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This year marks Tijuana's 120th Anniversary. The city is a city with much history both on its own and in connection with being one of the most traveled cities in the world by American tourist. Although currently might not be the best of times for it on a publicity front, you cannot deny that there is a segment of Americans that love to visit it.
As Tijuana commemorates its 120th year anniversary the Tijuana Convention & Visitors Bureau has released there top 120 things to do in Tijuana. If you have any additions to suggest the TCVB welcomes your comments, and of course if you know of, or are part of, anything that might me of interest to your fellow readers please add it to our events calender or forward you comments to us.
Tijuana Convention & Visitors Bureau's Top 120 Things to do.
1- Take a picture with the famous Tijuana zebra donkey on Avenida Revolución
2- Taste all five beers at the TJ Beer microbrewery, Cervecería Tijuana
3- See an IMAX movie at CECUT, Tijuana’s Cultural Center
4- Visit all 13 destinations on Mexicoach’s City Tour bus route
5- Bet on a live greyhound race at the Caliente Casino and Race Track
6- See a bullfight at the Plaza Monumental Bullring in Playas de Tijuana
7- Enjoy a scoop of “Beso de Angel” ice cream at Tepoznieves all natural ice cream shop
8- Order a cactus salad with cilantro dressing at La Diferencia, a gourmet Mexican restaurant
9- Shop for piñatas at Mercado Hidalgo, one of Tijuana’s traditional Mexican markets
10- Play a round of golf at Real Del Mar beachfront resort and country club
11- Stay the night at one of Tijuana’s top hotels
12- Try a local treat: coconut with chili and lemon at Playas de Tijuana Pier
13- Eat a Camarón Enchilado spicy shrimp taco at the El Mazateño taco shop
14- See an exhibition at El Cubo, Tijuana’s new state of the art public gallery space
15- Visit Tijuana’s Wax Museum, one of only two in Mexico
16- Shop for original Mexican arts and crafts on Avenida Revolución
17- Eat a molcajete, a famous Mexican dish, at La Cantina de Los Remedios, a traditional restaurant
18- Visit El Foro, formerly the Jai Alai Palace, recently renovated and now used for concerts and exhibitions
19- Take a yoga class and then have a meal by the sea at Yoghurt Place, an all-natural restaurant and yoga studio
20- Be a kid again at the Trompo Interactive Science Museum in Morelos Park
21- Pick up a magazine at Sanborn’s, a combination of restaurant, bar, book store, and gift shop found only in Mexico with two locations on Avenida Revolución or in the Zona Río
22- Play bingo at Caliente Casino and Racetrack
23- See Tijuana’s team, the Galgos, play in a basketball game
24- Have a flavorful Tacos el Gordo taco at the original Tijuana location
25- Have a Mexican-style sandwich at Tortas del Washmobile
26- Try a slice of traditional crepe layer cake at Rincón San Román, the restaurant started by one of Tijuana’s most famous chefs
27- See Tijuana’s soccer team, the Xoloitzcuintles, play at the Caliente Stadium
28- Eat beet and blue cheese carpaccio at La Querencia, the restaurant that invented Baja-Mediterranean cuisine
29- Shop for silver jewelry from Taxco, a Mexican city famous for high quality silver products, on Avenida Revolución
30- Try the house specialty, grilled baby octopus at Villa Saverios, a restaurant that’s been perfecting Mediterranean fusion cuisine for over 20 years
31- Enjoy local wines from Baja California at the L.A. Cetto Wine Cellar and Tasting Room
32- Experience a whole new way to drink beer: the Clamato, made with beer, clamato juice, clams and spices, at Clamatos Hipódromo next to the Caliente Casino
33- Eat a taco with your choice of the many gourmet sauces available at Los Salceados
34- Stop for a game at Baja Paintball on the way to Rosarito
35- Play pool at Pockets, Tijuana’s new sports bar
36- Show off by singing a song at Café Del Mundo Karaoke Bar
37- Get a strike at Bol Bol, Tijuana’s bowling alley
38- Try a scoop of handmade Dulce de Leche ice cream at Argelato
39- Take a picture at the Tijuana Arch, symbol of the gateway between the U.S. and Mexico on Avenida Revolución
40- Enjoy live music, a cup of coffee, and a view of the sea at Café Latitud in Playas de Tijuana
41- Take a yellow cab to Avenida Revolución, and visit Tijuana without the stress of driving
42- Have a beer with the locals at Dandy Del Sur, a typical bar on the corner of 6th Street and Avenida Revolución
43- See a Sunday afternoon mime performance at the outdoor theater at the Plaza Rio Mall
44- Eat a big Mexican-style breakfast at El Potrero, a sombrero shaped restaurant located on Avenida Aguacaliente
45- Take a moment to relax and enjoy the serenity of the Japanese garden in Morelos Park
46- Eat Chinese food at one of Tijuana’s 250 Chinese restaurants
47- Relax with a massage and a soak at Vita Spa and Hot Springs
48- Try a prime rib taco, the house specialty at Grand Bistro Restaurant in the Grand Hotel
49- Be inspired by Lux Boreal Contemporary Dance, the renowned dance company based in Tijuana
50- Eat paella and other Spanish favorites at Chiki Jai on Avenida Revolución
51- See the work of talented artists from Mexico and around the world at Entijuanarte in October
52- Munch on cotton candy while taking a walk at the Teniente Guerrero Park downtown
53- Visit the Tijuana Cathedral to see the traditional architecture of New Spain
54- Eat an Argentinean empanada at the Fonda Argentina restaurant
55- See the Baja California Symphony Orchestra in concert at the Tijuana Cultural Center
56- Get some exercise with a ride on the new path along the Tijuana river canal
