Just across the border from San Diego, Tijuana has a vibrant queer scene. Centered around Plaza Santa Cecilia you'll find Drag Queens performing 90s Mexican pop hits in cantinas, thumping dance clubs, seedy bars with backrooms, and an array of dives bars some more catered to lesbian clientele. Gay strip clubs and bathhouses are prevalent, and during June Gay Pride takes over downtown. Besides nightlife, the town has a burgeoning food scene rooted in the border town's cultural melting pot nature...
Just across the border from San Diego, Tijuana has a vibrant queer scene. Centered around Plaza Santa Cecilia you'll find Drag Queens performing 90s Mexican pop hits in cantinas, thumping dance clubs, seedy bars with backrooms, and an array of dives bars some more catered to lesbian clientele. Gay strip clubs and bathhouses are prevalent, and during June Gay Pride takes over downtown. Besides nightlife, the town has a burgeoning food scene rooted in the border town's cultural melting pot nature. On the busy Avenida Revolución, you'll find food and souvenir stalls as well as culinary gems intermingled throughout the chaotic street. If you're looking to spend a weekend in the area, there are plenty of local beach towns to explore like Ensenada or Rosarito, while Mexican wine country is centered around the town of Guadalupe.
Tijuana's rowdy border town reputation can still be seen through all-night parties and cheap thrills. Hustlers and pickpocketers are prevalent, like in any big city, so it's important to be aware of your cell phone and valuables especially when you're enjoying backrooms, busy dance floors, or strip clubs. It's advisable to take a taxi or car service at night rather than walk.
