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Rosarito Travel Guide: 143 reviews and 388 photos

Looking south down the beach fr Los Pelicanos Rest

We have owned a small casa in Rosarito since the early '80s when we lived in San Diego and could come down in the evenings for dinner, for weekends frequently and often for a week in the summer.

Obviously we have seen a lot of growth, as well as many changes in the atmosphere, sometimes when the Governments of the US and Mexico are having difficulties, it is reflected in the amount of visitors as well as the attitude of the locals.

Since we hve lived full-time in Baja SUR for almost 15 years now, we usually just come up to do maintenance, errands, visit San Diego, and sometimes get a respite from the hurricane season in the months of Aug/Sep.

Basically, it is a comfortable town to visit, with many many places to shop, eat and stay; but these days of the downturn in the economy, a lot of smaller shops of course have closed.

MEETING ANOTHER VTer!

Brunch at Los PELICANOS

This trip, I finally got to meet VTer, JULIOGG/Julio, over a nice brunch in Rosarito, along with some people from Dublin who had made a query on the VT Travel Forum at the early part of the year, and came to Mexico to adopt a baby (seems there is a lot of that right now....). Both Julio and I had answered their queries.

Julio said that I am the first one he has met from VT!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Local Getaway
Cons:Sometimes Long Delays Crossing the US Border
In a nutshell:Good Place Close to US Border with Lots to Do

Last visit to Rosarito: Oct 2010
Intro Updated Nov 4, 2010
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Reviews (4)

Best Mexian Food in Town! Restaurants (3)

First tried this one when it opened a afew years ago and went back today to find it still as good! The decor makes you... more travel advice

COFFEE and FOOD FOR THE SOUL Restaurants (3)

This Cafe is many types; both American and some Mexican cooking; health foods, down-home cookin', breakfast, lunch and... more travel advice

Entrance to Hotel and Restaurant - Rosarito

Good, QUIET Location Hotels (1)

We haven't actually stayed here, since we own a casa just up the road, but I have looked at the rooms and when in town... more travel advice

Same OLD Coffee Pot used Forever - Rosarito

Overlooking the Beach Restaurants (3)

We have been coming here for over 20 years now, since they opened and they have always stayed consistently good in... more travel advice

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MD2nd Apr 25, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Wonderful tip for a get away.
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  ViajesdelMundo Apr 25, 2013 at 6:10 AM
  
  for sure; and looking to get back up there this summer.
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wise23girl Mar 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Everyone likes the coffee pot.
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travelgourmet Jul 30, 2010 at 12:45 AM

Hi Trish, Enjoy the weekend. Are you now in Rosarito? Larry
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balhannah Dec 4, 2009 at 7:20 PM

That coffee pot looks huge! never seen anything like it! Looks like this area could be touristy, but nice beaches to enjoy!
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kiwi Apr 26, 2009 at 7:36 AM

OH I second that on the coffee pot!! I would love to try some of that one day. Any place that you have been going to for 20+yrs must be good :-)
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lynnehamman Apr 26, 2009 at 6:54 AM

OMG! That is some coffee-pot!looks like a great place to start a day.