Tijuana/Playas
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Monumental Plaza de Toros
address: Del Pacífico 4 Sección Monumental Playas de TijuanaNot used for bullfighting anymore but the place for concerts, cultural gatherings, sport events. The stadium was opened back in 1960, and it's just a few meters away from the U.S. border. LighthouseClose to the bullfight arena, the Tijuana lighthouse is the first one built in the city. The building stands at 32m (105 ft), and the white light can be seen every 6 seconds for 35 km (22 miles). The lighthouse is located at the beginning of Avenida del Pacifico.
Monumento FronterizoThe obelisk, erected in 1851 shortly after the Mexican-American War, marks the border between Mexico and the United States.
Paseo CosteroStarts at the Lighthouse at the extreme north of the Pacific Mexican coast, it is the seaside district sidewalk of Tijuana. It is filled with coffee shops and seafood restaurants on the side.
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Sobre Ruedas
address: Avenida Paseo PlayasYou can walk and get from cleaning products, toiletries, clothing, toys, fruits and vegetables, vintage furniture, etc.
Eat
Latitud 32A great little beachfront cafe located along the boardwalk (malecon) in Playas De Tijuana. This little spot really fills up on weekend nights with a very hip crowd, mostly locals, but is also a relaxed place read a book or just enjoy the view during the afternoon. Regular special events such as a drum circle (Sundays), independent films (Thursdays), live music, DJs and art expositions. Serving coffee and espresso drinks and sandwiches
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El Yougurt Place
phone: +52 664-680-2006Excellent natural meals at a reasonable price and in a pleasant atmosphere. Gets very busy on weekends, but is worth the wait. A local favorite. Located on the east side of the "Bullring-by-the-Sea" (Plaza Monumental), less than one-hundred yards south of the U.S./Mexico border fence. Closed Mondays.
Drink
Latitude 32A great little beachfront cafe located along the boardwalk (malecon) in Playas De Tijuana. This little spot really fills up on weekend nights with a very hip crowd, mostly locals, but is also a relaxed place read a book or just enjoy the view during the afternoon. Regular special events such as a drum circle (Sundays), independent films (Thursdays), live music, DJs and art expositions. Serving coffee and espresso drinks and sandwiches
FiestaThis bar has everything an American sports bar has and more. It has rock and roll and dance music to listen while you see sports or play pool. It has two separate bars one for beer and fun drinks the other is the same but more cozier. Favored by locals, worth a look.
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Arco Iris Taberna
phone: +52 631 8290address: Ave Pacifico 395A two level beach cafe located on the main ocean street in Playas De Tijuana. Excellent sunset views of the beach and Pacific Ocean. Everyone is welcome. -
Bar Matt
phone: +52 664 349 0372address: Ave Paseo Playas de Tijuana 226 Seccion Jardin Del Sol Playas De Tijuana Tijuana 22504Cozy little bar for listening to music (Top 80s, 90s, 21st century). They also broadcast sports events and have beer happy hours from 5 to 7PM from Tuesdays to Sundays.