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

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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 Baja Gallery.

La Paloma
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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 Gallery.

Castillos del Mar
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.

Centro Playas
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Mazatlan

3/5(2 area reviews)

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

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 Baja Gallery.

Rosarito Shores
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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 Pabellón Rosarito and Rosarito Beach.

Baja del Mar
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
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$123 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with 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! (1,241 reviews)
Everything good

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Rosarito Beach Hotel
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito

Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito

3 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1207, Centro, Playas de Rosarito, BC
$86 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$97 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with 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! (1,653 reviews)
Did not have hot tub

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
Hotel Corona Plaza

Hotel Corona Plaza

3 out of 5
Calle Cedro #151, Zona Centro, Playas de Rosarito, BC
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$82 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with 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 ...
6.8/10 (1,341 reviews)
Wonderful hotel service
Very good service clean room friendly staff and beautiful view and food service staff very friendly this is top notch service and always will come back

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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 (434 reviews)
No air conditioning

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Quinta Pacifica Beachfront Villas
La Paloma Condos

La Paloma Condos

4.5 out of 5
Ensenada Lopez Rodriguez, Playas de Rosarito, BC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Rosarito ...
La Paloma Condos
Oceanfront Villa Paz

Oceanfront Villa Paz

Rosarito
Book a stay at this beach villa in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Rosarito Beach and Baja Studios are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
This condo was great! 3 bedrooms with king size bed that were super comfortable. Very clean and safe. Never once saw a bug inside. Great view and the security was very friendly. Will definitely be booking it again

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Oceanfront Villa Paz
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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