Kellie’s guidebook
Favorite Hiking Trails
This is our all time favorite hike. It’s also very popular and can be heavily traveled during peak seasons.
119 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayThis is our all time favorite hike. It’s also very popular and can be heavily traveled during peak seasons.
Beautiful views with wildflowers in the spring. It is a pretty challenging hike but worth it for the views.
97 locals recommend
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th StBeautiful views with wildflowers in the spring. It is a pretty challenging hike but worth it for the views.
This is a great local hike and is very popular with residents. There’s always an American flag flying at the top. Great views of the valley.
16 locals recommend
Black Mountain Trail
North School House RoadThis is a great local hike and is very popular with residents. There’s always an American flag flying at the top. Great views of the valley.
This hike is probably the best hike in the greater Phoenix area and is worth the drive. Beautiful views of the valley.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis hike is probably the best hike in the greater Phoenix area and is worth the drive. Beautiful views of the valley.
Food scene
Liberty Station
34522 N Scottsdale RdGreat barbecue and patio/bar area.
This is our favorite pizza place. Very family friendly and the servers are great.
33 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
37645 N Cave Creek RdThis is our favorite pizza place. Very family friendly and the servers are great.
Upscale Mexican food. Operated by the Boulders. Beautiful views.
25 locals recommend
The Spotted Donkey Cantina
34505 N Scottsdale RdUpscale Mexican food. Operated by the Boulders. Beautiful views.
This is one of our favorite places to splurge on great burgers and adult milkshakes. It’s a great breakfast spot also.
29 locals recommend
Big Earl's Greasy Eats
6135 E Cave Creek RdThis is one of our favorite places to splurge on great burgers and adult milkshakes. It’s a great breakfast spot also.
We love the food and ambiance of El Encanto. Pitcher (or half pitcher) of frozen margaritas are outstanding.
77 locals recommend
El Encanto
6248 E Cave Creek RdWe love the food and ambiance of El Encanto. Pitcher (or half pitcher) of frozen margaritas are outstanding.
The ambiance and southwestern cuisine makes this restaurant one of our favorites. Patio seating has beautiful views but the ambiance of the restaurant is equally as nice.
50 locals recommend
Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana BlvdThe ambiance and southwestern cuisine makes this restaurant one of our favorites. Patio seating has beautiful views but the ambiance of the restaurant is equally as nice.
This is our go-to place on a regular basis and it’s really close to our home. The burgers, sandwiches and entrees are great and they have a decent wine list. Management and staff are super friendly.
7 locals recommend
Blu Burger Grille
32409 North Scottsdale RoadThis is our go-to place on a regular basis and it’s really close to our home. The burgers, sandwiches and entrees are great and they have a decent wine list. Management and staff are super friendly.
This is a great restaurant with elevated, creative food but in a casual setting. They have a great wine list and an open kitchen so you can see the chef’s hard work and attention to detail.
13 locals recommend
Confluence
36889 N Tom Darlington DrThis is a great restaurant with elevated, creative food but in a casual setting. They have a great wine list and an open kitchen so you can see the chef’s hard work and attention to detail.
Great food and atmosphere. Weekend brunch on the patio is outstanding!
16 locals recommend
The Creek Patio Grill
28244 N Tatum BlvdGreat food and atmosphere. Weekend brunch on the patio is outstanding!
Proof is a casual restaurant at the Four Seasons. We love the food and the views of Pinnacle Peak. Try to go at sunset-the views are spectacular.
7 locals recommend
Proof Canteen
10600 E Crescent Moon DrProof is a casual restaurant at the Four Seasons. We love the food and the views of Pinnacle Peak. Try to go at sunset-the views are spectacular.
Bars & Nightlife
Live rodeos on Wednesdays & Friday nights. Live bands, dancing and Greenbay Packers Bar.
135 locals recommend
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdLive rodeos on Wednesdays & Friday nights. Live bands, dancing and Greenbay Packers Bar.
Great live music and dancing. Also a restaurant and family friendly early evening. Pittsburg Steelers Bar.
88 locals recommend
Harold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek RdGreat live music and dancing. Also a restaurant and family friendly early evening. Pittsburg Steelers Bar.
Coffee house by day, great cocktails and live music at night. Good food and local artists.
33 locals recommend
Janey's Coffee Co. & Bodega
6602 E Cave Creek RdCoffee house by day, great cocktails and live music at night. Good food and local artists.
Golf Courses
Legend Trail Golf Club
9462 E. Legendary LnTroon North Golf Club
10320 E Dynamite BlvdGrayhawk Golf Club
8620 E Thompson Peak PkwyOutdoor Adventures
Arizona Balloon Safaris
29834 N Cave Creek Rd
Extreme Arizona ATV & Jet Ski Rentals
6921 E Cave Creek Rd