Puerto Nuevo Lobster Tour from San Diego: Private, 5-7 Hours

Five to seven hours: Tijuana Cultural Center, the border wall, Rosarito Beach, and Baja lobster with mariachi

A private 5–7 hour tour from San Diego to Puerto Nuevo with stops at the Tijuana Cultural Center and Playas de Tijuana, followed by craft beer tastings in Rosarito Beach and a Baja-style lobster lunch with margaritas and live mariachi music overlooking the Pacific. The vehicle is yours alone. Minimum four passengers per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour to Puerto Nuevo Lobster and Sights

• Visit Tijuana Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens
• See Trump's Wall and stroll Playas de Tijuana beach
• Enjoy Rosarito Beach and craft beer tasting
• Eat Baja style lobster with margaritas and mariachi
• Shop at the curios market after lunch

The experience

The tour departs from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego, though pickup is available anywhere south of Mission Valley if that works better for your group. You'll travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with no other parties, which means the timing and pace stay flexible around what your group wants to do. The first stop is the Tijuana Cultural Center, where you explore exhibits and the Botanical Gardens to learn about Baja California and the region before heading to the coast.

From there, you walk along Playas de Tijuana to see the border wall dividing the USA and Mexico: a stark landmark with plenty of space for photographs and time to grab snacks. Rosarito Beach comes next, where you can visit the Rosarito Beach Hotel and the Papas and Beer Beach Club, sample up to five craft beers from local breweries, and try tequila and margaritas if you prefer. ATV rentals and horseback riding are available here if your group wants them, though those are paid separately. After the beach, you head to Puerto Nuevo for the main event: Baja-style lobster served with a free margarita per person and live mariachi music, all with views of the Pacific. Once lunch wraps up, you have time to browse the curios market for souvenirs before the return to San Diego.

What’s included

• Lobster lunch and one margarita per person during the meal.
• craft beer tastings (up to five per customer).
• air-conditioned private vehicle for your entire party.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• pickup from Chula Vista E Street trolley station or any location south of Mission Valley.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Baja California Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group is at least four people and you want the vehicle and guide to yourselves for the full day. The private setup means you control the pace at each stop, whether that's extra time at the beach, longer browsing in the market, or a slower lunch with the mariachi band.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the Puerto Nuevo lobster tour from San Diego?

Lobster lunch prepared Baja-style, one margarita per person during the meal, up to five craft beer tastings in Rosarito, air-conditioned private vehicle transport, and a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. Pickup is included from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station or any location south of Mission Valley.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs 5 to 7 hours total. Exact start time is confirmed when you book. Pickup can be arranged from the trolley station or your preferred location south of Mission Valley.

What is there to do in Rosarito Beach during the tour?

Rosarito Beach is where you visit the Rosarito Beach Hotel and Papas and Beer Beach Club, enjoy craft beer tastings from local breweries, and swim or walk the sand. You can also rent an ATV or book horseback riding if you want. Those activities are paid separately at the time.

Is this tour private, or will I be with other groups?

The vehicle is private to your party only. No strangers join your group. A minimum of four passengers per booking is required to confirm the tour.