Guidebook for Puerto Peñasco
Food Scene
Some of my favorite places to eat. If you discover someplace I should check out, let me know!
Max's has friendly staff and excellent food for both American and Mexican palates. Right across the street so there's no need for a cab.
25 locals recommend
Max's Restaurant and Bar
Max's has friendly staff and excellent food for both American and Mexican palates. Right across the street so there's no need for a cab.
The Blue Marlin
11 Calle Ignacio ZaragozaGreat service and atmosphere just a few steps off the Malecon.
You can't get any more "on the water" than this place. Excellent food, most accommodating waiters.
11 locals recommend
The Point Restaurant
200 Circunvalación y o Malecón KinoYou can't get any more "on the water" than this place. Excellent food, most accommodating waiters.
Candy Cake Breakfast and Dessert
Calle 24 Lazaro Cardenas del RíoFantastic for breakfast!
I always make time for breakfast here when I stay. The food is amazing and the prices insanely cheap. Pick up an apple strudel to go! It's so large, you'll be nibbling on it throughout your stay.
94 locals recommend
Kaffeehaus
216 B Blvd. Benito Juárez GarcíaI always make time for breakfast here when I stay. The food is amazing and the prices insanely cheap. Pick up an apple strudel to go! It's so large, you'll be nibbling on it throughout your stay.
Thrifty Ice Cream
A wonderful treat any time of the year a mere five minute walk away.
Delicious food, courteous staff, all on a hill overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
37 locals recommend
Pane e Vino Ristorante
S/N Ave. Camino del AguaDelicious food, courteous staff, all on a hill overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
Simple flame grilled chicken, rice and beans that tastes so good. Pick some up on your way to the condo and first night dinner is done!
46 locals recommend
Pollos Lucas
Simple flame grilled chicken, rice and beans that tastes so good. Pick some up on your way to the condo and first night dinner is done!
On a hill overlooking the Malecon, you get the most spectacular view. Very romantic and great food.
44 locals recommend
La Casa Del Capitan
s/n Av Camino del AguaOn a hill overlooking the Malecon, you get the most spectacular view. Very romantic and great food.
Oyster farm and restaurant. If you're an oyster lover, try it out and let me know about your experience!
15 locals recommend
Ostionera El BARCO
Oyster farm and restaurant. If you're an oyster lover, try it out and let me know about your experience!
After owning a condo in Rocky Point for three years, we finally checked out this place after hearing others rave about it. So good, we went back a couple nights later. It is now one of our favorites.
45 locals recommend
Capone's Pizza
61A Av. SinaloaAfter owning a condo in Rocky Point for three years, we finally checked out this place after hearing others rave about it. So good, we went back a couple nights later. It is now one of our favorites.
A bit of upscale dining without being too stuffy. This place opened in 2021 and is one of my favorites. Very HIGHLY recommended.
14 locals recommend
Moo Steakhouse & Grille
CircunvalacionA bit of upscale dining without being too stuffy. This place opened in 2021 and is one of my favorites. Very HIGHLY recommended.
At the end of the Malecon. We enjoy sunsets, drinks and dinner here.
21 locals recommend
Margarita Mermaids
At the end of the Malecon. We enjoy sunsets, drinks and dinner here.
Entertainment & Activities
There's plenty to do in Rocky Point. I'm always looking for new things to do so let me know if you have any recommendations!
Pinacate Skate Park
Have your kids bring their skateboards and gear.
Hugos Atvs
Calle 3a.Rent an ATV and explore the dunes!
Rocky Point Ziplines
Fly over the dunes but be wary of a "superhero landing."
Booked a fishing charter and caught a lot of fish to take back to the condo and cook. They also have sunset cruises and good for whale-watching during February and March.
14 locals recommend
Del Mar Charters
Booked a fishing charter and caught a lot of fish to take back to the condo and cook. They also have sunset cruises and good for whale-watching during February and March.