57- Grab a caramel frapuccino on the go at DeVolada, Tijuana’s fast coffee shop franchise
58- See 62 pieces by the famous Mexican painter Raúl Anguiano at the Palacio Cultural
59- Play a round of golf at the Club Campestre championship golf course
60- Eat an authentic Caesar Salad at Hotel Caesar where the famous dish was invented
61- Take a picture with Frida Cowlo, a piece from Tijuana’s 2008 Cow Parade exhibition, at the pedestrian crossing of the San Ysidro border
62- Hear live mariachi music from your car at Plaza Santa Cecilia, where local mariachis wait for customers
63- Go shopping at Liverpool, a new luxury department store offering duty free merchandise a few minutes from the border
64- Try Tijuana’s best chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican breakfast food, at La Espadaña Restaurant, in the Restaurant District
65- Visit the tomb of Juan Soldado, the resting place of a Mexican soldier who is now revered as a folk saint
66- Enjoy the view from Casa de la Cultura, an art space in one of Tijuana’s beautiful Spanish-style buildings
67- Watch the sunset from Hotel Real del Mar Golf Resort and Country Club
68- Eat spicy Tacos Gobernador at Los Arcos, a fantastic Mexican seafood restaurant
69- Visit the ostriches at the Morelos Park Zoo
70- Train for an upcoming race on a Tartan track at the CREA Sports Facility
71- Play on the Go Karts at the Mundo Divertido Amusement Park
72- Eat Brazilian style at Pampas Do Brasil, one of the most delicious restaurants in Tijuana serving Brazilian Barbeque
73- Rent a boat and explore the lake at Amistad Park
74- Enjoy singing and dance performances at the Tijuana Fair in August and September
75- Fly direct to Narita, Japan from the Tijuana Airport
76- Take a break for some delicious cake at Café de la Flor, where they specialize in delectable desserts
77- Enjoy the unique architecture of the Tijuana Tower, and then go inside to visit the Sports Hall of Fame
78- See a Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling match at the municipal auditorium of Tijuana and then…
79- …buy an authentic Mexican Lucha Libre mask on Avenida Revolucion as a souvenir
80- Sip on an exotic tamarind martini at Cheripan, a trendy Argentinian restaurant and bar in the Restaurant District
81- Improve your health without breaking the bank on a visit to one of the internationally accredited ophthalmologists, dentists or cosmetic surgeons in Tijuana
82- Take a picture on the pier at Playas de Tijuana
83- Play raquetball at the new Club Rio Racquetball facility where the Mexico Open is held
84- Buy an authentic Mexican zarape and sombrero on Avenida Revolución
85- Visit Tinta Distinta, the tattoo parlor that started Tijuana’s International Tattoo Expo
86- Go down a water slide or enjoy the view at the Paraíso Azteca recreational pool
87- Pick up a Cuban cigar at La Casa del Habano Cigar Shop on Avenida Revolución
88- Eat a traditional Baja California fish taco at Tacos Jr.
89- Rock out on skates at Patines de Plata, Tijuana’s skating rink fro 31 years
90- Take a salsa lesson at Alma Latina, an acclaimed dance school
91- Buy a cozy Mexican blanket on Avenida Revolución
92- Take a picture with Abraham Lincoln on Paseo de los Héroes, the statue was a gift from the US government
93- Have a rib-eye steak at La Carnicería Steak House, a hip restaurant in the Restaurant District
94- Accompany your artisan tequila with live mariachi music at La Vuelta Restaurant
95- Listen to a traditional Mexican music group called a trio outside of the Palacio Azteca Hotel
96- Experience the Moorish architecture of El Foro, formerly the Jai Alai Palace
97- Bust a move on one of the multiple dance floors at Las Pulgas Disco Bar
98- Play a game of dominos at Rubén Hood Bar on Aguacaliente Avenue
99- Enjoy the ocean view on the scenic drive from Tijuana to Rosarito
100-Buy traditional Mexican candy at El Popo Market
101-Take a tour of the local vineyards with Ecobaja Tours, a Tijuana based tour company
102-Drink one of their excellent Mojitos at El Lugar del Nopal, a relaxed restaurant/bar that also has salsa lessons
103-Celebrate Mexican Independece Day with fireworks at the City Hall on September 15th
104-Take a picture of the Agua Caliente Casino minaret, a unique piece of Tijuana architecture, from Paseo de Los Héroes
105-Visit the new Monument of Hope located in the Otay Industrial Zone
106-Enjoy Spanish-style shrimp in a rustic setting at Asador Pamplona
107-Take the Boulevard 2000 to Popotla to see Tijuana’s rural side
108-See a movie at any movie theater in Tijuana on a Wednesday and get the two-for-one special
109-Have a freshly made croissant and café au lait at Café Francais
110-Learn more about Tijuana’s history at the archives of the Palacio de Cultura
111-Try mezcal, a traditional Mexican drink, at La Mezcalera Bar on 6th Street between Avenida Revolución and Madero
112-Get fresh churros from one of the stands in Plaza Santa Cecilia
113-Sip on fresh coffee and enjoy independent film showings, art exhibitions and concerts at La Casa de la 9 Art Café
114-Discuss art with local artists at the Lui Velazquez Alternative Art Space in Colonia Federal
115-Visit the Museo de las Californias at CECUT, Tijuana’s Cultural Center and learn about the history of Baja California
116-Enjoy the décor and steamed beef tacos at La Especial, but watch out for the salsa, it’s hot!
117-Shop for duty free perfume at Sara’s London Shop on Avenida Revolución
118-Take a picture of the Los Alamos Christ, located on a hill above the city
119-Party at Plaza Fiesta, where there’s a pub or bar to fit everyone’s style
120-Send us your idea!
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