Santa Monica Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

Bufadora / La guerrerense seafood / four four vineyards

Tour la buffadora/pai pai park/four fours vineyard

AU$110
per adult
Tour la buffadora/pai pai park/four fours vineyard
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster

AU$56
per adult
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
ATV Off-Road Adventure through Valle de Guadalupe + Winery Visit

ATV Off-Road Adventure through Valle de Guadalupe + Winery Visit

AU$107
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
ATV Off-Road Adventure through Valle de Guadalupe + Winery Visit
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

AU$130
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta

Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation

AU$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

AU$116
per adult
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
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Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Paseo de los Héroes 9902 Tijuana BC
The price is AU$142 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$142
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,545 reviews)
"good customer service"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Rosarito Beach Hotel

Rosarito Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Boulevard Benito Juarez # 31 Playas de Rosarito BC
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$182
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,788 reviews)
"This place is amazing"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Rosarito Beach Hotel
Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel & Villas

Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel & Villas

3 out of 5
Carr. Libre a Ensenada 4490 Playas de Rosarito BC
The price is AU$152 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$152
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Playas de Rosarito. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel & Villas
Grand Hotel Tijuana

Grand Hotel Tijuana

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Agua Caliente #4558 Tijuana BC
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$239
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,784 reviews)
"Clean room. Staff were nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Grand Hotel Tijuana
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

4.5 out of 5
Paseo del los Heroes #10902, Zona Rio Tijuana BC
The price is AU$287 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$287
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,572 reviews)
"Beds are a bit small being queens I’m convinced they are full size not queens some employees are not so friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Quartz Hotel & SPA

Quartz Hotel & SPA

4.5 out of 5
Paseo Centenario 4210, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana BC
The price is AU$312 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$312
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Quartz Hotel & SPA
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Monica

Find the best Santa Monica areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Zona Rio

While visiting Zona Rio, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Rio Commercial Center and Centro Cultural Tijuana.

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Photo by Leonardo De Leon
Open Photo by Leonardo De Leon

Tijuana Centro

Tijuana Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Av Revolución or Fronton Jai Alai Palace.

A lobster tail on a plate with several dipping sauces.

Puerto Nuevo

Check out the seafood restaurants, beaches and live music while spending some time in Puerto Nuevo. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Christ of the Sacred Heart or All the Pretty Horses of Baja Rides and Rescue.

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Playas de Tijuana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Playas de Tijuana. You might want to make time for a stop at Monumental Plaza de Toros or Border Field State Park.

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Las Gaviotas

While there might not be top attractions in Las Gaviotas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baja Studios and Christ of the Sacred Heart.

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