Soak up the sun and take a dip in the Sea of Cortez! Plenty of activities including horseback riding, parasailing, Jet Skiing – all a five minute walk away.
Playa Hermosa Beach
Calle 18Soak up the sun and take a dip in the Sea of Cortez! Plenty of activities including horseback riding, parasailing, Jet Skiing – all a five minute walk away.
Rocky Point's movie theater. Films in English and Spanish, subtitled and/or dubbed.
10 locals recommend
Citicinemas Puerto Peñasco
61 Av. Luis EncinasRocky Point's movie theater. Films in English and Spanish, subtitled and/or dubbed.
Eco-Tours, exhibits, gardens, and natural history talks. Oh, and there's a 50 foot whale skeleton! Sweet.
19 locals recommend
CEDO
Eco-Tours, exhibits, gardens, and natural history talks. Oh, and there's a 50 foot whale skeleton! Sweet.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are no shortage of bars in Puerto Peñasco. Here are a few of my favorite watering holes.
Located right on the water, this is a great place to get 'wrecked.'
92 locals recommend
Wrecked at the Reef
Boulevard Paseo de la DunaLocated right on the water, this is a great place to get 'wrecked.'
Right across the street. Lots of music. Free breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays with purchase of a drink!
Skullyz Cantina
2 P.º las GloriasRight across the street. Lots of music. Free breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays with purchase of a drink!
Located on the Malecon, you can sip a drink sitting on the balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortez, watch the pelicans and take in the sunset.
35 locals recommend
Tekila Bar
22-C Circunvalación y o Malecón KinoLocated on the Malecon, you can sip a drink sitting on the balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortez, watch the pelicans and take in the sunset.
For that authentic Mexican cantina feel, you can't beat JJ's in Cholla Bay.
34 locals recommend
JJ's Cantina
Mz 35 Lt 3 C. FFor that authentic Mexican cantina feel, you can't beat JJ's in Cholla Bay.
Sightseeing
February and March are the best time of year for whale watching but the sightseeing is wonderful year round.
So many shops, bars, restaurants to enjoy. Great place to gather, enjoy music and festivals, and watch sunsets.
43 locals recommend
Malecón Fundadores
18 Circunvalación y o Malecón KinoSo many shops, bars, restaurants to enjoy. Great place to gather, enjoy music and festivals, and watch sunsets.
El Rey Del Mar
89 Av. Plutarco Elías CallesTake the family cruising on a pirate ship!
Grocery
With a great kitchen at your disposal, you'll need something to prepare. Luckily, we've got you covered.
A great place to stop on your way into town to stock up on food or anything you may have forgotten to pack. Don't have a Sam's Club membership? Visit Bodega Aurrera next door (my mother calls "Mexican Wal-Mart"). They have anything you might need.
48 locals recommend
Sam's Club Puerto Peñasco
S/N Blvd. Benito Juárez GarcíaA great place to stop on your way into town to stock up on food or anything you may have forgotten to pack. Don't have a Sam's Club membership? Visit Bodega Aurrera next door (my mother calls "Mexican Wal-Mart"). They have anything you might need.
If you like to cook, pick up some fish and shrimp fresh off the boat!
38 locals recommend
Malecón Fish y Shrimp Market
CircunvalacionIf you like to cook, pick up some fish and shrimp fresh off the boat!
Super Ley
No. 530 Av. ConstituciónOur primary stop for groceries when visiting Rocky Point.
Located next to Sam's Club, this Mexican version of Wal-Mart has just about anything you may need for your stay.
33 locals recommend
Bodega Aurrera
S/N Blvd. Benito Juárez GarcíaLocated next to Sam's Club, this Mexican version of Wal-Mart has just about anything you may need for your stay.
Medical
Our staff can assist you in the event of an emergency. Here are some health care options nearby.
Mexican Red Cross
S/N Blvd. Dr. Francisco Javier Carrillo RuizAn urgent care clinic nearby ... just in case.