120 Things to do in TJ

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)