Shopaholics will have a great time on a vacation to Rocky Point, as you can find many local shops and markets to pick up souvenirs, gifts, and more. Check out our favorite local farmers and craft markets in Rocky Point below!
Rocky Point Farmers and Artisan Market
Arguably, the most famous farmer’s market in Rocky Point is the Farmers and Artisans Market, run by the RPSB Chamber of Commerce right in downtown Rocky Point. This is a convenient spot to walk to in the morning to pick up fresh produce, try some local fruit, chat with the vendors, and get a fresh breeze on your face from the nearby water.
We love coming here every Sunday during the summer between 8 am and 1 pm to start your day in the best way possible. You can come here with your family anytime between July and November to check out the vendors, stands, fresh food, strong coffee, and unique handcrafted items to bring home as souvenirs.
Just walk from your lovely vacation home to Old Depot Park in downtown Rocky Point to see if you can find some fresh fish to purchase for your organic dinner later that day. Or try some freshly baked bread as a nice breakfast while sitting by the water. We also love picking up desserts, pies, and pastries to bring back home as a post-breakfast mid-day treat.
Other fun items to check out while you are here include handcrafted jewelry, which makes the perfect gift or souvenir to bring home for your friend. There are also tons of soaps, lotions, and candles, all of which can make you look and feel great during your vacation in the sunny country of Mexico. Plus, if you head here later in the day, craft beer will help keep you cool on a hot day!
One of the top things to do while walking around this expansive market is to check out the food stalls and the bulk foods for sale. We recommend trying shrimp pancakes or oyster shakes from the nearby food trucks. If you’re feeling brave, try the scallop burger in the afternoon or the abalone dessert for something super traditional.
Are you keen to go outside of your comfort zone? Try the ‘Chapulines,’ or roasted grasshoppers, commonly sold at every outdoor market in Mexico. They are crunchy and savory, and actually not too bad if you don’t look at what you’re eating! Another must-try item during your Rocky Point Farmers Market trip is the ‘obleas’, which are toasted tortillas with either honey or ham for a sweet snack.
Feeling hot after hours of walking around the open-air market? We don’t blame you. Try the Nieve de Garrafa ‘ice cream,’ which is burnt milk with rose petal infusions and your choice of flavoring. It’s the perfect early afternoon pick-me-up during the middle of summer.
Mermaid’s Market
Another cool farmer’s market and artisan craft fair to check out during your stay in Rocky Point is the Mermaids’ Market at the Shrimp Park and Plaza in Rocky Point. This market is held on the first and third Saturdays through the witness and spring season, offering off-season guests a time to check out authentic Mexican items, handmade gifts, local produce, and artisan foods.
We love coming here in the cooler months to go shopping for clothes, pick up some items to bring back home to decorate our houses, unique accessories, like cool hats and sunglasses, and tasty food and drink, like Bloody Marias, Mermaid Margaritas, and ‘cervezas.’
Plus, after shopping and walking around for hours on end, you can walk to the nearby Kaffee Haus Puerto Peñasco to have a filling breakfast and a strong cup of coffee. We love ordering the huge stack of stuffed French toast with a side of eggs and bacon or the Greek Farmer’s Breakfast with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, Feta cheese, and black olives.
Stay with Us at FMI
Where should you stay during your upcoming trip to the beautiful country of Mexico? Well, we have you covered. We know it can be stressful to find an Airbnb, hotel, or hostel that is within your price range and has all the amenities needed for your vacation. Instead of searching for hours and hours online, only to no avail, using FMI can help you find a beautiful vacation rental in no time at all.
At FMI, we offer one-bedroom condos that are perfect for couples, two-bedroom houses great for smaller families, three-bedroom houses on the water that are great for extended family reunions, four-bedroom properties that offer tons of outdoor space, five-bedroom homes for large group get-togethers, and six-bedroom mansions that are ideal for corporate retreats.
Rocky Point Vacation Rentals is the perfect base for you to hang out, explore the area, and really soak in the culture of the local area. Our Rocky Point rental homes offer every amenity and perk you could ever ask for during your stay, such as fully equipped kitchens, stainless steel appliances, far-reaching views, outdoor patios, second-floor balconies, beautiful interior design, and top-tier furnishings.
Plus, our rentals are in the best areas. You can walk, bike, or drive to any attraction or beach in the local area in no time at all. Instead of spending all your holiday in a car, driving from attraction to attraction, our convenient rentals are located in breathtakingly gorgeous areas of Rocky Point.
