Sightseeing
Great hikes, short or long. Dragonfly Trail has petroglyphs and is fairly easy. It’s nearby.
21 locals recommend
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation
44000 N Spur Cross RdGreat hikes, short or long. Dragonfly Trail has petroglyphs and is fairly easy. It’s nearby.
One of my favorite places! Beautiful desert plants-cacti! Great for all ages. Close to the airport, plan a few hours to explore the many varieties of cactus in the desert. Great food at Gertrude’s, too.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
One of my favorite places! Beautiful desert plants-cacti! Great for all ages. Close to the airport, plan a few hours to explore the many varieties of cactus in the desert. Great food at Gertrude’s, too.
Great hike, good bang for your buck! Moderate hike but well worth it! Lots of boulders. Not too far away.
49 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak
Great hike, good bang for your buck! Moderate hike but well worth it! Lots of boulders. Not too far away.
Neighborhoods
Cowboy vibe going on here! You might see folks on horses, or tractors riding through town. Lots of locals with character. Cute shops, great food, cold beers!
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Cowboy vibe going on here! You might see folks on horses, or tractors riding through town. Lots of locals with character. Cute shops, great food, cold beers!
Sleepy little suburb of Cave Creek and Scottsdale. Quiet, laid back community.
47 locals recommend
Carefree
Sleepy little suburb of Cave Creek and Scottsdale. Quiet, laid back community.
Cave Creek
Cowboy casual vibe. Golfer paradise! You choose!
Food scene
Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana BlvdHarold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek RdCasual bar atmosphere, cold brews.
Best chips and salsa! Great happy hour and margaritas! Yum! Worth driving just a bit outside our circle!
31 locals recommend
Jalapeño Inferno
23587 N Scottsdale RdBest chips and salsa! Great happy hour and margaritas! Yum! Worth driving just a bit outside our circle!
Z's House Of Thai
6602 E Cave Creek RdDelicious local place-great for takeout! Everything is good!
The Horny Toad
6738 E Cave Creek RdCasual dining, a little something for everyone.
Big Earl's Greasy Eats
6135 E Cave Creek RdBlack Mountain Coffee Shop & Cafe
7211 East Ho RoadLocal Jonny's
6033 E Cave Creek RdPizzicata USA
North Hum RoadKeeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse
7212 Ho Hum DriveRaven's View
42016 N Old Mine RdTraveler advice
What to pack
Comfortable clothes & shoes.
Everything is pokey in the desert! Good shoes are a must.
Getting around
Definitely need a car to see all the sights.
2 hours to Sedona. 4 hours to the Grand Canyon.
Don't miss
Here’s a little video about the Cave Creek area!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=JcacIqi_tJ0