The surf break
A open beach break with real size and power, best on a mid tide with a west or northwest swell. It draws experienced surfers rather than beginners, and it is rarely crowded compared to spots closer to downtown Rosarito.
South of Playas de Rosarito · Baja California
Baja Malibu: golf on one side, a serious break on the other
A gated community south of Rosarito built around a bluff-top golf course, with one of the coast's better-known beach breaks right below it.
Independent local guide. Rates and reservations on the official Rosarito Inn site.
- Beachfront in Playas de Rosarito
- 40 min south of San Diego
- Pool and direct beach access
- Bilingual staff · WhatsApp
Local guide
What makes Baja Malibu different
Most people hear "Baja Malibu" and picture the golf course, and it is a good one, laid out along the edge of the bluff with ocean on nearly every hole. Surfers know it for a different reason: the beach break directly below is one of the more consistent and powerful stretches on this part of the coast, not a place to learn on.
The golf course
Nine to eighteen holes run along the bluff with ocean visible from most of the layout, one of the more scenic rounds on this stretch of coast. Access is generally tied to the community or a guest arrangement.
A gated, residential community
Baja Malibu is mostly homes and long-term residents, with private security at the entrance. It is a place to drive through and look at, or golf, rather than one with hotels of its own.
Staying close by
For a bed, restaurants and nightlife, downtown Playas de Rosarito is about fifteen minutes north. Rosarito Inn sits right on that beach, with the same ocean and an easy morning drive back down to the course or the break.
Beachfront
Where to stay
Rosarito Inn
Blvd. Benito Juárez 907, Centro, Playas de Rosarito, B.C. 22710
Rosarito Inn (Oceana Casa del Mar and The Towers) are fully furnished condos right on the sand, steps from the boardwalk and downtown. They rent by the night, with the space of an apartment and the service of a hotel.
- 1 to 4 bedroom condos
- Full kitchen and laundry
- Beachfront pool and jacuzzi
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Private secured parking
- Papas & Beer next door
- Purified water in the unit
- Bilingual front desk 24/7
From $200 per night
Getting here
40 minutes south of the border
Cross at San Ysidro or Otay, take the Tijuana–Ensenada scenic road and exit at Rosarito Centro: about 40 minutes from San Diego. Coming from Ensenada it is 50 minutes on the same road. There is private parking in the building, so you never have to move the car all weekend.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Baja Malibu good for beginner surfers?
Not really. It is a powerful, exposed beach break better suited to experienced surfers. Beginners are better off at a more sheltered spot closer to downtown Rosarito.
Can anyone play the golf course at Baja Malibu?
Access is generally arranged through the community or as a guest. It is not a walk-up public course in the way courses in the US often are.
Is there a hotel inside Baja Malibu?
No, it is a residential gated community. Visitors typically stay in downtown Playas de Rosarito, about fifteen minutes north, and drive down for the day.
How far is Baja Malibu from the border?
Roughly 35 to 45 minutes from San Ysidro, depending on traffic, continuing a few minutes south past downtown Rosarito on the coastal road.
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