Desert Daydream: A guide to Phoenix and Scottsdale
Sightseeing
Entrance to Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful place to go!
Dobbins Lookout
Famous hiking with beautiful views of Arizona
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyFun zoo experience with lots of fun animals.
Food scene
Kierland Commons
Great for shopping and dining, lots of options and a fun vibe.
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StBest Pizza in the world!!
Great breakfast place right down the street from the house.
15 locals recommend
The Oink Cafe - Paradise Valley
4326 E Cactus RdGreat breakfast place right down the street from the house.
Great deli food with awesome sandwiches, bagels and desserts. Huge space with a large bar and outdoor patio.
19 locals recommend
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
3212 East Cactus RoadGreat deli food with awesome sandwiches, bagels and desserts. Huge space with a large bar and outdoor patio.
Taco Chelo
501 E Roosevelt StGreat quick service taco shop in Downtown Phoenix
The Mexicano
Hip place, always busy so get there early as there will be a line.
The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdGreat pizza, fresh pasta and fun vibes.
Multiple locations, great BBQ in a fun environment.
41 locals recommend
Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
8501 N 27th AveMultiple locations, great BBQ in a fun environment.
The Tamale Store
15842 N Cave Creek RdBest tamale in Phoenix!
Healthy place very close to the house for a quick bite or dinner.
12 locals recommend
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Paradise Valley
4669 E Cactus RdHealthy place very close to the house for a quick bite or dinner.
Famous for their double double burgers and fries animal style. Very close to the house!
In-N-Out Burger
Famous for their double double burgers and fries animal style. Very close to the house!
Iron Chef
10810 N Tatum BlvdGood Sushi close to the house we prefer take out over dine in.
Original ChopShop
Healthy take out near the house. We do a lot of our easy lunches here.
Zinc Bistro
15034 N Scottsdale RdHappening place in Kierland Commons with solid food.
The Greene House
15024 N Scottsdale RdLadies that lunch atmosphere in Kierland Commons. Solid food
FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th AveJames Beard awarded menu with a seasonally changing menu.
The House Brasserie
6936 E Main StRomantic restaurant in an old house with solid food.
ShinBay
3720 N Scottsdale RdSuper small restaurant with only 12 seats and a private menu feel.
Beautiful restaurant, never eaten here as it's $275/person but looks amazing!
Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion
Beautiful restaurant, never eaten here as it's $275/person but looks amazing!
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StLaid back diner with great food, get the fried chicken.
Golf
Cave Creek Golf Course
15202 N 19th AveClose golf course.
Stonecreek Golf Club
4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy SBeautiful golf course
Paradise Valley Golf Course
3505 E Union Hills DrGolf course close to the home.
Neighborhoods
Paradise Valley
Great area for shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
All the fun bars in the city. Great for bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, clubbing and entertainment.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdAll the fun bars in the city. Great for bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, clubbing and entertainment.
Kierland Commons
Lots of bars, shopping and restaurants.
Landmarks
Airport is 10-15 minutes from the house,
389 locals recommend
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdAirport is 10-15 minutes from the house,
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveGreat hiking spot.