Guidebook for Scottsdale Palms #203
Food Scene
Růže Cake House
7033 E Main StIt's the best bake shop in town. Say hi to Jessi for me!
Excellent craft cocktails and delicious food. A can't miss. Great for a date night.
40 locals recommend
Virtu Honest Craft
3701 N Marshall WayExcellent craft cocktails and delicious food. A can't miss. Great for a date night.
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater Blvd Funky, creative, and locally-owned.
The House Brasserie
6936 E Main StCocktails and American fusion food.
The Mission
3815 N Brown AveHigher-end Mexican food with a lively scene.
Kaleidoscope Juice - 1st Ave
7119 E 1st AveJuices, smoothies, and coffee.
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
4302 N Scottsdale RdA scene for lunch.
A very stylish place with creative art for martinis (and/or a basic dinner). Open-minded staff and guests.
132 locals recommend
AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallA very stylish place with creative art for martinis (and/or a basic dinner). Open-minded staff and guests.
Bandera
3821 N Scottsdale RdExcellent southwest food. Nice place, and a great value.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale RdIn the mood for pizza?
Thai, anybody? They sometimes have live jazz music. Also great for takeout.
40 locals recommend
Malee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StThai, anybody? They sometimes have live jazz music. Also great for takeout.
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdThe scene for breakfast.
Basically across the street from the condo, sometimes the pizza is great, other times it's not. They have gluten free pizza.
13 locals recommend
GRAZIE! Seriously Good Italian
Basically across the street from the condo, sometimes the pizza is great, other times it's not. They have gluten free pizza.
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StHigh-end steak house. Fun spot.
This and Virtú are my two favorites in town. Locally owned, great cocktails, great food. Please say hi to Pavlé (the friendly waiter and co-owner) for me!
51 locals recommend
FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th AveThis and Virtú are my two favorites in town. Locally owned, great cocktails, great food. Please say hi to Pavlé (the friendly waiter and co-owner) for me!
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdA larger place, with consistently great food and service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beverly on Main
7018 E Main StExtensive wine selection. Dark, yet lively atmosphere. Live jazz music on the weekends. A hidden gem.
98 locals recommend
Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar
7137 East Stetson DriveExtensive wine selection. Dark, yet lively atmosphere. Live jazz music on the weekends. A hidden gem.
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdNo TV's, just conversation and a great beer list.
The Montauk
4360 N Scottsdale RdAn easy place to meet new friends.
Counter Intuitive
7133 E Stetson DrA small, grungy, popular cocktail bar.
Kelly's at Southbridge
7117 East 6th AvenueKind of like a grown-up college bar.
Ocean 44
4748 N Goldwater BlvdA high-end Seafood and Steak restaurant.
Arts & Culture
For Western Art, this is the pinnacle. A brand new museum that is winning all sorts of awards for not only its art but also its architecture.
A stone's throw from the condo.
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall Way For Western Art, this is the pinnacle. A brand new museum that is winning all sorts of awards for not only its art but also its architecture.
A stone's throw from the condo.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdFantastic history of musical instruments.
Parks & Nature
A quick walk from the condo. Great for a picnic and to throw the frisbee.
During the winter months, consider checking out the free Sunday music festival. Starting around noon, they have live music, and food and drinks for sale.
19 locals recommend
Civic Center Mall
A quick walk from the condo. Great for a picnic and to throw the frisbee.
During the winter months, consider checking out the free Sunday music festival. Starting around noon, they have live music, and food and drinks for sale.
A 10-minute drive from the condo. Park on Invergordon, then walk to the trailhead. Enjoy a gorgeous 2.5 hour roundtrip hike (can be done faster) with 360 degree views of the city at the top of the mountain. A must do for those that like to be active outdoors.
116 locals recommend
Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnA 10-minute drive from the condo. Park on Invergordon, then walk to the trailhead. Enjoy a gorgeous 2.5 hour roundtrip hike (can be done faster) with 360 degree views of the city at the top of the mountain. A must do for those that like to be active outdoors.
Desert hiking very close to the condo. Beautiful red rocks with views of the city. Great for hiking or mountain biking.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyDesert hiking very close to the condo. Beautiful red rocks with views of the city. Great for hiking or mountain biking.
A gorgeous hike that can be done in about 2.5 hours top to bottom. Experience what Phoenix/Scottsdale was like before the concrete. The smell of the desert, especially after a rain, is something very special.
97 locals recommend
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th StA gorgeous hike that can be done in about 2.5 hours top to bottom. Experience what Phoenix/Scottsdale was like before the concrete. The smell of the desert, especially after a rain, is something very special.
Essentials
Prestige Cleaners Inc
3908 N Goldwater BlvdWalgreens
3420 N Scottsdale RdAlbertsons
2785 N Scottsdale RdA large, budget-friendly grocery store, and the closest to the condo.
Ajs Fine Foods
7141 E Lincoln DrLuxury grocery chain. Excellent meats, alcohols, etc.
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWho doesn't love Trader Joe's?
Usually higher intensity yoga and spin, and healthy food.
29 locals recommend
The Madison Improvement Club
3802 E Indian School RdUsually higher intensity yoga and spin, and healthy food.
An inexpensive health club offering daily passes with all the necessities and about 5 minutes drive from the condo.
Youfit Health Clubs
2845 N Scottsdale RdAn inexpensive health club offering daily passes with all the necessities and about 5 minutes drive from the condo.
Metta Yoga
4041 E Thomas RdTypically high-quality teachers offering mindful, softer yoga.
Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club
4444 E Camelback RdLuxury fitness and raquet center.
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StThe nearest Whole Foods to our condo.
Entertainment & Activities
During Spring Training, walk over to the stadium to see the San Francisco Giants play ball. Drinking a beer, watching baseball (or talking to your friend), with 75 degree weather is one of my most enjoyable activities during spring time.
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdDuring Spring Training, walk over to the stadium to see the San Francisco Giants play ball. Drinking a beer, watching baseball (or talking to your friend), with 75 degree weather is one of my most enjoyable activities during spring time.
The Phoenix Zoo
Shopping
A huge mall with a variety of luxury and mid-range shops, including the large department stores.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdA huge mall with a variety of luxury and mid-range shops, including the large department stores.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdLuxury shopping mall.