Rosarito is a stunning beach spot in the mexican state of Baja California. It’s situated 35 minutes south of the U.S. border in Tijuana. Its beaches and dance clubs are a popular destination for young people from the United States during the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
Below you’ll find a list of activities and attractions, and also travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging alternatives.
From championship golf courses to luxurious spas and miles of sandy beaches, Rosarito has it all, for all ages and interests. Ideal for water activities, Rosarito also provides amazing shopping, horseback riding and dining. It is also home to Fox Studios, the place where movie sets for Titanic and Planet of Apes were built. Read on to find out about the city’s most popular events.
The well-known lobster village, Puerto Nuevo arose in the 1970s and 80s, just fifteen minutes south of centro Rosarito, originally as a fishermen’s neighborhood who would offer the daily catch in their living room, and now is a tourist/culinary destination. Lobster, rice, and beans, washed down with Margaritas is the “comida del dia.” Lobster “Puerto Nuevo Style” can be advertised anywhere in Baja, where the recipe is lobster, doused with butter and grilled, although if a customer insists it will be prepared in the traditional method.
In 1996, James Cameron built the Fox Studios for the film Titanic. Now, it is a place awaiting tourists who like movie sets, prop rooms and exhibits in a hollywood kind of environment called Foxploration. Fox studios are located south of the commercial center along Boulevard Benito Juarez, where a new, widened four lane Boulevard Popotla is rapidly developing a reputation as a target area for hand-crafted “rustico” furniture, metal sculpture, and boutique art studios and galleries.
On the site of the city fairgrounds in North Rosarito, a new “Rosarito Pabellion” (Pavilion) shopping center began construction in late 2007. Said to become the largest shopping center in Baja California, it includes major anchors, (Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Coppell, Ashley’s Furniture) Cineopolis multi-plex theaters, and chain restaurants such as Burger King, Subway, Applebee’s and VIPs.
While in Rosarito, visiting its numerous markets and shops is a must. No visit to Rosarito is complete without purchasing one of the unique Mexican handcrafted items. Visit the artisan Mercado and shop for iron goods, wood carvings and other traditional Mexican pieces of art.
A market research study shows that 57 percent of the travelers were interested in comparison shopping among Rosarito vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, inns, and hotels. Interestingly, 59 percent of the tourists were open to receive lodging offers from locations situated near Rosarito, as Tijuana and Imperial Beach.
A survey shows that mindful tourists who started their trip preparing two or more months before their arrival represented the 17 percent of the inquiries searching for a place to stay in Rosarito. Those more traditional travelers who sent their inquiries one to two months in advance from their travel date represented the 20 percent of the lodging requests. An impressive 64 percent of the inquiries were sent by typical vacationes who preferred to wait until the last month before their arriving to their Rosarito lodging.
In these troubled economic times, most travelers are looking for comparison shopping among different lodging alternatives before decide where to stay.
As an example, beneath there are 2 excellent deals to evaluate:
Rosarito Beach Vacation Condo: Looking for a relaxing or romantic weekend get away or trying to find the perfect home away from home in Baja California? If you drive approximately 20 miles south of the USA/Mexico border along a scenic toll road that costs less than $2.50 (US), you will come to the heart of beautiful downtown Rosarito, B.C. Mexico (commonly referred to as San Diego South). If you look to your right just off the beach, you will see two new condominium towers, La Jolla de Rosarito. On the fifth floor of Tower Two, is a new 1330 Sq. Ft. completely furnished two-bedroom/two-full bath (one with a SpaTub) LUXURIOUS ROSARITO BEACHFRONT CONDO for you to enjoy. This cozy beautifully decorated Rosarito vacation unit has ALL the comforts of home, is like the best-kept secret that you’re glad you know about. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#168165 at rentalo.com
Rosarito Mexico Vacation Condo: Las Olas Grand is considered to be the most luxurious Rosarito condos ever built in Baja. It was built to exacting American standards with exceptional workmanship and sophisticated detailing throughout. It is a 21 story resort tower with 3 infinity pools, 9 Jacuzzi’s, and private cabanas for a day at the beach. An ocean front gym complete with sauna and steam room, tennis courts, 3 restaurants, concierge and room service. The Rosarito vacation condo itself is 1828 Square feet 3 bedroom 2 bath. High speed Internet, Voice over IP phone, surround sound, and 42-inch plasma. The balcony measures 20′ X 12′ overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Baja coastline. It’s located 20 miles south of San Diego, California making both country’s readily accessible. Rosarito Beach, Mexico was been rated as one of the top 5 spring break destinations, with abundant nightlife and restaurants. The resort is located 5 miles south of Rosarito Beach Mexico. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#221664 at rentalo.com.
