Scottsdale Vacation House Guide
🌄Attractions
Popular touristy spots for the first time visitors.
a good day trip for families, and it's about ten minutes from the property.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwya good day trip for families, and it's about ten minutes from the property.
The amount of succulents you will see in here is quite amazing! It's a good place to visit if you have never been. It is also family-friendly.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
The amount of succulents you will see in here is quite amazing! It's a good place to visit if you have never been. It is also family-friendly.
an ever-changing art show / museum featuring immersive and interactive installations and a full bar. tickets range from $15 to $24. It's recommended to book online.
46 locals recommend
Wonderspaces Arizona
7014 E Camelback Rdan ever-changing art show / museum featuring immersive and interactive installations and a full bar. tickets range from $15 to $24. It's recommended to book online.
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de Venturaan aquarium with shops and restaurants nearby.
🏜️Sightseeing
For the outdoorsy people who wants to see and experience the desert landscape. There are many hiking trials in Phoenix area, this is only a short list for the closest to the property.
Check out this local favorite sunset spot! It's literally a hole in the Rock. Note the hike up is short but could be steep. It has a great view to watch sunset in the desert.
184 locals recommend
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyCheck out this local favorite sunset spot! It's literally a hole in the Rock. Note the hike up is short but could be steep. It has a great view to watch sunset in the desert.
it's about as much water as you could get in the heart of Phoenix. The lights are quite pretty at night and people can enjoy a walk by the lake. They may even have kayak renting available, please check out Tempe city's website to find more information.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill Aveit's about as much water as you could get in the heart of Phoenix. The lights are quite pretty at night and people can enjoy a walk by the lake. They may even have kayak renting available, please check out Tempe city's website to find more information.
A waterfront city park with open spaces and a paved walking/cycling track. It is relatively close to the property.
8 locals recommend
Camelback Park
4707 N Hayden RdA waterfront city park with open spaces and a paved walking/cycling track. It is relatively close to the property.
🥘Restaurants
some of my personal favorites in the area.
Fine dining steakhouse with seafood selections. Atmosphere is classic, dress code is required, a reservation is highly recommended.
131 locals recommend
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdFine dining steakhouse with seafood selections. Atmosphere is classic, dress code is required, a reservation is highly recommended.
A fine dining restaurant for people who are not as into steaks and more into seafood. Recommend follow fine dining dress code and make a reservation beforehand.
105 locals recommend
Ocean 44
4748 N Goldwater BlvdA fine dining restaurant for people who are not as into steaks and more into seafood. Recommend follow fine dining dress code and make a reservation beforehand.
Prep & Pastry
7025 E Via Soleri Dra local's favorite for breakfast and brunch.
It has multiple locations in the Phoenix area, this one is the closest.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveIt has multiple locations in the Phoenix area, this one is the closest.
A trendy Italian restaurant and bar that is very close to the house. Recommend going during happy hour to get the best bang for your buck!
25 locals recommend
Fellow Osteria & Pizzeria
1455 N Scottsdale RdA trendy Italian restaurant and bar that is very close to the house. Recommend going during happy hour to get the best bang for your buck!
There are a number of Korean barbecues in town, however this one wins in quality of meat and ventilation.
SIZZLE korean barbecue
3720 North Scottsdale RoadThere are a number of Korean barbecues in town, however this one wins in quality of meat and ventilation.
Hands down authentic and delicious, one of the best in town for Chinese food.
22 locals recommend
Chou's Kitchen
910 N Alma School RdHands down authentic and delicious, one of the best in town for Chinese food.
🛍️Shopping
If you are looking for an area to shop and eat all in one day.
a popular shopping mall in the heart of Scottsdale that has some high-end brands. it could get busy on weekends.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Rda popular shopping mall in the heart of Scottsdale that has some high-end brands. it could get busy on weekends.
Connected with the Kierland Commons right across the street. It is a large area with many restaurants and stores, including furniture, jewelry, clothing, electronics.
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdConnected with the Kierland Commons right across the street. It is a large area with many restaurants and stores, including furniture, jewelry, clothing, electronics.
An outdoor upscale shopping mall with some high-end department stores and retailers, plus restaurants and fast food.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdAn outdoor upscale shopping mall with some high-end department stores and retailers, plus restaurants and fast food.
A more budget friendly outdoor mall that is close by. Also has food options and several large retailers.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyA more budget friendly outdoor mall that is close by. Also has food options and several large retailers.
☕Drinks
coffee or cocktails, your choice.
a coffee shop that is also serving craft beer, cocktails and light fare in a warm, rustic setting with live music sometimes.
172 locals recommend
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater Blvda coffee shop that is also serving craft beer, cocktails and light fare in a warm, rustic setting with live music sometimes.
a cute coffee shop served in a modern and cheerful setting featuring outdoor seating.
31 locals recommend
Berdenas
7051 E 5th Avea cute coffee shop served in a modern and cheerful setting featuring outdoor seating.
Personal favorite when it comes to coffee. There is another location in Old Town Scottsdale.
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AvePersonal favorite when it comes to coffee. There is another location in Old Town Scottsdale.
A sleek and elegant cocktail lounge specialized in craft cocktails.
73 locals recommend
Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar
4166 N Scottsdale RdA sleek and elegant cocktail lounge specialized in craft cocktails.
Located inside of the Scott resort. A Cuban inspired American dining room with an outdoor seating area by the pool. Definitely recommend their drinks over their food.
48 locals recommend
The Canal Club
4925 N Scottsdale RdLocated inside of the Scott resort. A Cuban inspired American dining room with an outdoor seating area by the pool. Definitely recommend their drinks over their food.
a cocktail lounge with nostalgic style, weekend DJ beats and it's slightly further from the block with major clubs, so it may be easier to get to at night.
46 locals recommend
Beverly on Main
7018 E Main Sta cocktail lounge with nostalgic style, weekend DJ beats and it's slightly further from the block with major clubs, so it may be easier to get to at night.
🏘️Neighborhoods
Get a feel of the neighborhoods in the area.
During the day, this area has a lot of shops and local eateries. At night, this place is thriving with bars and clubs.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdDuring the day, this area has a lot of shops and local eateries. At night, this place is thriving with bars and clubs.
A mix of newly builts as the city is growing, and old historical homes. Neighborhoods are residential but also close to everything. This is where you'll be staying.
South Scottsdale
A mix of newly builts as the city is growing, and old historical homes. Neighborhoods are residential but also close to everything. This is where you'll be staying.
Downtown Phoenix is mostly commercial during the day. However, there are many fun speakeasies that were recently developed and some hidden gems for restaurants and bars at night. It is about 15 to 20 minutes by car to travel to downtown Phoenix.
191 locals recommend
Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix is mostly commercial during the day. However, there are many fun speakeasies that were recently developed and some hidden gems for restaurants and bars at night. It is about 15 to 20 minutes by car to travel to downtown Phoenix.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Having a car is the most convenient
Depending on the purpose of your travel, you could either Uber or Lyft to commute around, or simply rent a car. Phoenix metropolitan area is rather spread out and have little spots in various different cities.
What to pack
Bring bathing suit and sunblock!
Phoenix is known for its hot summer. If you are visiting from the month of May to October, it is definitely best to bring sunblock with you as the desert Sun can be brutal.