Zona Norte Travel Guide
Tijuana
Visit Zona Norte
Popular places to visit
Rosarito Beach
Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink.
Parque Morelos
Spend several afternoons discovering the features in this enormous park, from puppet shows and a zoo to paddleboats and a pool.
Av Revolución
You can find out about the history of Tijuana with a visit to Av Revolución. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this family-friendly area.
Centro Cultural Tijuana
Take the whole family to learn about the multi-layered past of the Californias and visit art exhibits, botanical gardens and a dome-shaped IMAX theater.
El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana
See how learning can be fun at this family-friendly complex with hundreds of games that show the impact of modern science and technology.
Baja California Center
Learn about the events happening in Baja California Center during your trip to Rosarito. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Top hotels in Zona Norte
Hotel Velario
"All good, BUT NO WATER FOR HOURS. HAD TO CHECK OUT WITHOUT SHOWERING. TERRIBLE!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
"We booked two rooms and arrived around 4 PM. At check-in, we were given both room keys, only to find that one of the rooms was still dirty and completely not ready. We then had to wait over an hour just to settle into the room. That alone was already unacceptable. What made the experience even worse ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Rosarito Beach Hotel
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Grand Hotel Tijuana
"Nice upgrades but a minor annoyance was that the shower head wouldn’t stay on the top setting. Will stay there again soon."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Ticuán
"Rooms are clean and quiet"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
"Everything was good."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Norte
Tijuana Centro
Tijuana Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Av Revolución or El Popo Market.
Avenida Revolucion
Avenida Revolucion is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Av Revolución and Fronton Jai Alai Palace while you're in town.
Downtown Tijuana
While visiting Downtown Tijuana, you might make a stop by sights like Hidalgo Market and Plaza Rio Commercial Center.
Zona Rio
While visiting Zona Rio, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Rio Commercial Center and Centro Cultural Tijuana.
Libertad
While Libertad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Ysidro Border Crossing and Centro Cultural Tijuana.
Mesa de Otay
While visiting Mesa de Otay, you might make a stop by sights like High Performance Center in Tijuana and Alameda Otay.
