Ensenada: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Expats and visitors who settled in Ensenada mostly love its relaxed pace, seafood and coastal lifestyle, with caveats about beach pollution, distance from the US and some expat-focused cautions.
- relaxed pace of life
- seafood and mariscos
- beaches and coastal setting
- lower cost of living
- friendly, chill locals
- wine country access
- beach water pollution
- safety near Tijuana and border
- distance from US family
- weather and green-landscape expectations mismatch
- tolls and confusing scenic routes
- Long-time residents describe the city as calm and enjoyable
- Safety depends heavily on avoiding Tijuana and border areas
- Beach swimmability is a question mark worth checking
- Far from US, so flights and family absences matter
- Best suited to slower-paced, retirement or relocation plans
Read from 8 videos, 22 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Why you should move to Baja California | Ensenada Mexico | Brave Free Travel
Brave Family Travel · 45K views · 2020
What viewers said
“Came toEnsenada for three days 10 years ago !; Still here I live across the street from Playa Hermosa and I love it”
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“Natives and people from california that come here often know whats up, if safety is your main concern, avoid Tijuana and the border. Expats houses are closer to Ensenada and Rosarito and for vacationing they go to La Paz in Baja California ”
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“Thank you for sharing your story. Ensenada or Rosarito is where I want to live next year! I’m interested in renting a 2 bedroom apartment in a good neighborhood near a Mercado!”
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“Great vídeo. I'm from mexico city looking forward to mover Ensenada. As you said si the Best of 2 worlds . But i don't see like u.s influence , i see like a synergy from all over California Always the Californias (US and Mexico) have been p”
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“Great video, great tips and thanks for sharing. Cheers”
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“Love your video!!🇲🇽❤️🇲🇽👊🏽✊🏾”
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“first mico brewery i went to was in mexico city in 1998... and be careful the "scenic route" is different from pay toll road...”
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“I'm reading the beaches are un-swimmable due to pollution? Is this your experience as well? thank you!”
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“Seriously... Baja is "Green"? Wow. Glad I watched this. Saved me a trip.”
“Do u plan on visiting Chihuahua state i hear the copper canyon is 3 times larger than the grand canyon ? And a train that takes a scenic route?with the Sierra made mountains in view?”
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