La Buena Vida Guidebook
Entertainment
Desert Diamond West Valley Casino
9431 W Northern AvePeoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveCamelback Ranch
10710 W Camelback RdISM Raceway
7602 Jimmie Johnson DrNASCAR
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveDesert Diamond Arena for concerts and other entertainment
Food scene
Lots of bars and restaurants to choose from. Kids splash pad in the summer and Friday night in the park concerts.
410 locals recommend
Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunset BlvdLots of bars and restaurants to choose from. Kids splash pad in the summer and Friday night in the park concerts.
P83
Agua Fria FreewayMultiple restaurants and bars to choose from
This one is a drive into the Rosevelt district, but well worth it. Authentic hole in the wall Native Fry Bread
19 locals recommend
Fry Bread House
4545 N 7th AveThis one is a drive into the Rosevelt district, but well worth it. Authentic hole in the wall Native Fry Bread
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdCajon seafood you eat with your hands
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StBe prepared for a long wait, no reservations but worth the wait
So this is where we get pizza on the regular. They deliver and have great pizza, they have a salad bar.
Barro's Pizza
So this is where we get pizza on the regular. They deliver and have great pizza, they have a salad bar.
Great authentic fast food, easy counter to seat eating. The shredded beef tostada is great as are the enchiladas.
Caramba Mexican Food
Great authentic fast food, easy counter to seat eating. The shredded beef tostada is great as are the enchiladas.
This is where we go to when we want great Mexican food and a sit down restaurant experience. Authentic, great food.
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | Goodyear
This is where we go to when we want great Mexican food and a sit down restaurant experience. Authentic, great food.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Phoenix
6800 N 95th AveCabela's
9380 W Glendale AveGolf
Wigwam Golf Club
451 N Old Litchfield RdGrand Canyon University Championship Golf Course
5902 W Indian School RdThis is a 9 hole just blocks from the house. Great prices, fun course.
16 locals recommend
Desert Mirage Golf & Practice Center
8710 W Maryland AveThis is a 9 hole just blocks from the house. Great prices, fun course.
College
ASU Tempe campus - Registrar Office
1151 S Forest AveGrand Canyon University
3300 W Camelback RdHiking
Squaw Peak Pointe
Fun hike go early to find a parking spot
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is a beautiful but hard hike
This is just outside Phoenix area, there is a charge to enter the park. Many short trails, or combine for longer hike. Some pavement most dirt trails.
108 locals recommend
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
This is just outside Phoenix area, there is a charge to enter the park. Many short trails, or combine for longer hike. Some pavement most dirt trails.
Victory Steps at Verrado
North Verrado WaySightseeing
The jets take off regularly on Fridays-take Northern Ave to Litchfield Rd and make a left to Northern Ave. There is dirt parking lot the you can watch the jets take off. VERY LOUD bring ear protection
Luke Air Force Base
14185 Falcon StMontezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadDesert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyFirst Friday of each month art-walk with venders, food trucks, and music
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StFirst Friday of each month art-walk with venders, food trucks, and music
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American History
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveGreat place to visit in Phoenix