Ensenada, on Baja's Pacific coast just south of the U.S. border, is the go-to port on short Mexican cruises from California. It's a working wine-and-fishing town: the surrounding Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico's premier wine region, while the seaside blowhole La Bufadora and a lively downtown of taco stands and cantinas keep things casual and fun. Easygoing and affordable, it's a relaxed taste of Baja.
The fish tacos at the Mercado Negro (the central fish market) are the real deal and cheap — skip the tourist-strip prices. For wine country, book ahead; the Valle is a 30–45 minute drive and tasting rooms fill up.
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