Where to stop

Best places to stop between San Diego and Valle de Guadalupe

The Mexico 1D and Mexico 3 drive runs about 95 miles and 2.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 18 of 95

   1. Tijuana, Mexico

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 77 miles left to Valle de Guadalupe.

   Hotels in TijuanaWhere to stay in Tijuana

2. Mile 77 of 95

   2. Ensenada, Mexico

   The last big stop before Valle de Guadalupe, 18 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in EnsenadaWhere to stay in Ensenada

Sights worth the detour

• Toll road along the Pacific (1D)
• Ensenada fish tacos
• Valle de Guadalupe wineries

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost