Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
Indulge yourself with a special dinner at Sassi, a $10 million dollar restaurant fashioned after an Italian villa. Spectacular views and great food
10 locals recommend
Sassi
10455 East Pinnacle Peak ParkwayIndulge yourself with a special dinner at Sassi, a $10 million dollar restaurant fashioned after an Italian villa. Spectacular views and great food
Rosati's Pizza
10855 N 116th StGreat neighborhood restaurant with the best pizza around
Good selection of entrees ranging from burgers to salads to steaks. Beautiful patio setting at the base of Pinnacle Peak Mountain
18 locals recommend
Pinnacle Grille
10428 E Jomax RdGood selection of entrees ranging from burgers to salads to steaks. Beautiful patio setting at the base of Pinnacle Peak Mountain
Jalapeño Inferno
23587 N Scottsdale RdGreat local Mexican food with a nice outside patio
One of the best steak houses in Scottsdale, has a great bar and entertainment on weekends
63 locals recommend
Mastro's Steakhouse
8852 E Pinnacle Peak RdOne of the best steak houses in Scottsdale, has a great bar and entertainment on weekends
Iconic General Store with restaurant, home style breakfasts and lunch. The store has a post office and lots of antiques, items, and memorabilia for sale
19 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak General Store
8711 E Pinnacle Peak RdIconic General Store with restaurant, home style breakfasts and lunch. The store has a post office and lots of antiques, items, and memorabilia for sale
Everything Else
The trails lead you through the beautiful Sonoran desert and intersect with the trails near the ranch
38 locals recommend
Brown's Ranch Trailhead
30301 N Alma School PkwyThe trails lead you through the beautiful Sonoran desert and intersect with the trails near the ranch
Essentials
Safeway
29834 N Cave Creek RdLocated at Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak
Wide selection of natural foods, veggies, produce, located at Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak
23 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
23269 N Scottsdale RdWide selection of natural foods, veggies, produce, located at Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak
Upscale grocery shopping at it's best (read: expensive but cool stuff!)
24 locals recommend
AJ's Fine Foods
31311 N Scottsdale RdUpscale grocery shopping at it's best (read: expensive but cool stuff!)
Shopping
Upscale boutique shops in a pedestrian mall setting. Also check out the shops and restaurants across the street on the other side of Scottsdale Road
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Upscale boutique shops in a pedestrian mall setting. Also check out the shops and restaurants across the street on the other side of Scottsdale Road
Great outdoor shopping area featuring upscale shops, bars, restaurant, and Scottsdale people watching at it's best!
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdGreat outdoor shopping area featuring upscale shops, bars, restaurant, and Scottsdale people watching at it's best!
Downtown Scottsdale filled with Southwestern specialty shops, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants, next to Old Town Scottsdale
28 locals recommend
5th Avenue Shops & Boutiques
Downtown Scottsdale filled with Southwestern specialty shops, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants, next to Old Town Scottsdale
Costco Wholesale
15255 N Hayden RdAbout 30 minutes from the ranch
Arts & Culture
An incredible outdoor garden filled with over 1200 arid and desert plants - incredible specimens of cactus, succulents, desert landscaping
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
An incredible outdoor garden filled with over 1200 arid and desert plants - incredible specimens of cactus, succulents, desert landscaping
The leading exhibitor of Native American Arts, crafts, history and culture. Great gift shop for authentic Southwestern jewelry. Incredible displays of pottery, kachina dolls, silver and turquoise jewelry, hands on exhibits, rugs, etc.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe leading exhibitor of Native American Arts, crafts, history and culture. Great gift shop for authentic Southwestern jewelry. Incredible displays of pottery, kachina dolls, silver and turquoise jewelry, hands on exhibits, rugs, etc.
lots of hands on exhibits with changing displays - fun or kids and adults
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington Stlots of hands on exhibits with changing displays - fun or kids and adults
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayEverything Western!
An amazing collection of musical icons, instruments and exhibits that change monthly
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdAn amazing collection of musical icons, instruments and exhibits that change monthly
Sightseeing
The 2nd most visited spot in AZ - a Old West/New Age resort community located about 2 hour from the ranch, featuring beautiful red rocks, Oak Creek Canyon and incredible scenery
883 locals recommend
Sedona
The 2nd most visited spot in AZ - a Old West/New Age resort community located about 2 hour from the ranch, featuring beautiful red rocks, Oak Creek Canyon and incredible scenery
About 30 minutes from the ranch, a fun Western town ambiance, lots of store and restaurants, Western bars (Harolds and Buffalo Chip)
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
About 30 minutes from the ranch, a fun Western town ambiance, lots of store and restaurants, Western bars (Harolds and Buffalo Chip)
You'll find Old Town and 5th Ave filled with shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, etc.
65 locals recommend
Downtown Scottsdale
You'll find Old Town and 5th Ave filled with shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, etc.
Parks & Nature
10 minutes from the Ranch, well marked trails, beautiful scenery, relatively easy hiking
14 locals recommend
Granite Mountain Trailhead
31402 N 136th St10 minutes from the Ranch, well marked trails, beautiful scenery, relatively easy hiking
about 20 minutes from the ranch, trail is steep and takes you to an amazing overview with 360 degree views
97 locals recommend
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th Stabout 20 minutes from the ranch, trail is steep and takes you to an amazing overview with 360 degree views
Take a short drive to the Verde River, swim at the beach at Needle Rock and keep an eye out for the wild horses
8 locals recommend
Needle Rock Recreation Site
Take a short drive to the Verde River, swim at the beach at Needle Rock and keep an eye out for the wild horses