Rosarito Beach

[Allcdngirl]

Just wondering about the beach? How far is it from the hotel? How's the water? Oh.. I guess more importantly, can I go in the water right after being banded?

[MamaMichelle]

I didn'ts have a chance to go there but I did consider it so I did some research on it! This is the site I used: http://www.rosaritobeach.net/ I know that it is about 30 min from TJ, you can take a cab there but I don't recall the cost.

Here's the brochure version:

Less than 19 miles from Tijuana is located the beautiful town of Rosarito, known for their beaches, where people practice all kind of aquatic sports and horseback riding. Rosarito has a party atmosphere, and counts with comfortable hotels and exclusive seafood restaurants. Here you can eat the famous fish tacos or go to night clubs and dance all night. During the summer they have concerts and massive events on their beaches.

Mona-Camille made a detour there during her trip and said it was a crazy scene but that was spring break week so I bet that is why! She can better describe the water and beach conditions but I do know that Dr. O says to avoid pools and hot tubs for 3 weeks after surgery and since the ocean must be a lot dirtier than a chlorine filled pool I would say you should at least wait that long before taking a dip!

Maybe you can plan to visit the beach before your surgery!!

[bandgroupie]

I haven't been there but we're going Friday afternoon when we get in!!!!!!

See ya on the beach (with the donkeys!)

Just wondering about the beach? How far is it from the hotel? How's the water? Oh.. I guess more importantly, can I go in the water right after being banded?

[mona-camille]

Yes, I was there. It was an experience to say the least and we left as soon as possible. The cab rides takes about 45 minutes each way and will cost around $50-$60 dollars round trip. Just not my type of scene. Lots of bars, lots of booze. The cabs do not have air conditioning, or if they do, they don't use it.

Yes, there are horses on the beach you can ride, but I refused. They are not fed too well nor do they receive water. They sit in the hot sun on the hot sand all day long and one look in their eyes and you can see the sadness and hoplessness of their situation. They are not treated well at all. You will also find an endless supply of dogs. Seems everyone there has one. Not that it is a problem, just saying. The storekeeps on the streets are much worse than on Revolution Avenue. They will literally pull you by the arm and try to get you to come inside for drinks or to buy something. A lot of undesirables on the streets and you must be very very careful. I did not see many tourists at all, mostly natives. And that is worrisome. Tourist areas are much safer.

The water was icy cold but I was there on Easter Sunday. The sand is hard, not the squishable kind. No lifeguards when I was there. There was every type of person and group imaginable. Families, singles, animals, drunks etc.

Just a great big ole party scene,so if that is what you are into, then by all means, you'll have a great time. I didn't. But then again, it was srping break so maybe it is different at differnet times of the year. If you have the money to spend on the cab, just go and look around.

Oh, and no, you can't swim after being banded. Go before.