coastal drive
Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway
Baja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Rosarito
Baja California, Mexico · North America
About Rosarito
Rosarito sits on the route: 5 minutes from Ciudad Morelos, 34km from Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Rosarito is in Baja California, Mexico, with about 100,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ciudad Morelos, about 4 km away.
Rosarito is a coastal city in Playas de Rosarito Municipality, Baja California, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. As of 2010, the city had a population of 65,278. Located 10 miles (16 km) south of the US–Mexico border, Rosarito is a part of the greater San Diego–Tijuana region and one of the westernmost cities inRead more
Mexico. Rosarito is a major tourist destination, known for its beaches, resorts, and events like the Baja Beach Fest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rosarito?
Within an hour or so of Rosarito: Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway (34 km), San Diego Zoo (43 km), SeaWorld San Diego (48 km), Valle de Guadalupe (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Rosarito?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Rosarito?
Rosarito is in Baja California, Mexico, about 4 km from Ciudad Morelos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 100,660
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Baja California
- Timezone
- America/Tijuana
- Coordinates
- 32.3604, -117.0464
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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Worth the detour from Rosarito
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Valle de Guadalupe
Mexico's premier wine region producing world-class wines in a sun-drenched valley dotted with innovative restaurants and boutique wineries.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Rosarito
- 34 kmTijuana-Ensenada Scenic HighwayBaja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
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