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Things to do with friends in Tijuana, Baja California

What are fun things to do with friends in Tijuana?

We checked 52 real places in Tijuana, Baja California from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. 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, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 4 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Tijuana, 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

Acuario CECUT to Torrente Bar

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

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Acuario CECUT

    Avenida Independencia 9350, Zona Río, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Plaza Independencia

    Del. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at La Torta Plaza

    Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Sala Monsivais

    Calle Paseo de los Héroes 9350, Zona Río, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Unidad Deportiva CREA

    Calle José Rubén Romero, Zona Río, 22010 Tijuana, BCN

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse New City Plaza

    Avenida Paseo Centenario Tijuana, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Topochil

    Avenida Independencia, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Calle Paseo de los Héroes 17, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

El Cubo to Lumi31

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

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit El Cubo

    Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque Benito Juarez

    Del. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Tabú

    Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Avenida Guadalupe I. Ramírez, Del Rio, 22416 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Boulevard Agua Caliente, Del. Centro, 22040 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Lumi31

    Calle Guadalupe Victoria, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Torre Agua Caliente to LeConteiner

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

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Torre Agua Caliente

    Boulevard de los Fundadores, Del. Centro, 22500 Tijuana, BCN

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Plaza Civica Guerrero

    Zona Río, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Sanborns Cafe

    Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Zona Río, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Casa Familiar Recreation Center

    West Park Avenue, San Diego, CA 92173

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Plaza Local 20N

    Boulevard Federico Benítez López, 22460 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Calle Villahermosa, 22510 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

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

    Boulevard General Manuel Márquez de León, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Tijuana

Real places in Tijuana for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Parque Defensores de Baja California

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

    FreeBurócrata Ruiz Cortines, 22406 Tijuana, BCN
  2. Eat at Giuseppis

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

    $12–20 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente 9550, Del. Centro, 22010 Tijuana, BCN
  3. Go to Cine OMNIMAX

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

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  4. Snack stop at Donut Bar

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

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Date night ideas in Tijuana

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

  1. Coffee at Donut Bar

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

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  2. Walk through Plaza Independencia

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

    FreeDel. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana
  3. Look around Museo de las Californias

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

    Free to $25 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  4. Dinner at La Torta Plaza

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

    $20–40 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  5. Drinks at Sótano Suizo (21+)

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

    $12–30 (estimate)Avenida Independencia 9415, Zona Río, 22320 Tijuana, BCN

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Things to do with a large group in Tijuana

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

  1. Play at Cinemex

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Boulevard General Manuel Márquez de León, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  2. Park time at Plaza Independencia

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

    FreeDel. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana
  3. Dinner at La Torta Plaza

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

    $20–40 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  4. Drinks at Porkys Place (21+)

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

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle Guadalupe Victoria, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

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Weekend in Tijuana with friends

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

  1. Saturday morning: Museo del Taco

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

    Free to $25 (estimate)Avenida Revolución 1317, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  2. Saturday lunch: La Torta Plaza

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

    $12–20 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  3. Saturday afternoon: Plaza Independencia

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

    FreeDel. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana
  4. Saturday night: La Revancha (21+)

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

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Donut Bar

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

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  6. Sunday afternoon: Gran Cinema Latino

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

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Emiliano Zapata, 22000 Tijuana, BCN

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Birthday ideas for adults in Tijuana

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

  1. Birthday dinner at La Torta Plaza

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

    $20–40 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  2. Play at Cinépolis Galerías

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

    $15–30 (estimate)Boulevard Agua Caliente, 22100 Tijuana, BCN
  3. Drinks at Casa Badoh (21+)

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

    $12–30 (estimate)Avenida Paseo Centenario Tijuana, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  4. Visit Museo de Cera

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

    Free to $25 (estimate)Avenida Francisco I. Madero, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  5. Picnic at Plaza Independencia

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

    FreeDel. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Tijuana

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

  1. Play at Oh Zone!

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

    $15–30 (estimate)Boulevard de las Américas, 22100 Tijuana, BCN
  2. See a movie at Cine OMNIMAX

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

    $15–30 (estimate)Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Del. Centro, 22000 Tijuana, BCN
  3. Get active at Billares Pockets

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

    $10–25 (estimate)Avenida José María Velasco, Zona Río, 22010 Tijuana, BCN
  4. Coffee or a snack at Donut Bar

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

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  5. Eat at La Torta Plaza

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

    $12–20 (estimate)Avenida Vía Rápida Poniente, Del. Centro, 22320 Tijuana, BCN
  6. Hang out at Plaza Independencia

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

    FreeDel. Centro, Tijuana, Municipio de Tijuana

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Places in Tijuana

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 Tijuana?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Tijuana 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 Tijuana for free?

Free places on our list include Plaza Independencia, Parque Benito Juarez and Plaza Civica Guerrero. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Tijuana?

Good places to start are La Torta Plaza, Donut Bar and Topochil. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Tijuana?

Sights on our list include Acuario CECUT, Museo de las Californias and El Cubo. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Tijuana?

Try visit Parque Defensores de Baja California, eat at Giuseppis and go to Cine OMNIMAX. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Tijuana?

Try coffee at Donut Bar, walk through Plaza Independencia and look around Museo de las Californias. 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 Tijuana?

Try play at Cinemex, park time at Plaza Independencia and dinner at La Torta Plaza. 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 Tijuana?

Try saturday morning: Museo del Taco, saturday lunch: La Torta Plaza and saturday afternoon: Plaza Independencia. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Tijuana?

Try birthday dinner at La Torta Plaza, play at Cinépolis Galerías and drinks at Casa Badoh (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Tijuana?

Try play at Oh Zone!, see a movie at Cine OMNIMAX and get active at Billares Pockets. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Tijuana?

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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