Heather and Ian's guidebook
Food scene
This is our favorite local breakfast place. It may not look like much from the outside, but the coffee is great, the food is wonderful, and the prices are reasonable.
7 locals recommend
Sunny's Diner
1825 E University DrThis is our favorite local breakfast place. It may not look like much from the outside, but the coffee is great, the food is wonderful, and the prices are reasonable.
This is a west coast chain that is great for breakfast. It is located at the edge of ASU and near Tempe Beach Park. Also one of our favorites.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveThis is a west coast chain that is great for breakfast. It is located at the edge of ASU and near Tempe Beach Park. Also one of our favorites.
Pita Jungle is a local chain restaurant and has options for any dietary requirements. This is a local favorite and a must-try.
14 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Mesa
1850 W Southern AvePita Jungle is a local chain restaurant and has options for any dietary requirements. This is a local favorite and a must-try.
This is local grocery store is less than 1/2 mile from the house. It is smaller but will have everything you will need during your stay. If you have here on Wednesdays, they have $5 sushi.
94 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern AveThis is local grocery store is less than 1/2 mile from the house. It is smaller but will have everything you will need during your stay. If you have here on Wednesdays, they have $5 sushi.
This is a great local coffee shop, which is an 8-minute walk from the house. Great coffee and sometimes live music on the weekend evenings.
8 locals recommend
Gold Bar Espresso
3141 S McClintock DrThis is a great local coffee shop, which is an 8-minute walk from the house. Great coffee and sometimes live music on the weekend evenings.
This great little coffee shop is perfect if you want to get some work done, have a bit to eat, and a great cup of coffee.
15 locals recommend
Steve's Espresso
1801 E Baseline RdThis great little coffee shop is perfect if you want to get some work done, have a bit to eat, and a great cup of coffee.
Sightseeing
This is a great place for families and individuals. You can go for a walk or run around the lake. They have a kayak, SUP, and pedal boat rentals on the south side of the lake.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyThis is a great place for families and individuals. You can go for a walk or run around the lake. They have a kayak, SUP, and pedal boat rentals on the south side of the lake.
The Phoenix Zoo has a wide variety of animals including those that are specific to AZ. If you are here between Thanksgiving and New Year, the Zoo Lights are a must-see.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo has a wide variety of animals including those that are specific to AZ. If you are here between Thanksgiving and New Year, the Zoo Lights are a must-see.
The botanical gardens is a peaceful and beautiful place to visit on your trip to the Valley of the Sun. Take a walk and learn about the desert wildlife. Afterward, enjoy a nice lunch or dinner at Gertrude's.
41 locals recommend
Entrance to Desert Botanical Garden
The botanical gardens is a peaceful and beautiful place to visit on your trip to the Valley of the Sun. Take a walk and learn about the desert wildlife. Afterward, enjoy a nice lunch or dinner at Gertrude's.
For an afternoon of shopping, food, and entertainment visit the Tempe Marketplace located only 3 miles from the house.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyFor an afternoon of shopping, food, and entertainment visit the Tempe Marketplace located only 3 miles from the house.
South Mountain's 48th street entrance is about 15 minutes from the house. This is a great place for hiking. This diverse trail system provided hikes for all levels. Make sure and bring some water.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueSouth Mountain's 48th street entrance is about 15 minutes from the house. This is a great place for hiking. This diverse trail system provided hikes for all levels. Make sure and bring some water.
City/town information
If you have time for a day trip we recommend Sedona. Once you see the gorgeous red rocks you will not be disappointed. Sedona provides something for everyone. Hiking, tours, restaurants, shopping, et., are in great supply in this quaint town.
221 locals recommend
Sedona
If you have time for a day trip we recommend Sedona. Once you see the gorgeous red rocks you will not be disappointed. Sedona provides something for everyone. Hiking, tours, restaurants, shopping, et., are in great supply in this quaint town.