Its climate hospitable and accessible environment, have become a favorite destination for domestic and foreign visitors, as well as the second most important port for cruise ships in Mexico.

Its history, diversity of microclimates, flora, fauna, natural and cultural beauties as well as its peaceful atmosphere, Ensenada is also called by many "Cinderella of the Pacific" Among its main attractions the bufadora Pacific, a spectacular Geiser Marino is located which rises to 30 meters above sea level between November and September chose Gray Whale Cove for playback on warm-water lakes, the sea of Cortez is host to many families of marine mammals including the sperm whale, the humpback whale, Blue Whale and Orcas are sighted repeatedly during walks in sailboats and yachts in this rich ecosystem.

Colonies residents of wolves and sea lions and giant pods of dolphins lure thousands of water sports enthusiasts who congregate in La Paz, attracted by the opportunity to interact with these friendly creatures. Giant manta rays, whale shark impressive, varied amounts of sharks, especially the hammerhead, have made La Paz shine as one of the best destinations for diving in the world.

Although it enjoys an enviable position on the Pacific, Ensenada lacks good beaches, and to find a decent stretch of sand you’ll have to head about half an hour south. As in other parts of Baja it can be difficult to get too many of the best beaches without your own transport; however, you can catch a local bus from Cárdenas (every 30min) to San Miguel, 11km north of downtown. Devotees claim San Miguel has the best waves in northern Baja and it’s been a hotspot for years; huge swells barrel down a rocky headland here, so it’s definitely not for beginners. It also gets very crowded, so arrive early. The best beaches for swimming and sunbathing are at Estero, some 10km to the south and 2km off the main road. The most popular attraction in the area, though, is La Bufadora. Often described as a geyser, “the snorter” is actually a blowhole, where the combined action of wind, waves and an incoming tide periodically forces a huge jet of sea water up through a vent in the roof of an undersea cavern, in ideal conditions reaching 25–30m. Even though it’s more than 20km off the main road (40km from town), and encircled by souvenir stands that rather spoil the atmosphere, it’s worth a visit. To get there, flag down a local bus on Cárdenas and Macheros labelled “Maneadero” and tell the driver you want to visit La Bufadora. Where he drops you you’ll be able to catch another local bus to the blowhole.

From December to March, the California grey whale migration from the Arctic to the peninsula’s Pacific coast can be seen on daily whale-watching tours from Ensenada, although what you’ll see is nothing compared to Baja California Sur. There are several tour companies in the harbour that offer half-day excursions offers diving, snorkeling and kayaking in the waters off Ensenada, as well as the chance to dive with whale sharks (Aug–Oct) off Bahía de Los Angeles. Ensenada itself hosts numerous events aimed squarely at the large US encampment in town, from sporting contests to food and wine festivals. The Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race in April, is one of the largest international regattas in the world, with yachts leaving Newport, California, on a Friday afternoon and finishing in Ensenada a day later, when the partying commences and the town gets packed. April (and September) is also when the Rosarito–Ensenada Bike Ride draws thousands of cyclists here for the scenic eighty kilometer “fun ride” from Playa de Rosarito to Ensenada, while off-road racing is the theme du jour during the Baja 500 ( June) and the Baja 1000 (Nov).

The focal point for Ensenada’s municipal and tourist activities is the waterfront – almost all of the city’s attractions are squeezed into the streets near the malecón. The six-block long promenade is where the city’s residents come to see and be seen, gathering for sunset strolls and special events; the centerpiece is the Plaza Ventana al Mar, with its monumental Mexican flag visible all over town. Starting at 8am at the northernwestern end of the malecón, the Mercado de Mariscos (aka Mercado Negro), contains numerous merchants selling the day’s catches. The diversity of what’s on display – from squirming eel to giant abalone – is staggering and it’s a good place to try the town’s lauded fish tacos, which were supposedly invented in Ensenada and have been served at the market since it opened in 1958.

North of the malecón, Ensenada’s downtown is shaped roughly as a narrow rectangle that runs northwest to southeast, corresponding to the parallel Bulevar Lázaro Cárdenas and lively Avenida López Mateos (or Calle 1a, “La Primera”). On the latter you’ll find scores of souvenir shops and outfits offering sport-fishing trips, as well as the bulk of the bars, hotels and restaurants – the majority of visitors come here to eat, drink and shop. In recent years, Ensenada has worked hard to widen its tourist appeal with a string of cultural attractions, most notably the Riviera del Pacifico, a former casino and hotel completed in lavish Spanish Revival style in 1930 and now the Centro Cívico Social y Cultural Riviera deEnsenada on Cárdenas and Riviera. You can wander through the tranquil gardens, grab a drink at the Bar Andaluz, or visit the absorbing Museo de Historia inside.

Exhibition rooms here focus on prehistoric and native cultures of Baja California, the eighteenth-century Spanish missions and the ultimate decimation of the native population through disease all via old photos, objects and labelling in Spanish and English – note the sobering fact that as recently as the 1870s, 95 percent of northern Baja’s population was indio (around 15 percent today). On the other side of Cárdenas, the Museo El Caracol is the latest city attraction, a fancy science museum showcasing the geology and environments of Baja slated to open in 2010. For a more general look at the peoples and cultures of Baja and Mesoamerica, head over to the Museo Histórico Regional, at Gastélum off Mateos (Tues–Sun 9am–5pm), built in 1886 as a military headquarters and serving as the Ensenada jail until 1986. Finally, the Bodegas de Santo Tomás winery, one of the peninsula’s largest, offers regular tastings at Miramar 666 between calles 6a and 7a (daily 10am–5pm). You can also visit the main vineyard and winery, south of Ensenada in the Santo Tomás valley, for a more comprehensive tour of the estate and cellars (same times). It’s the only major producer not located in the Valle de Guadalupe you’ll find it off Hwy-1 at km 49.

By air:

The main entrance door air state is the Tijuana International Airport, BC where there is service to major domestic airlines all over the country. An average of 120 flights, the airport has two runways with lengths of 9 and 12 thousand feet covering the different needs of commercial and private flights are performed daily.

There are also airports in San Felipe and Ensenada operate commercial flights but not yet in Mexicali 14 daily flights to three major airlines operate Mexico.

By land:

If you want to reach via land to the state, you can drive by car or use services of different bus lines operating in the state. Baja California has a quality road network connecting major cities and municipalities. If you have chance to travel by car the road route tourist Tijuana-Rosarito-Ensenada, where at a distance of about 1 hour, you can enjoy the fantastic view from the Scenic Highway transpeninsular or imposing route Tijuana do not miss to Mexicali What's Near Rumorosa.