Is Rosarito The BEST Mexican Beach for Expats?

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[@tijuanataxi]

Mexico’s federal commission against sanitary risks recently labeled six beaches in Tijuana and Rosarito as being the most polluted in all of Mexico when it comes to fecal matter. The bacteria comes from raw sewage in the water. The agency says these six beaches far exceed the acceptable health levels set by the World Health Organization. During the last quarter of this year, 254 beaches throughout Mexico were surveyed and the six in Northern Baja topped the list as the most polluted as a result of sewage in the water. The federal agency said in a statement “immediate actions need to take place at these six beaches to prevent health risks for tourists and Mexican nationals.” The fecal matter is believed to have come from discharges of untreated sewage at a plant in Punta Bandera about five miles south of the border. The state of Baja California has announced a plan to refurbish the Punta Bandera facility starting in January, but the work should take almost a year to complete.

[@wb6csh]

@tijuanataxi - Thank you for your informative comment!

[@DrTbird]

Which safe nearby beaches do you recommend?

[@tijuanataxi]

@@DrTbird These are the cleanest beaches in Mexico...none are in Baja California unfortunately.... Mexico has many Blue Flag beaches, including: Los Cabos In 2024 and 2025, 25 of the 78 beaches certified by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) were in Los Cabos. This includes popular beaches in Cabo San Lucas, the Tourist Corridor, and the East Cape. Cancun Cancun has five Blue Flag beaches, including: Playa Perlas: A beach with soft waves and greenish tones that's good for families Chac Mool: A popular beach with moderate waves and a club with a pool, lounge chairs, and food and drink Quintana Roo Quintana Roo has 22 Blue Flag beaches, including: Benito Juárez: Ballenas, Coral, Chac-Mool, Delfines, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún, Iberostar Cancún, Live Aqua Cancún, Marlín, Playa del Niño, and Las Perlas Isla Mujeres: Albatros Beach, Atelier, Playa Centro, and Playa Norte Puerto Morelos: Playa Sol and Ventana al Mar Solidaridad: Punta Esmeralda, Xcalacoco, Iberostar Tucán & Quetzal, Playa 88, and Iberostar Playa Paraíso Playa del Carmen A tourist destination with beaches like Playa Mamitas and Punta Esmeralda The Blue Flag program is an international certification that recognizes beaches and marinas that meet high standards for: water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety.

[@DrTbird]

@@tijuanataxi That's a bummer but thanks for the list!

[@kevinthec]

I am so glad that you posted a video on Rosarito. I am retired and this is one of the areas that I am interested in.

[@bajaboy29]

My grandparents had a place there years ago. In fact, the fields I used to run around in later became the Fox film studio. Back then, I loved the area. I prefer further south for many of the reasons others have posted. Ensenada and San Quintin are both areas that have temperate weather but are more attractive. We live full time in the small but lovely village of Bahia Asuncion, BCS, Mexico.

[@celestetibbs3100]

Like others who have commented, many of the beaches have water that’s so polluted you shouldn’t swim in it. Raw sewage is a serious matter. I chose to not move to Lake Chapala because it is also polluted. I don’t want to live where I can only look at the water but not get in it. But, Rosarito and Lake Chapala do have many, many positive attributes.

[@topofthatop5]

I would never move here there is more better places in mexico better views and water !

[@tijuanataxi]

@@celestetibbs3100 Cabo San Lucas & Cancun are far better options for clean water and clean beaches. Rosarito beaches & water are the most contaminated in all of Mexico! Not an opinion, but a fact based on government studies.

[@TheJerilyn1111]

Great video and information!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it! Check out our website for more info for moving to Mexico - mexicorelocationguide.com

[@anthonylopez-hr6dw]

Great Video, During the summer we, family drive down from LA. Grandparents, aunts an Uncle had small house there. 2 lane road. 1950-60.

[@oldcrook510]

LOVE the channel but this city too close to the border for me & too expensive. I'd argue Mexico has FAR better places with less crime, pollution and cheaper than Northern Baja.

[@thecoloradoactivelearningc1206]

First went to Rosarito when I was around 6, some 50+ years ago. Its changed a bit over time! Back in the day it was about 2 1/2 blocks long, with really only the Rosarito Beach Hotel to stay in, in town. Small single engine planes use to land on the beach in front of the hotel. We would take the city bus everywhere. There were two primary bakeries in town and one tortilleria in town. Use to eat a lot at Edwardo's a torta shop that was run by Saul from Brooklyn, Renes which was on your way out of town, La Pescadora and Marge's with her crazy birds and monkey. Its great to see El Nido and La Fonda are still around. The roads have certainly changed. Everyone knew each other, even the gringos. We really had some goodtimes. Rosarito really started to grow probbly in the early 90's. My mother lived in Cantamar, a bit south, for a long time. Been through a few times in the last 10 years, different place but still a place to visit and maybe live. Thanks for the video!

