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[QUOTE=Rambo1969;2807217]Wanted to share me new routine. After the 2nd night I always head to beach for a couple of hours to kill some time enjoying the waves and some nice food / drinks.

One reason I do this is HK club is a little quiet till around 4 pm.

I take the yellow stripped van from one block away from the front of the cathedral [URL]https://*******.com/van-downtownTJ[/URL].

And exit at Walmart (and Del parque) [URL]https://*******.com/TJbeach-walmart[/URL].

Return bus from beach at Vittorios restaurant [URL]https://*******.com/bus-from-vittorios[/URL].

15 pesos each way and riding with the locals is a nice cultural experience.

At the beach I visit Black dog cafe for nice cool indoor or outdoor shade spot to enjoy a nice smoothie or other drink. Other nice cafes there too..[/QUOTE]I did the same thing recently. Can't beat that big taxi for 15 pesos. I was eyeing those shrimp but didn't pull the trigger. How much were they?

I grabbed some nice Mango and tajin and some good corn. Walked the boardwalk, border wall and around the bull stadium. Felt very safe the whole time.

I'd like to stay at the nice hotel there but wouldn't want to make that far of a drive solo after crossing the border. It's nice for a short day trip to kill 3-4 hours.

Thanks for sharing taxi locations.

[QUOTE=FlacasOnly420;2807404] I was eyeing those shrimp but didn't pull the trigger. How much were they?
. It's nice for a short day trip to kill 3-4 hours.

Thanks for sharing taxi locations.[/QUOTE]Skewers have six shrimp of a reasonable size - 50 pesos per skewer. And they taste great!!

They also provide fresh lime, chili sauce.

[QUOTE=FlacasOnly420;2807404]I did the same thing recently. Can't beat that big taxi for 15 pesos. I was eyeing those shrimp but didn't pull the trigger. How much were they?

I grabbed some nice Mango and tajin and some good corn. Walked the boardwalk, border wall and around the bull stadium. Felt very safe the whole time.

I'd like to stay at the nice hotel there but wouldn't want to make that far of a drive solo after crossing the border. It's nice for a short day trip to kill 3-4 hours.

Thanks for sharing taxi locations.[/QUOTE]Sounds great, what's the name of that nice hotel?

[QUOTE=Turgid;2807645]Sounds great, what's the name of that nice hotel?[/QUOTE]I talked reception. No jacuzzi rooms and no fridge unfortunately. Also parking is partially indoor partially fenced in outdoor but they have a security guard.

Av Del Pacifico 560, Playas, Monumental, 22504 Tijuana, be. See. , Mexico.

[QUOTE=Rambo1969;2807509]Skewers have six shrimp of a reasonable size - 50 pesos per skewer. And they taste great!!

They also provide fresh lime, chili sauce.[/QUOTE]Not bad at all. I'll make sure to try next time.

Thanks for the reply.

One thing I'm curious about is the corn on the COB. Half the time it's more boiled and juicy and fresh. Other times specifically when I crossed the border it would be more grilled and dry and chewy and off putting. Is it just luck of the draw or are there two different kinds?

[QUOTE=LuvMexicanas;2654006]Lucha Libre is popular in Mexico and I've always wanted to hit up the wrestling museum in Tijuana. Along the wrestling theme, tag me in if you need assistance Road Warriors style.[/QUOTE]I finally found a decent Tijuana promotion called Crash. They have a big event May 5 with Blue Demon Jr.

I tried buying tickets for hours last night with an amigo helping me translate and I could not get the site to work. Will try again today.

First of all, thank you so much for this information. I've been trying to gather this kind of information, and Playas was on my to-do list.

But, your links came through looking like this (and connecting to nowhere):

[QUOTE=Rambo1969;2807217]I take the yellow stripped van from one block away from the front of the cathedral [URL]https://*******.com/van-downtownTJ[/URL].

And exit at Walmart (and Del parque) [URL]https://*******.com/TJbeach-walmart[/URL].

