General Reports

[GenericPdx]

No to extra expense / danger. A cab to TIJ from PedEast after you cross will be about $20. The difference is in time and convenience -- if you use CBX, you'll be taking one bus and if you go to San Ysidro / PedEast, you'll be taking a bus to the trolley, then the trolley and then a cab, all while lugging your bags. Not sure why you'd want to do that instead.

Thanks for the confirmation.

I have seven hours to get from SAN airport to TIJ and there are better things to do in San Diego and Tijuana than sit in the airport that long. I pack light so my luggage won't be much of a problem and I won't have time for breakfast before I fly to San Diego so a stop in downtown San Diego will be enjoyable.

Maybe I will burn a couple hours in Tijuana getting a legitimate massage or get my feet soaked and toenails clipped so they are presentable on the beach.

[AgaveBoy]

Hello all.

I am just looking for confirmation that my plan to get from SAN to TIJ is ok. I am doing a cheap vacation to PVR using airline miles to get to SAN and buying a ticket on Volaris from TIJ to PVR. (originally I planned to spend a night at Cascadas on the way but my ticket put me in San Diego at 9 in the morning so maybe I will stop in Tijuana on the way back instead).

Google wants me to use buses to go to the CBX crossing from SAN. I like the trolley to the San Ysidro crossing and from there I plan to grab a cab to TIJ. I expect the cost to be about the same since it looks like the CBX crossing has a $20+ user fee.

Would I be adding unnecessary expense and danger if I go through San Ysidro instead of CBX?

No to extra expense / danger. A cab to TIJ from PedEast after you cross will be about $20. The difference is in time and convenience -- if you use CBX, you'll be taking one bus and if you go to San Ysidro / PedEast, you'll be taking a bus to the trolley, then the trolley and then a cab, all while lugging your bags. Not sure why you'd want to do that instead.

[Sol12]

Little sorry to bring politics into this but the out of control political polarization that seems to have infected the USA (and CDMX on some levels according to my friends there) is really bringing the world down imo.

Hadez, I'm curious what your friends in CDMX have told you. I know a girl there that I talk to occasionally and she hasn't said anything.

[GenericPdx]

Hello all.

I am just looking for confirmation that my plan to get from SAN to TIJ is ok. I am doing a cheap vacation to PVR using airline miles to get to SAN and buying a ticket on Volaris from TIJ to PVR. (originally I planned to spend a night at Cascadas on the way but my ticket put me in San Diego at 9 in the morning so maybe I will stop in Tijuana on the way back instead).

Google wants me to use buses to go to the CBX crossing from SAN. I like the trolley to the San Ysidro crossing and from there I plan to grab a cab to TIJ. I expect the cost to be about the same since it looks like the CBX crossing has a $20+ user fee.

Would I be adding unnecessary expense and danger if I go through San Ysidro instead of CBX?

[RikyMichaels7]

I applied for my Sentri card in November 2022 and finally got approved for an interview in March 2023. So 15 months wait time to finally receive an interview request. I am currently residing in San Antonio and will have my interview in Laredo on the 21st. We shall see what happens.

[Hargow20]

Most of the Taxi drivers will demand $5. I usually take the Taxi vans after dark. You other option is Uber. Uber's cost anywhere from $3-$5. There is also another ride share called inDrive. InDriver is cheaper than Uber. The difference is that you pay cash with InDrive.

I just found out I will be in San Diego next week and want to head over to Tijuana. I have not been in years and have not had the chance to do my research. What is the price for the Taxi from the boarder to HK? It use to be $5 but again that was years ago. What is the typical girl at HK going for and what is the hotel cost these days?.

[Explorer8939]

Anyone know if the 15% gratitude is actually the tip or just a service charge? They only list is as GRATITUDE on the menu. Had a waiter tell me it wasn't a tip. I am not so sure he was being truthful.

Tip = gratuity.

Same same.

[Dogers69]

I just found out I will be in San Diego next week and want to head over to Tijuana. I have not been in years and have not had the chance to do my research. What is the price for the Taxi from the boarder to HK? It use to be $5 but again that was years ago. What is the typical girl at HK going for and what is the hotel cost these days?

Thanks for any info.

Theres no set price for taxi. I haven't seen anyone pay more then 10 dollars. 5,10, does it matter? If it matters you should pay a dollar to take the bus to revolution and walkntonhknor take hk limo and give him 3 dollars. I think there's a coupon online for limi too. But if you tip the guy he will let you in. As taxis and ubers have gotten more expensive the hk limo becomes more helpful. The girls are gona be minimal 100, from what guys write. From what I read, 95% of the guys pay more than 100. They just consider the extra money as tips or favors for specific sex activities. If you are looking for the top third of good looking woman. . good luck at $100. Because it probably won't happen st that price. The rooms are about $30 to $40 now. Its better to rent the room for the night you can see price on hk hotels website.

[LookslikeLE]

I just found out I will be in San Diego next week and want to head over to Tijuana. I have not been in years and have not had the chance to do my research. What is the price for the Taxi from the boarder to HK? It use to be $5 but again that was years ago. What is the typical girl at HK going for and what is the hotel cost these days?

Thanks for any info.

