Explore Rocky Point: Beaches, Food, and Things to Do
Rocky Point is a beach town built around the tides of the Sea of Cortez. Spend low tide in the Cholla Bay tide pools, high tide on the water, and evenings on the Malecón or watching the sunset from a rooftop. Start with these local guides.
Local Guides
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Things to Do
The best things to do in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), planned around the tides: cruises, fishing, tide pools, Sandy Beach, ATVs, the Malecón, El Pinacate, and itineraries.
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Cholla Bay Guide
Everything to know about Cholla Bay (La Choya) in Rocky Point: where it is, tide pools, kayaking, sunsets, where to eat, local etiquette, and where to stay.
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Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach in Rocky Point, Mexico: where it is, resorts, public beach access and parking, activities, ATV rules, and how it compares to Cholla Bay and Las Conchas.
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Map and Neighborhoods
Map of Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco): Cholla Bay, Sandy Beach, downtown and the Malecón, Las Conchas, and Mirador, with where to stay and drive times from Cholla Bay.
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Restaurants
Where to eat in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point): Cholla Bay's JJ's Cantina, beach bars, Malecón seafood, buying shrimp at the fish market, and tips on pesos, cards, and tipping.
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Fishing
Planning a Rocky Point fishing trip? Cholla Bay Vista has an RV garage for boats and trucks, a full kitchen for the catch, and charter coordination through Rocky Point Mexico Fishing.
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Sunset Cruises
Compare Rocky Point sunset cruises: party boats, catamarans, private charters, and dolphin and Bird Island tours. Prices, sunset times, booking tips, and family picks.
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ATV Rentals
Rent or bring your own ATV or UTV to Rocky Point: how rentals work, what to ask about riding rules, safety tips, insurance for towed toys, and trailer parking in Cholla Bay.
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Golf
Golf in Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco): the 18-hole Nicklaus Design Course at Vidanta, recent green fees, dress code, the best season and tee times, and a golf and beach weekend.
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Spring Break
When spring break hits Rocky Point, where the party crowds go and where they don't, how to plan a family spring break, border timing, rules, and when to book.