KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE { from the road } KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE { from the road } The original part of the city — the Old Port area — is rustic and full of curio shops, fish markets and bars/ restaurants, but Rocky Point and its amenities now sprawl out over several square miles. A visit to the Old Port can be intimidating at first, as each store and restaurant has someone out front trying to lure you inside. But once you get used to it, a stroll around the area is an enjoyable experience which now includes pop-up stands with fresh piña coladas and Tajín-rimmed drinks. Mary’s Seafood has been there for decades and is still a favorite of many Phoenicians with second homes who visit often. With only a little bit of time to spend in Rocky Point, we wanted to make sure we hit at least one local restaurant/ THE ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 2022 | 42 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

watering hole. Al Capone’s Seafood and Pizzeria — Capone visited sleepy Puerto Peñasco to fish and party during Prohibition — came highly recommended. The kids dug into crab cakes and fish tacos while the parents enjoyed a margarita, Mexican beer and fresh ceviche while watching NFL football. For a few minutes, we might have never known we were south of the border while inside this local favorite. Look for Al Capone’s to open a brewery concept in the coming year. But it’s all about the water, whether you’re looking to go on a fishing expedition, try out a banana boat ride, parasail or simply take a stroll along the beach. Rocky Point is more than just a spring break destination and more than just a fishing village. It can be a place for revelry or a place for family. It can be a chance to lay low or to live the high life. It’s all what you make of it, and all less than four hours away. THE BOTTOM LINE You decide where your Arizona tax dollars go! Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Your gift will offer homeless women and children a welcoming community, a safe place to live and learn, and on-going services to help them become self-sufficient. AZ Tax Credit QCO Code: 20492 EIN: 86-0972675 A married couple filing jointly can get a tax credit for up to $800 off their Arizona State tax liability by leveraging a donation to Maggie's Place. Similarly, individual filers receive a dollar-for-dollar credit of up to $400. maggiesplace.org/ctc Learn more and make your gift online