Puerto Peñasco · Sonora, Mexico
Things to Do in Rocky Point
Beaches, boat tours, tide pools and day trips — plus how to get to Las Palomas from Phoenix and Tucson.
01 Rocky Point Guide
Our Favorite Things to Do Near Las Palomas
Puerto Peñasco — Rocky Point to most Arizonans — is a fishing town turned beach getaway on the northern Sea of Cortez. Here’s what to add to your trip once you’ve had your fill of the pool.
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At the resort
Sandy Beach
Las Palomas sits on Sandy Beach, Rocky Point’s long stretch of resort beachfront — with private beach access steps from the pools.
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In town
The Old Port & Malecón
Stroll the waterfront Malecón for restaurants, shops and bars, and pick up fresh shrimp and seafood at the Old Port fish markets.
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On the water
Bird Island Boat Tours
Boat trips to Bird Island (Isla San Jorge) are a chance to see sea lions and dolphins, and many tours include snorkeling.
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Evening
Sunset Cruises
End the day on the water with a sunset cruise along the coast. Book a sunset cruise.
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Low tide
Tide Pools
Tides in the northern Sea of Cortez can swing more than 20 feet, and low tide uncovers tide pools full of small fish and starfish.
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Day trip
El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013, north of town off Highway 8, with volcanic craters like El Elegante, lava fields and sand dunes.
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Charter
Sportfishing
Charters leave from the Rocky Point marina for snapper, halibut and bass, with dorado and marlin in the warmer months.
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Adventure
Kayaks, Paddleboards & ATVs
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard for a calm morning on the water, or ride ATVs across the dunes outside town.
Want help planning tours, fishing charters or dinner reservations? The local Casago concierge team can set it up.
02 Location
Getting to Las Palomas in Rocky Point, Mexico
Rubi 208 sits in the Rubi Tower at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort on Sandy Beach in Puerto Peñasco — known to Arizonans as Rocky Point — on the Sea of Cortez in Sonora, Mexico.
- Address
- Blvd. Dr. Ernesto Guevara del Campo 150, Playa Arenos, 83550 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Mexico
- From Phoenix
- About 4 hours by car (roughly 220 miles)
- From Tucson
- About 4 hours by car
- Border crossing
- Lukeville, Arizona / Sonoyta, Sonora
- Check-in
- CasaGo office on Blvd. Costa Diamante, just down the street — in and out in a few minutes
04 FAQ
Rocky Point Travel Questions
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See All QuestionsWhat is there to do in Rocky Point?
Beyond the beach and the Las Palomas pools, visitors enjoy the Old Port and Malecón, Bird Island boat tours with sea lions and dolphins, sunset cruises, tide pooling at low tide, sportfishing charters, kayaking and paddleboarding, ATV rides on the dunes, and day trips to El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How far is Las Palomas from Phoenix and Tucson?
Rocky Point is about a 4-hour drive (roughly 220 miles) from Phoenix and about 4 hours from Tucson. Most Arizona travelers cross the border at Lukeville, Arizona / Sonoyta, Sonora.
What do I need to drive to Rocky Point?
U.S. citizens need a valid passport or passport card to return to the United States, and you’ll need Mexican auto insurance for your vehicle. Requirements can change, so check current travel guidance before your trip.
Where do guests check in?
Check-in is at the CasaGo office on Blvd. Costa Diamante, just down the street from Las Palomas. The process is fast — you should be in and out in a few minutes — and Casago is available 24 hours on call. See check-in details.
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