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obafla
Newbie
Posts: 16
Registered: 1-20-2008
Location: Ocean Beach, CA
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Mood: hitchhiking hwy 1
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Rosarito Nomads?
Now that I'm getting started, I'll divulge that one of my homes is in Rosarito Beach.
Don't want to get too familiar right now, but curious if there are other nomads who own, rent or visit Rosarito. And do any of you have first-hand
experience with crime or police hassles in Rosarito?
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Von
Senior Nomad
Posts: 961
Registered: 10-1-2006
Location: Poway-Rosarito
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Mood: getting ready!
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IM from La Barca K31 live here in Tierrasanta SD......and theres to many Federales right now driving around in there trucks ha?
READY SET.....................
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by obafla
Don't want to get too familiar right now, but curious if there are other nomads who own, rent or visit Rosarito. And do any of you have first-hand
experience with crime or police hassles in Rosarito? |
Well, that's nice.Welcome to BajaNomad.
We have all the info you need to form an opinion about your Baja experience. Thanks for asking.
I'll turn you over to those in your area who can help you.
Sorry for my nastiness in the past.
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obafla
Newbie
Posts: 16
Registered: 1-20-2008
Location: Ocean Beach, CA
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No worries, Dennis. Another nomad told me that you were a good spirit. You must be a wealth of information with all of your experiences. Thanks for
any assistance.
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Gypsy Jan
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4275
Registered: 1-27-2004
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Mood: Depends on which way the wind is blowing
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Many Years in Rosarito
as a homebuilder and full time resident.
Zero negative interactions with Mexican (federal, state, city, etc.) police or other authorities. That doesn't mean that it doesn't happen, just not
my personal experience.
For what it's worth, the quality of life as viewed and practiced by the locals are just a few of the things I cherish about my Baja home.
If you use the "Search" feature at the top of the page, you will find a wealth of opinions and stories about Rosarito.
[Edited on 1-23-2008 by Gypsy Jan]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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bajaguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9247
Registered: 9-16-2003
Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
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Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
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Dennis can be bribed with Pacifico.......
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Terry28
Senior Nomad
Posts: 825
Registered: 8-25-2007
Location: S.Calif mtns.
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Mood: Thirsty
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I'm in las Gaviotas...are we neighbors???
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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CaboRon
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3401
Registered: 3-24-2007
Location: The Valley of the Moon
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Mood: Peacefull
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Haven't been to Rosarito in ten years.
CaboRon
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Keri
Super Nomad
Posts: 1393
Registered: 10-31-2002
Location: La Mision, Baja Norte
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Mood: muy contento
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I'm in La Mision
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Dannyrose
Junior Nomad
Posts: 29
Registered: 5-27-2007
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I'm at "Ground Zero" of Rosarito. The center of town in the new condo Riviera de Rosarito. We did have a problem once, got robbed outside Califa while
looking at a condo there. It was the green Cherokee that was prowling for awhile. But they waited till my wife and kids got out of the car and went in
the office, then pounced. My son saw the car speed away. People said we'd be nuts to buy in baja because of the crime. That same weekend an elderly
couple in the parking lot of the Gold Coast Casino got robbed at gunpoint. The wife got killed. Danger is relative. Someone found my wifes license and
credit cards down by the sand dunes, called us in Vegas and returned them. I'm not sure that would happen here. We were there through New Years day.
The town was very quiet . We felt sad for the business owners but we had a great time and had great food. We took a taxi to Puerto Nuevo for lobster.
It was only 10 bucks each way and the guy waited for us while we ate. We saw soldiers driving up and down the blvd. They looked like bored kids. We
haven't been hassled yet by the cops. Maybe just lucky. On a side note: Has anyone noticed how fast cars stop for you when crossing the street in
Rosarito. It's really something. That never happens in Vegas. In fact Tourists get hit and killed frequently in Vegas crossing the street. To all
those that slam Rosarito, I know there are prettier places in Baja further south but getting there is the issue. I can go door to door in 6 hours
(even on the return trip with our sentry passes).The town could be cleaner but we've found the people in town to be very friendly and a beach sunset
is a beach sunset. Particularly when coming from the desert.
