Why Would Anyone Go to Tijuana? 

We are shooting our next Tijuana video this weekend (June 22 - 24) highlighting the culinary scene and restaurant entrepreneurs in TJ. Be sure to subscribe to get notified when it posts. Thanks to everyone for all the comments - both the good and the bad - and for taking a few minutes to learn a little more about Tijuana.

As a norte-Americano born in LA who grew up in San Diego, I adore Mexico and especially the wonderful and friendly Mexican people. God bless you all amigos! 😎

I’m from Tj and it’s maybe not the best city in the world but it has a lot of soul.

Friend, your kind words bring a really warm feeling to my heart, i live here in Tijuana Mexico and your description was wonderful, Mexico will always receive you with opened arms!

As a Mexican from the central region, so far away from Tijuana, I just knew Tijuana from the bad news of media. This is the other side that is always there and media doesn't want to show you. Thanks for the sharing your view of a part of Mexico!

I drive from LA to TJ twice a month. I enjoy being there. The people are so friendly. The food choices is awesome. The club scene is cool.

A honest and genuine portrayal of Tijuana. We need more of this...thank you.

I found this to be very emotionally moving. Thank you for producing it and posting it here. I share many of your sentiments about Tijuana. I'm seriously considering working in San Diego and living in Tijuana.

I %q100 agree with you. I live in San Diego and I go to TJ on a daily basis. I strongly recommend Sentri pass if you can get it. It saves you lots of time if you are a frequent Tijuana visitor.

In the 50's as a 17 year old sailor I went there for haircuts, good tacos, and a few beers in a bar. Bought some leather handbags for my sweetie. Never stayed over night. No fear just like most 17 year olds. I think

Man, i was born in Tijuana, now i live somewhere else, but i have to THANK YOU for speaking so high about my city. It is true, you put it in words perfectly "unless you are looking for trouble, then probably you are not gonna find it". Im glad you liked the city!

I really liked this video. I went to TJ earlier this year and despite the bad press, felt perfectly safe. I stuck to touristy areas and took the following precautions: #1 dressed in tshirt and jeans #2 avoided flashing money #3 never discussed my spending plans with anyone #4 got out of TJ before nightfall (one time however I didn't and decided never again) #5 stayed aware of my surroundings #6 never got intoxicated

Thank you so much for this video. I am a 63 yr old "gringa" living in Santa Barbara, CA & I have always loved and felt comfortable in TJ. I'm returning soon to go shopping & eating. Keep up your good work! Bravo!

Tijuana Just like LA or NY. If you mind your own business, You'll be just fine.

Thank you for talking so nice about Tijuana. Everyone is always welcome and it’s safe. Food delicious. I am from Tijuana 👍🏼👍🏼😁😁

wow, thank you. I have lived in TJ for 5 years, I'm glad you saw the beauty I saw!

Just moved here a couple months ago and I'm loving it. I walk across the border daily to the US and come home after work. It's much more affordable and rich with great food, fun people, and art.

The best video I've seen so far about real traveling, real people, real living, none of that bullshit you get from a lot of the others, btw, your views and thoughts are right on point, keep up the great job!

Oh no he didn't just say "go home before sunset so that you can feel safe" lmao! When the sun goes down in tj that's when the fun really starts.

Mr. Clayton you are an awesome guy and brave enough to show the real side of Tijuana. You are a beautiful human being!!!

you did capture the real essence of what Tijuana is all about thanks man ima Mexican in Mexico separated from his American wife for immigration law (not complaining) thanks for giving us a chance you and your friend got it.

I love mexico specialy rosarito every time my wife and me we go to puerto nuevo for lobster we have a great time we were going for many years we decided to buy a house in rosarito beach for retirement next year to enjoy are retirement

I have been going to Mexico for 30 years, love the people and love the culture, Via Mexico!

Every country has a right to protect it's borders.Just ask Mexico who are very harsh with their southern border.Much harsher than the USA.

I have been to Tijuana many times and not once have I ever encountered anything negative. All the people in Mexico were quite friendly and I had a great time shopping and eating great food. Revolution Ave. is the main drag in Tijuana.

Everytime I go to TJ I have fun. Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, Calafia, Ensenada, etc. Viva Mexico.

