William’s Scottsdale Guidebook
Group and Family Activities
0.4 Mi. Away - This is a beautiful park that is walking distance from our residence. It's an enjoyable stroll along the canal.
15 locals recommend
Vista Del Camino Park
7700 E Roosevelt St0.4 Mi. Away - This is a beautiful park that is walking distance from our residence. It's an enjoyable stroll along the canal.
1.2 Mi. – A fun waterpark experience for the family with slides, wave pools, toddler pools, and dining.
102 locals recommend
Big Surf
1500 N McClintock Dr1.2 Mi. – A fun waterpark experience for the family with slides, wave pools, toddler pools, and dining.
7.0 Mi. – A great experience for friends, families, couples, or anyone who likes having a good time. You don’t need to be good at golf to have a fun at Top Golf.
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick Way7.0 Mi. – A great experience for friends, families, couples, or anyone who likes having a good time. You don’t need to be good at golf to have a fun at Top Golf.
23 Mi. – A great outdoor amphitheater to catch a concert from April – October.
32 locals recommend
Ak-Chin Pavilion
2121 N 83rd Ave23 Mi. – A great outdoor amphitheater to catch a concert from April – October.
Dining
0.4 Mi. away – They have a great fresh fish selection and is widely considered to be the best Poke in all of the Greater Phoenix Area. Open Tuesday – Saturday.
27 locals recommend
Chula Seafood
8015 E Roosevelt St0.4 Mi. away – They have a great fresh fish selection and is widely considered to be the best Poke in all of the Greater Phoenix Area. Open Tuesday – Saturday.
1.5 Mi. Away - A great nearby breakfast option to grab some food to-go or to have a quick sit-down breakfast.
10 locals recommend
New York Bagels `N Bialys - SkySong
1455 N Scottsdale Rd1.5 Mi. Away - A great nearby breakfast option to grab some food to-go or to have a quick sit-down breakfast.
1.2 Mi. –If you have a gluten sensitive person in your group, then definitely stop here for delicious breakfast, lunch, or pastries. They also have great vegan options.
9 locals recommend
Gluten Free Creations Bakery
7607 E McDowell Rd1.2 Mi. –If you have a gluten sensitive person in your group, then definitely stop here for delicious breakfast, lunch, or pastries. They also have great vegan options.
3.9 Mi. away – Our favorite hot dogs in all of the area, and maybe our favorite restaurant period. They also have many vegan friendly options.
6 locals recommend
Simon's Hot Dogs
4280 N Drinkwater Blvd3.9 Mi. away – Our favorite hot dogs in all of the area, and maybe our favorite restaurant period. They also have many vegan friendly options.
4.0 Mi. Away – If you want a delicious, fine dining experience, Indoor or Outdoor, then Sel is the place. The restaurant can fill up quickly, so be sure to make a reservation if you plan to go here. We highly recommend the Squash Blossom.
7 locals recommend
Sel
7044 E Main St4.0 Mi. Away – If you want a delicious, fine dining experience, Indoor or Outdoor, then Sel is the place. The restaurant can fill up quickly, so be sure to make a reservation if you plan to go here. We highly recommend the Squash Blossom.
4.4 Mi. Away – Another delicious fine dining option in old town, We Highly recommend the Peruvian Chicken Spring Rolls and the Halibut.
51 locals recommend
FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th Ave4.4 Mi. Away – Another delicious fine dining option in old town, We Highly recommend the Peruvian Chicken Spring Rolls and the Halibut.
3.7 Mi. Away – For the sushi enthusiasts, this is an incredible omakase experience where the chef brings out incredible fish. It is also worth noting they have a great selection of beer and sake.
6 locals recommend
ShinBay
3720 N Scottsdale Rd3.7 Mi. Away – For the sushi enthusiasts, this is an incredible omakase experience where the chef brings out incredible fish. It is also worth noting they have a great selection of beer and sake.
– 5.1 Mi. Away – A traditional western meets fine dining experience, this is a great lunch or dinner spot. The pricing is decent and the food/bar are pretty good as well.
90 locals recommend
Roaring Fork
4800 N Scottsdale Rd– 5.1 Mi. Away – A traditional western meets fine dining experience, this is a great lunch or dinner spot. The pricing is decent and the food/bar are pretty good as well.
2.6 Mi. Away – Our favorite place to grab a cup of coffee and sometimes for a quick sit-down meal. Highly recommended.
7 locals recommend
Inner Circle Cafe
2515 N Scottsdale Rd2.6 Mi. Away – Our favorite place to grab a cup of coffee and sometimes for a quick sit-down meal. Highly recommended.
2.2 Mi. Away – A Coffee House serving smoothies and juices as well as delicious breakfast options. As stated in the name, they have some health-conscious options and overall is a great value and very affordable.
50 locals recommend
d'Lite Healthy On The Go
2613 N Scottsdale Rd2.2 Mi. Away – A Coffee House serving smoothies and juices as well as delicious breakfast options. As stated in the name, they have some health-conscious options and overall is a great value and very affordable.
4.0 Mi. Away – A great brunch place. It’s incredibly well-designed and the food is delicious. Call ahead because there can be a long wait. Our favorite dishes are the French Toast, Nutella Croissant, and the mimosas.
