Puerto Penasco in spanish literally means "Rocky Port", but for Americans it is referred to as Rocky Point and is a destination for most southern Arizonans. Mostly known as a small fishing town, it offers much more and is only about 1 hour from the border town of Sonoita. It offers a place to get away on the weekends for most folks in Phoenix or Tucson and visited a lot.
When I first used to go down to Rocky Point it was barren with miles of sandy beach and people camping on the beach. That is not the case today. If you were to go down there now, you would see tall buildings and condos all along the coast. What used to be a place to take your quad and ride on the beach, is no longer an option.
The condos have opened up a lot for the town of Rocky Point. It has helped the local economy by supplying jobs to locals and increasing tourism. Folks from all over have bought condos for retirement homes and thus, have invested in the town of Puerto Penasco.
Sitting from your condo you can view the ocean from an 8th floor condo and see dolphins swimming in the ocean or birds diving for fish. You can see the shrimp boats going out at night to catch their limit. You can see people flying their ultra lights out over the ocean and landing off in the distance on some sandy runway. People are having a blast in Rocky Point and they can relax knowing they are only 45 minutes from the border.
It has been a long time coming but the road to California for Rocky Point is now open for business. In addition to the road being open, flights are now available to fly to Rocky Point with it being anticipated that more will follow. With Mayan Palace and other big businesses taking up real estate in Rocky Point, more will certainly follow as well. In addition to this, food chains and fine restaurants can be found everywhere with more and more being added each year.
There is a plethora of activities to do in Arizona's beach town which include: fishing, dinner cruises, canoeing, laying out in the sun, walking along the beach, whale watching and much more. No matter what you like to do, you will certainly find something to do. What remains a favorite for all folks is the beautiful sunsets that are in Rocky Point.
With Househunters International recently airing a live show from the sands of Sandy Beach, Rocky Point is on the international map of places to go. I don't see any change in this and it will continue to grow. Cruise ships will be docked in Rocky Point in the very near future and a lot of money has been invested in this. Along with the international airport, this small fishing town will continue to grow.
When I first used to go down to Rocky Point it was barren with miles of sandy beach and people camping on the beach. That is not the case today. If you were to go down there now, you would see tall buildings and condos all along the coast. What used to be a place to take your quad and ride on the beach, is no longer an option.
The condos have opened up a lot for the town of Rocky Point. It has helped the local economy by supplying jobs to locals and increasing tourism. Folks from all over have bought condos for retirement homes and thus, have invested in the town of Puerto Penasco.
Sitting from your condo you can view the ocean from an 8th floor condo and see dolphins swimming in the ocean or birds diving for fish. You can see the shrimp boats going out at night to catch their limit. You can see people flying their ultra lights out over the ocean and landing off in the distance on some sandy runway. People are having a blast in Rocky Point and they can relax knowing they are only 45 minutes from the border.
It has been a long time coming but the road to California for Rocky Point is now open for business. In addition to the road being open, flights are now available to fly to Rocky Point with it being anticipated that more will follow. With Mayan Palace and other big businesses taking up real estate in Rocky Point, more will certainly follow as well. In addition to this, food chains and fine restaurants can be found everywhere with more and more being added each year.
There is a plethora of activities to do in Arizona's beach town which include: fishing, dinner cruises, canoeing, laying out in the sun, walking along the beach, whale watching and much more. No matter what you like to do, you will certainly find something to do. What remains a favorite for all folks is the beautiful sunsets that are in Rocky Point.
With Househunters International recently airing a live show from the sands of Sandy Beach, Rocky Point is on the international map of places to go. I don't see any change in this and it will continue to grow. Cruise ships will be docked in Rocky Point in the very near future and a lot of money has been invested in this. Along with the international airport, this small fishing town will continue to grow.
About the Author:
Teddy Williams is a long time visitor of Rocky Point Mexico. From fishing in this beautiful fishing town to dolphin watching on the sands. To learn more about Puerto Penasco, known in America as Rocky Point, visit Rocky Point Mexico You will be glad you did!
