Joshua’s guidebook
Favorite Foody Spots
Phoenix has a very diverse restaurant scene. I've selected a few favorites for those looking for a suggestion.
Crazy theme and a college favorite... Great toasted subs, fresh salads and gooey brownies. Try the 5-0!
27 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrCrazy theme and a college favorite... Great toasted subs, fresh salads and gooey brownies. Try the 5-0!
Mediterranean/Greek inspired menu that's great for all tastes. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options that mix yummy and healthy!
14 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Mesa
1850 W Southern AveMediterranean/Greek inspired menu that's great for all tastes. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options that mix yummy and healthy!
More than just a brewery! Full bar, great food and outdoor games. Try the beef beer bread and beer battered fries. If you're craving a salad, try the delicious creamy jalapeno dressing.
187 locals recommend
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StMore than just a brewery! Full bar, great food and outdoor games. Try the beef beer bread and beer battered fries. If you're craving a salad, try the delicious creamy jalapeno dressing.
Located across from Arizona State University, this local spot serves fantastic chicken wings and burgers and has excellent happy specials. Try the spicy honey mustard sauce!
The Vine
801 E Apache BlvdLocated across from Arizona State University, this local spot serves fantastic chicken wings and burgers and has excellent happy specials. Try the spicy honey mustard sauce!
Burgers, fries and shakes. If you haven't tried this California original, it's one of the best fast food burgers. For a unique twist, ask for your burger "animal style."
10 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
1342 South Alma School RoadBurgers, fries and shakes. If you haven't tried this California original, it's one of the best fast food burgers. For a unique twist, ask for your burger "animal style."
One of the best restaurants in the area for fresh seafood. It can be pricey, but everything they serve is amazing.
42 locals recommend
Salt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden RdOne of the best restaurants in the area for fresh seafood. It can be pricey, but everything they serve is amazing.
Local Parks
Whether you want an open space to relax, a playground for the kids or a splash pad to cool off, check out these great parks close by!
Just down the street from the house, the city of Tempe has completely redesigned our neighborhood park. Everything is brand new, and coming soon, the neighborhood is hosting a community garden. Stop by and check it out!
Ehrhardt Park
4003 South Evergreen RoadJust down the street from the house, the city of Tempe has completely redesigned our neighborhood park. Everything is brand new, and coming soon, the neighborhood is hosting a community garden. Stop by and check it out!
Fun shopping, restaurants, and one of our favorite parks (amazing for kids) featuring a sprawling playground and splash pad. Get in line for the zipline or climb up and lookout over the city.
79 locals recommend
Mesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdFun shopping, restaurants, and one of our favorite parks (amazing for kids) featuring a sprawling playground and splash pad. Get in line for the zipline or climb up and lookout over the city.
The largest park in Tempe, Kiwanis Park is great place to enjoy the sun. Featuring a newly remodeled playground, tennis center, baseball fields, batting cages and Kiwanis Lake. You might be able to find a scooter to rent! https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=13495
54 locals recommend
Kiwanis Park
The largest park in Tempe, Kiwanis Park is great place to enjoy the sun. Featuring a newly remodeled playground, tennis center, baseball fields, batting cages and Kiwanis Lake. You might be able to find a scooter to rent! https://www.tempe.gov/home/showdocument?id=13495
The farm-themed, covered playground area highlights this fantastic park in Chandler. Get a work out in at the rec center or take a stroll on one of the many walking paths.
16 locals recommend
Tumbleweed Park
2250 S McQueen RdThe farm-themed, covered playground area highlights this fantastic park in Chandler. Get a work out in at the rec center or take a stroll on one of the many walking paths.
Pecos park is great for the hot days in the Valley when you're looking for more than just a swimming pool. I love the splash pad featuring giant, twin snake heads!
6 locals recommend
Pecos Park
17010 S 48th StPecos park is great for the hot days in the Valley when you're looking for more than just a swimming pool. I love the splash pad featuring giant, twin snake heads!
This park is set on a hill with many unique options for going up and down.
29 locals recommend
Gilbert Regional Park
3005 E Queen Creek RdThis park is set on a hill with many unique options for going up and down.
On hot summer days, a splash pad is cool when the kids are out of school. Check out the playground for rides that spin , swing and slide.
20 locals recommend
Mansel Carter Oasis Park
19535 E Appleby RdOn hot summer days, a splash pad is cool when the kids are out of school. Check out the playground for rides that spin , swing and slide.