Playas de Rosarito, Coastal municipality in Baja California, Mexico
Playas de Rosarito is a coastal area on Mexico's Pacific shore that stretches between Tijuana and Ensenada. The region has long sandy beaches with various sections for different activities and is a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
The area was founded in 1787 when a missionary established the first settlement and laid the foundation for later development. Through the 20th century, the region grew into a popular coastal destination.
Puerto Nuevo is known for its fishing restaurants where lobster is the signature dish and a core part of local food culture. Visitors come to try this traditional specialty prepared the same way it has been for generations.
The coastal area has many hotels directly on the beach with good water access and ocean views. Visitors will find a good range of accommodations in various sizes and price ranges along the entire coastline.
Large film water tanks in the area were used to film scenes for major Hollywood productions. These facilities served as sets for well-known movies that reached millions of viewers worldwide.
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