Guide for San Marino Properties
Restaurants
The Phoenix area offers plenty of food choices
The Town of Guadalupe is a small latinx community between Chandler and Phoenix. The Lady of Guadalupe is located in the heart of the town. The main streat has a large variety of restaurants, such as Taquera Obson, Loreto's Mexican Food and San Diego Bay Restaurant. There is not much else to do in Guadalupe other than for food. It is a small town.
Guadalupe
The Town of Guadalupe is a small latinx community between Chandler and Phoenix. The Lady of Guadalupe is located in the heart of the town. The main streat has a large variety of restaurants, such as Taquera Obson, Loreto's Mexican Food and San Diego Bay Restaurant. There is not much else to do in Guadalupe other than for food. It is a small town.
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveGood pizza, salad and drinks.....and great entertainment.
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StVoted many times as one of the best pizza restaurants in USA.
Rawhide Steakhouse
5700 West North Loop RoadRawhide Restaurant is located in a staged western town just south of Phoenix
Compass Room is located in Downtown Phoenix at the Hyatt. It is revolving restaurant with great views of the entire Phoenix valley. Make reservations for 30 minutes before sunset.
35 locals recommend
Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetCompass Room is located in Downtown Phoenix at the Hyatt. It is revolving restaurant with great views of the entire Phoenix valley. Make reservations for 30 minutes before sunset.
Located on E Van Buren Street, this southern BBQ restaurant serves up one of the best ribs in town. $$$
19 locals recommend
Honey Bear's BBQ
2824 N Central AveLocated on E Van Buren Street, this southern BBQ restaurant serves up one of the best ribs in town. $$$
A local favorite Chinese restaurant. Serves a wide variety of dishes and dim sum in the mornings
22 locals recommend
Mekong Plaza
66 S Dobson RdA local favorite Chinese restaurant. Serves a wide variety of dishes and dim sum in the mornings
Rich in history, this steakhouse is located close to the airport and offers great steaks and sides.
19 locals recommend
The Stockyards Steakhouse
5009 E Washington StRich in history, this steakhouse is located close to the airport and offers great steaks and sides.
Located south of the airport, this western restaurant offers a great view and good food. Rattle snake is on the menu (seasonal)
68 locals recommend
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S 48th StLocated south of the airport, this western restaurant offers a great view and good food. Rattle snake is on the menu (seasonal)
Hiking
The Phoenix area has many hiking trails. DO NOT hike in the hot summer months...
There are many trails at the South Mountain Preserve. The National Trails is an easy out an back trail. Marcos de Niza is a more challenging trail. Google for more information. NOTE: DO NOT HIKE DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS.
36 locals recommend
Pima Canyon
4500 E Pima Canyon RdThere are many trails at the South Mountain Preserve. The National Trails is an easy out an back trail. Marcos de Niza is a more challenging trail. Google for more information. NOTE: DO NOT HIKE DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS.
This is a VERY DIFFICULT hike. Be prepared. Recommended for experienced hikers only who are physically fit. Only hike when day time temperatures are below 80F
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is a VERY DIFFICULT hike. Be prepared. Recommended for experienced hikers only who are physically fit. Only hike when day time temperatures are below 80F
A challenging hike to the top of Piestewa Peak - great views of Phoenix and Scottsdale. This is a difficult hike. Do not attempt this hike in HOT weather (>80F)
126 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrA challenging hike to the top of Piestewa Peak - great views of Phoenix and Scottsdale. This is a difficult hike. Do not attempt this hike in HOT weather (>80F)
Food scene
Old Town Scottsdale offers several nice spots for dining and shopping. The Scottsdale Fashion Square has all the typical mall shops. There are souvenir stores, ice cream parlor and different ethnic foods.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdOld Town Scottsdale offers several nice spots for dining and shopping. The Scottsdale Fashion Square has all the typical mall shops. There are souvenir stores, ice cream parlor and different ethnic foods.
A lot of Asian food choices and shopping. It has a grocery store and several Asian restaurants.