Return bus from beach at Vittorios restaurant [URL]https://*******.com/bus-from-vittorios[/URL].[/QUOTE]And while I can easily find Walmart and Vittorios, your "one block away from the front of the cathedral" leaves me with four possibilities. Is it one block south of the cathedral, I. E. Ninos Heroes & 3rd? Or one block east, or one block west? I'm pretty sure it's not north, because that would be at Ninos and Premera, more or less in the Zona.

So, might I talk you into being just a little more specific?

Thanks.

[QUOTE=WombatEd2;2807777]First of all, thank you so much for this information. I've been trying to gather this kind of information, and Playas was on my to-do list.

But, your links came through looking like this (and connecting to nowhere):

And while I can easily find Walmart and Vittorios, your "one block away from the front of the cathedral" leaves me with four possibilities. Is it one block south of the cathedral, I. E. Ninos Heroes & 3rd? Or one block east, or one block west? I'm pretty sure it's not north, because that would be at Ninos and Premera, more or less in the Zona.

So, might I talk you into being just a little more specific?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]You can also take the giant school bus to Playas Ruta 1 and 2. One goes to the boardwalk. The other one doesn't.

Calle 3 between Cons and Ninos Heroes.

They get there by passing through Soler.

[QUOTE=WombatEd2;2807777]First of all, thank you so much for this information. I've been trying to gather this kind of information, and Playas was on my to-do list.

But, your links came through looking like this (and connecting to nowhere):

And while I can easily find Walmart and Vittorios, your "one block away from the front of the cathedral" leaves me with four possibilities. Is it one block south of the cathedral, I. E. Ninos Heroes & 3rd? Or one block east, or one block west? I'm pretty sure it's not north, because that would be at Ninos and Premera, more or less in the Zona.

So, might I talk you into being just a little more specific?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]ISG censored word is "*******".

I take the yellow stripped van from one block away from the front of the cathedral * com / van-downtownTJ.

And exit at Walmart (and Del parque) * com / TJbeach-walmart.

Return bus from beach at Vittorios restaurant * com / bus-from-vittorios.

I sometimes take the taxi vans to Rosarito or Pueto Neuvo. The vans are crowded and they take to long to go there. Sometimes I will ride with a friend that lives in Tijuana. It would be nice if there was some reasonably priced buses that went directly from Tijuana to Rosarito.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2807780]You can also take the giant school bus to Playas Ruta 1 and 2. One goes to the boardwalk. The other one doesn't.

Calle 3 between Cons and Ninos Heroes.

They get there by passing through Soler.[/QUOTE]

Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.

[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2808616]Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.[/QUOTE]Why not sea food at Tijuana beach. Why do all the way down to Puerto Nuevo?

[QUOTE=FlacasOnly420;2807735]Not bad at all. I'll make sure to try next time.

Thanks for the reply.

One thing I'm curious about is the corn on the COB. Half the time it's more boiled and juicy and fresh. Other times specifically when I crossed the border it would be more grilled and dry and chewy and off putting. Is it just luck of the draw or are there two different kinds?[/QUOTE]Try the true mexican corn dish called Elote (typically boiled corn with mayo and spices, etc.).

Common at the beach too and I have seen carts selling it San Diego & San Jose too.

[QUOTE=Hargow20;2808384]I sometimes take the taxi vans to Rosarito or Pueto Neuvo. The vans are crowded and they take to long to go there. Sometimes I will ride with a friend that lives in Tijuana. It would be nice if there was some reasonably priced buses that went directly from Tijuana to Rosarito.[/QUOTE]I've taken buses that pick up (on a schedule) 2 blocks after walking across the pedestrian bridge / border crossing. They have AC and TV and will go all the way to Ensenada or stop for you along the scenic hwy anywhere. Very cheap [URL]https://www.busbud.com/en/bus-tijuana-rosarito/r/9muc14-9mub0h[/URL].

[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2808616]Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.[/QUOTE]I lived there. Even an Uber is cheap and you can pay in cash. Leme know if you are there. I am thinking Sunday. Tuesday.