Jamie and Anthony's Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurants that locals love
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveJoyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveFederal Pizza
5210 N Central AveChurn
5223 N Central AveCartel Coffee Lab
1 N 1st StPizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StCIBO
603 N 5th AveLa Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetKream Coffee
5102 N Central AveGlai Baan
2333 E Osborn RdLots of cute shops and restaurants. Fun spot to walk around and be tourists:)
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdLots of cute shops and restaurants. Fun spot to walk around and be tourists:)
Natural, Biodynamic Wine Shop. Our fav place to grab a chilled bottle! Also connected to restaurant Progress which offers local, farm sourced cuisine.
The Montecito Bottle Shop
704 West Montecito AvenueNatural, Biodynamic Wine Shop. Our fav place to grab a chilled bottle! Also connected to restaurant Progress which offers local, farm sourced cuisine.
Don Woods' Say When
400 West Camelback RoadCute rooftop bar.. walkable
Cute bar, yummy bites, and option to book your own poolside cabana or lounge chair if you’re looking to spend the day in the sun. Walking distance.
13 locals recommend
Lylo Swim Club
400 W Camelback RdCute bar, yummy bites, and option to book your own poolside cabana or lounge chair if you’re looking to spend the day in the sun. Walking distance.
Shopping
Boutiques/ local shopping
Local Nomad
100 E Camelback RdMuse Apparel
100 E Camelback RdChanging Hands Bookstore & First Draft Book Bar
300 W Camelback RdThe Frederick on Missouri
1215 East Missouri AvenueScottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdGroceries
AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StSprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdSightseeing
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveYoga, spin, barre
Sweatshop on Central
100 E Camelback RdClub Pilates
3750 E Indian School RdPilates Studio
Hiking
Strenuous hike! Take more water than you think you'll need!
Parking can be challenging.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveStrenuous hike! Take more water than you think you'll need!
Parking can be challenging.
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyFun hike for most all activity levels:)
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrAlso a challenging trail but beautiful!
City/town information
A short (approx 115 miles) drive from phoenix. Worth the day trip if your schedule permits. Beautiful scenery, cooler temps, and lovely places to explore.
187 locals recommend
Sedona
A short (approx 115 miles) drive from phoenix. Worth the day trip if your schedule permits. Beautiful scenery, cooler temps, and lovely places to explore.