Chad’s guidebook
Golf Courses You Haven't Thought About
Not to be missed. A great championship length golf course that won't break the bank. Home to Arizona State's golf program. Great patio bar and restaurant to catch a sunset post round. My personal home course.
95 locals recommend
Papago Golf Course
5595 E Karsten WyNot to be missed. A great championship length golf course that won't break the bank. Home to Arizona State's golf program. Great patio bar and restaurant to catch a sunset post round. My personal home course.
This short course is an absolute blast. Whether you are new to the game or a scratch golfer, you'll have a great time playing here. Spectacular views of Camelback during the round.
12 locals recommend
Mountain Shadows Resort
5445 E Lincoln DrThis short course is an absolute blast. Whether you are new to the game or a scratch golfer, you'll have a great time playing here. Spectacular views of Camelback during the round.
Hiking Nearby
My #1 activity in the city. Just a 5 minute drive from the condo. Amazing 360 degree views of the city. The Echo Canyon trail is rated as a moderate to difficult hike. Don't attempt this without proper shoes and be sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection. Those not interested in a full hike can still walk around the base of the trail and enjoy some great views of the mountain.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveMy #1 activity in the city. Just a 5 minute drive from the condo. Amazing 360 degree views of the city. The Echo Canyon trail is rated as a moderate to difficult hike. Don't attempt this without proper shoes and be sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection. Those not interested in a full hike can still walk around the base of the trail and enjoy some great views of the mountain.
Another fantastic hike just a short drive from the condo, but more moderate than Camelback. No shortage of beautiful scenery. Still be sure to wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water and sun protection.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Another fantastic hike just a short drive from the condo, but more moderate than Camelback. No shortage of beautiful scenery. Still be sure to wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water and sun protection.
Best Spring Training
My personal favorite for spring training. Makes for a fun, walkable day in Old Town Scottsdale. Get the lawn seats!
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdMy personal favorite for spring training. Makes for a fun, walkable day in Old Town Scottsdale. Get the lawn seats!
Neighborhood Overview
The entertainment hotspot. You'll find everything from swanky wine bars and lounges to Vegas style nightclubs. A lot of great restaurants and western shops in the area as well.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdThe entertainment hotspot. You'll find everything from swanky wine bars and lounges to Vegas style nightclubs. A lot of great restaurants and western shops in the area as well.
Total college town. Mill Avenue is home to many popular bars and restaurants. Fun spot to hang out on ASU game days in the fall.
44 locals recommend
South Mill Avenue
South Mill AvenueTotal college town. Mill Avenue is home to many popular bars and restaurants. Fun spot to hang out on ASU game days in the fall.
Super trendy neighborhood full of restaurants and bars. Great place to bike or walk around. You have everything from local dives and joints to upscale dining.
35 locals recommend
Arcadia
Super trendy neighborhood full of restaurants and bars. Great place to bike or walk around. You have everything from local dives and joints to upscale dining.
Downtown Phoenix has really evolved and become a great place to hang out at hip eateries and cocktail bars. Check out the map for my top choices or you may end up at the wrong spots!
191 locals recommend
Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix has really evolved and become a great place to hang out at hip eateries and cocktail bars. Check out the map for my top choices or you may end up at the wrong spots!
North Scottsdale is an area that features more upscale restaurants and shopping. Check out areas like Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter.
10 locals recommend
North Scottsdale
North Scottsdale is an area that features more upscale restaurants and shopping. Check out areas like Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter.
Half Day
Fun day trip out by the lake. Get a burger and some classic Arizona Southwest Desert vibes.
98 locals recommend
Tortilla Flat
Fun day trip out by the lake. Get a burger and some classic Arizona Southwest Desert vibes.
Shopping
The most popular shopping location. Upscale, contemporary shopping complex with 200+ brand-name stores, restaurants & a movie theater.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdThe most popular shopping location. Upscale, contemporary shopping complex with 200+ brand-name stores, restaurants & a movie theater.
Many of the same shops as Scottsdale Fashion, but not as large. Outdoors, so better in the winter than summer!
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdMany of the same shops as Scottsdale Fashion, but not as large. Outdoors, so better in the winter than summer!
Classic big box retail that always makes the list when my international friends visit.
112 locals recommend
Target
995 S Cotton LnClassic big box retail that always makes the list when my international friends visit.
Food scene
The Stockyards Steakhouse
5009 E Washington StHistoric steakhouse with great western vibes
My personal favorite steakhouse in the city. Upscale and very close. I actually prefer their happy hour because they take reservations and it's a fantastic deal!
