Jaclyn's Guidebook
Short but good hikes
A good place for a quick morning hike. Close to town but still fresh air and pretty views. Dog friendly. Julia LOVES it.
8 locals recommend
Robles Trailhead
2680 Irvington PlA good place for a quick morning hike. Close to town but still fresh air and pretty views. Dog friendly. Julia LOVES it.
Canyon Loop trail specifically- Can be busy. 7 dollars when guard on duty. Best during the week. Great for the sunset and if the stream is flowing you are in luck! Dog friendly and approved.
192 locals recommend
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadCanyon Loop trail specifically- Can be busy. 7 dollars when guard on duty. Best during the week. Great for the sunset and if the stream is flowing you are in luck! Dog friendly and approved.
Think Saguaro Cactus Forest. Dreamy. The sun is no joke here so it would be best to go on a day with a few clouds or low temps. Also Julia approved!
31 locals recommend
Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdThink Saguaro Cactus Forest. Dreamy. The sun is no joke here so it would be best to go on a day with a few clouds or low temps. Also Julia approved!
Brunch/breakfast
Local favorite. Their Thai Fighter cocktail is my go to. Often a bit of wait and no reservations. If you’re over waiting try Blue Willow, St. Philip's Plaza, Postino or Snooze. They are all close by.
170 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveLocal favorite. Their Thai Fighter cocktail is my go to. Often a bit of wait and no reservations. If you’re over waiting try Blue Willow, St. Philip's Plaza, Postino or Snooze. They are all close by.
Download the app and get on the waiting list on the weekend. Great food and drinks.
27 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2500 E Grant RdDownload the app and get on the waiting list on the weekend. Great food and drinks.
Local favorite. Known for fresh food and good coffee.
36 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 South Stone AvenueLocal favorite. Known for fresh food and good coffee.
Good outdoor brunch downtown at a historic Tucson location. They take reservations!
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StGood outdoor brunch downtown at a historic Tucson location. They take reservations!
Two options for brunch (Union Public and Reforma) cute courtyard in the middle with live music and or dj on the weekend. There’s also the occasional weekend market with art vendors and such. This is more about the vibes than the bites.
44 locals recommend
St Philip's Plaza Farmers' Market
4280 N Campbell AveTwo options for brunch (Union Public and Reforma) cute courtyard in the middle with live music and or dj on the weekend. There’s also the occasional weekend market with art vendors and such. This is more about the vibes than the bites.
The Sonoran Benedict is yummmmmmmmmy! Cute courtyard space. Often crowed but in the brunch area of town so other options all around.
76 locals recommend
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveThe Sonoran Benedict is yummmmmmmmmy! Cute courtyard space. Often crowed but in the brunch area of town so other options all around.
Largest portions of all the places and very good food. I think they may be one of the best values for size and creative tasty fare. Food is well prepared! Not a place for vibes though.
42 locals recommend
Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell AveLargest portions of all the places and very good food. I think they may be one of the best values for size and creative tasty fare. Food is well prepared! Not a place for vibes though.
Lunch/Dinner
Close to the suite! Quality food and drinks. Pick up a snack or tomorrow’s meal at the attached market.
57 locals recommend
Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StClose to the suite! Quality food and drinks. Pick up a snack or tomorrow’s meal at the attached market.
Very close and great outdoor setup. Food is solid.
32 locals recommend
Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant
60 N Alvernon WayVery close and great outdoor setup. Food is solid.
Solid food and great ice cream downtown. I like the Elote pasta!
74 locals recommend
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 E Congress StSolid food and great ice cream downtown. I like the Elote pasta!
Cheap eats and drinks downtown! Also good for a low budget brunch. Try their mexican candy shot or any of their infused vodka concoctions. This is more dive-y than the other options. Great for happy hour.
9 locals recommend
Elliott's on Congress
135 E Congress StCheap eats and drinks downtown! Also good for a low budget brunch. Try their mexican candy shot or any of their infused vodka concoctions. This is more dive-y than the other options. Great for happy hour.
The best view to dine and sip while watching the sunset. Great sangria and Spanish fare.
13 locals recommend
Contigo Latin Kitchen
3770 E Sunrise DrThe best view to dine and sip while watching the sunset. Great sangria and Spanish fare.
Great wine bar with yummy boards and bruschetta. They also have a decent brunch situation on the weekend.
30 locals recommend
Postino Grant
2500 E Grant RdGreat wine bar with yummy boards and bruschetta. They also have a decent brunch situation on the weekend.
Amazing pizza and pasta. Check out the bar downstairs if you’re there late at night.
79 locals recommend
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StAmazing pizza and pasta. Check out the bar downstairs if you’re there late at night.
Excellent Mexican in a cute courtyard near downtown. Stop by the shops at the annex up the road if you can!
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdExcellent Mexican in a cute courtyard near downtown. Stop by the shops at the annex up the road if you can!
The Delta
Pricey but unbeatable flavors and really well crafted drinks!
Quick Bites/Take Out
Toss-Fried Chicken and Ramen
1655 South Alvernon WayJust a few blocks away serving awesome ramen and fried chicken!
ATL Wings
802 North 4th AvenueBlack owned yummy wings! (Multiple locations)
Time Market
444 E University BlvdWell crafted pizzas right off 4th Ave
Taqueria Aqui Con El Nene
4415 N Flowing Wells RdGreat tacos and Sonoran dogs!
(multiple locations)
Ken's Hardwood Barbecue
5250 East 22nd StreetBlack owned finger licking bbq!
Dive Bars
Che's Lounge
350 N 4th AveSky Bar
536 N 4th AveDancing
Check their website for details. There’s often a cover on weekends and sometimes a concert. Perfect for outdoor dancing!
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StCheck their website for details. There’s often a cover on weekends and sometimes a concert. Perfect for outdoor dancing!
Local gay bar and dance club. Often has a cover and sometimes a little line to get in.
13 locals recommend
IBT's
616 N 4th AveLocal gay bar and dance club. Often has a cover and sometimes a little line to get in.
Mr. Heads
513 N 4th AveWant to dance to “old school” hip hop? Weekends, this your spot. Outdoor dance floor.
Saturday Nights! Neon Prophet is a local reggae band that you must go, let loose, and experience once!
Chicago Bar
5954 E Speedway Blvd Saturday Nights! Neon Prophet is a local reggae band that you must go, let loose, and experience once!
Cocktails
Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveQuality crafted cocktails close to home!
Tough Luck Club
101 E Pennington StSpeakeasy with good music and a mezcal forward drink menu.
Another speakeasy attached to Ermanos which is a great bar and restaurant itself.
7 locals recommend
Portal Cocktails
220 North 4th AvenueAnother speakeasy attached to Ermanos which is a great bar and restaurant itself.