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Located 20 minutes south of the border from San Diego, California, this proximity to the border and scenic location between the Pacific Ocean and coastal foothills, makes Rosarito Beach (or Playas de Rosarito) one of the leading resort towns in Baja California.
Puerto Nuevo
The town is renowned for its many restaurants serving famous Puerto Nuevo style lobster. Walk around the open-air markets, bargain for beautiful Mexican silver jewelry, shop for souvenirs or just stop by for a margarita. The people are friendly and welcoming. Puerto Nuevo holds many festivals during the year.
Golf
Rosarito and the surrounding areas boast excellent golf courses. The best known of these is Bajamar’s 27 hole course that is considered the ’Pebble Beach of Baja.’ Bajamar is situated on spectacular cliffs with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This course offers a scenic and memorable golfing experience to players of all skill levels and abilities. http://www.baja4us.com/Bajamar.html
Real Del Mar - Play golf enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, a professional, par 72, 18 hole golf course, with 6,400 yards and five lakes. Its exclusive design with narrow fairways and three canyons is a challenge for players of all levels. http://www.realdelmar.com.mx/
Further down the coast, the Baja Country Club offers golfing in Ensenada. Surrounded by mountains, the 18 hole course offers a unique and challenging day on the links.
Wine Country-Ruta del vino
Baja’s climate is an extension of Southern California, providing the perfect environment to produce excellent wines. Tours and tastings are available year-round at most of the wineries. Some of the wineries are Bodegas de Santo Tomas in Ensenada, LA Cetto Winery, Vidas de Guadalupe Winery, Chateau Camou, Monte Xanic Winery and more. Seasonal festivals often require tickets.
Foxploration
Fox Studios is a great choice to entertain family and friends, site of several smash hit movies including Titanic, Pearl Harbor, Deep Blue Sea, The Weight of Water, Tomorrow Never Dies and many more.
Visit Foxploration on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. http://www.foxbaja.com/
Whale Watching
From January to March, thousands of California Gray Whales pass on their migration route to calving grounds in the Sea of Cortez. Their primary feeding grounds are the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort seas of Alaska and Siberia. In just two months the whales cover the 5,000 mile trip from Alaska to the Baja lagoons. During their migration you'll frequently spot them from your balcony.
Fishing
Some of the world’s greatest fishing grounds. Fish from the pier, rent a boat, or go out on a special deep sea charter from Ensenada.
No matter what you choose, you will experience phenomenal sport fishing in the tropical waters of Sea of Cortez and big game fish on the Pacific side including tuna, marlin, whahoo, dorado and sailfish.
Charter boats abound and knowledgeable guides will direct you to the best spots.
Surfing
Rosarito Beach boasts a long coastline with excellent surf breaks. Many other breaks are within easy reach including the popular K38s just a short distance up the road. Northern Baja’s many beach and reef breaks offer consistent uncrowded surf year round. Baja gets south swells in summer from hurricanes or large storms in the South Pacific and winters swells from the North Pacific making for very consistent wave action. Surf Forecast for Baja Norte.
