We live within a block of the lifeguard station at the Playas Tijuana beach.  There is a very small OXXO on the corner, about the size of a moderately priced walk-in closet. A little cabana with benches next to the guard station marks the beginning of the  boardwalk that winds north towards the border.

There are a handful of worthy novelty shops and restaurants that line the existing boardwalk.  After talking with the owner of one coffee shop the other day, I learned that there are non-profit groups asking the city for new paint.  New paint could slightly improve the boardwalk but what is really needed is an overhaul.  The existing boardwalk was originally lined with pavers but the years have taken a toll and there are many pavers missing or misaligned.  It makes it very difficult to walk without carefully watching your footing.  I’m thankful though, for the little boardwalk that there is.

A year ago before they made improvements to the border fence, I actually saw a couple pass their toddler through the slats in the fence and then back again, while they enjoyed their lunch and conversation through the fence.  Credit to Eric Thayer for the beautiful photo below, http://ericthayer.blogspot.com/search?q=tijuana

Tijuana Beach Border