Use to come here from 2001-2004 when it was actually a decent Cafe with lots of art for sale. The…read moreowner "Memo" was always a welcomed smile and friend to our crew of guys from La Salinas. Today this place is a Ceviche shop and the old cafe bar was moved upstairs and is no longer active. I've been down a dozen or so times in the past year and have yet to see Memo around. Would love to see him again and yes his sister still owns the art shop next door.

Hands down one of the best art houses I've visited anywhere. They have an incredible collection of…read morelocal, handmade metal art, without any of the fake imported stuff. The owner, Memo, and his store manager Kenya both speak perfect English and are quite helpful when it comes to selecting the right piece. Another thing I like about this shop is that they can accommodate all price ranges, and make everyone feel welcome regardless of how much they're spending. One last thing, don't forget to order an espresso drink too!

We were walking by and saw this very nice shop. I collect day of the dead dolls and theirs were…read morereally pretty. We found two we liked. The lady was very gracious and personable and spoke English. She didn't follow us around and let us browse. I recommend shopping here.

Just added this business as my family and I visited Ensenada as one of the stops on our cruise…read more We jumped off and walked into town and saw this amazing shop. Most of the art we saw was for the day of the dead. The figurines on sale was absolutely stunning, made from ceramic and each so detailed, must of been over 100 different types. There was other types of art also, but my wife and I like the day of the dead. Our son had fallen over walking down the street and had a small graze, while we where in there there owners popped to the local pharmacy and got us a band aid and rubbing alcohol to clean it up for us. In addition to this, they also went into great detail about what the festival was all about and gave us some friendly tips on some other Mexican places to visit. Amazing art, excellent customer service. A total must In addition, they ship all over the world, so will be buying more art and get it shipped home.

This historic building is walking distance from the cruise port and free to explore! We noticed…read moremany tour buses and excursion groups arrive in waves. We entered through the courtyard where several small vendors sold souvenirs. It was convenient for me to pick up a few gifts for friends in a low-key setting compared to the crowded shopping spots around Ensenada. Walking around the building, there is a mural highlighting missions along the coast, various rooms with historic artwork and preserved architecture. I especially liked this circular room that had art on the ceiling. We made our way to the bar where they gave samples of margaritas and Mexican coke. We ordered a Tamarindo Margarita to enjoy in the courtyard. It provided a light buzz and was only $9. https://yelp.to/yvJyIxstTB Towards the front of the building is a small coffee shop. This exits to the outdoor area where many people relaxed on the lawn. Cool spot! We spent roughly an hour here. I would come back for another margarita. Maybe get the mango next time :)

The historic Hotel Riviera del Pacifico in Ensenada was first opened in 1930! It is impressive how…read morewell this monument has been preserved for nearly 100 years. The locals refer to it as Ex-hotel Riviera. It is now used by the Mexican government to manage different types of municipal business. I drove from Sacramento to Ensenada as part of the dual citizenship campaign that happens once a year. I've been working diligently to get dual citizenship for my children as I am dual citizen, myself of Mexico and the USA. They could not have chosen a better location to perform such a ceremony. There is a restaurant on site, but I did not get an opportunity to try the food. If you appreciate history of Mexico, this might be a neat site to walk-through.

My kids love discovery and science museums--we've visited them in three countries now, and five US…read morestates. This was their first time traveling to Ensenada, so we decided to book a tour of this museum just outside the cruise port. We were picked up by bus and transported to the museum, and were given a walking tour of the full museum. What once was built for office space for the port just before the pandemic hit and then abandoned when the industry took a hit, was repurposed as a community natural history museum. While Caracol Museo de Ciencias is still growing, what they have done with the space so far is wonderful. Right now, they are focusing on quality over quantity...this museum is small and mighty, and is worthy of anyone interested in learning more about the natural history of Baja California. The exhibits are bilingual in Spanish and English, and masterfully incorporate technology and real samples, along with plenty for the senses and young at heart. There are small live creatures, interactive displays, sand pits to dig for fossils, animatronic dinosaurs, a planetarium show, and a gift shop. There is also a cute and stinky resident ferret. The guide was brilliant--her enthusiasm for the museum and the subjects she spoke about was infectious, and I appreciated how she kept us all engaged and kept us moving at a decent pace. I know there are several areas of the museum that are still growing, and I look forward to returning in a few years to see how much it has grown. Definitely worth a visit!

This was a "surprise" destination as we didn't really plan any excursions for Land Days during our…read moreCabo/Ensenada cruise, and I randomly saw how close this place was to where our ship was docked. Not to mention admission is so cheap it might as well be free! The museum is on the smaller side, but they have a tour guide assigned to each group. Our guide took us (and another family) and introduced every exhibit from beginning to end. Our kids had a blast and it was nice to spend time more indoor than out since it was SO hot and humid when we were there!

Not huge, but it's definitely a place to wander around freely and observe museum history. Sign in…read moreat the front. Self guided tour. Low maintenance place. You can see old jail cells, guard towers, courtyard in front center, etc. Not much happens around here, but you can read some English and Spanish texts along the way. Didn't see public restrooms here. There's a staff onsite if you have any questions. Again, it's a much smaller museum than most other museums. Free admission. Follow the blue footprints on the ground and it will guide you to the end. Most people can finish the small tour and read everything within 10-15 minutes to get a better understanding of this landmark. It's still a nice and short addition to visiting Ensenada before leaving.

I don't have much to add to the other reviews other than it's historical, it's quaint, and it's…read morefree. You can tell the museum is kept up with passion and dedication. It's a little ways off from the ports, but worth the trip.

Super close to the port. Walking distance. Photo exhibit is the only one open now. Coffee shop on…read moresight.