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WIKID S4TEEN · 07-25-2012, 12:19 PM

Just wondering if anyone on here is from Ensenada (or T.J.), or maybe you Diego guys jump the border for fun/party time???
I’m planning a trip with my girl. I haven’t been there in over a decade.
I was wondering what’s new, interesting places or what requirements I need.
Last time I was there, I crossed the border with my English only, no birth cert or passport needed. I have no passport yet and want to visit before summer ends.
Also, what’s allowed back to the US, alcohol maybe seafood?
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

1on1 · 07-25-2012, 03:05 PM

IIRC, you will need a passport now to have no issues. If you only have a State/Driver's License, you can go through "secondary." I haven't gone myself but I plan on getting a passport before I do anything international.

DJDANGER24 · 07-25-2012, 07:30 PM

You can cross with no issues as long as you have a valid ID and certified copy of birth certificate or original certificate.

No fruits are allowed, poultry, etc. Alcohol is good to bring back, but you may have to pay taxes on it if they are being dicks. Just declare it to be safe. Im about to go to San Felipe this weekend with my wife, i was going to go to Ensenada but wanted to make it somewhat roadtrip~ish. Have fun dude and be careful.

WIKID S4TEEN · 07-25-2012, 09:44 PM

I would imagine the optional pay toll is still a nicer rd than the "libre" rd.
I keep getting mix answers on the passport.
I have never been to San Felipe. I would really want to go to cabo though.
Thanks for your comments and I wish u a safe and fun trip too.

DJDANGER24 · 07-25-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WIKID S4TEEN

I would imagine the optional pay toll is still a nicer rd than the "libre" rd.
I keep getting mix answers on the passport.
I have never been to San Felipe. I would really want to go to cabo though.
Thanks for your comments and I wish u a safe and fun trip too.

My mom lives in TJ and I go at least twice a month, birth certificate and ID work everytime.

The cuota is a cruise highway, so much nicer and less congested than libre.

WIKID S4TEEN · 07-25-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DJDANGER24

birth certificate and ID work everytime.

Oh wow you serious? Right on. Balls out!
Do you know how much beer I can bring back?
I want dark bottle coronas!

Mustache240 · 07-26-2012, 01:02 AM

My family is from there and we go alot. We used to cross with just I.D and birth certificate but now we have our electronic passport cards that you can get at the post office. Takes no time for them to check! As for the road, take the toll road its much better than the libre road haha and you wont get lost.

*downshift_sideways* · 07-26-2012, 01:16 AM

Yea. I used my BC and ID last time. They just ask me "whats your citizenship" I always say "U.S." and they let me walk in. I guess I sound american. Now if you look like a beaner....thats a different story. expect to go into secondary...lmao

Mustache240 · 07-26-2012, 01:28 AM

hahaha they always question me cus i look like a beaner but have never been passed to secondary! Both of my parents are light skinned with colored eyes im the only darker skinned kid of the family and my mustache doesnt help lol!

DJDANGER24 · 07-26-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustache240

hahaha they always question me cus i look like a beaner but have never been passed to secondary! Both of my parents are light skinned with colored eyes im the only darker skinned kid of the family and my mustache doesnt help lol!

Do you know what the milkman looks like? lol

WIKID S4TEEN · 07-26-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DJDANGER24

Do you know what the milkman looks like? lol

LMFAOOOOO!!!
That's not cool man. My wife is light skin, green eyes. I'm brown as fk.
Our 3 yr daughter is lighter than her with grey/bluish eyes.
Everytime my daughter & I go out alone, and she starts crying for something. People start looking at me "funny". Freaking awkward!

Can anyone confirm how much beer I can bring back?

Sleepiedaze · 07-26-2012, 10:49 AM

you can bring back as much beer as youd like. i used to go grocery shopping down there. bringing back couple hundered bucks in food , never got harrassed. once brought back a truck full of beer and liquor. no issues. and they searched it. as long as you dont act like a fucking idiot youll be fine crossing the boder.