[Artisttyp]

Anyone know if the 15% gratitude is actually the tip or just a service charge? They only list is as GRATITUDE on the menu. Had a waiter tell me it wasn't a tip. I am not so sure he was being truthful.

[FlacasOnly420]

Hey y'all I'll be visiting Tijuana in about 2 months. I arrive Saturday and leave Wednesday. I plan on staying at cascadas for the majority of the trip but was debating my first night at a local hotel to check out the escort scene and local club / bar scene. Any recommendations for a hotel that's escort friendly, relatively cheap, and close to the nightlife scene?

It seems as if hotel Ticuan is the favorite but was wondering if y'all had any other suggestions. After that I'll be at cascadas from Sunday to Wednesday for some down and dirty mongering LOL.

Ticuan is mentioned so often for a reason. I've enjoyed every stay there and will be there this weekend. I prefer being in a safer area that's still a short walk down the main strip from the action. Free parking and free breakfast. Rooms have a secure safe, 8/10 on the cleanliness and staff is great. I usually opt for the jacuzzi room but most of the other rooms are good too and lower priced.

I would recommend asking to not be in a room facing the loud club Las Pulgas as the noise goes all night on weekends. Not a deal breaker but I've been surprised how loud it gets.

[Dogers69]

Hey y'all I'll be visiting Tijuana in about 2 months. I arrive Saturday and leave Wednesday. I plan on staying at cascadas for the majority of the trip but was debating my first night at a local hotel to check out the escort scene and local club / bar scene. Any recommendations for a hotel that's escort friendly, relatively cheap, and close to the nightlife scene?

It seems as if hotel Ticuan is the favorite but was wondering if y'all had any other suggestions. After that I'll be at cascadas from Sunday to Wednesday for some down and dirty mongering LOL.

A few guys mention hotel Ceasars as being good for escort. But the lobb is big bright fancy you won't be able to sneak anyone in under radar. So if its none girl its fine. But girl after girl will stand out. In that case hotel baja is another option. There's been a few new hotels in last 3 years that nobody mentions. The ones I use are a step below this and would work but you may want fancier. Hotel Nelson right in front of revolution and on front of arch and 700 feet from zona would probably work but I haven't been. I'm surprised that hotel looks quiet maybe there's something wrong with the rooms. There was a report somewhere about a guy having all his money stolen from staff. Basically being new you want to look at a map and stay within half block of revolution. Then you can get drunk on 2 dollar beers and walk home easily. My favorite bars are zebra, rubix which is 80's music bar, and rock bar, heavy metal music. And el museo has a good bar where you can watch people in street. And meet gringos. I probably wouldn't go into Pulgas or the dance types of places alone as once I tried and the security staff didn't sound like he wanted me in even at like 5 pm. Gave me a whole bunch questions like a cop would. I didn't even walk in didn't feel safe. Actually that was el copeo.

[StRobert]

Guys. I lived in Puerto Nuevo / Rosarito for 6 years before I was car jacked. (my own stupidity) I have traveled to Colombia 7 times in the last 3 years. The women there are off the charts but now full of sex tourists. I visited Cozumel / Cancun / Isla Mujeres etc. Many years back and although it's probably much different. It's easier to get there from Tijuana then say Bogota. With long layovers in cdmx it could be a nice experience. So if I drive to Tijuana, fly to Cancun. Flights under $200 (Volaris LOL) and in 4 hours.

All this to ask anyone if they would do a 4-6 day trip to Cozumel / Cancun before or after Easter Sunday. Or Tijuana? FYI Colombia is still do-able.

This year there is a big problem with seaweed, sargassum on the beaches of the east coast of Mexico and the Caribbean islands. Check You Tube for the situation in Playa del Carmen (near Cancun). The west coast of Mexico (Pacific) does not have this problem.

[YounGun3393]

Hey y'all I'll be visiting Tijuana in about 2 months. I arrive Saturday and leave Wednesday. I plan on staying at cascadas for the majority of the trip but was debating my first night at a local hotel to check out the escort scene and local club / bar scene. Any recommendations for a hotel that's escort friendly, relatively cheap, and close to the nightlife scene?

It seems as if hotel Ticuan is the favorite but was wondering if y'all had any other suggestions. After that I'll be at cascadas from Sunday to Wednesday for some down and dirty mongering LOL.

[DramaFree11]

Guys. I lived in Puerto Nuevo / Rosarito for 6 years before I was car jacked. (my own stupidity) I have traveled to Colombia 7 times in the last 3 years. The women there are off the charts but now full of sex tourists. I visited Cozumel / Cancun / Isla Mujeres etc. Many years back and although it's probably much different. It's easier to get there from Tijuana then say Bogota. With long layovers in cdmx it could be a nice experience. So if I drive to Tijuana, fly to Cancun. Flights under $200 (Volaris LOL) and in 4 hours.

All this to ask anyone if they would do a 4-6 day trip to Cozumel / Cancun before or after Easter Sunday. Or Tijuana? FYI Colombia is still do-able.

So true about the Sex Tourist in Colombia, way too many low end Sex Tourists. This is why I love MTY and CDMX. I have very little competition, life is good. CDMX can get expensive quickly if you are not careful, MTY is much more reasonable. The beach resorts are going to be expensive.

The only problem during the Holidays in MTY, many leave the city, so not the best time to visit. Good luck.