Guidebook for Tucson- Catalina Foothills
Our favorite restaurants close to home
Great option for sashimi. Recommended for take out as the place is small. Less than 5 min away.
13 locals recommend
Sushi On Oracle
6449 N Oracle RdGreat option for sashimi. Recommended for take out as the place is small. Less than 5 min away.
This is a must while visiting Tucson. Great food (teppanyaki is delicious), good ambience and great service. It is also very close to you (less than 10 min).
20 locals recommend
Mr. An's Teppan Steak and Seafood
6091 N Oracle RdThis is a must while visiting Tucson. Great food (teppanyaki is delicious), good ambience and great service. It is also very close to you (less than 10 min).
Sushi Cortaro On River
75 West River RoadMust for sushi. Also close to home.
Craving Italian food? this is your place. Located 7 min away from home at La Encantada mall. They have a nice outdoor patio with beautiful views and ambience.
51 locals recommend
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrCraving Italian food? this is your place. Located 7 min away from home at La Encantada mall. They have a nice outdoor patio with beautiful views and ambience.
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
100 W Orange Grove RdA must! less than 3 min away :)
Zinburger
1865 E River RdWe love their burgers. A good place to lunch with family and friends.
City/town information
Good option to spend the day in nature in cooler weather. Ski, trails, observatory and outdoor activities to enjoy.
https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/mount-lemmon/
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Good option to spend the day in nature in cooler weather. Ski, trails, observatory and outdoor activities to enjoy.
https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/mount-lemmon/
Historic village and destination for the arts. Art galleries, museums, shops and jewelry stores to explore in a rural desert town just 45 min away from Tucson. Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is a world class Arizona luxury resort with great restaurants and views. A must visit.
I strongly recommend dining at Elviras restaurant. You'll love it!.
www.tubacaz.com
www.tubacgolfresort.com
152 locals recommend
Tubac
Historic village and destination for the arts. Art galleries, museums, shops and jewelry stores to explore in a rural desert town just 45 min away from Tucson. Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is a world class Arizona luxury resort with great restaurants and views. A must visit.
I strongly recommend dining at Elviras restaurant. You'll love it!.
www.tubacaz.com
www.tubacgolfresort.com
Sightseeing
A 12-mile-long linear park great for outdoor exercise. Saturdays Farmers market is a must. You can access trail from 1st avenue just 10 mins away from listing.
29 locals recommend
Rillito River Park
4288 Diamond St LoopA 12-mile-long linear park great for outdoor exercise. Saturdays Farmers market is a must. You can access trail from 1st avenue just 10 mins away from listing.
Popular recreation area great for outdoor activities. Hiking and biking very popular.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadPopular recreation area great for outdoor activities. Hiking and biking very popular.
Things to do with kids
Great for kids 1-5. Downtown location (6th Ave.) suitable for kids 6-12. A must in the city!
Children's Museum Oro Valley
7366 N Oracle RdGreat for kids 1-5. Downtown location (6th Ave.) suitable for kids 6-12. A must in the city!
Well known for their fun-in-the-sun splash pad! You'll find a covered playground right next to the pad.
19 locals recommend
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
3482 E River RdWell known for their fun-in-the-sun splash pad! You'll find a covered playground right next to the pad.
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtReserve tickets online and save time.
www.reidparkzoo.org
Defy Tucson
4861 N Stone AveTrampoline park, good place to spend time with the family. Super close to home :)
Golf Courses
Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
6200 N Club House LnRandolph Dell Urich Golf Course
602 S Alvernon WayShopping Malls
Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdIndoor shopping mall 10 mins away.
Outdoor shopping center just 7 min away. They have a variety of restaurants and a delicious italian ice cream shop. A good place to take a stroll and have the little ones enjoy the fountains.
229 locals recommend
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrOutdoor shopping center just 7 min away. They have a variety of restaurants and a delicious italian ice cream shop. A good place to take a stroll and have the little ones enjoy the fountains.