How to Live Like a Movie Star in Mexico

It’s easy to live like a movie-star in Mexico. All you have to do is cross the border from San Diego into Tijuana, and drive south for just a few miles until you reach Rosario Beach, an area known for its Puerto Nuevo lobster, glorious coastline and movie stars.

What do Sinatra, Hayworth, Douglas, Peck and Monroe have in common besides the obvious?  They all stayed and played at the beautifully renovated Rosarito Beach Hotel. 

2010 marks the 85th Anniversary of the legendary Rosarito Beach Hotel, a haven for the cinematic stars of the golden age of Hollywood.   

It was here that the place was proudly proclaimed as Frank Sinatra’s favorite bar, and where Rita Hayworth had her steamy love affair with the son of the Shah of Iran decades ago (later, they were to marry).  And now, this luxurious hotel invites you to be a part of their history and member of their family, as they certainly know the definition of “high-class hospitality.” To celebrate such a milestone, they are offering free historical tours of the famous resort during their 85th Anniversary.

From their humble beginnings as a 12- bungalow hunting lodge in 1925, to their star-studded era of the 1940’s & 1950’s when guests included a galaxy of luminaries, now the Rosarito Beach Hotel has completed their brand new, exquisite 18-story Pacifico tower. As part of The Legend, which is more like a hotel-condo, it’s a montage of tradition and beauty of Mexico’s past with all the current creature comforts and infusion of excitement of Mexico’s future. The suites are just beautiful and zen-like, while also being luxurious and very modern. There’s a coffee-table in the living area which provides a sand tray of pebbles to play with, a full kitchen with stove, fridge, cupboards full of dishes and drawers filled with cutlery. There’s a huge bathroom with a sunken bath tub and separate shower. Plus some of the most comfortable beds and pillows you’ll ever sleep on are featured in the beautiful master bedroom… complete with dramatic lighting. All the suites boast two plasma TV’s.

Aside from many tourists, most recently pop-performer Britney Spears spent a few days there, and actor Mickey Rourke (9 ½ Weeks) decided he liked the atmosphere and surroundings so much he stayed for several days.  Movie studios are located just a few miles down the coast, where  Russell Crowe starred in Master & Commander, Brendon Frasier was spotlighted in The Eye and Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet proved their on-screen passion in the  award-winning film, Titanic.