Casa Malaga~ guidebook!

Rachel
Casa Malaga~ guidebook!

Local Conveniences

All these places are within 2-15 minutes by car.
Closest full size grocery store, 10 minute drive north.
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Calimax Puerto Nuevo
15 Barracuda
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest full size grocery store, 10 minute drive north.
Best coffee and cafe in the area, lots of vegetarian options. Don’t miss the farmers market here on Saturdays with vintage shopping, fun vendors and live music starting at 12:00pm!
Del Valle Cafe and Deli
Best coffee and cafe in the area, lots of vegetarian options. Don’t miss the farmers market here on Saturdays with vintage shopping, fun vendors and live music starting at 12:00pm!
Traditional Mexican food, live music and amazing sunset in the evenings. Fun for weekend brunch...a Baja classic! You can also park around here and walk through the hotel to the beach for chill time or surf. We have enjoyed massages here too.
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Dmytri's Original La Fonda Resturant
Km. 59.5 Escenica Tijuana-Ensenada
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Traditional Mexican food, live music and amazing sunset in the evenings. Fun for weekend brunch...a Baja classic! You can also park around here and walk through the hotel to the beach for chill time or surf. We have enjoyed massages here too.
Fun happy hour, classic Mexican food, ocean views, dolphin watching.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Poco Cielo Restaurant
455 Puente Alisitos
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Fun happy hour, classic Mexican food, ocean views, dolphin watching.
Amazing sushi, poke bowls and artisanal local beer on tap! Closed Tues and Wed.
Barra Vieja
Amazing sushi, poke bowls and artisanal local beer on tap! Closed Tues and Wed.
Closest quickie market, 2 minutes drive south. Stocked with water, cold drinks, snacks, limes and ice.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
OXXO
1058 Av. Lázaro Cardenas
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest quickie market, 2 minutes drive south. Stocked with water, cold drinks, snacks, limes and ice.
Incredible 3-story establishment right on the water. It is basically a club on the weekends. Enjoy food, drinks, dancing and waves crashing below! Open Fri-Mon.
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Los Portales
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Incredible 3-story establishment right on the water. It is basically a club on the weekends. Enjoy food, drinks, dancing and waves crashing below! Open Fri-Mon.
Local seafood spot on the water, off the beaten path.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Krakken Restaurant
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Local seafood spot on the water, off the beaten path.
Tacos, sushi, ceviche, poke bowls, even veg options...beer, wine, local music!
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Surf Brewing Company
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Tacos, sushi, ceviche, poke bowls, even veg options...beer, wine, local music!
Fun place for live music, beer and bites. Try the buffalo cauliflower wings ;)
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Sin Fronteras Brewing
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Fun place for live music, beer and bites. Try the buffalo cauliflower wings ;)
Best espresso, Italian gelato and sweets in town! Open Wed-Sun, 8am-10pm. YUMMY!
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Brown Dog Gelato
KM 40.5 Escenica Ensenada - Tijuana
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Best espresso, Italian gelato and sweets in town! Open Wed-Sun, 8am-10pm. YUMMY!
If Los Portales is too much for you, head right next door. Lovely spot for sunset, dinner and live music.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Encanto
1015 Carr. Transpeninsular
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If Los Portales is too much for you, head right next door. Lovely spot for sunset, dinner and live music.
Incredible holistic health spa for the ultimate self care while you visit. Mention Casa Malaga sent you for a gift. 😀 Just 5 minutes north of our house.
Santa Maria Integrative Medicine Retreat
Incredible holistic health spa for the ultimate self care while you visit. Mention Casa Malaga sent you for a gift. 😀 Just 5 minutes north of our house.

