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Things to do with friends in Mexicali, Baja California

What are fun things to do with friends in Mexicali?

We checked 45 real places in Mexicali, Baja California from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 5 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 5 sights, 7 parks and outdoor spots, 4 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Mexicali, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Parque Zoológico de la ciudad to RAW Dance Club

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Parque Zoológico de la ciudad

    Circuito del bosque de la ciudad, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque Villa Mediterranea

    21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Sakura

    Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Unidad Deportiva

    Avenida José Antonio Torres, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Varios

    Boulevard Benito Juárez, 21360 Mexicali, BCN

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinépolis Centenario

    Calle Churubusco, 21360 Mexicali, BCN

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Vips

    Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, 21280 Mexicali, BCN

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at RAW Dance Club

    Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Sol del Niño to Urban NY Bar

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Sol del Niño

    Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Jardines UABC

    21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Vips

    Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, 21280 Mexicali, BCN

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Plaza de Toros Calafia

    Calle De La República, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Plaza Cimarron

    Boulevard Benito Juárez, 21280 Mexicali, BCN

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinépolis Centro Cívico

    Avenida De la Libertad, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at COCOS LA CAMPANA 3

    Calle Hacienda de Corralejo, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Urban NY Bar

    Avenida José Sánchez Islas, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

ICC museo UABC to El anzuelo

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit ICC museo UABC

    Calle L, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Jardines UABC 4

    21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at COCOS LA CAMPANA 3

    Calle Hacienda de Corralejo, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Audiorio Del Estado

    Calle Río Colorado, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Plaza Fiesta

    Calzada Independencia, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at IMAX

    Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Ichiban

    Calzada Independencia 1598, 21280 Mexicali, BCN

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at El anzuelo

    Avenida Electricistas, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Mexicali

Real places in Mexicali for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Maestros Federales

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    Free21000 Mexicali, BCN
  2. Eat at Sakura

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  3. Go to Bol-Bol

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  4. Snack stop at Starbucks

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

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Date night ideas in Mexicali

Real places in Mexicali for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Caffenio

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Normal, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  2. Walk through parque carrillo

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    Free21000 Mexicali, BCN
  3. Look around ICC museo UABC

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle L, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  4. Dinner at Sakura

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  5. Drinks at Mint (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21000 Mexicali, BCN

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Things to do with a large group in Mexicali

Real places in Mexicali for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at Cinépolis Centenario

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Churubusco, 21360 Mexicali, BCN
  2. Park time at Parque Hidalgo

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    Free21000 Mexicali, BCN
  3. Dinner at Sakura

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  4. Drinks at 686 Cervecería (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)Avenida General Ignacio Zaragoza 1253, 21100 Mexicali, BCN

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Weekend in Mexicali with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Mexicali, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Acuario Mercantil

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  2. Saturday lunch: Sakura

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  3. Saturday afternoon: plaza verde

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    Free21000 Mexicali, BCN
  4. Saturday night: RAW Dance Club (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Café Don Quijote

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)Boulevard Benito Juárez 20, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  6. Sunday afternoon: Cinépolis Centenario

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Churubusco, 21360 Mexicali, BCN

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Birthday ideas for adults in Mexicali

Real places in Mexicali for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Sakura

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  2. Play at Cinépolis Centenario

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Churubusco, 21360 Mexicali, BCN
  3. Drinks at RAW Dance Club (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  4. Visit Centro Estatal de las Artes

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calzada de los Presidentes, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  5. Picnic at Parque Villa Mediterranea

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    Free21000 Mexicali, BCN

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Mexicali

Real places in Mexicali for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Bol-Bol

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  2. See a movie at Cinépolis Centenario

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Churubusco, 21360 Mexicali, BCN
  3. Get active at Complejo Deportivo Independencia

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)Calle Río San Lorenzo, 21290 Mexicali, BCN
  4. Coffee or a snack at Starbucks

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, 21000 Mexicali, BCN
  5. Eat at Sakura

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calzada Francisco López Montejano, 21280 Mexicali, BCN
  6. Hang out at Parque Villa Mediterranea

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    Free21000 Mexicali, BCN

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Places in Mexicali

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Mexicali?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Mexicali costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Mexicali for free?

Free places on our list include Parque Villa Mediterranea, Maestros Federales and Jardines UABC. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Mexicali?

Good places to start are Sakura, Vips and Starbucks. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Mexicali?

Sights on our list include Parque Zoológico de la ciudad, Sol del Niño and Acuario Mercantil. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Mexicali?

Try visit Maestros Federales, eat at Sakura and go to Bol-Bol. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Mexicali?

Try coffee at Caffenio, walk through parque carrillo and look around ICC museo UABC. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Mexicali?

Try play at Cinépolis Centenario, park time at Parque Hidalgo and dinner at Sakura. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Mexicali?

Try saturday morning: Acuario Mercantil, saturday lunch: Sakura and saturday afternoon: plaza verde. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Mexicali?

Try birthday dinner at Sakura, play at Cinépolis Centenario and drinks at RAW Dance Club (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Mexicali?

Try play at Bol-Bol, see a movie at Cinépolis Centenario and get active at Complejo Deportivo Independencia. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Mexicali?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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