General Reports

[Phordphan]

I bike a lot so I don't think the ride from the border to Zona Norte will kill me. Regarding safety, I am hoping to find a hotel to stay at while I am there and I will put the bike in the room. IS there such a thing as a really cheap but safe and clean hotel in Tijuana? Like anything for less than $40?

There are plenty of hotels in Tijuana that meet your requirement. The problem may be their location.

If you absolutely must stay in the ZN, the my friend NE's advice is sound.

If you want to stay outside, then there are a couple of worthwhile places to check on Revu. Espana and Caesar are good choices, although the lady that runs Espana has bags of attitude to spare. But they're clean, safe and meet your price point. Don't know how they handle bikes. I think Nelson dropped their prices, so that's a good bet. And their restaurant is pretty decent, and their little watering-hole bar is a good place for a quiet drink. Rooms are pretty dumpy.

The Ticuan raised their prices, or so rumor has it, so they'll be a bit outside your range. But much nicer than the average Revu hotel. Around $60, IIRC.

There's a place on 6th, IIRC, about 3 blocks east of Revu, corner, south side, glass front. Don't remember the cross street or name but somebody here probably knows. Clean, safe, decent beds, $20 / night. They'll probably lock up your bike in the back.

Also try Villa Zaragoza. 7th and Revu. It's a drive-up style motel. Should be around $40 and you could put your bike in the room. Of course, the maid may steal it!

[Ninguno Especial]

IS there such a thing as a really cheap but safe and clean hotel in Tijuana? Like anything for less than $40?

The Leyva next to Chicago is probably as good as any for your needs. Sent you a PM with more info.

[South Gate]

I bike a lot so I don't think the ride from the border to Zona Norte will kill me. Regarding safety, I am hoping to find a hotel to stay at while I am there and I will put the bike in the room. IS there such a thing as a really cheap but safe and clean hotel in Tijuana? Like anything for less than $40?

I have noticed guys ride up to the turnstile then walk the bike through to the next turnstile. After that you can ride. So you basically follow the pedestrian line once you get to the border. BTW, it is a heck of a long ride from down town with lot's of stop signs / lights and traffic to deal with. They once you are there you have to deal with finding a "secure" place to chain up the bike. They will steal the seat or anything else unless you have it parked in front of a bar like Adelita or pay a lot attendant to watch it.

[Ninguno Especial]

I would like to bicycle from downtown San Diego to Tijuana. I do NOT want to drive to the border and walk across. I want to bicycle to the border and walk across and then bicycle again on the other side. I tried using Google maps and it just keeps telling me I can't cross at San Ysidro and I have to go miles east to where the 805 crosses. Can someone please advise how I can do this.

I have noticed guys ride up to the turnstile then walk the bike through to the next turnstile. After that you can ride. So you basically follow the pedestrian line once you get to the border. BTW, it is a heck of a long ride from down town with lot's of stop signs / lights and traffic to deal with. They once you are there you have to deal with finding a "secure" place to chain up the bike. They will steal the seat or anything else unless you have it parked in front of a bar like Adelita or pay a lot attendant to watch it.

[South Gate]

I would like to bicycle from downtown San Diego to Tijuana. I do NOT want to drive to the border and walk across. I want to bicycle to the border and walk across and then bicycle again on the other side. I tried using Google maps and it just keeps telling me I can't cross at San Ysidro and I have to go miles east to where the 805 crosses. Can someone please advise how I can do this.

[SuperSteve]

I was in Tijuana this past Saturday.

The street scene is still light, not as many ladies out but still some lookers.

I spent most of the day in Hong Kong. There were many ladies, but to me it looked like the quality was down. Hey, it only takes one, so IMO HK is the best day scene. The Edcanes are now Hong Kong sashes and wearing black. Still really no interaction with an old f*rt, nor anyone else that I could see. Some hot young ladies though. Unfortunately I picked a spinner from Mexico City to go arriba. She made all the right moves in the bar, light kisses, sstp, but in la cama it was don't touch this, don't do that. When that happens I just roll over and say,"Well get the phuck busy then". She didn't understand the words, but got the point. She had to work her a* off. I was brought up to the main stage in the bar for Tequila shots. If you were there sorry guys, it wasn't my idea. Anyway, every time he sees me he is pouring Tequila down my throat. He can't quite believe an old f*rt like me can down so much. I went through AB and not much happening, as usual, in the day.

At night for a while I went between AB, HK, with an occasional trip through LC. HK seemed to be a sausage fest, with the quality again down, but it only takes one. The quality of AB was fairly good, but I'm starting to not like the hand on the hip, come phuck me attitude in AB. LC was fairly busy, but no one really caught my eye.

