafood tacos and quesadillas. Also there is a nice seafood market next door.
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Tacos Don Zefe
810 Cuarta
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Don Zefe's has a local feel (easier parking and cleaner than the Mercado Negro) with many different types of seafood tacos and quesadillas. Also there is a nice seafood market next door.

Wineries

These are just a few recommendations. There are over a hundred to choose from! Let me know if you find a favorite.
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Clos de Tres Cantos
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Villa Montefiori
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Viñas de Garza
Km 87 México 3
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Cavas Sol Y Barro
Carretera Federal km 87
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Vinos Xecue
Carretera Federal 3
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Breweries

There are quite a few in the region, but two of the very best are right nearby in the town of El Sauzal, just minutes from the Baja House. Both have excellent beer snacking foods, too. For a younger crowd and more rustic setting, right along the coast, try Pacific Brews, also in El Sauzal.
Just minutes from the Baja house, great brews and light food.
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Wendlandt
385 C. 10
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Just minutes from the Baja house, great brews and light food.
A local hot spot for awesome microbrews, and light snacks.
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Microbrewery Aguamala
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A local hot spot for awesome microbrews, and light snacks.