Activities

If you need a little more than ocean gazing from Casa Malaga try these!
Fun adventure in the local sand dunes!
LOS ARENALES BAJA QUADS RENTALS // ATVs RENTALS
Fun adventure in the local sand dunes!
Local beach for enjoying the sun or beach walks/runs. There are local vendors selling snacks, drinks and souvenirs.
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Playa La Mision
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Local beach for enjoying the sun or beach walks/runs. There are local vendors selling snacks, drinks and souvenirs.
Horse riding at the local beach!
La Mision Beach Horseback Riding with Alex
Horse riding at the local beach!
Horse riding in the hills and animal rescue center, bring carrots! Contact them before arriving.
All the Pretty Horses
Horse riding in the hills and animal rescue center, bring carrots! Contact them before arriving.
You can park your car at the campground for a small price and walk down the stairs for a beach walk or surf. From the beach you can walk up the stairs to Poco Cielo for a refreshment!
Alisitos K58 Camping
You can park your car at the campground for a small price and walk down the stairs for a beach walk or surf. From the beach you can walk up the stairs to Poco Cielo for a refreshment!
Amazing place to book all sorts of things, reservations are a must. They have a spa, helicopter rides, zip line, horse riding, tasting room, restaurant on the bluff- perfect for sunset dinner!
111 lokalaca preporučuje
CuatroCuatros
111 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing place to book all sorts of things, reservations are a must. They have a spa, helicopter rides, zip line, horse riding, tasting room, restaurant on the bluff- perfect for sunset dinner!
Ultralight flying experience for the brave! Enjoy the aerial view :)
AZTECAWIND
Km. 59 campo
Ultralight flying experience for the brave! Enjoy the aerial view :)
Our guests have had great experiences here. Katy is the contact/booker and Villa is the horse owner/trainer. Enjoy!
Traditional Horseriding of La Mision
Our guests have had great experiences here. Katy is the contact/booker and Villa is the horse owner/trainer. Enjoy!

City/town information

Cities and towns to explore, all less than an hour away.
Food and wine region, 30 minutes away, incredible meals and the best vibe are waiting for you! Make reservations when possible and bring a jacket for the evenings.
294 lokalaca preporučuje
Guadalupe
294 lokalaca preporučuje
Food and wine region, 30 minutes away, incredible meals and the best vibe are waiting for you! Make reservations when possible and bring a jacket for the evenings.
Little fisherman's village 10 minutes north. Enjoy lobster tacos, margaritas and local handmade goods.
274 lokalaca preporučuje
Puerto Nuevo
274 lokalaca preporučuje
Little fisherman's village 10 minutes north. Enjoy lobster tacos, margaritas and local handmade goods.
Close town for pharmacy, street food, restaurants, mechanics, local feel.
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Primo Tapia
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Close town for pharmacy, street food, restaurants, mechanics, local feel.
Big city to explore 20 minutes north with a beach and everything at your fingertips.
65 lokalaca preporučuje
Rosarito
65 lokalaca preporučuje
Big city to explore 20 minutes north with a beach and everything at your fingertips.
The city is slowly getting a more modern hip vibe. We love Ophelia, La Bête Noir, Pacific Brews and El Restaurante en Punta Morro for drinks and food. Xcaanda Coffee Bar & Roasters for yummy coffee and cute walking area.
Port of Ensenada, Baja California,
The city is slowly getting a more modern hip vibe. We love Ophelia, La Bête Noir, Pacific Brews and El Restaurante en Punta Morro for drinks and food. Xcaanda Coffee Bar & Roasters for yummy coffee and cute walking area.

Valle de Guadalupe- recommendations!