1on1 · 07-26-2012, 01:01 PM

this is some really good info, thanks for the input as well!

Mustache240 · 07-26-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DJDANGER24

Do you know what the milkman looks like? lol

hahaha funny shit cus thats what my parents say! That im from the milkman or the mailman. lol

banshee_rider909 · 07-28-2012, 11:47 AM

i have a house in ensanada! its 5 min away from el centro (donwtown ensenada) and the beach

07-25-2012, 12:19 PM	#1
WIKID S4TEEN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 887 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Ensenada anyone? Just wondering if anyone on here is from Ensenada (or T.J.), or maybe you Diego guys jump the border for fun/party time??? I’m planning a trip with my girl. I haven’t been there in over a decade. I was wondering what’s new, interesting places or what requirements I need. Last time I was there, I crossed the border with my English only, no birth cert or passport needed. I have no passport yet and want to visit before summer ends. Also, what’s allowed back to the US, alcohol maybe seafood? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. __________________ Rock wha U jock and don't talk if U ain't got!!

07-25-2012, 03:05 PM	#2
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 3,321 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	IIRC, you will need a passport now to have no issues. If you only have a State/Driver's License, you can go through "secondary." I haven't gone myself but I plan on getting a passport before I do anything international. __________________ instagram

07-25-2012, 07:30 PM	#3
DJDANGER24 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego (Fletcher Hills), CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,474 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	You can cross with no issues as long as you have a valid ID and certified copy of birth certificate or original certificate. No fruits are allowed, poultry, etc. Alcohol is good to bring back, but you may have to pay taxes on it if they are being dicks. Just declare it to be safe. Im about to go to San Felipe this weekend with my wife, i was going to go to Ensenada but wanted to make it somewhat roadtrip~ish. Have fun dude and be careful. __________________ Built RB25 - RB The World - Vertex Everything @RBVertexRidge

07-25-2012, 09:44 PM	#4
WIKID S4TEEN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 887 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I would imagine the optional pay toll is still a nicer rd than the "libre" rd. I keep getting mix answers on the passport. I have never been to San Felipe. I would really want to go to cabo though. Thanks for your comments and I wish u a safe and fun trip too. __________________ Rock wha U jock and don't talk if U ain't got!!

07-26-2012, 01:16 AM	#8
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea. I used my BC and ID last time. They just ask me "whats your citizenship" I always say "U.S." and they let me walk in. I guess I sound american. Now if you look like a beaner....thats a different story. expect to go into secondary...lmao __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-26-2012, 01:02 AM	#7
Mustache240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perris Age: 33 Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	My family is from there and we go alot. We used to cross with just I.D and birth certificate but now we have our electronic passport cards that you can get at the post office. Takes no time for them to check! As for the road, take the toll road its much better than the libre road haha and you wont get lost.

07-26-2012, 01:28 AM	#9
Mustache240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perris Age: 33 Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	hahaha they always question me cus i look like a beaner but have never been passed to secondary! Both of my parents are light skinned with colored eyes im the only darker skinned kid of the family and my mustache doesnt help lol!

07-26-2012, 10:49 AM	#12
Sleepiedaze Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 619 Age: 43 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you can bring back as much beer as youd like. i used to go grocery shopping down there. bringing back couple hundered bucks in food , never got harrassed. once brought back a truck full of beer and liquor. no issues. and they searched it. as long as you dont act like a fucking idiot youll be fine crossing the boder.

07-26-2012, 01:01 PM	#13
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 3,321 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	this is some really good info, thanks for the input as well! __________________ instagram

07-28-2012, 11:47 AM	#15
banshee_rider909 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Inland Empire Age: 32 Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	i have a house in ensanada! its 5 min away from el centro (donwtown ensenada) and the beach __________________ MmmmmmTACOS