Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Monica
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.
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.
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.
Baja California Center
Learn about the events happening in Baja California Center during your trip to Rosarito. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.
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 la buffadora/pai pai park/four fours vineyard
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Explore rosarito & cove/ secret places grounded boat
Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Tijuana
The buffet food option is horrible. There’s limited seats available in the pool area. The walls are very thin. You can hear Kids running around.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Property and room is out dated ! Room smelled funky! And not well cleaned! Iron had white residue! Bath tub had mold, bedspread was not clean and didn’t had a linnen Sheet under! Not a good experience overall on first time. Althougth all staff was great !
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Loved the hotel family oriented will stay there again every close to the hotel
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Parking is free if you are staying but when checking in nobody tells you . Validate the permit and it’s free . I paid two times 250 mx pesos .
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Festival Plaza Playas Rosarito
Mejor las tuallas están muy viejas
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Ticuán
My favorite place always clean and safe
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Centro Playas
If you're spending some time in Centro Playas, Rosarito Beach and Artisan Market are top sights worth seeing.
Rosarito Shores
While there might not be top attractions in Rosarito Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosarito Beach and Baja Gallery.
Mazatlan
Mazatlan might not have many top sights, but Rosarito Beach and Baja Gallery 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 Rosarito Beach or Baja Gallery.
Villas de Rosarito
While there might not be top attractions in Villas de Rosarito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosarito Beach and Rosarito Theatre.
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.
