Construction crews began work last week on the iconic pier at Rosarito Beach Hotel, launching a privately funded renovation focused on structural repairs and marine corrosion damage. The project is expected to wrap up by late August, ahead of Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations on September 16.
The pier, located at the historic hotel on Boulevard Benito Juárez in Playas de Rosarito, is one of the most recognizable landmarks along the Rosarito coastline. It sits roughly 30 miles south of the San Diego border. Visitors and locals use it as a gathering point, a morning coffee walk, and a photo spot overlooking the Pacific.
Heavy Timber From the Pacific Northwest
The renovation involves replacing crossbeams with heavy timber sourced from Washington state and British Columbia. Workers are also stripping corroded steel supports down to bare metal before applying marine-grade protective coatings designed to withstand saltwater exposure.
No public funds are being used. The hotel is covering the full cost of the project, though no specific budget figure has been disclosed. Construction zones on the pier will have restricted access through the summer months.
Restaurant Expansion at Café en el Muelle
Alongside the structural work, the hotel is expanding its Café en el Muelle restaurant on the pier. The expansion will add both indoor and outdoor seating, a change aimed at accommodating the winter dining crowd when cooler weather drives guests inside. The café is a popular breakfast and coffee spot for hotel guests and day visitors alike.
The Rosarito Beach Hotel dates back to the 1920s and has drawn visitors ranging from Hollywood celebrities to Mexican presidents over the decades. The property includes multiple restaurants, three swimming pools, and direct beach access. It remains one of the most visited hotels on the Baja California coast for American day-trippers and weekend visitors crossing from San Diego and Tijuana.
Visitors planning trips to Rosarito this summer should expect limited pier access until late August. The hotel remains open during construction, and its other facilities, including pools, restaurants, and beach areas, are unaffected.
This story was first reported by Baja Times.