OTAY MESA Border crossing Basics.

[GoodSense3]

-Got to Border Crossing round 4 or 5 from 2 HR Drive from la on sat holloween.

- Only 2 people was in-front of me while dozens was moving fast in the other line. When at front of line they asked do I have a Visa and why I'm visiting and I showed them a dental office address I think on Revo st in TeeJay or near and told them no I don't have Visa.

- Then they told me to go to backroom where they had about 5 other people all dudes 1 black dude and I think couple spanish and white as they superinvestigated our passport ids with their computer systems while we wait in backroom for 10 mins.

- Then they offered all 4-5 of us in backroom $30 deal to get Visa and black dude was 1st to pull out the 30 for them and everybody else did after and then he asked Border patrol if Visa would let him go in faster line now and they said yea Visa is good for faster line for 6 mo and funny thing is I saw kid in Chicago Club few hrs later and we talked 4 a min he say he comes from Bay*Area few times a yr. I had my mask on but he didn't in club LOL.

-Finally crossed to from you. S to MexicoTeeJ told Taxi guy to drop me off at Ceasers Bar but he acted like he aint know where to go then I told him just go to HK and he def knew where that was. Gave him $10 not realizing I was suppose to give him 5 LOL.

- Went in HK round 5-6 ish and notice about half wearing mask and half not. Saw one stripper dancer performed that was a caramel flavor stripper type chick I think I saw her before too when I went last yr or earlier in yr before face masks game started and she was def my fav 1 in their. Also sat next to a chick while watchin her perform who was with a black dude who went to go get a drink during and didn't really come back till after she performed so it was mainly chick next to me who look decent caramel type herself but she was just a club customer LOL.

- Then I went to check back alley. Saw a bunch of chicks I saw before about at least half and just walked to Ceasars which was too packed to get my margarita.

- Then I went to massage spot around 6 and they set an appt for 7. So I went to Chicago and it was packed for a 1 story club. They had more decent lookers than usual as well that can compete w HKs talent. Thats also when I saw Bay Area blk dude I saw at border crossing visa room LOL.

- Like 2 Chicago Chicas let me slightly grope them for a $1 and they approached me while I was at bar LOL.

- Then I went back out to Massage spot. Massage specialist was real decent. She had on nerdy lookin glasses and was decent lookin and seem to know english good. She said she was from South Mexico but don't remember city she said. Gettin 1 HR massage from her was better than some intimacy sessions I've had w Chicks in US Cali-Vegas-Florida and Mex TeeJay LOL. Think it was like 600 Pesos for massage session.

- Then it was around 8 pm after massage and I walked round Revo and back near CC and HK. Saw about 20-30% of people walkin round wout mask even some good lookers I saw walkin round w no mask.

- Tried to see if Club Congo Bongo was open but looked like they was having a private party not open to public.

- Circled round for street chicas 5-7 x approached a few and a few tried to holla approach me but didn't do a deal cause just wasnt that much in mood for it as it was just so many people walkin around LOL.

- Also saw so many dudes rockin pro basketball jerseys even Iverson sixers Jersey mostly spanish lookin dudes though.

- Got tacos by HK then told taxi guy to take me to new border and he said only old border is working now.

- Went back to old border crossing* round 11-12 no line and only about dozen other people was crossing back to San Diego border referree officials asked what I was doing their think I told them business purposes or sumthin similiar and walked thru w wrapped up taco plate in my hand to SoCal.

Deals I wanted to do but didn't and will be more focused on tryin to do next time.

- Ceasears Bar Margarita spot at bar on sat tough to find so better to that on Mon.-wed.

- Givin Chicago dj a $1's to play requested songs.

- Find a decent street chick or 2 to do a deal with.

[LovesToSploog]

Didn't mean to confuse anyone, it was actually $15 a day on weekend, got there Friday 8:30 pm and left Sunday at 7 pm. The beginning of the year this place was $10 everyday, sucks but still cheaper than one day at San Ysidro. Delta parking has parking $10 a day but not sure if you need a flight reservation for TIJ airport.

$10 a night on weekends is dirt cheap.

[Artisttyp]

Parked here this weekend, I forget the name of it but you have to make a left turn to get in if you are coming from Via arepida. Paid $30 bucks from Friday night to Sunday evening like 7 pm. Holy crap was there a long line coming back to the states on car. Walking back to the states took about 10 minutes, I'd be omitting details if I mentioned out that from Otay Mesa border to Soler / LOS Altos cost me roughly $10 on Uber, still cheap. This weekend seemed slow not sure what was going on but still I lucked out I suppose.

$10 a night on weekends is dirt cheap.

[LovesToSploog]

Parked here this weekend, I forget the name of it but you have to make a left turn to get in if you are coming from Via areápida. Paid $30 bucks from Friday night to Sunday evening like 7 pm. Holy crap was there a long line coming back to the states on car. Walking back to the states took about 10 minutes, I'd be omitting details if I mentioned out that from Otay Mesa border to Soler / LOS Altos cost me roughly $10 on Uber, still cheap. This weekend seemed slow not sure what was going on but still I lucked out I suppose.

[LovesToSploog]

Do you know if I can just leave this here for the weekend, planning on getting there Friday night then coming back Sunday, not for an extended time but for a weekcation, I used it for an extended stay in Mexico city but I remember I put my flight number, not sure if I can just leave it there. The other parking lots are about $15 minimum now unless there are other I am unaware of.

