Rosarito

Travel Guide

Rosarito which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a beach
Rosarito which includes a sandy beach
Rosarito which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline
Rosarito featuring a luxury hotel or resort, rocky coastline and a pool
Rosarito featuring general coastal views and 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

Rosarito which includes a sandy beach and surf

Centro Playas

3.5/5(101 area reviews)

While visiting Centro Playas, you might make a stop by sights like Rosarito Beach and Artisan Market.

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La Paloma

5/5(5 area reviews)

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 Rosarito Theatre.

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Castillos del Mar

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

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Ampliación Mazatlan

While there might not be top attractions in Ampliación Mazatlan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosarito Beach and Rosarito Theatre.

Ampliación Mazatlan
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 Rosarito Theatre.

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Mazatlan

3/5(2 area reviews)

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

Mazatlan
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
3 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1207, Centro, Playas de Rosarito, BC
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$90 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,541 reviews)
"The cleaning ladies took my towels but manage to track them down, the parking guys were saving the spot for other people and didn’t"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Rosarito Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
Boulevard Benito Juarez # 31, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$159 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$180 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,154 reviews)
"The staff is very helpful. There are many things to do, in and around the hotel. I was going for one night and decided to stay for another night."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Rosarito Beach Hotel
Hotel Corona Plaza
Hotel Corona Plaza
3 out of 5
Calle Cedro #151, Zona Centro, Playas de Rosarito, BC
$82 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$92 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.6/10 (1,300 reviews)
"I didn’t like the fact that they have the same breakfast every morning , they need to change it up every other day , it’s only beans , chilaquiles n egg everyday . Also one person at the front desk his name is Cesar he needs to improve his attitude , he needs to be more polite n he needs to welcome ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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 Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy a private beach, 2 hot tubs, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (410 reviews)
"It was very nice , The beach was in front of our door , All the shopping and stores were close by to walk , PRIVATE Beach . We loved this place so much"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Quinta Pacifica Beachfront Villas
Hermoso departamento
Hermoso departamento
3 out of 5
806 Tecate Eduardo Crosthwhite, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Rosarito Theatre are located ...
Hermoso departamento
OCEANA CASA DEL MAR  beach front condo 801
OCEANA CASA DEL MAR beach front condo 801
Playas de Rosarito
Book a stay at this beach condo in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Artisan Market are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
Quick getaway
"The unit was at the end which gave us privacy. The unit was very clean and organized. It was a very pleasant experience."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

OCEANA CASA DEL MAR beach front condo 801
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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Reviews of Rosarito

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
278
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
247
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
86
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
15
1 - Terrible 2%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Only summer is good, I guess.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

This was our 4th time at Rosarito and it was the best one. It was quiet and low key. We were able to enjoy a nice walk by the beach and have some drinks without having too many people around. Also, food at Puerto Nuevo was amazing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love rosarito

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

my card was over charged at multiple places, the hotel and a shop right next to it. It is really unfortunate because I actually enjoyed my stay. The beach was pretty, but the streets were rough .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

i like the beach and all the places around

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Safe to be walking in the night Close to night clubs

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