Ensenada is the northernmost gem on the Mexican gold pacific coast. This picturesque port city is situated within close proximity to the United States and mere hours from downtown San Diego. Such close proximity to the United States enables many American citizens to easily travel back and forth within the same day. Since Ensenada is located only seventy miles from San Diego it has become a very popular and specific weekend getaway with a growing number of exciting activities and attractions. Ensenada is also a very popular cruise ship destination. Ensenada is known affectionately as the "Cinderella of the Pacific."