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Walking in Town
The cruise terminal is located in the downtown area, the main square or Zocalo is located 2 blocks to the west when exiting the cruise terminal. The Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is located here, also many of the older business shops. To the East there is 1 mile of beach from the 100% Natural Restaurant to the first hotel on the Costera Avenue, Excalibur, a few local seafood restaurants.
I always recommend to use your common sense while in Port,you will find the same situations in any place in the world. Don't where flashy jewelry, carry a no more than you will be planning on spending,1 credit card and an ID. Also ask the ship to provide a contact number in case of an emergency, usually they will provide the number of the ship's agent.
Crossing the streets may be a challenge, use the stops lights and get assistance from the police that are there, most local motorists will not stop to let you pass.
Don't go into back roads with a "tourist guide" unless he has an authorized ID from the SCT, it is made on PVC green back ground and aztec sun, make sure it's valid. Many of these so called "tourist guides" have home made ID's and have no oficial recognition from any authority.
The fort of San Diego is in front of the cruise terminal and it's a great place to walk.
If you get lost, hop in a cab, and ask for "La Terminal de Cruceros"
I do not recommend to walk to the cliff divers or flea market, although they are within walking distance, but it's kinda tricky to get there and a wrong turn might ruin your vacation.
Hope the info helps, on my next post I will elaborate more on the different types of "tour guides" you can find inside and outside of the cruise terminal, and why I recommend that you use the "Authorized Ground Transport" service.
If you have a good comment or complaint in refernce to a prior visit, feel free to drop a line and I will pass it on the proper authorities.
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