A quick guide to visiting Baja California’s largest city, Ensenada

ENSENADA — Sharks, chocolate and even the cantina that invented the first margarita, the alcoholic beverage that epitomizes relaxation – all of these things meet in beautiful Ensenada, Mexico. Just about anyone can find something to do in this destination, which hails quite a bit of cruise ship tourism. Boaters, however, will find Ensenada is a great location to moor and offers much in the way of on-water activities and otherwise. Not to mention, Ensenada is not far from the border, so it is typically a great short excursion from San Diego. In the United States, there is Old Faithful, but in Ensenada you can view La Bufadora, the second-largest marine geyser in the world. The legend associated with La Bufadora says a large gray whale was separated from its pod and got wedged between the rocks. As the struggling whale cried for help, it launched jets of water into the air to find its friends. Eventually, it is said, the whale became one with the rocks permanently fixing La Bufadora into Ensenada’s cliffs forever. For those who love to take a risk or would like to go on the ultimate diving adventure, Guadalupe Island’s shark cage diving experience is not to be...