Kayak and Paddle Boarding

Prices vary depending on the vendor, but the average cost for a single kayak is $15 per hour, $25 for half a day, or $35 for a full day. Sonoran Scuba, located at the Sonoran Sea Resort, also has kayaks, paddleboards, boogie boards, and skim boards for rent. To inquire about rentals, call 602-445-6382 ext 2100.

 Parasailing

To book a parasailing adventure, head to the beach, and you’ll find the handler. The average price is $50 for one person or $100 for two people to fly at the same time. You can also contact Sonoran Scuba (602-445-6382) or Del Mar Charters about a parasailing excursion.

Kite Surfing

For lessons and equipment rentals, go through Rocky Point Kite Surfing located in Cholla Bay. You can email them at fun@rockypointkitesurfing.com.

7. Jet Ski

 You can rent jet skis for one or two people and ride for half an hour at a minimum. Prices vary (like always), and range anywhere between $30 to $40 per half hour.
If you’re going to pay for one activity, I recommend jet skiing! 

10. Ride ATVs Through The Desert

You can find ATV rentals throughout the town just off the side of the road. The average price is $20 per hour.

11. Horseback Ride Along The Beach

You can find people offering tours in town or close to the beach at any time of the day. Prices once again vary but generally are around $25 for half an hour ride.

12. Snorkel or Scuba Dive

There are a few different companies that offer snorkeling and scuba diving tours. The most popular is Sonoran Scuba. On top of tours, they also rent gear and offer diving lessons. Lessons usually included one pool instruction and one dive in the ocean (lasting about 4 hours total). The price varies from vendor to vendor, but the average rate for a lesson and dive is around $120.00 per person. If you’re certified, you can rent a tank for $50.00 and two tanks for $65.00.

If you wish to get in touch with Sonoran Scuba, please call 602-445-6382 ext 2100. For tours to Bird Island, contact Del Mar Charters (520-407-6054).

13. Bird Island Tour

There are a few companies that offer tours to Bird Island. Del Mar Charters (520-407-6054) offer a 5-6 hour tour at $90.00 per adult and $65.00 per child under the age of 12. The price includes lunch (burritos), soft drinks, bottled water, beer, and margaritas. Also, there’s a restroom available on the boat. Other companies that offer tours but require you to call or fill out an inquiry form are Eco Fun Rentals Land and Sea Excursions (602-635-3736) and Rocky Point Boat Charters (602-324-9529).

14. Fishing

We charted a fishing boat with Federico’s Fishing Charters. Going on a guided fishing boat is great because they provide you with all the equipment and they know exactly where to find schools of fish. For $400, we fished for 6 hours and caught over 30 fish! Most were triggerfish and a few, small seabass. Another thing that’s great about chartering a fishing boat, they clean, fillet, and bag your fish. So all you have to do is throw it on the grill and enjoy.

Before booking, be sure to clarify with them if you want to go sport fishing or if you’d like to fish along the shore. The larger fish like marline and dorado will be farther away while smaller fish will be closer to shore. The kind of fishing you want to do may affect pricing.

Here are a few other companies that charter fishing boats: Del Mar Charters (520-407-6054), Rocky Point Boat Charters (602-324-9529), and Santiago Ocean Services (602-324-9558).

Be sure to bring some extra cash to tip the crew, especially if they do a good job. For reference, we had a group of five people who fished

for six hours and gave $100.

15. Whale Watching

Some companies that offer whale watching tours are Del Mar Charters (520-407-6054), Rocky Point Boat Charters (602-324-9529), and Eco Fun Rentals Land and Sea Excursion (602-635-3736). Some include food and an open bar during the excursion.

16. Sunset Cruise

A few companies that offer sunset cruises in Rocky Point are Del Mar Charters (520-407-6054), Rocky Point Boat Charters (602-324-9529), Eco Fun Rentals Land and Sea Excursion (602-635-3736) and Santiagos Ocean Services (602-324-9558).

Sunset cruises usually last two hours and depart around 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Prices may vary, but typically it is $30 per adult and $20 per child.

17. Golf

Since the weather is gorgeous year-round, Rocky Point is the perfect place to swing some clubs. These three golf courses are challenging and rewarding for golfers of all levels:

The Links Golf Course at Las Palomas is an 18-hole, par-72, championship golf course set along the desert dunes and designed in the “true links” tradition. The green fee for guests at Las Palomas is $50 and $75 for the public.

Vidanta Golf Puerto Peñasco at the Mayan Palace Resort, is located on the Sea of Cortés just 25 miles east of the old town. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this oceanside course is long and the most challenging in Rocky Point. The green fee is $49.

The Club at Laguna del Mar Golf course is a Jack Nicklaus signature course as well. This 9-hole course is fun yet challenging and offers terrific views of the saltwater lagoons, “Cerro Prieto” mountains, and Sea of Cortés. The second 9-holes are under construction. The green fee is $49.

18. Souvenir Shop Along The Malecon

A Malecon is a promenade along the water where people gather to watch the sunsets, have concerts, shop, and eat. Back in the day, a few popup souvenir shops and rickety restaurants lined the Malecon. But now, the town has grown and so have the businesses. Souvenir shops, pharmacies, and fish markets line the street on the first floor while the restaurants take up the second and third story of each building, offering beautiful views of the Sea of Cortez to all patrons.

If you’re interested in finding a cheap pair of sunglasses, getting a few gifts for family back home, buying fresh shrimp or fish, grabbing a bite to eat, or having a drink, the Malecon is the place to do so. While most of the restaurants and pharmacies take credit or debit cards, bring cash for the souvenir shops and markets, especially if you plan to haggle/negotiate prices.

Going into town and strolling the Malecon is a must for anyone visiting Rocky Point. Whether you buy anything or not, it’s quite an experience you can’t miss.