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.
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.
Parque Morelos
Spend several afternoons discovering the features in this enormous park, from puppet shows and a zoo to paddleboats and a pool.
Hidalgo Market
This market is the heart and soul of Tijuana, sharing traditional recipes and ingredients that stretch back through family generations.
Tijuana Arch
You can learn about the history of Tijuana with a visit to Tijuana Arch. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Introduction Rosarito Day Tour from San Diego
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Top hotels in Zona Norte
Hotel Velario
Mean when I got to my room the battery for the lock ran out but the staff helped out and we’re understanding. They were all helpful tho right my stay and when I left even helped by calling a cab for me, bout to come back to the same hotel because the food was also very good.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Everything was great
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Tijuana
Excellent staff and very helpful. Rooms are very clean and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand One Plaza
Good
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Real del Río
Good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Ticuán
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Valet parking was easy. Location is convenient to lots of restaurants.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 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 Fronton Jai Alai Palace.
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.
México
While there might not be top attractions in México, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Av Revolución and Hidalgo Market.
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.
