Santa Monica
Tijuana
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Popular places to visit
Rosarito Beach
Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink.
El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana
See how learning can be fun at this family-friendly complex with hundreds of games that show the impact of modern science and technology.
Av Revolución
You can find out about the history of Tijuana with a stop at Av Revolución. Make time for the shops and biking trails in this family-friendly area.
Centro Cultural Tijuana
Take the whole family to learn about the multi-layered past of the Californias and visit art exhibits, botanical gardens and a dome-shaped IMAX theater.
Baja California Center
Learn about the events happening at Baja California Center during your trip to Rosarito. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.
Parque Morelos
Spend several afternoons discovering the features in this enormous park, from puppet shows and a zoo to paddleboats and a pool.
Things to do
Tour la buffadora/pai pai park/four fours vineyard
Explore rosarito & cove/ secret places grounded boat
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Tijuana
The tub didnt work water filled up very high and was very dirty
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Property and room is out dated ! Room smelled funky! And not well cleaned! Iron had white residue! Bath tub had mold, bedspread was not clean and didn’t had a linnen Sheet under! Not a good experience overall on first time. Althougth all staff was great !
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Loved the hotel family oriented will stay there again every close to the hotel
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Parking is free if you are staying but when checking in nobody tells you . Validate the permit and it’s free . I paid two times 250 mx pesos .
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
It was decent, not the best but not the worse either. The view is great! But it’s very noisy all night.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Ticuán
My favorite place always clean and safe
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Santa Monica
Centro Playas
While visiting Centro Playas, you might make a stop by sights like Rosarito Beach and Artisan Market.
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.
Mazatlan
Mazatlan might not have many top sights, but Rosarito Beach and Rosarito Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Gallery.
Villas de Rosarito
Though Villas de Rosarito might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rosarito Beach and Rosarito Theatre.
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 Gallery.
