Chateau Santal: Guide to Scottsdale
Neighborhoods
Scottsdale
The streets "Exeter" and "Lafayette" have some of the most gorgeous houses in Arizona. These streets are some of my favorites to walk and bike through. You will be amazed at the views, neighborhood, and overall vibe!
35 locals recommend
Arcadia
The streets "Exeter" and "Lafayette" have some of the most gorgeous houses in Arizona. These streets are some of my favorites to walk and bike through. You will be amazed at the views, neighborhood, and overall vibe!
Food scene
Postino is hands down my favorite restaurant in the Phoenix area. Wine and bruschetta boards...what more could you need?
106 locals recommend
Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdPostino is hands down my favorite restaurant in the Phoenix area. Wine and bruschetta boards...what more could you need?
Great place for healthy eats. Lots of fresh, organic, trendy choices
218 locals recommend
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveGreat place for healthy eats. Lots of fresh, organic, trendy choices
My favorite place to get Thai take out! Their Pad-See-Ew is to die for!
38 locals recommend
Thai Basil
403 W University DrMy favorite place to get Thai take out! Their Pad-See-Ew is to die for!
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveTrendy spot for delicious coffee
Amazing food, and an amazing patio. Strongly recommend booking ahead if you can!
314 locals recommend
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdAmazing food, and an amazing patio. Strongly recommend booking ahead if you can!
Hiking
If you're looking for a hike with views, look no further than Camelback Mountain. The hike from the "head" of the Camel on Echo Canyon Trail is shorter, but much steeper. Cholla Trail winds up the "end" of the Camel.
Note: this hike is EXTREMELY popular. I recommend getting an Uber or Lyft to the trailhead, as parking is notoriously hard to come by.
DON'T FORGET WATER! If you're visiting between the months of March and October, getting up the mountain early, early in the morning is strongly advised. Temps in the late spring/summer/early fall can hit 100ºF by 9AM some days.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveIf you're looking for a hike with views, look no further than Camelback Mountain. The hike from the "head" of the Camel on Echo Canyon Trail is shorter, but much steeper. Cholla Trail winds up the "end" of the Camel.
Note: this hike is EXTREMELY popular. I recommend getting an Uber or Lyft to the trailhead, as parking is notoriously hard to come by.
DON'T FORGET WATER! If you're visiting between the months of March and October, getting up the mountain early, early in the morning is strongly advised. Temps in the late spring/summer/early fall can hit 100ºF by 9AM some days.
My favorite hike in the Scottsdale area. Sees some traffic, but nothing like the other peaks like Camelback or Piestewa. Reasonably doable for all ages.
20 locals recommend
Sunrise Trailhead
12101 N 145th WayMy favorite hike in the Scottsdale area. Sees some traffic, but nothing like the other peaks like Camelback or Piestewa. Reasonably doable for all ages.
Breakfast & Brunch
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdBusy but delicious place for Breakfast & Brunch!