The name dates back to 1826, when Lieutenant Robert William Hale Hardy of the British Royal Fleet was sailing by the coast searching for pearls. He named the point Rocky Point. The name was then on marine maps. Rocky Point began as a small fishing village and has grown to a seaside resort area. Here you can bask in the sun and relax.
Many people rent small cabins, camp or stay in hotels.
Some people have vacation homes by the beach. Visitors also have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities. You can choose from ATV riding, fishing, jet skiing, water biking, scuba diving, snorkeling and parasailing. All of these exciting activities are located in a great spot along the Gulf of Mexico. You can get to Rocky Point from Ajo by taking State Highway 85 south out of town and continue past the small town of Why.