Food and wine region, 30 minutes away. Our favorite gourmet food destination we have found in Mexico- creative, veg heavy and farm to table. This area is the reason we bought Casa Malaga; to live at the beach and indulge in the Valle food! We hope you find it as charming and DELICIOUS as we do. Reservations always help and be sure to check hours of operations as places may be closed during the beginning of the week.
A must try lunch or dinner spot by chef Javier Placenscia- so yummy, great views!
154 lokalaca preporučuje
Finca Altozano
Km 83 Ejido
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A must try lunch or dinner spot by chef Javier Placenscia- so yummy, great views!
All things Instagram/TikTok
102 lokalaca preporučuje
Casa FRIDA Valle de Gpe
s/n Rancho San Marcos
102 lokalaca preporučuje
All things Instagram/TikTok
Mom and pop, feels like you are drinking in your backyard!
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Vinos Pijoan
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Mom and pop, feels like you are drinking in your backyard!
Breathtaking winery- check out the amazing Mixtura restaurant down below. The hummus and paloma negra are musts!
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Relieve Vinícola
S/N Calle Granate
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Breathtaking winery- check out the amazing Mixtura restaurant down below. The hummus and paloma negra are musts!
We love being here during the day, amazing spritzes, veggie plates and music! Don't miss the giant mirror wall behind the bar.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Bruma Wine Garden
7 lokalaca preporučuje
We love being here during the day, amazing spritzes, veggie plates and music! Don't miss the giant mirror wall behind the bar.
Best sunset spot and friendly owners!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Vinos Xecue
Carretera Federal 3
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Best sunset spot and friendly owners!
Industrial eye candy design, scenic views, DJs with groovy tunes, tasty food!
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Agua de Vid
69 Ejido El Porvenir - San José de la Zorra
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Industrial eye candy design, scenic views, DJs with groovy tunes, tasty food!
Highly rated restaurant in the region- must have reservation. Michelin star chef, Drew Deckman!
90 lokalaca preporučuje
Deckmans
90 lokalaca preporučuje
Highly rated restaurant in the region- must have reservation. Michelin star chef, Drew Deckman!
Great menu and open air design.
Cantera cocina del valle
Great menu and open air design.
For oyster and seafood lovers! Hopefully you can watch the polo players practicing in the neighboring field.
Bakuss Oyster Bar
For oyster and seafood lovers! Hopefully you can watch the polo players practicing in the neighboring field.
Yummy elegant tasting menu, they even made us a vegetarian one! Classy joint, incredible service. We love the bottle of Bichi natural wine. ;)
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Restaurante Laja
Tecate
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Yummy elegant tasting menu, they even made us a vegetarian one! Classy joint, incredible service. We love the bottle of Bichi natural wine. ;)
A hidden gem, rustic, gourmet food!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Malva
Carretera Federal 3
11 lokalaca preporučuje
A hidden gem, rustic, gourmet food!
Always on the top 5 list of places to eat in the Valle! Recently made top 50 restaurants in Latin America list with Condé Nast.
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Fauna
km #73 Carretera Federal 3
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Always on the top 5 list of places to eat in the Valle! Recently made top 50 restaurants in Latin America list with Condé Nast.
Classy, modern vibe, yummy delights!
17 lokalaca preporučuje
VINA DE FRANNES
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Classy, modern vibe, yummy delights!
Mezcal at its best in the region, sipped inside the wooden ship with tacos and fresh delights!
Tahona Baja
Rosarito - Ensenada
Mezcal at its best in the region, sipped inside the wooden ship with tacos and fresh delights!
Amazing design, pool and food! We loved staying in their casitas. One of our favorite places in the Valle.
Ojo Azul Resort
Amazing design, pool and food! We loved staying in their casitas. One of our favorite places in the Valle.
Delicious Moroccan food, chef from the motherland and friendly staff! Plan dinner around sunset, simply gorgeous.
Kous Kous del Valle
Delicious Moroccan food, chef from the motherland and friendly staff! Plan dinner around sunset, simply gorgeous.
This place is huge, so even without a reservation you can roll right up. We love their red wines and food is just lovely. Very laid back, outdoor picnic bench vibes, perfect for casual lunch!!