I actually spent most of my time after about 10 PM in Chicago. My treat for the night there was another from Mexico City. She was very pretty, and a great set of legs. She was an excellent performer, although she had a bit of a gut when the clothes came off. We had a good enough time she wanted my phone number, etc, of course she did not get it. I sat in one of the chairs in the alcove, and was soon accosted by another lady who had been giving me the eye all night. I bought her a couple of drinks since she was giving me a good lap dance with sstp. She said she was borracha, and horny. She also was lactating, and pulled a boob out and shot milk about three feet when it hit the wall. I don't know how far it would have shot, but it looked like it could put your eye out. Masero came by for another drink and I said see ya. A great set of legs, and if your like man mades, nice boobs. It was hard to believe that she a kid that recently from the hardness of her body.

As usual I took the Amtrak, and trolley. For those who take the trolley they are working on the tracks. You had to exit at 24th Street, and take an express bus to the border. It was probably faster than the trolley since it made no stops. On the way back Sunday morning it was the same. The down side of that was when we got to the 24th Street station, we had apparently just missed the trolley and had to wait 30-40- minutes for the next one. If you are taking the trolley back and have to be on time somewhere, I would leave a little earlier than usual.

Both ladies started out with higher numbers than $60. One quoted $80, and the other $70. When I asked if they thought I was a chump, they didn't understand, but when I said good bye, they both immediately dropped the price to $60 without even saying anything else.

It was a good trip for a quickie, and will be back for Stuperbowl with a couple of amigos who are flying in for some partying.

Health & happiness to all.

[Sunset Strip]

I have a friend who wants to go to Tijuana but he has no passport. If he goes and then tries to get back into the USA what will happen? Does he just get in the "No Documents" line and get a slap on the wrist and then be on his way?

As NE says it can be hit-or-miss. There are times when the NO DOC line is actually faster than the regular line (for those with passports, etc). However, there are other times when there is no agent to receive these people and they have no recourse but to stand there and wait until an agent opens a line for them!

The main problem with having "no documents" is that you never know what to expect!

SS

[Ninguno Especial]

I have a friend who wants to go to Tijuana but he has no passport. If he goes and then tries to get back into the USA what will happen? Does he just get in the "No Documents" line and get a slap on the wrist and then be on his way?

Yes, he will just have to go to the no doc line which is usually longer. He could wait up to a couple of hours depending on the time of day and a number of factors. The sentri ped line closes at 10 pm in case you have the pass and are planning on crossing back with him you will have a very long wait most likely on your friend. Good news is that the lines are usually much shorter after 10:30pm.

[Party God]

I'm not sure I like the idea of lowering the fees, that will mean more people and that means longer lines.

Right there with you!

[China 69]

I have a friend who wants to go to Tijuana but he has no passport. If he goes and then tries to get back into the USA what will happen? Does he just get in the "No Documents" line and get a slap on the wrist and then be on his way?

[Ninguno Especial]

Finally, I can't figure out why they would have build that new spanning pedestrian bridge when walking over the building is already the norm. It works, why spend the money to build a new bridge? Is it because they don't want unfettered access to the building's roof for security issues?

That and they don't like it when we observe their operations from that bridge. Now we get a birds eye view of their car searches and goings on. This should be a move in our favor as it should shorten the number of steps with the zig zag up and down eliminated.

[Misteroc]

I applied too- a coupla weeks ago. It only took a week or less for my conditional approval to come back. I set up my in-person interview, but the earliest dates were in March.

I'm not sure I like the idea of lowering the fees, that will mean more people and that means longer lines.

A Sentri office at San Ysidro is an excellent idea, I can't figure out why they put it in Otay Mesa in the first place.

Finally, I can't figure out why they would have build that new spanning pedestrian bridge when walking over the building is already the norm. It works, why spend the money to build a new bridge? Is it because they don't want unfettered access to the building's roof for security issues? Before I knew about the over-the-building access, I used to just walk up a block from Jack in the Box to the street that goes over the freeway, then walk over that then down the stairs and along the duty free shops to the border gates.

[Party God]

The next steps are to keep checking the website every few days for conditional approval and once that is obtained, Schedule the interview.

You will get an email from GOES saying your status has an update.

Although I added my car as a conveyance in the application, since I never take my car south of the border. Can I ask them to remove it from my application at the time of interview?

I asked this same question earlier in this thread. The answer is yes. Your vehicle is a option that needs not be used.

[Travelling Guy]

Gentlemen,

I finally took the decision to get a Sentri Pass this week. I went the online application route and it takes under an hour to fill the application. Although the price is still listed at $122, At the end of the application I was only asked for and paid $25 application fee using the online secure payment system and got confirmation of the receipt. I am assuming the rest of the fee is only due after you are granted the conditional approval.

The next steps are to keep checking the website every few days for conditional approval and once that is obtained, Schedule the interview.

Although I added my car as a conveyance in the application, since I never take my car south of the border. Can I ask them to remove it from my application at the time of interview?

Thanks for sharing all the wonderful information here!

[Party God]

Were you charged $42. 25?

So far I've only paid the 25 bucks for the processing. I understand the balance is to be paid at the interview. I will keep you posted when that happens.