Scottsdale, Arizona

Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With warm temperatures and sunshine all year round, the city is perfect for those who love to get outside and explore.

Courses To Play

Talking Stick: Great desert golf. Firm and fun. Located on Native American-owned land where water restrictions do not apply. 

Grayhawk Golf Club:  Both courses are demanding but rewarding tests of desert golf. Give them a call, & get on the tee sheet, you’ve come all this way.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club: The Saguaro is a Coore & Crenshaw designed course that should be walked to appreciate its stunning views. The Cholla course is desert target-golf at its finest. Near a casino.

Raven Golf Club: Offering a bit of a different feel than other courses in the area due to its lush greenery. Super fun and walkable.

Aquila (Phoenix City Course): Great value round. A super fun track that is always in good condition. There’s also a Par-3 course on property.

Encanto 18: Muni-like vibes, it is centrally located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Great views of downtown & allows dogs. Great for players of all levels.

Where to Feast

  • A Phoenix institution. Serving up steaks and booze for over 50 years, this old-school steakhouse is where local movers and shakers post up to devour stone crabs and martinis. Great lunchtime sandwiches.

  • Pizza? In Phoenix? Chirs Bianco remains one of the most revered pizza makers in the country. Wood-fired pizzas that rival any in the country.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. This is your spot for Mexican food with some southwestern flair. Great for groups.

  • Upscale chophouse for steaks & seafood served in a chic setting with poolside dining on the roof. Perfect for larger groups.

  • Pay a visit to this local deli/butcher for an old-school sandwich. Don’t walk out without an Italian combo.

  • Upscale option for Mexican run by a James Beard Award-nominated chef. A gem.

  • Texas-style BBQ with two locations + a vendor booth at the WM Phoenix Open. Smoked meats that locals line up for.

  • Early morning or late night. When your group can’t make up their minds, hit the Diner.

  • European-style pastries with local flair.

  • From the beaches of Mexico to the Arizona desert, come for the seafood platters.

What to See

  • Walkable Old Town is made up of nine walkable neighborhoods where you’ll find a good mix of unique stores, restaurants, bars, and other historically significant sites.

  • Fourtillfourcoffee

    Copper Star Coffee

    Crew Coffee Co. & The Local Donut

  • Papago Park

    Hike the iconic red butte formations including the Hole-in-the-Rock Trail. The park also features seven acres of stocked fishing lagoons, The Phoenix Zoo, The Desert Botanical Garden, and the Papago Golf Course.

    Camelback Mountain

    20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Camelback is one of the city's best hikes offering a few different trails.

  • Public, private, and resort courts — Scottsdale is pickleball paradise.

  • Catch a Suns, Diamondbacks, Cardinals, or Coyotes game.

  • Visit the largest aquarium in the Southwest. OdySea features more than 30,000 marine creatures. The perfect place to tire young ones out.

  • Cactus League Spring Training

  • Be sure to research local events going on in the area during your stay.

Where to Stay

  • Boulders Resort & Spa

    Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

    Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

    JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

    Airbnb

Lagniappe 

Rent a car and drive to Sedona for a unique wine experience. Before you drive back from Sedona to Scottsdale, go for a hike through the red rocks.

 
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