Agua Caliente: Tijuana’s Glamorous Resort of the 1920s and 1930s
A historical article highlights the Agua Caliente resort in Tijuana, Mexico, which in the 1920s and 1930s served as a glamorous destination for San Diegans and Hollywood elites, offering a luxurious escape with a hotel, casino, racetrack, and entertainment.
San Diego, CA, August 14, 2026 —
In the decades of the 1920s and 1930s, the Agua Caliente resort in Tijuana, Mexico, stood as a beacon of luxury and entertainment, drawing elites from San Diego and Hollywood alike. This opulent destination offered a glamorous escape from the everyday, providing a sophisticated retreat for its discerning clientele.
The sprawling resort complex boasted a range of high-end amenities designed to cater to its wealthy visitors. Central to its allure was a luxurious hotel, providing lavish accommodations. Complementing the hotel were a vibrant casino, a popular racetrack, and diverse entertainment options, all contributing to Agua Caliente’s reputation as a premier destination.
For residents of nearby San Diego and for figures from the burgeoning Hollywood film industry, Agua Caliente represented an accessible yet exotic getaway. The resort’s proximity to the United States border, combined with its offering of entertainment and services not readily available elsewhere, made it a particularly attractive locale during this era. The allure of international travel, even just across the border, coupled with the resort’s sophisticated atmosphere, cemented its status as a fashionable spot for leisure and socializing among the affluent and famous.
Story summarized from the original created by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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