Rosarito Beach, Mexico - Activities

When it comes to what to do in Rosarito Beach, most people spend their time poolside, shopping or eating, that very few people know that Rosarito holds so many other heart-pumping activities. Here are a few of those other activities, and where you can find them: FOXPLORATION FoxPloration is a great place to spend the day and have a behind the scenes look at making a movie. FOXPLORATION is located 3 miles south of Rosarito, just off the free road, between the 1-d Autopista and the ocean. Bicycles The ROSARITO to ENSENADA 50 MILE BIKE RIDE is an annual collection of fun-seekers who turns Rosarito on full volume! This annual event starts in Rosarito Beach, then heads south on the free road along the coast. At Km. 60 the road heads inland, and then up!. The last 5 miles are generally a downhill cruise, and the party in Ensenada afterwards is not to be missed! Bringing your bike to Rosarito Beach for a casual peddle through town is probably not a good idea. The traffic in town is pretty busy, and there are no established bike paths or sidewalk areas for riding. Golf REAL DEL MAR golf course is just 10 miles north of Rosarito Beach, and a just a short 25 minute coastal drive are the oceanfront links at BAJAMAR. Both courses feature a clubhouse, restaurant, bar and pro shop. And since both courses are completely different, you have two great excuses to head south of the border to practice your game. Hiking There are several hiking options in the Rosarito Beach area. Of course hiking along the low bluffs and beaches can be fun, especially south of town. But there are other inland options as well, including some inland trails east of LA SALINA. Frisbee Rosarito Beach has many miles of open beaches, perfect for throwing your Frisbee! Playing along the surf line can be a fun way to keep cool on warm days! Horseback Riding Horses are available for rent in front of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, as well as just south of town, right off of the free road by the parking lot. There are also horses for rent a bit north, near Papa's and Beer. Kayaks Launching off the beach west of the main highway is usually no problem. Because most of Rosarito's coast is sandy beach, the scenery is predicable. Heading a bit south of town provides more diverse views, as the sand changes into low bluffs.Kayaks can often be rented in front of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, and the two small islands in front of the hotel make a fun kayak excursion. For even better kayaking head south towards LA SALINA and BAJAMAR. Snorkeling - Diving The island directly in front of the Rosarito Beach hotel is a good snorkel and dive spot when the ocean surface is calm. This is usually during the summer months. Just north of Rosarito Beach, many dive clubs offer day trips to the Coronado Islands. These islands are an easy one day jaunt on a dive boat out of San Diego, and the visibility and sea life is very good. Ocean water temperatures usually bottom out at around 55 degrees in February, and then gradually warm up to about 70 degrees by late August. Surfing - Bodysurfing The beaches in the Rosarito area are probably better for body surfing and Boogie Boarding than for surfing, mainly because of the lack of any consistent shape. The waves do get large, but they are often walled up. South of Rosarito, where the bluffs start, the shape improves considerably. There is a good break about 10 minutes south just past Calafia, a reef break with rights and lefts. It usually stays glassy all day because of the tall hills just inland. And if you have time to head even further south, San Miguel is a good right break on a stone beach just north of Ensenada near the toll station. Camping is permitted there for a small fee. Volleyball The Volleyball Tournaments south of Rosarito near Ensenada has been a main location for many years. The Estero Beach Hotel there has been a classic venue, and still is. However, Olympic hopefuls now have Rosarito Beach as a venue for the biggest new volleyball tournament in Mexico.