97 lokalaca preporučuje
Decantos Vinicola
97 lokalaca preporučuje
This place is huge, so even without a reservation you can roll right up. We love their red wines and food is just lovely. Very laid back, outdoor picnic bench vibes, perfect for casual lunch!!
The best Merlot in the Valle…and one of the only organic wine producers in the region! A magical feminine garden oasis. Reservations help. Don’t miss their coffee and gift shop. A true fave!
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Finca La Carrodilla
Ejido El Porvenir - San José de la Zorra
33 lokalaca preporučuje
The best Merlot in the Valle…and one of the only organic wine producers in the region! A magical feminine garden oasis. Reservations help. Don’t miss their coffee and gift shop. A true fave!
Perfect mom and pop oasis, great for a tastings between meals!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Cavas Sol Y Barro
Carretera Federal 3
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Perfect mom and pop oasis, great for a tastings between meals!
Best brunch spot in the Valle, immaculate fun gardens to walk around too!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Salvia Blanca Cocina Campestre
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Best brunch spot in the Valle, immaculate fun gardens to walk around too!
The real deal Italian food, mom and pop, so much love. Don’t miss the pasta in the huge parmesan wheel!
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Restaurante Tre Galline
12 lokalaca preporučuje
The real deal Italian food, mom and pop, so much love. Don’t miss the pasta in the huge parmesan wheel!
The sparkly new comer! Very high-end design hotel (MYA) and restaurant. Tasting menus and a la carte available. We just loved the minimal, tasteful design and their epic wine cellar shaped like a wine barrel. Food was made with love and care, we will be here often!
Olivea Farm to Table
The sparkly new comer! Very high-end design hotel (MYA) and restaurant. Tasting menus and a la carte available. We just loved the minimal, tasteful design and their epic wine cellar shaped like a wine barrel. Food was made with love and care, we will be here often!
Another amazing place that made the 50-best in Latin America list in 2023 and 2024. The vibe, music, staff and food are consistently stellar.
Villa Torél
Another amazing place that made the 50-best in Latin America list in 2023 and 2024. The vibe, music, staff and food are consistently stellar.
This is the hotel that Olivea Farm to Table is located in. Quaint, cozy and amazing design aesthetic.
MYA Hotel Boutique
This is the hotel that Olivea Farm to Table is located in. Quaint, cozy and amazing design aesthetic.
We loved our stay here in their lovely casitas. They have personal escorts for hot tubs in the evenings and they make sure they do not get too crowded. Vinos Xecué is right next door for yummy food, wine and sunset. It's always nice to have a few places in walking distance.
Entrevalle Hotel Boutique
We loved our stay here in their lovely casitas. They have personal escorts for hot tubs in the evenings and they make sure they do not get too crowded. Vinos Xecué is right next door for yummy food, wine and sunset. It's always nice to have a few places in walking distance.
As highly rated as Fauna and Deckman's. Enjoy a dinner tasting menu here!
Lunario Restaurante
As highly rated as Fauna and Deckman's. Enjoy a dinner tasting menu here!

Neighborhoods

Local neighborhood for antique shops, artisan goods, seafood market and beach access.
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Popotla
82 lokalaca preporučuje
Local neighborhood for antique shops, artisan goods, seafood market and beach access.

Surf

Famous surf area with rentals! Call ahead to see if they have what you are looking for.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
K-38 Surf Shop
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Famous surf area with rentals! Call ahead to see if they have what you are looking for.
Fun surf, sometimes they have rentals.
Raúl's Camp Surf
Fun surf, sometimes they have rentals.
You can park your car at the campground for a small price and walk down the stairs for a surf or beach walk. Sometimes there are rentals inside.
Alisitos K58 Camping
You can park your car at the campground for a small price and walk down the stairs for a surf or beach walk. Sometimes there are rentals inside.
Fun surf area, you can park by the La Fonda Hotel and walk through it down the steps for surf or a beach day. Sometimes there are rentals in the parking area.
46 lokalaca preporučuje
La Fonda
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Fun surf area, you can park by the La Fonda Hotel and walk through it down the steps for surf or a beach day. Sometimes there are rentals in the parking area.
Another surf spot south of us.
Salsipuedes
Another surf spot south of us.