
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 ring 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- Drive to Rosarito to be a part of a local wrestling match (comming soon)