[@hiruu]

I love Rosarito! It is a bit pricey as compared to other areas of Mexico, but it is close to California and great for cross border transits. Can you all do one for Ensenada?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

I’m our video on Ensenada is coming next week! Thanks for watching

[@GeorgeStar]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide I'd like to see a comparison of the two. Thanks.

[@tijuanataxi]

Ensenada has very contaminated beaches as well. Please investigate this fact before moving to Ensenada. Some beaches in Ensenada, Mexico have been contaminated by untreated or poorly treated wastewater:

[@hiruu]

@ I don’t go to the beach’s to swim in Rosarito or Ensenada, but yes, I’ve researched both areas and they are still very nice, even if I’m not spending time in the water.

[@gringopines3476]

Hi, We've been livin' in Mexico now for 2 years. I love watchin' videos like this to find other places to visit... Befor movein', we lived in AZ. and traveled many places, from Baja North to Sonora through Sinaloa to where we rezide now in Chihuahua... As you mentioned Mexico offers a wide assortment of Places to see, Things to do, And peaple to meet. I personally enjoy those places that are off the beatin' path, verry rural, and secluded. Thanx for your videos. They are the positive to the media negitive that is common in the states... Stay Cool, And Keep Pushin' On... Peace from Cabañas Los Peñas, Rochivo, Creel Chihuahua, Mexico... 🌲🪨🌳🏞🪵🔥❄... 🚂🚃🚃🚃 El Chepe Express

[@DocPsych98]

While the beaches in Rosarito are attractive, what about the water quality? I have read that sewage flows, especially from Tijuana, often include unacceptable levels of pollution, especially fecal matter.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

I’m not a water expert but I have heard that for basically all oceans in the USA and Mexico not only Rosarito. Not sure it is true

[@nala3038]

I think I heard something similar one time.

[@randyhilton6629]

I would definitely avoid them after much rain. I wish there was some website that published water quality testing, but I haven't found any. Quite a few surfers go there. My mom lived in Rosarito Beach for decades and loved it. My kids would visit her at times and they never had any problems.

[@tomvansoelen6557]

@DocPsych98 The water quality is not good. It varies with the current, winds etc. For the most part it is best to stay out of the water. I won't enter it. If u do go in, shower thoroughly as soon as u are out with antibacterial soap. Huge amounts of raw sewage is dumped in the Pacific 30 miles north in TJ and SD. TJ doesn't have enough treatment capability with its growth. U S and Mx have struggled with this for years. 20 yrs ago it was pretty good. Today not good.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

@@tomvansoelen6557what’s your source to prove this? Serious question 😊

[@cindyk3076]

It looks beautiful there with great weather!

[@johnnyrodrigo]

Great video! Thank you for sharing all the information. How is the internet provided? Satellite? Or through cable?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you liked it. Satélite is available anywhere a satélite is within range. The companies we mentioned are not satélite. They are cable

[@johnnyrodrigo]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide thank you

[@rosaleesantamaria7673]

@@johnnyrodrigo internet is provided mainly by three large companies. Telnor, Izzi and TotalPlay. All are good options depending on where you live.

[@victorhamel4281]

Excellent

[@tijuanataxi]

The Rosarito beaches contamination stems from inadequate sewage infrastructure struggling to cope with rapid urbanization. Insufficient treatment facilities, combined with factors like stormwater runoff, contribute to untreated sewage flowing into the ocean, posing health and environmental risks of great impact. Please research this serious problem.

[@mkalihashiki12]

@MexicoRelocationGuide can you do a video on Pachuca, Hidalgo?

[@Giohost]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm learning more and more about RB. Thank you for the lesson!

[@pastmyprime6330]

Rosarito has turned into a suburb of San Diego…lost its charm a long time ago.

[@lalag1938]

It looks lovely. I hope to visit sometime in 2025

[@tijuanataxi]

Rosarito has the most contaminated beaches and water in Mexico. This is no lie! Check other KZbin videos to verify this. The Mexican federal government has rankings of water quality of all beaches in Mexico. Also, Rosarito lacks infrastructure, lack of paved roads, inadequate water distribution, and lack of drainage. Plus it's extremely cold at night 9 months of the year, with a heavy rainy season. You're far better off in Cancun or Cabo San Lucas where winter is not cold at all.

