Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Delicious Thai food and a small local restaurant. Tourist don't typically know about places like this but the locals love it.
19 locals recommend
Sala Thai Restaurant
10880 N 32nd StDelicious Thai food and a small local restaurant. Tourist don't typically know about places like this but the locals love it.
Everyone needs a little caffeine. This drive through and sit in location is the closest Starbucks.
14 locals recommend
Starbucks
21050 N Tatum BlvdEveryone needs a little caffeine. This drive through and sit in location is the closest Starbucks.
Another favorite of mine. Great healthy dishes for all of you granola folk like myself. This is one of my favorites. The hummus is to die for.
13 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Desert Ridge
20910 N Tatum BlvdAnother favorite of mine. Great healthy dishes for all of you granola folk like myself. This is one of my favorites. The hummus is to die for.
This is a great place for Pho! You can sit outside or inside. Another great local spot. There is also a movie theatre here.
Tea Light Cafe
7000 E Mayo BlvdThis is a great place for Pho! You can sit outside or inside. Another great local spot. There is also a movie theatre here.
If you like organic, vegan dishes or some unique interesting dishes try Dr. Weil's very popular restaurant.
233 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdIf you like organic, vegan dishes or some unique interesting dishes try Dr. Weil's very popular restaurant.
If you happened to like pork, this is a very popular breakfast place about 15 minutes away.
15 locals recommend
The Oink Cafe - Paradise Valley
4326 E Cactus RdIf you happened to like pork, this is a very popular breakfast place about 15 minutes away.
Scramble, a breakfast & lunch joint - North Phoenix
9832 N 7th StGreat breakfast place!
Tryst Cafe
21050 N Tatum BlvdAnother Good Breakfast spot. Organic too.
Good Sushi. Loud though. If you don't mind that, stop by.
23 locals recommend
Sushi Brokers Scottsdale
17025 N Scottsdale RdGood Sushi. Loud though. If you don't mind that, stop by.
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdYummy vegan and gluten free menu with great salads, quinoa, etc.
In-N-Out Burger
12413 N Tatum BlvdFor a great burger on the go or to eat in, try In n Out Burger.
If you want an incredibly delicious burger and you have time to sit down and enjoy some scenery, try Zinburger. This is a tourist spot but the burgers are delish.
47 locals recommend
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
2502 E Camelback RdIf you want an incredibly delicious burger and you have time to sit down and enjoy some scenery, try Zinburger. This is a tourist spot but the burgers are delish.
Cantina Laredo
7361 E Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdGreat upscale Mexican Restaurant.
Humble Pie
6149 N Scottsdale RdGreat Pizza!
Coconut's Fish Cafe
7000 N Scottsdale RdThis place has really great fish tacos! A must try.
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
2450 E Beardsley RdIf you've a Costco member, you're just 5 minutes away. Go shop!
CVS
18460 N 7th StThis CVS is open 24 hours. So if you need something late this place is close.
If you like Whole Foods, here the closest location. It's not too far. Maybe 15 minutes away.
161 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo BlvdIf you like Whole Foods, here the closest location. It's not too far. Maybe 15 minutes away.
This is now called HonorHealth. It's the closest hospital. It's about 5 minutes away.
Paradise Valley Hospital
This is now called HonorHealth. It's the closest hospital. It's about 5 minutes away.
Fry's Pharmacy
4724 N 20th StLocal grocery store.
This is a great local grocery store that is open til about 9 pm and it's also a farmer's market.
36 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
245 E Bell RdThis is a great local grocery store that is open til about 9 pm and it's also a farmer's market.
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo BlvdMayo Clinic Hospital.
Shopping
Apple Scottsdale Quarter
15169 N Scottsdale RdHere is the Apple Store!
A movie theatre, shops and restaurants and even free musical entertainment on weekend evenings.
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdA movie theatre, shops and restaurants and even free musical entertainment on weekend evenings.
Target
16806 N 7th StThe local Target if you need something.
Entertainment & Activities
The Westin Kierland Golf Club
15636 N Clubgate DrIf you are a golf fan. This spot might be for you.
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaThe kids will love this!
This is by far the best zoo around. It's a little further out and it's a bit pricy but it's worth it. Go early if you're visiting in the summer.
217 locals recommend
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveThis is by far the best zoo around. It's a little further out and it's a bit pricy but it's worth it. Go early if you're visiting in the summer.
This a nice place to go for an early morning or early evening romantic stroll in the summer. During the winter, you can go anytime of the day. You see a full range of desert flora. In the Spring you'll see beautiful blossoming desert flora.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
This a nice place to go for an early morning or early evening romantic stroll in the summer. During the winter, you can go anytime of the day. You see a full range of desert flora. In the Spring you'll see beautiful blossoming desert flora.
Great hiking spot. Bring lots of water, comfortable shoes, a bit hat and cover yourself in LOTS of SUNSCREEN.
25 locals recommend
Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop TrailGreat hiking spot. Bring lots of water, comfortable shoes, a bit hat and cover yourself in LOTS of SUNSCREEN.
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdWet n Wild is a great place to take the kids.
You can order food and drinks at this budget priced movie theatre.
61 locals recommend
Studio Movie Grill (Scottsdale)
15515 N Hayden RdYou can order food and drinks at this budget priced movie theatre.
Grayhawk Golf Club
8620 E Thompson Peak PkwyFor the golfers . . .
Talking Stick Golf Club
9998 Talking Stick WayAnother for the golfers . . .
Arts & Culture
High Street
5415 E High StGreat night life up here. Dancing, dining and shops.
If you like music and are interested in the history of musical instruments, this is a fantastic museum.
63 locals recommend
Café Allegro
4725 E Mayo BlvdIf you like music and are interested in the history of musical instruments, this is a fantastic museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very popular casino. Make sure you go to the top and go out on the balcony in the evening. It's an incredible view and very romantic.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayA very popular casino. Make sure you go to the top and go out on the balcony in the evening. It's an incredible view and very romantic.
If you're looking for a spot to drink, dance, and meet some fun people, head on over to the Blue Martini.
97 locals recommend
Blue Martini Lounge- Phoenix
5455 E High StIf you're looking for a spot to drink, dance, and meet some fun people, head on over to the Blue Martini.
Name says it all. . . go and laugh til your tummy hurts.
33 locals recommend
Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ
5350 E High StName says it all. . . go and laugh til your tummy hurts.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
555 W Bell RdIf you need to rent a car, this place is just down the road.