Puerto Peñasco

Sonora's Sea of Cortez beach town — wide sandy shores, dramatic tides, and the closest saltwater to the U.S. Southwest.

Puerto Peñasco — long known to American visitors as Rocky Point — stretches along Sonora's northern Sea of Cortez coast, offering miles of soft sandy beach, dramatic tidal pools, condo-style stays, and an easy 60-mile drive south of the Arizona border.

Highlights

• Long, walkable sandy beaches on the Sea of Cortez
• Dramatic tidal pools and rocky headlands
• Closest beach destination to Phoenix and Tucson
• Sandy Beach resort and condo strip
• Excellent kayaking, paddleboarding, and sport fishing
• Pinacate Biosphere Reserve nearby

Best Time to Visit

October through May offers warm, dry days and comfortable nights ideal for beach time. Summer is intensely hot but brings the warmest water for swimming.

Language: Spanish · Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN, $)