Food Scene
The food is stupendous! The house balsamic vinaigrette is to die for.
14 locals recommend
Nello's Pizza Mesa
2950 S Alma School RdThe food is stupendous! The house balsamic vinaigrette is to die for.
Ninja Japanese Restaurant
2330 N Alma School RdSushi!!!!
Burrito Express
985 W Elliot RdThe burritos are great...the price is right.
Starbucks
995 W Elliot RdIt is super close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dos Gringos Alma
1361 N Alma School RdThe DJs are pretty good on the weekend. They have a lot of great bar games.
The stand-up scene in the area is pretty rich, but this is my favorite venue.
18 locals recommend
Scottsdale Comedy Spot Comedy Club
7117 E 3rd AveThe stand-up scene in the area is pretty rich, but this is my favorite venue.
Jolies Place
140 W Warner RdGreat biker scene. Breakfast at the bar starts at 6am...
The Reef
2041 North Arizona AvenueParks & Nature
The trails are great for bird-watching, walking the dog, spending time with family, and photography.
75 locals recommend
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2757 E Guadalupe RdThe trails are great for bird-watching, walking the dog, spending time with family, and photography.
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailThe hikes are amazing!
Great views, great hiking, dog friendly, historical sites, petroglyphs.
80 locals recommend
South Mountain Village
Great views, great hiking, dog friendly, historical sites, petroglyphs.
Shawnee Bark Park
1400 W Mesquite StDog park
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveThe exhibits are world class.
Essentials
This place has most of what you need at great prices, a pharmacy, and plenty of other great stores in the same plaza.
31 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
2010 S Alma School RdThis place has most of what you need at great prices, a pharmacy, and plenty of other great stores in the same plaza.
Safeway Pharmacy
520 W Osborn RdThey are cool.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
1401 N Arizona AveThese folks are very accommodating.