The Coast
Rocky Point sits on more than 60 miles of Sea of Cortez coastline. Here's how to pick the right beach for your trip — from the busy resort strip to quiet tide pools.
The iconic stretch fronting most of the major resorts and condo towers. Wide, walkable sand, warm shallow water, and the easiest access if you want everything — restaurants, rentals, jet skis, banana boats — right outside your door.
Best for: First-time visitors, resort stays, beach days with kids.
A residential beach community east of the Malecón. Quieter, gated, lined with vacation rentals — calm tides at sunrise and great seashell hunting (its name literally means "the shells").
Best for: Families renting a beach house, couples who want quiet.
Further east still. Long, undeveloped, and dramatically empty — bring your own shade and snacks. The best stretch for sunrise walks and miles of uninterrupted sand.
Best for: Long walks, photography, escape from the crowds.
Northwest of town. At low tide the sea pulls back hundreds of yards to expose huge tide pools full of starfish, crabs, and small fish. Time your visit with the tide chart.
Best for: Tide-pooling, kids, kayaking, sunset drinks at JJ's Cantina.
The original beach next to the working shrimp harbor. Smaller and rockier, but you're steps from the Malecón, fresh seafood stands, and the fishing fleet coming in.
Best for: Combining a beach hour with the Malecón and seafood lunch.
The Sea of Cortez has some of the largest tidal swings in the world — the water can move several hundred feet between high and low tide. Always check a Puerto Peñasco tide chart before tide-pooling at Cholla Bay or anchoring boats and kayaks.