Is Tijuana Safe? (San Diego: home, price, law)

[Losfrisco]

Originally Posted by Kmacho

I am from Mexicali.. thats 1:30 hrs from Tijuana.. And I hate Tijuana.. A lot of people.. so much violence.. so much traffic.. but nobody never notices where mexicali is.. I went to vegas 1 week ago and when asked me where was I from.. I tld everybody Mexicali ut none of them knew what I was talking about..
and we are the capitaL.. dont know why that happens..

I live 10 mins north of Mexicali. Saying Mexicali is better than Tijuana is a bit like saying Bakersfield is better than San Diego. I'd rather drive the two hours to hang out in TJ than drive 10 minutes down the road to hang out in Mexicali, you can recite crime statistics all day it won't change my mind. I've never had one little problem in TJ, and have had more than one hassle in Mexicali. I agree with you about the TJ traffic though.

[aaronguzman]

yes getting back to USA is the problem, 2 to 3 hours to get across on a car, but you can use the bus, it's much faster and they charge like 5 dlls I think, that way you don't have to stand in the walking line, you stay on the bus until is your turn, Also Ensenada has a lot of great restaurants, like mahi-mahi restaurant is a great sea food place, Sano's they have great steaks, El Rey Sol, Real french Cusine, Belios, Modern mexican food and not to mention it is wine country also so you can enjoy wine tastings at San Antonio de las minas Little town where there are more than 20 wineries, if you like to stay a few days you can get a room at the bed and breakfast called Casa Encinares, they have a great service, look for them online, they offer a great tour including transportation san diego - Ensenada - San Diego, they take great care of their guests.

[hotpa2d2]

Can someone please verify whether or not a passport is needed to re-enter the U.S.? I am going to get some surgery in Tijuana, and when I spoke to one of the hospital employees, they told me as long as you LOOK American, it would be no problem to re-enter the U.S. (I am a blonde and white ) My passport expired years ago, and since my surgery is in 2 weeks, I won't have time to reapply. So can someone tell me the truth of this? I don't want to be stuck down there...

[Jenkay]

Originally Posted by hotpa2d2

Can someone please verify whether or not a passport is needed to re-enter the U.S.? I am going to get some surgery in Tijuana, and when I spoke to one of the hospital employees, they told me as long as you LOOK American, it would be no problem to re-enter the U.S. (I am a blonde and white ) My passport expired years ago, and since my surgery is in 2 weeks, I won't have time to reapply. So can someone tell me the truth of this? I don't want to be stuck down there...

You'll likely be able to get back alright, but you can also apply for an expidited or emergency passport. Google it, you'll find the info.

[Jenkay]

Originally Posted by Clevelandgal

I look forward to visiting. I just have not been up to the hassle-my main agenda is great food so I need to find a way to find the best eats, markets and maybe a museum and not have to wait hours to get across the border coming home. Between my neighbors, my former volunteer colleagues (medical researchers) and current current coworkers I am collecting great ideas for Tecate, Tijuana, and Baja. Honestly, I meet so many people (latino and anglo) that cross the border a lot and no one is sounding an alarm call for general visits. I have to say my main issue is the hassle.

The biest way to avoid waiting hours at the border is to walk across. Alternately you can go East and cross at Tecate, much shorter wait times.

[moved]

You can apply for a passport card, and you should have it within two weeks or less. I got mine when they first came out, and it took two weeks, so it should be less now.

[Twincam666]

Originally Posted by AGuyFromCleveland18

I am planning a trip to San Diego, and have never been to mexico, so I'm thinking about going to Tijuana for a day. Is it safe? Are there restaurants that are clean and safe to eat at?

Hello, it's Mexico....Have you seen the news lately?????

[oddstray]

Originally Posted by Twincam666

Hello, it's Mexico....Have you seen the news lately?????

LOL!

Hello, its the news ... Have you seen the news being completely unfair and unbiased lately?????

[Jenkay]

Originally Posted by oddstray

LOL!

Hello, its the news ... Have you seen the news being completely unfair and unbiased lately?????

And that comment was from someone in Dallas, who for some reason thinks he has a better insight into TJ than those of us who live 10 miles from it. Sigh.

[Larry The Man]

Park on the U.S. side and walk across. Then take a $5 cab ride to Revolution. Eat lunch. Drink a few beers and walk to Zone Norte. It is a buffet of ladies lining the street who are legal hookers.There is a big police presence there. So you won't get mugged unless you set yourself up as an easy mark.
Prostitution is a business there not unlike Northern Nevada. Pay the lady.Pay the man for the room. Put on a rubber, Bada Boom.BadaBing.
Don't act like a drunk ya hoo. Don't pee in the street. Don't look like a hick at Disneyland. Can the checkered shorts and flip flops.Don't wear a Rolex or a big fat wallet on your butt. Stay low key and you will have a great time. You pay $30 for a lovely young lady and $10 for the room. Stay out of the dark little bars with the curtains for doors. The Chicago Club and Adelitas are big loud stripper bars with working hookers. But the girls expect to be bought drinks and they charge $60 for sex and $10 for the room. Stick to the street. Twice the fun for the same money.
You can have a blast and be back in the US before dark. Also there are many pharmacies where you can buy medicines at cheap prices. Asthma meds, Valium, and Viagara.
A valid drivers license is all the ID you need to walk back into The U.S. And pass a few sentence interview with a young Marine type Border Guard.The line can be two hours on Weekends, but it's a good chance to sober up.
There are just as many dangerous places as TJ as in L.A., N.Y., or L.V.
Be Cool.Have Fun.