Arcadia / Scottsdale / Phoenix Guidebook
Food Scene
Many healthy options for all types including vegetarian, vegan and a bakery that is 100% gluten free.
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdGluten Free Healthy fare
Pizza is amazing, gluten free options, coffee shop and a specialty wine seller, very popular for the weekend active hike scene.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StPizza is amazing, gluten free options, coffee shop and a specialty wine seller, very popular for the weekend active hike scene.
Wine bar. Excellent! Quite the social scene for the mature crowd (34+)
141 locals recommend
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveWine bar. Excellent! Quite the social scene for the mature crowd (34+)
doesn't the description say it all? Reasonably priced and very high quality. A jewel in the desert. I usually wouldn't seek out shushi in AZ, but this is in a community that does not expect less.
38 locals recommend
Sushiholic
3957 E Camelback Rddoesn't the description say it all? Reasonably priced and very high quality. A jewel in the desert. I usually wouldn't seek out shushi in AZ, but this is in a community that does not expect less.
First Watch
3215 E Camelback RdGreat Breakfast shop within walking distance.
Excellent reviews. Look it up, I don't need to say more. Within 5 blocks of the house.
138 locals recommend
North Italia
4925 N 40th StExcellent reviews. Look it up, I don't need to say more. Within 5 blocks of the house.
Another excellent chef. How can we have so many within a 5 block radius? IF you are a foodie, this is a great place to explore!
14 locals recommend
Vincent on Camelback
3930 E Camelback RdAnother excellent chef. How can we have so many within a 5 block radius? IF you are a foodie, this is a great place to explore!
Another award winning spot. They hold a very high standard in this area because so many high profile patrons expect the best.
191 locals recommend
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StAnother award winning spot. They hold a very high standard in this area because so many high profile patrons expect the best.
Excellent burger joint for the allergy challenged and the "I don't have that problem" crowd. This is the best gluten free burger joint I have ever found. You can actually eat the fries if you are Celiac because they pay attention to the oil contamination and don't fry any bread in the dedicated fryer. Delicious fries and always a perfectly cooked burger. I have never had a bad meal at this location. (Other zin burger locations - I can't say the same) Fantasic 5 -start burger joint!
47 locals recommend
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
2502 E Camelback RdExcellent burger joint for the allergy challenged and the "I don't have that problem" crowd. This is the best gluten free burger joint I have ever found. You can actually eat the fries if you are Celiac because they pay attention to the oil contamination and don't fry any bread in the dedicated fryer. Delicious fries and always a perfectly cooked burger. I have never had a bad meal at this location. (Other zin burger locations - I can't say the same) Fantasic 5 -start burger joint!
Jewel's Bakery & Cafe
4041 E Thomas RdDrinks & Nightlife
Its everything, coffee shop during business hours, music scene on the weekend, and has a little known independently owned Tiki bar in the basement that serves up the most delicious mixology drinks. Bar stool reservations required!
172 locals recommend
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdIts everything, coffee shop during business hours, music scene on the weekend, and has a little known independently owned Tiki bar in the basement that serves up the most delicious mixology drinks. Bar stool reservations required!
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayVideo games for those 20-30 something folks. Hundreds Traditional quarter-fed arcade games in 21 and up bar.
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StVideo games for those 20-30 something folks. Hundreds Traditional quarter-fed arcade games in 21 and up bar.
Look 'em up for the latest indie music artist scene. Fun and swanky!
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveLook 'em up for the latest indie music artist scene. Fun and swanky!
This is in ASU territory so its mostly a college crowd. Lots of fun and good music if you are looking for a non-las vegas down to earth piano bar experience.
26 locals recommend
Low Key Piano Bar
501 S Mill AveThis is in ASU territory so its mostly a college crowd. Lots of fun and good music if you are looking for a non-las vegas down to earth piano bar experience.
Great food for late night, also a reasonably priced pub/bar with patio and fun activities.
120 locals recommend
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StGreat food for late night, also a reasonably priced pub/bar with patio and fun activities.
The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School Rdgames for adults. fun spot.
Parks & Nature
Iconic views, but the parking is a challenge...so you will need to do your research!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveIconic views, but the parking is a challenge...so you will need to do your research!
Superstition Mountains
Incredible views, great food nearby.
Desert Botanical Garden
Nature you can ONLY see in Phoenix, Arizona.
Arts & Culture
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaIndoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdA really cool attraction!
AMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdMovies with full menu and alcohol and non-alcohol
Entertainment & Activities
Here’s your chance to experience a personal interaction with one of our dolphins! Step into water that is 3 feet deep and prepare to be amazed as one of our dolphins swims up to join you. Get an up-close look at the dolphin’s natural behaviors including jumping, splashing and chirping. Discover the silky softness of the dolphin’s skin and find their ticklish spots and favorite caresses. Then make a memory that will last a lifetime with a dolphin kiss, fin-to-hand shake and more. Your Dolphin Water Experience may be over, but your time with us doesn’t have to end. Choose to add a Beach Club pass when you check out so you can relax by our ‘humans only’ pool or lounge in the jacuzzi.
31 locals recommend
Dolphinaris Arizona
9500 East Vía de VenturaHere’s your chance to experience a personal interaction with one of our dolphins! Step into water that is 3 feet deep and prepare to be amazed as one of our dolphins swims up to join you. Get an up-close look at the dolphin’s natural behaviors including jumping, splashing and chirping. Discover the silky softness of the dolphin’s skin and find their ticklish spots and favorite caresses. Then make a memory that will last a lifetime with a dolphin kiss, fin-to-hand shake and more. Your Dolphin Water Experience may be over, but your time with us doesn’t have to end. Choose to add a Beach Club pass when you check out so you can relax by our ‘humans only’ pool or lounge in the jacuzzi.
If you golf, this is a course that needs to be on your bucket list.
56 locals recommend
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
2400 E Missouri AveIf you golf, this is a course that needs to be on your bucket list.
This is where the sometimes perceived as obnoxious golf tournament takes place. They come here by the hundreds of thousands for a reason.
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdThis is where the sometimes perceived as obnoxious golf tournament takes place. They come here by the hundreds of thousands for a reason.
ONLY ONE IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES! Octane has high-speed race karts that carve up the corners and fly down the straightaways up to 45 MPH on a challenging road course. Our 1/3 mile track is the only full time Indoor/Outdoor track in the entire United States! Experience the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush!
96 locals recommend
Octane Raceway
9119 Talking Stick WayONLY ONE IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES! Octane has high-speed race karts that carve up the corners and fly down the straightaways up to 45 MPH on a challenging road course. Our 1/3 mile track is the only full time Indoor/Outdoor track in the entire United States! Experience the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush!
Full size swimming pool, jacuzzi and amenities. Walking distance from the house.
42 locals recommend
LA Fitness
710 W Camelback RdFull size swimming pool, jacuzzi and amenities. Walking distance from the house.
Everything Else
Everything you could want for dining, shopping and entertainment!
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdEverything you could want for dining, shopping and entertainment!
Getting Around
Airport is only 15 mins from my location. $10-15 Uber or Lyft ride.
389 locals recommend
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdAirport is only 15 mins from my location. $10-15 Uber or Lyft ride.