Of course you have to leave your keys. They may need to move your car. I've used them several times when going on vacation in Mexico and crossing via CBX. Never had a problem and they guys who run it are quite nice. There are better, closer, lots for day trips. This place is good for extended trips.

[Sound7]

How are wait times measured

Land border wait time estimates are determined using either a manual, line-of-sight methodology via predetermined benchmarks or an automated system.

Error in CBP wait time by factors!

https://bwt.cbp.gov/Border Crossing.

[Phordphan]

Just an FYI, this lot requires non refundable reservations (for the $10 rate), you have to take a shuttle and you have to leave your keys. No thanks.

Of course you have to leave your keys. They may need to move your car. I've used them several times when going on vacation in Mexico and crossing via CBX. Never had a problem and they guys who run it are quite nice. There are better, closer, lots for day trips. This place is good for extended trips.

[Fmojo]

https://otaymesaparking.com here's one if you need long term parking, 10 bucks even on weekends and holidays. They have a shuttle so you can use that as well.

Just an FYI, this lot requires non refundable reservations (for the $10 rate), you have to take a shuttle and you have to leave your keys. No thanks.

[LovesToSploog]

https://otaymesaparking.com here's one if you need long term parking, 10 bucks even on weekends and holidays. They have a shuttle so you can use that as well.

Does anybody knows a good parking space to park my car on US side to cross to Otay Mesa?

[Fmojo]

Does anybody knows a good parking space to park my car on US side to cross to Otay Mesa?

There is a very safe lot on Roll Drive right across the street (and a little south) from the IHOP. $10 a day during the week and $15 over the weekend. If they're full, there is a gas station next to the McDonalds and they have secure parking for $15 a day. Both of these spots are very close to the crossing. Good luck!

[Smalldan]

Does anybody knows a good parking space to park my car on US side to cross to Otay Mesa?

[StinkyFeet]

I had no luggage other than my first name which is a common English name the rest as some would say is all Chinese. I'm clean as whistle. No arrests no tickets of any kind for the past twenty years. Unless a name akin to a Micheal Xie Wang rings alarms at the border.

[Captain Solo]

Re. SBeach25.

I know of a sentry card holder who got theirs yanked. According to him it was due to coincides with a bad name was what was disclosed to him. I myself have been pulled over to secondary 3 times of all the times I have crossed. 1st one was I guess was during the tequila fest and answered a few questions but lasted no longer than 5 minutes. Second one was during I was drunk and not too long after the first. 3rd time was when I just registered a new car for sentry pass and I guess they needed to check it out. But other than that, breeze.

[SBeach25]

I know of a sentry card holder who got theirs yanked. According to him it was due to coincides with a bad name was what was disclosed to him. I myself have been pulled over to secondary 3 times of all the times I have crossed. 1st one was I guess was during the tequila fest and answered a few questions but lasted no longer than 5 minutes. Second one was during I was drunk and not too long after the first. 3rd time was when I just registered a new car for sentry pass and I guess they needed to check it out. But other than that, breeze.

[Captain Solo]

Half hour of interrogation and copying of passport indicates some serious issues with CBP, most likely smuggling something across the border or [CodeWord908]. Perhaps your name coincides with some other bad dudes.

I traveled extensively to China and Asia. Had some great times in SZ, Guangdong, Chongping, Beijing, Shanghai. Never had any delay in US Customs even without the GLOBAL ENTRY card then. One year returning from a visit to the Guangzhou Trade Show through LAX, I was pulled aside for secondary inspection. It was not a random selection. I know they targeted me due to something, may be lots of travels to sexy locations in Asia. The CBP guy was civilized, asking the normal question where I traveled, trip purposes ect. He briefly went through my luggage and let me go.

On the counter next to mine, a sweaty Middle Eastern-looking guy had his suitcases emptied out on the counter. CPB was cutting open every little boxes and bags, emptying contents on the table. CBP probably suspected the guy was smuggling an atomic bomb for ISIS hehe. There was two 6-ft tall piles of cut up counterfeit hand bags next to CBP office to warn travelers. I had a couple designer hand bags bought for personal gifts and they let them go. Don't know how the cross-eyed and retarded CBP guys decide if the expensive-looking Gucci and Pravda bags were real or fakes hehe.

You can make inquiries to CBP office why you were interrogated. File a Freedom of Information request to CBP headquarter in Washington DC. They have to send you all the notes taken during the interrogation.

BTW Saturday night at about 10 PM, It took me total only 14 minutes in my car from HK Pepe's parking to cross back passed CBP booth with my GLOBAL ENTRY card in SENTRI lane. Meanwhile all other lanes including READY backed up way back to Via Rapida and the high cross over, estimating 4 to 5 hours waiting in cars. The SENTRI and GLOBAL ENTRY cards make life in Tijuana so sweet and entry into the US so quick and easy, highly recommended.

If you apply for GLOBAL ENTRY and get declined, they have to tell you reasons for turning down your application. A recent felony conviction will always disqualify, but CBP should grant permission for people with 20 YO felonies and recent misdemeanors, perhaps with a few heartfelt letters pleading their family hardship cases with the CBP Commisioner hehe.

Re StinkyFeet I'm more or less ABC / ABV. Was crossing the border in the morning getting to work. This was at 7:00 in the morning. Border staff. A female and a make. Youngish mid to late 20's pulls me aside for a half hour questioning. Later photo copying my passport.

Although I live primarily in China. I need to visit California fit business. Weekends relax in Mexico and pay the cheaper price of the hotels. Save some money.

What would border patrol have any suspicion of me?