Vanessa’s guidebook
Hiking
Bring lots of water if you decide to hike this. It's a challenging hike but 100%$ worth it!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveBring lots of water if you decide to hike this. It's a challenging hike but 100%$ worth it!
Great mountain for a easy hike! There are mutiple paths on this trail but should be able to finish hike within an hour.
98 locals recommend
North Mountain Park
10608 N 7th StGreat mountain for a easy hike! There are mutiple paths on this trail but should be able to finish hike within an hour.
Challenging but rewarding hike! I would say this is a little easier than Echo Trail on Camelback Mountain but still not easy. It's like a stair stepper. If you want a hike less challenging than Camelback check this out.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Challenging but rewarding hike! I would say this is a little easier than Echo Trail on Camelback Mountain but still not easy. It's like a stair stepper. If you want a hike less challenging than Camelback check this out.
Brunch
Some of the best brucch! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
31 locals recommend
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd StSome of the best brucch! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Have unlimited Mimosas on the weekends till 3:00PM. Best places to go have a little fun and have some great food!
93 locals recommend
RnR Gastropub
3737 N Scottsdale RdHave unlimited Mimosas on the weekends till 3:00PM. Best places to go have a little fun and have some great food!
You won't leave here hungry! Portion sizes are large. There is usually a wait on the weekends but it's 100% worth it.
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StYou won't leave here hungry! Portion sizes are large. There is usually a wait on the weekends but it's 100% worth it.
Also usually has a wait but the food is also delicous! One of my favorites for a good brunch!
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveAlso usually has a wait but the food is also delicous! One of my favorites for a good brunch!
Delicious beer, drinks, and food. I love coming here for brnch. They know how to make some strong mimosas.
84 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum BlvdDelicious beer, drinks, and food. I love coming here for brnch. They know how to make some strong mimosas.
BEST donuts ever! Walking distance. They go well with morning coffee. Be sure to try before you leave!
Bosa Donuts
710 E Union Hills DrBEST donuts ever! Walking distance. They go well with morning coffee. Be sure to try before you leave!
As you can imagine, great pancakes! Ingredients are always fresh. Also one of my go to breakfast places.
47 locals recommend
Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant
7388 E Shea BlvdAs you can imagine, great pancakes! Ingredients are always fresh. Also one of my go to breakfast places.
A little further away but the downtown scene is a must see! If you find your way out there, be sure to check this place out.
95 locals recommend
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StA little further away but the downtown scene is a must see! If you find your way out there, be sure to check this place out.
Food/Stores
From target, to Ross, to the movies, bars or food. You can come here and it has it all! Great little area at night too!
My favorite places here is Sandbar The Yard House, and In and Out Burger!
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdFrom target, to Ross, to the movies, bars or food. You can come here and it has it all! Great little area at night too!
My favorite places here is Sandbar The Yard House, and In and Out Burger!
Lots of great restaurants here and it's the ultimate place for night life!
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdLots of great restaurants here and it's the ultimate place for night life!
Bars/Breweries
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StLookout Tavern
830 E Greenway PkwyHalf Moon Sports Grill
288 E Greenway PkwyClubs- Nightlife
Bottled Blonde - Scottsdale
7340 E Indian PlazaEl Hefe Mexican Restaurant
4425 N Saddlebag TrailDakota
7301 E Indian PlazaMaya Day and Nightclub
7333 E Indian PlazaHi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails - Scottsdale
4420 N Saddlebag TrailGreat Quick Lunch
Can't go wrong with any burger here. Closes at 8:00 during the week and 9:00 on weekends. I would recommend checking out during lunch!
21 locals recommend
Paradise Valley Burger Company
4001 E Bell RdCan't go wrong with any burger here. Closes at 8:00 during the week and 9:00 on weekends. I would recommend checking out during lunch!
Best place just walking distance for Italian food. You will not be disappointed!
Times Square Union Hills
5775 West Bell RoadBest place just walking distance for Italian food. You will not be disappointed!