[@unclefester6501]

Cold but not freezing. Very pleasant.

[@JimmyBrock]

Great vid. Mobile phone cost with US access?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching! Mobile lines start at $300 pesos a month for a basic plan. Usually that has access to calling the USA

[@AleciaColleen7716]

Lovely

[@cdwardell]

Hi I am a Canadian, do you include relevent Canadian info. Thank you Dennis & Corinne

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hello! The information for moving to Mexico is the same for Canadians as it is for Americans - so yes our online guide is applicable to Canadians also. In fact we have hundreds of Canadian customers who use the guide and are happy with it

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

Rosarito is so barren...reminds me of Las Vegas NV. Not my choice but to each their own.

[@Uplift2023]

What about earthquakes? California has them frequently.

[@tomvansoelen6557]

Do u think the border less than 30 miles away stops the quakes? Use common sense

[@unclefester6501]

Not very many in San Diego so it would be similar. Note the biggest earthquake in US history was Madrid Missouri.

[@ptolerance]

I live in Rosarito! We've been here for almost 7 years. We love it! Most people do speak English.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

What do you think about everyone saying the water isn't safe to swim in?

[@rosaleesantamaria7673]

Most people speak English if you are hanging out in the restaurants/bars that cater to Americans. Also, some of the larger chain stores have some English speaking staff. Otherwise, not so much.

[@marih3286]

Lately (Dec 24), the traffic cops in Rosarito have been "Shaking People Down" for money. If you're driving a foreign plated car and are obviously not Mexican, be prepared for a headache. Hopefully they're just lining their pockets for Xmas and aren't going to make this a year-round habit... Even those of us here LEGALLY, with the proper auto insurance have noticed an uptick in being pulled over that we've never had before. I hate to leave my ESL students but it's getting burdensome 😢...

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for sharing.... whatever you do- DO NOT PAY THE BRIBE!

[@dalefryxell9055]

What is the crime rates, gang stuff and theft in Rosarito?

[@kathleenfernandez2140]

They dont usually show bad areas. Plus since she said alot of Americans go there so it must be safe

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

These stats are from the government in Baja California- you can see it varies depending on the area of the city www.seguridadbc.gob.mx/contenidos/estadisticas3.php

[@surf01er66]

The houses look too close together, like my island 😂. Great info......Aloha

[@Rhaspun]

@@surf01er66 It's spacious to me. But I used to live in San Francisco.

[@ChrisFP2]

I don’t know about now but 20 years ago it was not a nice beach

[@EagleTripping91]

I got a house in popotla anyone wanna meet and learn about the area you can hmu i dont mind as long as your cool ur not a snitch of any sort and your willing to live by the second you can hmu im from L.A. i barley know spanish i am citizens of mexico and the u.s.a im from L.A. im mexican and love life just hmu if ur down for whatever worh respect n love to everyones day n life yall enjoy and saludos to you all

[@EagleTripping91]

About rosarito or any beach city... tourist are welcomed because the money brought in during times of the year its helps locals and the country but for moving to mexico if you cant handle rough living and relying on yourself to be apart of the community and you move there thinking you can be in your own little american world you will have it hard... mexican we appreciate everybody but we dont appreciate being used and not being put into consideration.. people leaving to come to a place where they can have a stronger dollar when you move to places like mexico and you have the look of square stiff judgemental and scared looking european mexicans are humans and when we smell fear we will charge u for your sanity in a humble but obvious way that the people dont want you to last long there... be humble be respectful and cut ties to yourself and fuse with the locals break money off to people u genuinely meet and see people of need go out your way to make people happy its apart of humabity anf being humble that thr mexican thrives dont be a hippie all talking just hiving money out no do it with a concious so your respected when you give to people and not seen as a scared person that has no muscles in your arm stomach or brain

[@EagleTripping91]

Be strong have pride be good people and mexico will br good to anyone... rosarito is expensive in cost but it's so close to California and has a lot of people from California... the only thing is there will be issues amongst your lives if your moving causes a negative impact.... the problem of mexico will storm the roads where they ask for toll pays the people take over when it's time... the people are over the government when they feel a type of way so remember don't be some weird creep american only into yourself and dreams u will be eaten up by my smart smooth mexicans we will take all you have and leave ur dogs some bones if yall come to mexico thinking its a place that does t have people and their own problems... be a good human or pretty much u die in mexico... u can't be usAmerican u have to be a world human not a spoiled weirdo