Once, it was enough to be Arizona’s beach, a nice wide patch of below-the-border shoreline where college kids could camp out and drink too much. But now, it wants to be more than a parent’s nightmare.

A cooler and calmer beach getaway awaits travelers who wait until the end of the summer to visit Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is the closest beach to Arizona.

Known to most Americans by its English name "Rocky Point," Puerto Peñasco is where the majestic Sonoran desert landscape meets the sparkling waters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Friends often talked ...

Puerto Peñasco, Mexico — This fast-developing resort area, on the eastern shores of the Sea of Cortés in the Mexican state of Sonora, is Arizona's beach. But not to worry. Texans are welcomed, too.

Current time and date at Puerto Penasco Airport is 20:47:23 PM (MST) on Monday, Dec 8, 2025 Looking for information on Puerto Penasco Airport, Puerto Penasco, Mexico? Know about Puerto Penasco Airport ...

My wife and I just returned from an ocean getaway to Puerto Penasco, MX or fondly known by American tourists as Rocky Point. We had read where random Covid tests were being done entering town, so in ...

If you're considering retiring in Mexico, these beach towns offer a low cost of living, relative proximity to the U.S., and plenty of activities to enjoy.

TUCSON – After several years of planning and much anticipation, the first cruiseliner will depart from Puerto Penasco, Mexico – more commonly known as Rocky Point north of the border – and set sail ...