Activities
in and Around Rosarito Beach
"Other
Than Drinking and Partying" |
There are way too many things to do in and around
Rosarito Beach in the matter of a few days. But
it can't hurt to try, so here is a listing of some
activities that we recommend to keep you occupied
while you are not too busy partying it up.
 Restaurants
- Once you arrive in Rosarito you will find that
taco stands are on every corner. But if you want
more than a taco there are several restaurants around
the Festival Plaza for you to choose from. Here
is a quick list.
Surfing - One
of the most popular activities in and around Rosarito
Beach. Northern Baja has some excellent breaks including
Baja Malibu, Calafia, K38 1/2, Salsipuedes and San
Miguel. Click here
for a detailed report of surfing in the Northern
Baja area.
Shopping - What is a
trip to Mexico without a little bit of shopping.
There is an excellent but somewhat hidden artisan
Mercado just up the street from Festival Plaza Hotel.
Goods include wrought iron goods, blown glass, wood
carvings and numerous other traditional Mexican
art pieces.
Ride Horses or ATV's
- Yes, the beach is covered with all terrain vehicles
and horses. While this does not necessarily bode
well for the scenery it can make for some fun activities.
You can usually rent either at the beach in front
of Papa's and Beer.
Lobster Run
- Puerto Nuevo, just south of Rosarito Beach, is
world famous for it Baja Rock Lobster. Puerto Nuevo
can be an excellent day trip and you can typically
get a lobster meal with a beer or margarita for
about $10 - $15. There is also a nice shopping selection.
Tijuana - If you've never been there,
a trip to Tijuana can be a fun and interesting experience.
The main bar strip for gringos is Avenida Revolucion.
If you choose to go there it is best to go on a
Wednesday, Saturday or Friday, in that order. Safari
Club and Club A are the most highly recommended
of Tijuana's clubs.
La Bufadora/Blowhole
- It is a long trip, but it can be worth it to see
one of the world's few blowholes. La Bufadora is
located south of Ensenada on Punta Banda. The driveway
to La Bufadora has become something of a Mercado
itself recently and the shopping can actually occupy
as much of your time as the blowhole.
Ensenada - This would be even a better getaway,
except for the fact that biggest tourist attraction
is seemingly Papas and Beer. Get the point. It doesn't
make much sense to leave a town with a Papas and
Beer to go to Papas and Beer. It can be a pretty
funny experience though if you happen through town
in sequence with the cruise ship. |
