Puerto Peñasco

Travel Guide

Puerto Penasco showing general coastal views and street scenes
Puerto Penasco which includes a garden
Puerto Peñasco
Mexico featuring a bay or harbour
Mexico showing a sunset, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Enjoy sunset cruises and watersports on crystal-clear waters, golf and a vibrant nightlife scene at Rocky Point, a popular beach resort in north Mexico.

Puerto Peñasco is major beach resort at the northern tip of Mexico’s Gulf of California (aka Sea of Cortez). The resort attracts visitors with an offer of attractive beaches, enticing water, sporting activities and nightlife. Puerto Peñasco started as a quiet fishing community and grew in popularity during the prohibition years of the 1920s and 1930s. Today, the close proximity to the Mexico-USA border makes it a favored destination of U.S. vacationers.

Start at the resort’s historic quarter, the Old Port. Stroll along the waterfront Malecón Kino, home to handicraft shops, pottery workshops, ice cream parlors and restaurants. Experience the vibrant activity of the Fish Market. Check out Posada la Roca, a hotel where Al Capone once stayed. Legend states that Capone used the city as a base for smuggling liquor across the border. 

Stretching north around a curving bay from the Old Port are Puerto Peñasco’s main beaches, Sandy Beach and Playa Hermosa. Discover attractive strips of golden sand lined with beach bars, condo-style accommodation and large hotel resorts. Try kayaking, Jet Skiing, parasailing and snorkeling. Go deep-sea fishing, take a sunset cruise along the coast or visit Isla San Jorge, an island revered for its birdlife and sea lion colony. 

Play a round of golf at courses such as the Jack Nicklaus-designed Peninsula De Cortes Golf Course. Enjoy guided nature walks and interactive science exhibits at the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans. Visit El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve, a spectacular landscape of deserts, volcanic craters and mountains. 

Puerto Peñasco is famous for its nightlife, too. The bars, cantinas and nightclubs on Calle Matamoros are favorite hangouts of the Spring Break crowd. Cholla Bay is another busy nightlife district.  

Puerto Peñasco is about a 4-hour drive from both Phoenix and Tucson, in the U.S. state of Arizona. Get to the resort with a rented car or catch a bus from Hermosillo, Tijuana or the Arizonan cities. The combination of nature, recreation, entertainment and a balmy climate make Puerto Peñasco a great year-round destination.

Where to stay in Puerto Peñasco

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Sandy Beach

If you're spending some time in Sandy Beach, Bonita Beach and The Links Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Sandy Beach
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Las Conchas

If you're spending some time in Las Conchas, Playa del Este and CEDO are top sights worth seeing.

Las Conchas
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Bella Vista

4/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mirador Beach and Plaza del Malecón.

Bella Vista
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Peñasco

While Peñasco isn't home to many top sights, La Madre Square and Mirador Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Peñasco
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Benito Juárez

While visiting Benito Juárez, you might make a stop by sights like Mirador Beach and Playa del Este.

Benito Juárez
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Playa Encanto

Though Playa Encanto might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Encanto Beach and Estero Morua.

Playa Encanto
Peñasco del Sol

Peñasco del Sol

4.5 out of 5
Paseo de las Glorias No 1, Colonia Antigua Explanada, Puerto Peñasco, SON
The price is CA $252 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
CA $252
CA $300 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Muy Buen lugar, limpio y todos muy amables"

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025

Peñasco del Sol
Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Blvd. Costero 150, Sandy Beach, Puerto Peñasco, SON
The price is CA $305 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
CA $305
CA $362 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,099 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
Playa Bonita

Playa Bonita

3 out of 5
PASEO BALBOA N. 100, Puerto Peñasco, SON
The price is CA $226 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
CA $226
CA $251 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Place was very clean and service was excellent"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Playa Bonita
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Blvd. Costero 150, Sandy Beach, Puerto Peñasco, SON
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,099 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
Modern Linda Vista Condos

Modern Linda Vista Condos

3.5 out of 5
Camino A Las Conchas, Puerto Peñasco, SON
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions CEDO and Playa del Este are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the seclusion from the downtown area. This place was very quiet. Only 2 blocks from the ocean."

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2025

Modern Linda Vista Condos
Sonoran Sun

Sonoran Sun

3 out of 5
Camino A La Choya Km 4 Col Costa, Diamante, Puerto Peñasco, SON
Stay at this 3-star condo in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy a fitness center, balconies, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions The Links Golf Course and Bonita ...
Sonoran Sun
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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