I am a US citizen and lived in Tijuana for great majority of my life and this video is all wrong and is only the opinion of one guy. You are only looking at it from a rainbow and unicorns perspective Tijuana is a very dangerous place if you walk in the wrong area at any given time of the day or night specially at night. Do not go there and wonder off in random streets.

What so many U.S. citizens do not understand is how lucky we are to have Mexico as our neighbor. Like your well-made video points out: people are afraid of what they don´t understand and have never had contact with. Go travel everybody, the world will be better off for it!

You make me cry i born there and I far from my lovely Tijuana now,. you really show the good part. Thanks for do this video I enjoy it a lot.

Great video! Love that you also incorporated some political issues into this, as well. So important for people to understand. Tijuana is an incredible city with so many amazing things to do, and we need to get rid of the stigma associated with it. Bravo!

Wow. This video had me in tears. I've been seriously considering moving to Tijuana next summer... And your video has officially convinced me.

Been going to TJ, Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, well all over Baja! since I was a little chavalito' with my folks and it's refreshing to go back to the motherland every single time. We're heading back next weekend to check out the "Napa Valley of Baja" El Valle De Guadalupe, to enjoy some of Mexicos best wines and tapas wooo! Oh' and thank you Clayton for capturing the real Mexico outside the negative American mainstream media that many have been brained washed with, Mexico welcomes everyone with open arms and a cold beer. Salud!

When I was in the Navy in San Diego we used to go to TJ a lot. Never had a bad time.

"The weather is beautiful out here" It's the same weather as in San Diego!!! I once tried to pump gas outside New Orleans, boy I wish I had been in Tijuana instead.

Haha! I go to Tijuana at least once a week to eat. I cannot agree more with you about the food, it's soooooo good! I was there yesterday and will be back next week again 😁😁😁

Excellent video my friend. I have always thought it was a no go area. But, listening to you and others recently. I'm getting my Canadian ass down to see what I've been missing. Thank you.

For you foodies : The Gringo Guiso is to die for !

Thank you for the great description of Tijuana. Rosarito are very great.

Thank you for showing a fair side of Tijuana. Thank you for loving my city. :3

Ive been to Tijuana 2 times. 1 for going to the airport to go to puebla and 2 to drop off my aunt to the airport and after that we walked around the place. Trust me its safe as long u are not looking for trouble and stick with people

Thanks for taking your time to give us positive feedback from Tijuas ... Job well done buddy....

Thank you for such a great description of your experience, Tj is full of great people and everyone is welcome always!!

I just wanted to say I found your documentary to be very well done, honest and from the heart with colorful flavorful experiences expressed fluidly and makes me want to watch more. Thank You! Im on my way!

Clayton, I am proud to be a Mexican an American at heart! Great video and very informative.

Tijuana is an amazing city. Great dentists, food, shopping. I ❤️ TJ!!

I love your passion for Tijuana I've only been there once hoping to go back soon I have family in San Diego so every time I go up there I try to do something and the last time I went I went to Tijuana and I really enjoyed it can't wait to go back watching your video makes me more excited to go back

Sad and beautiful! Thank you."Real, alive, bright and beautiful" - hope I can get there someday- I live in Canada ;{

One of the best videos about TJ I've seen.

You are spreading a beautiful message, thanks. I will be in Tijuana in a month or so, hope to have a similar experience.

I wish I went while I was in San Diego , the media always makes it seem like Tijuana is not a place to go to. Next time I go to San Diego I will be visiting TJ

Thank you so much for loving Mexico its food, people etc.

I typically go to TJ 2-3 times per year to visit my mother. Knock on wood, but have been blessed to never have had any issues.

You're right brother, in this city if you don't look for trouble you won't find it. The variety of food is cheap and so good. I got deported after 30 years in the US. But it's ok, I'm making a life here...

Ive been living in Mexico since I was 12 and nothing bad has ever happened to my family and I. And I know people hat r afraid to go to the USA, due to mass shootings that happen at any time, we could say the same about Chicago ,la, and many more. You Should never judge a place if you’ve never been to that area

Thank you for such an interesting video with respect for MEXICO, the Media in USA sold a bad image from my Country, but nowadays the true is comming about México 🇲🇽, and many countries like Russia, Japan, China, Germany are recognizing the labor force Of MEXICO, the people , the culture, etc.

Thank you for such a wonderful video. I saw sights around Tijuana that are new, like the boardwalk by the sea. Brought back great memories. Tijuana is truly now an international city with people from all over the planet. It is truly sad to see that border fence separate what should be united regional city--and neighbors.