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805gregg
Super Nomad
Posts: 1344
Registered: 5-21-2006
Location: Ojai, Ca
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Danger is relative especially if you are the dead wife. Last time I was in Rosarito eating at my favorite carnitas place Las Flor de Michoacan I
parked my camper on the side street so I could see my chairs straped on the back. We got a table where I could view the camper. 10 minutes later a guy
came in and sat with his back to the window. We finished and went out to the back of the camper to let the boys in the back. That same guy walked by
and stopped in disbelief. He had parked next to my truck and camper and his car was gone. He kept walking back and looking at the empty parking spot
as if his car would reappear. I told him to get a bus to the border and report his car was parked in San Ysidro and stolen from there. Crime is
relative I had a good surf trip to baja, that guy had a nightmare.
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Dennis can be bribed with Pacifico....... |
That's for sure. Corona will get you nowhere.
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Pstreet1
Junior Nomad
Posts: 94
Registered: 7-25-2005
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We're at Club Marena. Like Gypsy Jan, no negative experiences.
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The Gull
Super Nomad
Posts: 2223
Registered: 8-28-2003
Location: Rancho Descanso, BCN
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CaboRon
Haven't been to Rosarito in ten years.
CaboRon |
With your attitude toward it, plan to continue at that pace.
Also, this posting was addressed to Rosarito Nomads.
So in response, 20 years and the only problem has been watching someone's car get stolen in front of La Fonda. I got the parking spot when the car
drove away. About 30 minutes later the owner of the stolen car was asking if the person (owning my car) had seen his car drive off.
In the same 20 years, I have witnessed many more acts of crime and violence in LA and Orange counties.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Fred
Senior Nomad
Posts: 500
Registered: 3-15-2007
Location: Las Vegas
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Mood: Laid Back
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Heck..I thought Dennis was a Pacifico
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DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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I am.
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bancoduo
Banned
Posts: 1003
Registered: 10-3-2005
Location: el carcel publico mazatlan sin.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by The Gull
So in response, 20 years and the only problem has been watching someone's car get stolen in front of La Fonda. I got the parking spot when the car
drove away. About 30 minutes later the owner of the stolen car was asking if the person (owning my car) had seen his car drive off.
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How GRINGO of you. You are one huge "PIECE OF WORK"
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conquestkm
Junior Nomad
Posts: 59
Registered: 9-8-2006
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Mood: "I could have been a Rhodes Scholar, except for my grades."
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I guess like any thing else you have to be aware of what you are doing and don't put your self at risk like leaving things in plain view in you
car.No matter how old the car is use one of those theft bars for steering wheel .Having had a place down for many years I guess I have been lucky,
just have not had a problem. Did get a ticket for making a wrong turn ,but I would have gotten that anywhere same problem ,But paid it at the police
station. I always tell people try not to draw attention to yourself and dress down don't flash your jewelry . Always remember you are among people
who sometimes look at you as the rich Americans and can afford to take the loss.
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conquestkm
Junior Nomad
Posts: 59
Registered: 9-8-2006
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Mood: "I could have been a Rhodes Scholar, except for my grades."
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By the way Up herein the bay area in my town of Pleasanton during the holiday season 63 cars were broken into and things taken
Conquestkm
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BajaGeoff
Super Nomad
Posts: 1727
Registered: 1-11-2006
Location: San Diego and Campo Lopez
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Mood: Heading To Baja!!!
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I have been going to Baja for almost 20 years and have never had a bad experience in Rosarito. I have surfed most of the Rosarito coastline from the
power plant down to La Fonda and have stayed in many of the hotels along that same stretch of coastline for work events and fun. I travel specifically
to Rosarito at least twice a month for work, sometimes more. I always drive during the daylight hours and stay just a hair below the speed limit. So
far so good.
Only once have I been pulled over by police.....this was maybe 10 years ago when I was driving down a dirt road south of K-38 to check the surf. I was
polite and friendly with the officers and made small talk in Spanish while they searched my truck. They finished poking around in the cab and told us
to have a nice day.
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