24 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
7025 E Via Soleri Dr4.0 Mi. Away – A great brunch place. It’s incredibly well-designed and the food is delicious. Call ahead because there can be a long wait. Our favorite dishes are the French Toast, Nutella Croissant, and the mimosas.
Breweries and Cocktail Bars
1.5 Mi. Away – Delicious food and great cocktails. This is one of our favorite places for dinner and drinks.
22 locals recommend
Bitters Cocktail Bar & Food
1455 N Scottsdale Rd1.5 Mi. Away – Delicious food and great cocktails. This is one of our favorite places for dinner and drinks.
1.9 Mi. Away – Opened September 2020 and a it is a great bar with an excellent selection of wines and beers. In our opinion the vibe here is great and the music is too.
Rift Wine Bar & Taphouse
431 N Scottsdale Rd1.9 Mi. Away – Opened September 2020 and a it is a great bar with an excellent selection of wines and beers. In our opinion the vibe here is great and the music is too.
Tap And Bowl
4400 N Scottsdale Rd3.8 Mi. Away – Very excellent selection of Beers and Wines + some very delicious bowls.
4.5 Mi. Away – German Style Brewery for a great dining or drinking experience. They have an amazing selection of local and imported beers. If you go, we recommend getting the Bavarian Pretzels, they are fantastic! Please keep in mind this is near ASU, so college students often frequent here.
41 locals recommend
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill Ave4.5 Mi. Away – German Style Brewery for a great dining or drinking experience. They have an amazing selection of local and imported beers. If you go, we recommend getting the Bavarian Pretzels, they are fantastic! Please keep in mind this is near ASU, so college students often frequent here.
2.2 Mi. Away – They have a very good selection of Lagers, Ales, Pilsners, IPAs, as well as a good selection of food.
76 locals recommend
Fate Brewing Company - South
1312 N Scottsdale Rd2.2 Mi. Away – They have a very good selection of Lagers, Ales, Pilsners, IPAs, as well as a good selection of food.
Baseball Spring Training
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn Rd2.9 Mi. – San Francisco Giants
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center St6.4 Mi. – Oakland As
2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy
2330 West Rio Salado ParkwaySloan Park – 3.8 Mi. – Chicago Cubs
8.1 Mi. – Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima Rd8.1 Mi. – Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda Dr8.8 Mi.—Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Local Sports Teams
Sun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayASU Football – 3.6 Mi. – September through December
Phoenix Rising FC Soccer – 1.9 Mi. – March through October
14 locals recommend
Casino Arizona Field (PRFC Soccer Complex)
3801 East Washington StreetPhoenix Rising FC Soccer – 1.9 Mi. – March through October
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StArizona Diamondbacks – 12 Mi. – April through September
Phoenix Suns – 13 Mi. – Other sports teams and concerts are here as well. – November through April
352 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StPhoenix Suns – 13 Mi. – Other sports teams and concerts are here as well. – November through April
Golf
2.2 Mi. – Executive style 9-hole golf course. Very cheap and easy. There is also a well-lit driving range.
31 locals recommend
Coronado Golf Course and Lighted Driving Range
2829 N Miller Rd2.2 Mi. – Executive style 9-hole golf course. Very cheap and easy. There is also a well-lit driving range.
5.7 Mi. – A beautiful par-71 golf course that can be enjoyed by all golfers as the tee box distances vary significantly. This is one of the best facilities in Scottsdale. And it also has a great golf shop, locker rooms, and dining venue.
61 locals recommend
Phoenician Golf Club
6000 E Camelback Rd5.7 Mi. – A beautiful par-71 golf course that can be enjoyed by all golfers as the tee box distances vary significantly. This is one of the best facilities in Scottsdale. And it also has a great golf shop, locker rooms, and dining venue.
6.9 Mi. – A fun and affordable 18-hole course. It’s a fairly beautiful and open course, great for intermediate level golfers. At certain times, they have $40 tee times available so be sure to check it out online!
45 locals recommend
Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club.
7605 East Indian Bend Road6.9 Mi. – A fun and affordable 18-hole course. It’s a fairly beautiful and open course, great for intermediate level golfers. At certain times, they have $40 tee times available so be sure to check it out online!
9.5 Mi. – two 18-hole Scenic and Well-designed golf courses with open fairways. The O’Odham course is the long, open course but the Piipash is the more challenging and scenic course with a lot of water hazards on the back 9. As of the writing of this book, they have $60 tee times weekdays after 1PM and $70 weekends after 1PM.
94 locals recommend
Talking Stick Golf Club
9998 Talking Stick Way9.5 Mi. – two 18-hole Scenic and Well-designed golf courses with open fairways. The O’Odham course is the long, open course but the Piipash is the more challenging and scenic course with a lot of water hazards on the back 9. As of the writing of this book, they have $60 tee times weekdays after 1PM and $70 weekends after 1PM.
14 Mi. – Home of the Waste Management Open usually taking place the last week of January/first week of February. This is also a great course to play all times of the year if you are a high-level golfer.
139 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale
17020 N Hayden Rd 14 Mi. – Home of the Waste Management Open usually taking place the last week of January/first week of February. This is also a great course to play all times of the year if you are a high-level golfer.
Casinos
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick Way8.0 Mi Away
Casino Arizona
524 N 92nd St2.5 Mi. Away