Rosarito Beach - The real Story

Max Katz — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:54:00 GMT

Dont believe all the dome and gloom being preached by the US media about our area.

recently posted on a news channels website in San Diego Channel 6 Fox Tuesday March 10

quoted people who actually know the area such as these:

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Travel Warnings

We asked for your opinions on the warnings about Mexico and spring break travel.

My husband and I own a beach front condo just south of Rosarito. We try to go down as often as possible. Rosarito is safer than ever. The major has launched the Tourist Police Force, a group of attentive bilingual officers, trained especially to deal with tourists issues. Rosarito has launched a campaign to help educate people and let them know that violence in Rosarito Beach has not been an issue, nor have tourists been targets in the Rosarito area for organized crime. The weather is great, the people are wonderful and you can live like a King or Queen on a pauper's salary. -- Marilyn

I live in Tijuana and i have never encountered any shoot outs or any cartel related violence. In my opinion i think its an exaheration, you shouldnt judge a book by its cover. Many people that have never gone to Mexico are terrified to even think about going. The fight between cartels not tourists. -- Daniel

I think Baja is a great place to go for Spring Break, we have wonderful beaches and scenary, there is a variety of things to do.I live in Baja and it is safe its just the media that blows things out of proportion just because "negative" sells. In a recent interview the Secretary of Turisimo of Baja stated that for tourists Baja is safer than other "big cities" in US, like LA , New York. -- Susy

I personally would go to Rosarito, But the problem is,always having to look over your shoulder,and wondering if your going to be a victim. Also what about my car, I rather go some place where i could just relax with people. -- Harvey

i think they are blowing the situation out of proportion. I live in Tijuana and can say that Rosarito is no were near as dangerous as T.J. is. College kids do not need to take as much precaution as people say they should. -- Jorge

I thought these young adults went to college to get smart...looks like they failed there "common sense course" -- Bruce

well, I really think they're exaggerating I mean i was there last weekend and everything was fine.There are cops all around Rosarito but tourists should also make common sense decisions -- Fausto

As we all know the media really takes the negative to heart. We choose not to live that way and be realistic and try to get the word out.

Rosarito, a safe place to live and play