165 locals recommend
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StMy personal favorite steakhouse in the city. Upscale and very close. I actually prefer their happy hour because they take reservations and it's a fantastic deal!
Yeah yeah yeah, I hear you. "I'm not going to a raw bar in the middle of the desert." One of my favorite happy hours in town. The "Your Money or Your Life" and the "Diego Rivera" cocktails are my personal favorites.
120 locals recommend
Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdYeah yeah yeah, I hear you. "I'm not going to a raw bar in the middle of the desert." One of my favorite happy hours in town. The "Your Money or Your Life" and the "Diego Rivera" cocktails are my personal favorites.
Awesome wine bar with great atmosphere. Couples will have a blast here. $5 pitchers and glasses of wine at happy hour. Monday and Tuesday after 8pm they run a "Board and Bottle" special where you can get a large board of Bruschetta and a bottle of wine for just $25.
141 locals recommend
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveAwesome wine bar with great atmosphere. Couples will have a blast here. $5 pitchers and glasses of wine at happy hour. Monday and Tuesday after 8pm they run a "Board and Bottle" special where you can get a large board of Bruschetta and a bottle of wine for just $25.
Great variety of food with good cocktails. Live music on the patio.
120 locals recommend
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StGreat variety of food with good cocktails. Live music on the patio.
Doughbird
4385 E Indian School RdGreat pizzas.
This place practically made the neighborhood what it is today. Cool spot for breakfast and coffee. I like the commuter sandwich. Also a great pizzeria.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StThis place practically made the neighborhood what it is today. Cool spot for breakfast and coffee. I like the commuter sandwich. Also a great pizzeria.
Ingo's Tasty Food
4502 N 40th StPopular patio for burgers. The frozen greyhound is a must.
Great Neapolitan pizzas in a charming old house. Couples will enjoy it here.
191 locals recommend
CIBO
603 N 5th AveGreat Neapolitan pizzas in a charming old house. Couples will enjoy it here.
Hip spot in an old department store. I get the prosciutto pizza and the martinis are popular.
122 locals recommend
Hanny's
40 N 1st StHip spot in an old department store. I get the prosciutto pizza and the martinis are popular.
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdHealthy eats for when you are feeling a bit guilty!
Awesome neighborhood brewery with great food. Get a bike and ride the canal straight here!
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdAwesome neighborhood brewery with great food. Get a bike and ride the canal straight here!
Unbelievable handmade pasta made fresh each day. The owner returns to his hometown in Italy in the summer and hand picks his truffles. Not cheap, but worth the splurge.
14 locals recommend
Marcellino Ristorante
7114 E Stetson DrUnbelievable handmade pasta made fresh each day. The owner returns to his hometown in Italy in the summer and hand picks his truffles. Not cheap, but worth the splurge.
Pure Chicago. The owner still rings you up. Known for their no-frills sliders.
12 locals recommend
Chicago Hamburger Co
3749 E Indian School RdPure Chicago. The owner still rings you up. Known for their no-frills sliders.
One of my favorite patios and brunch spots when the weather is nice.
20 locals recommend
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn
5532 N Palo Cristi RdOne of my favorite patios and brunch spots when the weather is nice.
Just a few steps from the condo. Great for baked goods and coffee.
39 locals recommend
Essence Bakery Cafe
3830 E Indian School RdJust a few steps from the condo. Great for baked goods and coffee.
Mexican food good enough for former presidents, but don't expect fancy.
28 locals recommend
Tee Pee Mexican Food
4144 E Indian School RdMexican food good enough for former presidents, but don't expect fancy.
Sushiholic
3957 E Camelback RdAwesome sushi happy hour spot nearby
Love this for breakfast. The California Club is a killer breakfast sandwich. The Buzz is a coffee chocolate banana smoothie that is a must.
50 locals recommend
d'Lite Healthy On The Go
2613 N Scottsdale RdLove this for breakfast. The California Club is a killer breakfast sandwich. The Buzz is a coffee chocolate banana smoothie that is a must.
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StThey say industrial chic, I say patio. Good spot day or night.
The Stand Burgers
3538 E Indian School RdBest burger in town. You've gotta try it!
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdHip steakhouse popular for a night out
Some of the best views in the valley for fine dining. Very popular for couples and groups looking for a nice dinner. Also a great happy hour at the bar if you are looking to stop by and spend a little bit less!
49 locals recommend
elements
5700 E McDonald DrSome of the best views in the valley for fine dining. Very popular for couples and groups looking for a nice dinner. Also a great happy hour at the bar if you are looking to stop by and spend a little bit less!