This such sweet video💗💗 Thanks for coming and enjoying TJ. Thanks for showing that though TJ has violence the city is more that the things that US news show.

The people have great hearts... I love them!

We are all a part of the human race. Don't let our differences separate us.

This was a great video. Didnt expect much when clicking it but some great storytelling and documenting. I haven been to Tj yet, but planning a trip for Spring Break. 👌🏽

“I land in San Diego and I get the heck out of the US!” 👍 loved it! Thanks for the video bro!

I have always loved Tijuana, first visit 50 years ago. But *please* don't let it become the Brooklyn of San Diego...

Excellent video, Mexican people are very welcoming to Americans unlike what happens in the USA to Mexicans, it's really too bad that Americans have been fed a lot of horse shit about Mexico. It's good to hear an Americano telling the truth about a beautiful diverse city. I live in San Diego and I cross the border every chance I get for the food, the culture, the friendliness of the people and because it's great to see another culture that loves you more than your own.

Thank you, our city is under a lot of bad news, and its refreshing to see a video like yours! Really, i thank you and come again, well share some great food with you!

The weather is absolutely amazing. I'm in Tijuana right now and while most are freezing on February 6th I'm actually sweating my blank off.

I LOVE Tijuas

Thank you for such a great description of Tijuana. I was born in Tijuana and continue to visit family there. I wish people would not put down and not speak so negatively about places they've never even been to. No city is perfect. If you act all paranoid, pretty much anywhere, yes you will be a target. That's traveling 101 people! lol. Oh and YES.... the foooooddd!!!

Thank you for this video from a tijuanense. Keep up the good work👌👌

I'm planning a trip to TJ soon. Your vid is a fantastic take on the city. Now I'm even more excited to go. Great stuff!

Great video! I am a musician and I am used to go anywhere in the world. I have been in Tijuana and…it's true; tacos taste better there. Just like any other big city, you have to be careful. "The dictator" wants to separate us, but he won't be successful, people will be always more powerful than government!

what a great video you made. i love tijuana. you should check out rosarito and Puerto Nuevo . amazing sea food Anthony bourdain loves puerto nuevo its only 20 min drive from tijuana

I live one exit away from TIJUANA! I go every Friday with my wife to eat and shop at the grocery stores over there. Such a great place and many spots to eat great food made by great people! Living in San Diego is beautiful south of us we have Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada and north of us is LA we get the best of both worlds!

Went there years ago in 2007 with my brother, mother, and grandfather before he passed, before you had to have passports. Had a great time. Ate and drank good and felt safe, felt welcomed. Tijuana is just like anywhere else in the world when it comes to crime. If you mind your business you'll be alright. Wanted to go back and party that night, but my mother don't party👍🏾👌🏾

thank you for letting american know that is safe to leave the us to get out of the box and see other cultures , you might be surprise and fall in love!!! ... cuz it's all one LOVE!!! thank you Clayton

May GOD bless mexico.

awesome video man, I'm Caucasian and my wife is BEAUTIFUL mexican Woman, I appreciate such a BEAUTIFUL Video that tells how beautiful Mexico is......thank you!!!

I've been there and it's gonna be etched in my mind like forever. Once in love with Mexico-always in love. I miss the sky being blue of it's own kind, the sun, the special, impossible to confuse with anything else smell of the air, the noise, confusion, things being almost painful flashy... Pretty much everything, at least what I have seen.

Nice take on Tijuana. I lived two blocks from Plaza Monumental in Playas de Tijuana for three years. Playas is a place you can walk safely anytime of the day or night. I had a very nice apartment with a rooftop garden. Used to even go to the Boomerang Bar on the beach to watch Monday Night Football.

I love Tijuana and spent a lot of time there including doing humanitarian, Ministry work, Building Homes, Etc. The People that I have experienced personally have been extremely wonderful. But I always travel in groups. And other a missionary friend of mine tells me not to stray off the beaten path.But for you to say in essence that there are no dangers is naive. I think the bigger danger there is if you live there. Because I've only spoken to ONE person out of several who have lived between Tijuana and Ensenada that wasnt broken into, stolen from, raped, or home invaded. All the others have had one of those experiences. One of my friends almost killed an intruder in Rosarito. And for you to bemoan the border wall is absurd. The border is an absolute necessity and for you to think otherwise and ring your hands over it is childish.

