Rosarito Beach has been a favorite getaway for Southern Californians since the first movie stars began coming here to play in the 1930s. Over the years it has grown into a booming beachfront community with luxurious resort hotels, top-notch restaurants, nightclubs and world class shopping. In Rosarito, the prices are affordable and the warm, friendly hospitality is legendary.

With its perfect year-round climate and 20 miles of wide, sandy beaches that literally melt into the blue Pacific, Rosarito is the ideal place to escape—whether it’s for a day, a weekend or longer. Located only 45 minutes south of downtown San Diego, it’s quick and easy to get to. While traveling, soak up spectacular views of mountains, dunes, cliffs, surf and sea.

Activities

Once you have arrived, take a leisurely walk down the beach. Or get athletic. Go surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, boogie boarding or horseback riding right near the beach. Play a game of golf or tennis, hit the gym or pamper yourself in one of the European style spas. Take a side trip to the lovely colonial town of Tecate and visit the famous Tecate Brewery or head south and tour the acclaimed wine growing region, Guadalupe Valley, just north of Ensenada.

Rosarito hosts an annual International Seafood Fair, a Wine and Lobster Festival, and a Mexican Food Fair. In April and September you can watch or ride in the Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bike Ride or cheer at the three-wheeler competitions at the breath-taking Cantamar Sand Dunes, enter a biathlon or triathlon, a five or 10K run, a beach volleyball tournament or a sand castle building contest.
 

Accommodations

Whether you prefer a luxury resort on the sand, a condo or beach house, a moderately priced hotel, an RV park or just want to camp on the beach—it’s all right here! Oceanside, ocean views, upscale or down home—you will find the ideal place to stay in Rosarito—one that fits both your lifestyle and your budget! If you are planning a wedding, anniversary, seminar or other special event—we guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Dining

Over 90 restaurants await your discovery—offering up everything from mouth-watering fish and carne asada tacos at street side stands to international cuisine and award-winning Mexican wines from Baja, at elegant restaurants. Sip a Margarita or an exotic tropical drink as you watch the sun slip into the sea. Treat yourself to authentic Mexican dishes, the freshest seafood imaginable, a sizzling steak or some delicious sushi, Spanish tapas, or French, Cajun and Chinese cuisine.

Half way between Fox Studios and the world’s most famous Puerto Nuevo "lobster village" is a place you won't want to miss. It is Galería Giorgio Santini and it showcases the very best of Baja's art.

After you have feasted your eyes there, continue on to Puerto Nuevo. Stroll down its picturesque main street, exploring shops full of Mexican arts and crafts. Stop in at one of its restaurants and enjoy a whole Puerto Nuevo lobster, served the way it has always been served—sliced lengthwise and deep fried, with beans, rice and handmade flour tortillas on the side, and a Mariachi band playing soulful music over your shoulder.
 

Nightlife

At night, Rosarito bursts at the seams with life. There are wild and crazy bars where you can ride a mechanical bull, play volleyball in the sand, shoot tequila, dance till you drop and party till the roosters crow. The most popular is Papas & Beer. There are authentic Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico shows, karaoke bars, elegant nightclubs and plenty of places in between.

Shopping

There are hundreds of shops in Rosarito, offering up something for every taste and to fit every pocketbook. It is undeniably the custom furniture, pottery, quality leather goods, jewelry and folk art capital of northern Mexico. You can even shop for duty free perfumes and liquor.

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