22 locals recommend
Mekong Plaza
66 S Dobson RdA lot of Asian food choices and shopping. It has a grocery store and several Asian restaurants.
Downtown Gilbert Water Tower
45 W Page AveA great place for food and drinks. Plenty of parking
Shopping Malls
Shopping mall in Chandler, including Costco, Walmart and restaurants
196 locals recommend
Majerle's Sports Grill at Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W Chandler BlvdShopping mall in Chandler, including Costco, Walmart and restaurants
A very centralized shopping mall with good selection of shops and restaurants
140 locals recommend
Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirA very centralized shopping mall with good selection of shops and restaurants
Phoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets WayAn outlet mall with all the typical major brands
A large shopping mall in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. Do walk into nearby old town Scottsdale and experience its charm
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdA large shopping mall in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. Do walk into nearby old town Scottsdale and experience its charm
Check their website for operating days and hours. Their business hours do change throughout the year
36 locals recommend
Mesa Market Place Swap Meet
10550 E Baseline RdCheck their website for operating days and hours. Their business hours do change throughout the year
Sightseeing
A nice place to walk, run, bike or scoot around. Mills Avenue has plenty of restaurants and bars.....and the main drag for college students from ASU.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveA nice place to walk, run, bike or scoot around. Mills Avenue has plenty of restaurants and bars.....and the main drag for college students from ASU.
This botanical garden is unique and features mainly desert plants. It is exceptionally beautiful in March/April.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
This botanical garden is unique and features mainly desert plants. It is exceptionally beautiful in March/April.
A nice family themed aquarium. Ideal for children and adults of all ages
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaA nice family themed aquarium. Ideal for children and adults of all ages
A great place to picnic or fish (urban lakes fishing permit required). Grills and cabanas are available. Also, enjoy a very short hike to the "Hole in the Rock", a popular landmark in the Phoenix area.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyA great place to picnic or fish (urban lakes fishing permit required). Grills and cabanas are available. Also, enjoy a very short hike to the "Hole in the Rock", a popular landmark in the Phoenix area.
This park features a large lake and kiddie train rides. Ideal place for cookouts and picnics. Urban lakes fishing permit required.
38 locals recommend
Desert Breeze Park
660 North Desert Breeze Blvd EThis park features a large lake and kiddie train rides. Ideal place for cookouts and picnics. Urban lakes fishing permit required.
This lake is located east of Phoenix about 2 hours from Central Phoenix. Great place to picnic, rent-a-boat, dining, and fishing. Visitors need to get a "Tonto Pass" at one of the convenience stores on the way to the lake. Passes are NOT available at the lake. Also, visit Tortilla Flats while at the lake.
131 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
This lake is located east of Phoenix about 2 hours from Central Phoenix. Great place to picnic, rent-a-boat, dining, and fishing. Visitors need to get a "Tonto Pass" at one of the convenience stores on the way to the lake. Passes are NOT available at the lake. Also, visit Tortilla Flats while at the lake.
Not a day trip but it can be done....if you leave at 3AM. It is recommended that you stay at Tusayan (at the entrance of the park), or in Flagstaff.
435 locals recommend
Grand Canyon
Not a day trip but it can be done....if you leave at 3AM. It is recommended that you stay at Tusayan (at the entrance of the park), or in Flagstaff.
Day Trips
These towns/cities are nice for a day visit
Sedona is about 2 hours from Phoenix. It is known for its red rocks formations, shopping, golf and restaurants.
187 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona is about 2 hours from Phoenix. It is known for its red rocks formations, shopping, golf and restaurants.
Tucson is about 2 hours from Phoenix. A nice day trip to Saguaro National Park (driving tour), Old Town Tucson, Titan Missle Museum, and more
108 locals recommend
Tucson
Tucson is about 2 hours from Phoenix. A nice day trip to Saguaro National Park (driving tour), Old Town Tucson, Titan Missle Museum, and more
Not exactly a day trip unless you start out at 5AM. It takes about 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix. Home of Northern Arizona University, Ski Apache and several state and national parks.
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Not exactly a day trip unless you start out at 5AM. It takes about 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix. Home of Northern Arizona University, Ski Apache and several state and national parks.
Sports Venue
Home of Arizona Diamondbacks. Do visit the restaurants and shops in downtown Phoenix - Accessible by LIGHT RAIL
413 locals recommend
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of Arizona Diamondbacks. Do visit the restaurants and shops in downtown Phoenix - Accessible by LIGHT RAIL
Home of the Phoenix Suns Basketball - located in Downtown Phoenix and accessible by LIGHT RAIL
352 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns Basketball - located in Downtown Phoenix and accessible by LIGHT RAIL
Home of the Phoenix Coyotes - ice hockey team. Located next to the Arizona Cardinals Stadium with restaurants and shops.
226 locals recommend
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveHome of the Phoenix Coyotes - ice hockey team. Located next to the Arizona Cardinals Stadium with restaurants and shops.