Great video, i born there but left when I was 4 years old, I whent back once in 1978, because I need my birth certificate , to become a USA citizen , but I don’t know much about the city of Tijuana, thank you for posting.

As I struggle within myself to love Tijuana your video has been helpful in breaking down my wall. Thank you❤️

"I was born in Salinas, California." :D :D :D (Salinas native here)

The first positive view about TJ Thanks a lot for saying the truth about Mexico. Hugggs

Thank you so much for respecting Mexico and its culture. You are a super person, I only wish we had more people like you in this world. However, there is a significant amount of crime. Stay safe and alert and do go out at night. I love Tijuana and go there once a month. I love those senoritas, food, and tequila.

Im From the 664 , Im always nice to all the tourists I see , tijuana is almost it's own country, it's so unique even to the rest of mexico

i promise u it will be the best tacos u have ever ate in your life

I refer to Tijuana as Poor Man's San Francisco! Been all over Mexico and Tijuana is still my favorite!

Tijuana is sooo diverse, I enjoy it when I visit!

👍 Sepnd several monthes in Mexico , never felt un safe , the people , food & culture are amazing .. after 18 years of that wonderful trip , still think of Mexico as a lovely country that I will never forget . Mexico is not just Tijuana it's Mexico City and many many other cities . Tray visting the country you will not regret it !

"This place feels, real and Alive" my take away from this video, not just TJ, but anywhere else in the world. People have to travel, and experience other than the cookie cutter safe home which is the US the for us. Next try Peru now that's amazing food.

The best tacos in the world are from Tijuana.

Awesome video man. Thanks for uploading and sharing. Last year I ventured out to Baja Sur, California all by myself and this was my first time traveling solo out of the country. I live about 30 minutes south of Houston; all of my family, relatives and friends thought I was crazy for doing this. At the time there was a precautionary travel warning for the area but I didn't let that stop me from going. Was I little nervous? Of course. I was going to a place where I didn't know anybody. And btw I booked a room through Airb&b which helped a lot. My host was awesome. Not only did he pick me up and drop me off at the airport but he also went out of his way to show me around the area. One of my highlights of my trip was meeting this beautiful down to earth Mexican woman at a near by coffee shop ☕ whom I still keep in contact with to this day. Definitely wifey material LOL. For real though 😏. Anyway the point i'm trying to make is that you can't believe everything you see and hear on the media. I had an absolute blast. I recently took another solo trip but this time to PV, Jalisco and really enjoyed myself. So get your passport if you haven't done so already and make a move! Viva Mexíco. ✊🏽

I’d also like to corroborate the feelings in this video. I live in LA and visit TJ on day trips several times a year. Only once did I have an experience that might be considered remotely intimidating, but my experience has always been positive. Great food, great culture, beautiful beaches. My only quibble with you would be over the fence. I believe it has its purpose, not to separate families, but to promote safety in general and delineate the values of two very different countries. Outside of that, TJ is definitely vibrant, colorful and memorable.

Thank you for making this great video. Thank you for spreading the the truth a bout Tijuana. All are welcome. It is true in all I say. Thanks Again 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

I was stationed in California, Camp Pendleton during the late 80s. TJ was the place to be on weekends. Great partying town.

I grew up in San Diego, early sixtys, those houses used to be made of plywood and cardboard and Calle Revolution had wooden sidewalks, as I remember my childhood family weekends there. We went to the bullfights every Sunday during season. My folks would buy our meat there and I would get to buy and pop off firecrackers right in the street! As a teenager in early 70's we spent many a long weekend surfing Baja and TJ was always the first stop to gather supplies of cheap booze, tobacco and weed...fish tacos were 5 for a dollar!

What a phenomenal video! Love Mexico and its great people!

I would love it if the USA and Mexico would work together. It could be better for everyone. If we helped each other, we would all benefit. I’m so sick of this build the wall talk!😀

I don't know why many dislikes, this is just this dude's perspective and opinion (very close to what Tijuana actually is by the way), and overall quality is top notch.

the best tasting tacos are found in TIWAS tacos a Vapor my favorite been eating them since 1960 they were sold all over the city it's main park near the Cahuilla and downtown bullring back in 1960 they were 00.10 cents now 1.90