Tijuana - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
As alluded to above, this is the drawback of this city: it is very difficult to meet people outside of the Consulate. This might have been due to the pandemic, but I think it has more due to the fact that locals are not really interested in investing the time to make friends with Americans – we are not exactly a novelty in these parts, so I understand. That coupled with the fact that there is no real sophisticated expat scene means that you have to work extra hard to make friends outside of the consulate community. People join affinity groups etc in San Diego to try and network/date, but it at times felt very isolating as I would have hoped for a wider social circle. - Apr 2023
Go across to the U.S. or hang out in Rosarito I suppose if you want American friends. Locals are everywhere, so just go out. There aren't expat or diplomat groups like in other posts. If you're religious or have a hobby you can find a group that way. - Nov 2017
Museums, theater, opera, concerts, shopping, clubs, tequila bars. - Mar 2015
Eat at restaurants and drink. Family is big here, and expats seem to either cross or have bbqs, etc. - Apr 2014
Go out to eat, VIP movie theaters, dinners together. - Feb 2014
Some house parties, restaurant gatherings. Again, good nightlife options on both sides of the border. - Apr 2011
There are lots of activities to do, you can have a very full social life here and in San Diego. - Mar 2011
People do not entertain very often, but many single people are out at bars on either side until all hours of the night. - Aug 2010
San Diego seems to be the entertainment/social life of choice for many expats - Mar 2008
