Guidebook for Phoenix
Sightseeing
Sprawling garden showcasing the natural beauty of the desert's plant life including the Saguaro cactus
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Sprawling garden showcasing the natural beauty of the desert's plant life including the Saguaro cactus
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StLove baseball? This is a hop, skip and a jump away.
Food Scene
Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Has a community vibe with a special 3 course dinner Sunday & Monday for $12.99. Use local ingredients from the farmer's market & has gluten free options. Walking dist
115 locals recommend
Phoenix Public Market
Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Has a community vibe with a special 3 course dinner Sunday & Monday for $12.99. Use local ingredients from the farmer's market & has gluten free options. Walking dist
I haven't been here yet but have read good things on YELP. 812 N 3rd St, Phoenix Hip cafe with brewed-to-order coffee & tea, comfy sofas & house-baked pastries (with vegan options)
40 locals recommend
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StI haven't been here yet but have read good things on YELP. 812 N 3rd St, Phoenix Hip cafe with brewed-to-order coffee & tea, comfy sofas & house-baked pastries (with vegan options)
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveInteresting breakfast & coffee. A 5 minute drive.
Nice walk through the neighborhood about a 15 minute walk. Excellent pizza - I like the one with walnuts and arugula. They also have a great caprese salad.
191 locals recommend
CIBO
603 N 5th AveNice walk through the neighborhood about a 15 minute walk. Excellent pizza - I like the one with walnuts and arugula. They also have a great caprese salad.
Matt's Big Breakfast has become a Phoenix breakfast staple, known for fresh, hearty breakfast plates in a hip downtown cafe.
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StMatt's Big Breakfast has become a Phoenix breakfast staple, known for fresh, hearty breakfast plates in a hip downtown cafe.
Friendly service, a 5-7 minute walk from the condo. They often serve complimentary homemade limoncello after dinner. Always a favorite!
42 locals recommend
POMO Pizzeria - Downtown Phoenix
705 N 1st StFriendly service, a 5-7 minute walk from the condo. They often serve complimentary homemade limoncello after dinner. Always a favorite!
MOIRA Sushi Bar & Kitchen
215 E McKinley StSushi - 7 minute walk from the condo.
Haven't been here but have heard a lot about it. Modest, family-owned eatery serving homestyle Southern & soul food 7 days a week since the '60s
20 locals recommend
Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe
808 E Jefferson StHaven't been here but have heard a lot about it. Modest, family-owned eatery serving homestyle Southern & soul food 7 days a week since the '60s
Healthy food and delicious. Nice large outdoor patio area. Casual and reasonably priced.
20 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Uptown
5505 N 7th StHealthy food and delicious. Nice large outdoor patio area. Casual and reasonably priced.
Jimmy John's
620 E Roosevelt StSandwiches on the go.
If you are looking for a big American style Italian meal, this is the place. Large portions, good food, fast service, great prices and not a chain. About a 7 minute drive from the condo.
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveIf you are looking for a big American style Italian meal, this is the place. Large portions, good food, fast service, great prices and not a chain. About a 7 minute drive from the condo.
This is a Vietnamese French restaurant. If you are a vegetarian and do not eat soy, it is a tough place to eat, otherwise I think it is probably good. They have a few of these in town.
28 locals recommend
Rice Paper Vietnamese Cuisine & Bar
This is a Vietnamese French restaurant. If you are a vegetarian and do not eat soy, it is a tough place to eat, otherwise I think it is probably good. They have a few of these in town.
Very popular Jamaican restaurant. Walking distance - 7-10 mins.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StVery popular Jamaican restaurant. Walking distance - 7-10 mins.
In the same complex as the Safeway and Starbucks at McDowell and 7th St - 5 mins away.
21 locals recommend
Einstein Bros. Bagels
4401 E Indian School RdIn the same complex as the Safeway and Starbucks at McDowell and 7th St - 5 mins away.
Less than 5 min drive. If you have to have Starbucks, this is where it is.
35 locals recommend
Starbucks
2340 E Baseline RdLess than 5 min drive. If you have to have Starbucks, this is where it is.
Walkable from the condo. People really like this place, rated highly on Yelp etc…
52 locals recommend
Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetWalkable from the condo. People really like this place, rated highly on Yelp etc…
Coffee shop with outdoor seating in a cool area. About 3-4 minute walk from the condo. Features coffee and food, including ready-to-eat items like vegan quinoa salad and granola.
83 locals recommend
Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StCoffee shop with outdoor seating in a cool area. About 3-4 minute walk from the condo. Features coffee and food, including ready-to-eat items like vegan quinoa salad and granola.
Gallo Blanco
928 E Pierce StGreat service and excellent food
Entertainment & Activities
This is within walking distance of the condo a 10-15 minute walk or a 3 minute cab or Uber ride.
139 locals recommend
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd StThis is within walking distance of the condo a 10-15 minute walk or a 3 minute cab or Uber ride.
Huge theater that's home to the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Opera & Ballet Arizona
59 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StHuge theater that's home to the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Opera & Ballet Arizona
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StSee a basketball game or attend a concert
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe St10 minute walk from the condo
AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StMovie theater a 10 minute walk from the condo
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StWatch a film and drink beer. Walking distance - 5-7 mins.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveI haven't been but I have heard a lot about it
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun place to practice and they have music, drinks, food and table service
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayA fun place to practice and they have music, drinks, food and table service
Love the atmosphere here. Located in an old church, when the sun comes through the stained glass windows it is magical. Great salsa and margaritas.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdLove the atmosphere here. Located in an old church, when the sun comes through the stained glass windows it is magical. Great salsa and margaritas.
Very popular cocktail bar, I would go earlier rather than later if you don't want to wait around
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StVery popular cocktail bar, I would go earlier rather than later if you don't want to wait around
Parks & Nature
A must do hike! If you go early, they open at sunrise, this is the best time as it is less busy, parking is easier to find and you will see the gorgeous valley waking up, then go for breakfast somewhere like Matt's Big breakfast that is near the condo or maybe check out Old Town Scottsdale
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA must do hike! If you go early, they open at sunrise, this is the best time as it is less busy, parking is easier to find and you will see the gorgeous valley waking up, then go for breakfast somewhere like Matt's Big breakfast that is near the condo or maybe check out Old Town Scottsdale
Do this hike then go to the Montelucia hotel for a coffee after and sit out on their deck in the back of the property. This area has a lot of swank hotels with gorgeous grounds and often nice views.
126 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrDo this hike then go to the Montelucia hotel for a coffee after and sit out on their deck in the back of the property. This area has a lot of swank hotels with gorgeous grounds and often nice views.
Essentials
Convenience store chain offering a wide variety of hot & cold drinks & snacks
12 locals recommend
Circle K
602 N 1st AveConvenience store chain offering a wide variety of hot & cold drinks & snacks
Walgreens
710 E Camelback RdPharmacy
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdGrocery store
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdLess than 5 minutes away in the car
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdGetting Around
About a 10-15 minute drive from the condo.
389 locals recommend
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdAbout a 10-15 minute drive from the condo.