Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rosarito Beach
Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink.
Centro Cultural Tijuana
Take the whole family to learn about the multi-layered past of the Californias and visit art exhibits, botanical gardens and a dome-shaped IMAX theater.
El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana
See how learning can be fun at this family-friendly complex with hundreds of games that show the impact of modern science and technology.
Av Revolución
You can find out about the history of Tijuana with a visit to Av Revolución. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this family-friendly area.
Baja California Center
Learn about the events happening in Baja California Center during your trip to Rosarito. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Parque Morelos
Spend several afternoons discovering the features in this enormous park, from puppet shows and a zoo to paddleboats and a pool.
Activities
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision
Tour la buffadora/pai pai park/four fours vineyard
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Explore rosarito & cove/ secret places grounded boat
Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Great servicie
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel & Villas
Great
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Tijuana
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand One Plaza
Good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Ticuán
Everyone was friendly and room was clean. Will stay there again..
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Rooms are big, clean, stove and a few pots, fridge, microwave, coffe maker and staff are very hepfull and friendy. You can just walk to the beach from there and it even has a pier with a coffe shop and there are multiple chairs and tables at the pier. Its also only a few min. walk to multiple shops ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Quinta del Mar
While Quinta del Mar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rosarito Beach and Rosarito Theatre.
Centro Playas
If you're spending some time in Centro Playas, Rosarito Beach and Artisan Market are top sights worth seeing.
Ampliación Mazatlan
While there might not be top attractions in Ampliación Mazatlan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosarito Beach and Baja Gallery.
Mazatlan
Mazatlan might not have many top sights, but Baja Gallery and Rosarito Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Paloma
Uncover some of the top draws of La Paloma like its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Baja Gallery or Rosarito Beach.
Castillos del Mar
While there might not be top attractions in Castillos del Mar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosarito Beach and Baja Gallery.
Santa Monica Travel Guide
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- Flights to Tijuana
- Visit Costa de Oro
- Visit Punta Bandera
- Visit Playas de Tijuana
- Visit Mariano Matamoros
- Visit Popotla
- Visit Avenida Revolucion
- Visit Puerto Nuevo
- Visit Rosarito
- Visit Plan Libertador
- Visit Camino Verde
- Visit Tijuana
- Visit Garita de Otay
- U.s. Consulate General Tijuana
- Tijuana Holidays
- Cas Visa USA
- Baja Studios
- Chevron Stadium
- Hidalgo Market
- Playas de Tijuana Holidays
- Crea Sports Field
- Alameda Otay
- El Popo Market
- Fronton Jai Alai Palace
- El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana
- Caliente Racetrack Casino
