Yes, you do! So, if you do not have please get one as soon as possible. Due to the pandemic, there could be a delayed getting you passport so do not risk it and just get it. Also, if you get your passport it will be helpful when you crossed the border.
It really depends where do you live, but from Santa Clarita is about 4 1/2 hours. You have the option of flying over there, but take into consideration that the closest airport to Ensenada is in Tijuana which is about 1 1/2 hours from Ensenada. Therefore, if you decide to fly there you will still have to rent a car or arrange transportation with the hotel for pick ups for an extra fee. It really depends on your preference
As you drove over there, you have to drive back to Ysidro Ready Lane ( Which we will provide maps and instructions how to get from the hotel to the Ysidro Border.) The Border Lane can be long depending whether or not you have a passport and the time you decide to return. We highly recommend if you could to return Sunday or Monday morning.
Yes, they take dollars but if you want to exchange to pesos I will highly recommend to do so in San Ysidro before crossing the border, or you can do it in downtown. Not all the business take cards so is better to bring cash.
Get on US-101 S 2 min (0.5 mi) Follow I-5 S and I-805 S to Av. Vía Rápida Pte. in Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, México. Take the exit toward Aeropuerto/Rosarito from Av. Vía Rápida Pte. 2 hr 27 min (136 mi) Get on Escenica Tijuana-Ensenada/México-1D in Rosarito from Carr. Transpeninsular/México 1 27 min (12.3 mi) Merge onto Escenica Tijuana-Ensenada/México-1D Toll road 46 min (43.6 mi) Continue onto Carr. Transpeninsular/Rosarito - Ensenada/México 1 Destination will be on the right 5 min (3.0 mi) City Express Plus Ensenada Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada km 104 S/N El Sauzal, 22760 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico * From Tijuana to Ensenada make sure you take the toll route, there are 3 to 4 different tolls each one charge about $2-3 dlls, make sure you bring cash :)
It appears the highest temperature will be 74F, lowest 50s. Bring a light jacket for the night.