Rosarito

Travel Guide
Rosarito featuring a beach
Choose your accommodations from the range of oceanfront hotels that line the coast of this resort town and spend your days exploring beaches, seafood restaurants and craft shops.

Rosarito is an exciting resort community on Baja California’s gorgeous Gold Coast. The coastal city is an idyllic destination for enjoying a rejuvenating getaway at a luxury resort and indulging your senses at wellness spas. Take in magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the wide Baja California sky as you take long strolls along the beach or sit back at a waterfront restaurant. Hit Rosarito’s sapphire beaches with your surfboard or snorkel and practice your swing at one of the city’s fantastic golf courses.

The city’s chief lure is undeniably its beautiful stretch of coastline. Check out Rosarito Beach, which is a broad and sandy sweep of beach directly fronting the city center. The small beach has a family atmosphere and a long strip of vendors selling snacks and drinks. Four-wheeled motorbike rental and horse-riding or paragliding tours are available. Another beautiful beach fronts the neighborhood of La Paloma.

Many hotels and resorts in Rosarito can help you organize sightseeing adventures and equipment rental. Try stand-up paddleboarding, rent a Jet Ski or jump onboard a boat tour. Snorkeling and scuba-diving tours give you a closer look at Baja California’s amazing ocean life. Grab your surfboard and check the swell from Punta Descanso to Punta Mezquite. Rosarito’s wonderful golf courses are ideal for taking in the scenery while fine-tuning your technique.

Save time to stroll around the city and check out stores selling souvenirs. Pick up gifts such as sterling silverware, woven blankets, leather goods and onyx crafts at the craft market. If you’re a film fan, be sure to visit Baja Film Studios and find out about the Hollywood movies that were filmed here.

Wander along Benito Juarez Boulevard and pick from the many restaurants serving authentic cuisine and local wines. Rosarito’s waterfront bars are perfectly placed for watching sunsets (and sunrises, too).

Rosarito is a half-hour drive south from Tijuana San Diego is a little over an hours’ drive away. A wide variety of resorts and hotels are available. Rosarito is an exciting family-friendly destination on Baja’s northern coast.

Where to stay in Rosarito

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La Paloma

Uncover some of the top draws of La Paloma like its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Rosarito Beach or Baja Studios.

La Paloma
Rosarito which includes a sandy beach and surf

Centro Playas

While there might not be top attractions in Centro Playas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosarito Beach and Pabellón Rosarito.

Centro Playas
Winter storm rolls in across the Pacific and hits the shores of Baja. I liked the colors in the water and sky. With big storm expected overnight, we took a break from camping and cooking, staying in a motel and eating a big mess of fish tacos for dinner with some margaritas in the hotel bar. The surf zone is super muddy and thus "sharky" as the surfers like to say.

Rosarito Shores

Though Rosarito Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rosarito Beach and Baja Studios.

Rosarito Shores
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Castillos del Mar

Though Castillos del Mar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rosarito Beach and Baja Studios.

Castillos del Mar
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Mazatlan

Mazatlan might not have many top sights, but Rosarito Beach and Pabellón Rosarito are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mazatlan
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Baja del Mar

While Baja del Mar might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rosarito Beach and Pabellón Rosarito.

Baja del Mar
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
3 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1207, Centro, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Rosarito. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,179 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to everything."

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Rosarito Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
Boulevard Benito Juarez # 31, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rosarito. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This is my GO TO hotel"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Rosarito Beach Hotel
Hotel Corona Plaza
Hotel Corona Plaza
3 out of 5
Calle Cedro #151, Zona Centro, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rosarito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,415 reviews)
Will recommend
"It was a 5 night stay, the first night there were a lot of drainage issues. We switched rooms on the second night and there we had no issues whatsoever. Everything was fine. Breakfast was good"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Hotel Corona Plaza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quinta Pacifica Beachfront Villas
Quinta Pacifica Beachfront Villas
3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juárez KM 26, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Rosarito. Enjoy a private beach, 2 spa tubs, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Rosarito ...
6.2/10 (306 reviews)
"The TV was a no go...not even local chanels."

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Quinta Pacifica Beachfront Villas
WIVC La Paloma Resort - Your Vacation Escape to Rosarito, Swimming Pool & Short Walk To The Beach
WIVC La Paloma Resort - Your Vacation Escape to Rosarito, Swimming Pool & Short Walk To The Beach
3.5 out of 5
Km 28.200 Carretera Tijuana a Ensenada, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Rosarito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a steam room. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Baja Studios are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"Condo is nice"

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

WIVC La Paloma Resort - Your Vacation Escape to Rosarito, Swimming Pool & Short Walk To The Beach
Wow! What a View!! Down Town Oceanfront Condo, Very Safe!  Direct beach Access!
Wow! What a View!! Down Town Oceanfront Condo, Very Safe! Direct beach Access!
Rosarito
Stay at this condo in Rosarito. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and balconies. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Baja Gallery are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Rosarito Condo
"Nice!"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Wow! What a View!! Down Town Oceanfront Condo, Very Safe! Direct beach Access!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Nov. 17, 2018

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