THANK YOU for joining us to celebrate Scott's 50th Birthday! Music and pictures below... Salud!

Scott's Birthday Song Version 1

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Scott's Birthday Song Version 2

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Location 

Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is a Mexican fishing and resort city on the Gulf of California.  It has been nicknamed "Arizona’s Beach" as it is the closest beach to cities such as Phoenix and Tucson. The warm sea surface temperatures of the northern end of the gulf cause Puerto Peñasco to have a much warmer climate than coastal cities on the Pacific both in the Mexican and American Californias.

Getting Here

Driving from Phoenix International Airport is an easy 4 hour drive. Shuttle Rocky Point and Head Out  to Rocky Point offer service from PHX to your destination in Rocky Port. Dollar Rental Car/Thrifty Rental Car and Phoenix Car Rentals allow you to rent cars for traveling into Rocky Point. You must pay for Mexican Auto Insurance. There is a charter flight through from Phoenix to Puerto Penasco Airport which is about 18 minutes from our beach through West Wind Private Charters. Click on the map for the GPS location and driving directions to our house. If you are driving your own car, you will need Mexican Auto inserance. Click here or on the red banner below to purchase just before your departure. If you are renting a car, you will need to purchase insurance throught the rental agency.

Click on the map for google directions directly to our Beach House, or click here

Weather

The weather begins to get a little less humid after Labor Day however temps are still in the high 80's to low 90's with even the sea tempatures quite balmy at around 86 degrees. You will want to bring lots of sunscreen. We do have plenty of A/C inside to keep us cool and the sea is just steps away!

Where to Stay

We have fantastic resorts either direction and just 1 mile down the beach on either side. Luna Blanca & Encanto Living Condos to our south are very quiet and have beautifully maintained pools and spa. Playa Azul to the north is newer, livelier and has a few pools, spa and restaraunt. There is a 3 bedroom house in our neighborhood that rents as a VRBO as well. And a 3 bedroom/2 bath condo. Please contact Elizabeth if you are interested in one of the locations as I can try to contact the owners/managers for a direct/group discount. Happy to help! (Links below).

Playa Azul Email Brenda@PlayaAzulRockyPoint.com for discounted room rates and mention Scott Sandell's 50th bday.
Luna Blanca
L'Italien Oceanfront Home at Playa Dorada
Beach Front Condo - Playa Dorada

Travel Requirements

A passport or passport card is required for driving across the border into Mexico. A passport card is an option only when driving. There are several border crossings from California and western Arizona. The closest from Phoenix airport is Lukeville Port of Entry. 

If you are driving a car, you must also have Mexican auto insurance. It can be purchased the same day you are traveling and we will provide a link as soon as we have it.

What to Bring

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  • Sunscreen
  • Medications
  • Bathing Suit, Hat & Water Shoes
  • If driving, we suggest you bring drinking water. 
  • PASSPORT
  • Snacks - a caution about food. You can bring a cooler and pack some of your own food but IF you are randomly chosen to be searched they may confiscate animal and produce products. Click for a full-list 
  • Pesos can sometimes give you a better deal but are not necessary. Many (not all) places take credit cards.
  • Beach towel
  • Some cash (small bills)

Schedule

Come hungry and thirsty! The party will start late afternoon of Saturday, September 7th with Mark Mulligan playing from 6 - 8 - 8:30 pm. Sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset is 6:49 pm. We have the most beautiful sunsets in the world and can't wait to share them with you!

Things to do

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  • Beachcomb, beach walks, shell hunting, swim, float, kayak, paddleboard.
  • The Nicklaus Design Golf Course at Vidanta (3 miles from our beach at Playa Dorada)
  • Shopping at Rodeo Drive and the Malecon
  • Catamaran - up to 10 people for $300 total
  • Dining out - Sonoran cuisine is some of the best! Let us know if you need recommendations!
  • Bar crawls - visit some of Rocky Points favorites.
  • Horseback Riding (on the beach, wear leggings or pants)
  • Parasailing
  • Day trip to Bird island to swim/snorkel with sea lions.
  • Nothing - but listening to the waves!
  • Massages on the beach - we highly recommend Lucy Massage. $45 for one hour and they come to your location.
  • Charter Fishing
  • CEDO Environmental Center