Scottsdale Sanctuary House
Restaurants
In the Scottsdale Towne Square - Teppanyaki and Great Drinks!
44 locals recommend
Kasai Scottsdale - Japanese Steakhouse
14344 N Scottsdale RdIn the Scottsdale Towne Square - Teppanyaki and Great Drinks!
Hush Public House
14202 N Scottsdale RdUpscale and innovative dining, a 10 minute walk east!
Arrivederci Ristorante
7101 E Thunderbird RdDelicious Italian comfort food - a 10 minute walk east!
Sushi Crush
6501 East Greenway RoadThere are SO many sushi places nearby, but this one is our fave!
Sauce Pizza & Wine
7135 E Camelback RdCasual pizza and wine spot
North Italia
4925 N 40th StUpscale Italian Chain about a mile north!
The Mission Kierland
7122 E Greenway PkwyMastro's Ocean Club
15045 N Kierland BlvdFancy celebration steakhouse spot
Dominick's Steakhouse
15169 N Scottsdale RdFancy steakhouse spot
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdYummy and healthy eats and drinks!
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdClubby (kinda loud) atmosphere but great food and a party!
Fun Mexican restaurant. Outdoor seating has misters during summer.
53 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Scottsdale
15323 N Scottsdale RdFun Mexican restaurant. Outdoor seating has misters during summer.
Not fancy but a good breakfast spot if you don't want a wait and great food.
31 locals recommend
Perk Eatery
6501 E Greenway PkwyNot fancy but a good breakfast spot if you don't want a wait and great food.
Nekter Juice Bar
20553 Hayden RoadYummy smoothies and healthy turmeric / ginger shots!
Popular breakfast spot with delicious brunch menu. Make sure to join the waitlist online before going.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AvePopular breakfast spot with delicious brunch menu. Make sure to join the waitlist online before going.
Sightseeing
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 E Greenway PkwyGold & Spa
Kids Activities
Great outdoor railroad park with train, carousel, and playground
211 locals recommend
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdGreat outdoor railroad park with train, carousel, and playground
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaGreat indoor aquarium, good hot-day option
Great place for kids, indoor and outdoor amenities. In the same complex as OdySea Aquarium and Land of Dinosaurs.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaGreat place for kids, indoor and outdoor amenities. In the same complex as OdySea Aquarium and Land of Dinosaurs.
Great place for kids. Indoor activity good for a hot day. Same complex as OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland.
11 locals recommend
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
9500 East Vía de VenturaGreat place for kids. Indoor activity good for a hot day. Same complex as OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland.
A bit further away (25 - 30 minutes) than the other kids attractions we've listed, but worth the drive at least once. Children's Museum of Phoenix is a great hot-day activity with a gigantic indoor climbing gym, kids play grocery store, and much more.
183 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StA bit further away (25 - 30 minutes) than the other kids attractions we've listed, but worth the drive at least once. Children's Museum of Phoenix is a great hot-day activity with a gigantic indoor climbing gym, kids play grocery store, and much more.
A wonderful zoo! Bring the kiddos' swimsuits and you might just get stuck at the splashpad all day!
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyA wonderful zoo! Bring the kiddos' swimsuits and you might just get stuck at the splashpad all day!
Dining & Shopping Centers
Kierland Commons
Great shopping and restaurants!
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdRestaurants, Shopping, and Splashpad, oh my!
A cute western themed layout of outdoor shops and restaurants. Further than the other shopping centers, but a fun outing if you're in the mood for something more...cowboy.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdA cute western themed layout of outdoor shops and restaurants. Further than the other shopping centers, but a fun outing if you're in the mood for something more...cowboy.
Nordstrom Rack Scottsdale Promenade
16245 N Scottsdale RdHiking & Outdoors
One of many trails at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Check AllTrails for more and for details.
19 locals recommend
Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop TrailOne of many trails at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Check AllTrails for more and for details.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the largest urban wildnerness area in the United States! Here is a list of the top trails in the preserve: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/arizona/mcdowell-sonoran-preserve--4
31 locals recommend
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyMcDowell Sonoran Preserve is the largest urban wildnerness area in the United States! Here is a list of the top trails in the preserve: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/arizona/mcdowell-sonoran-preserve--4
A famous (or infamous?) bun killer of a hike. Very vertical. Bring water. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/camelback-mountain-via-echo-canyon-trail
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA famous (or infamous?) bun killer of a hike. Very vertical. Bring water. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/camelback-mountain-via-echo-canyon-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/pinnacle-peak-trail
About a 20 minute drive from the house.
39 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak Park Main Trail
Pinnacle Peak Park Main Trailhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/pinnacle-peak-trail
About a 20 minute drive from the house.
Central Phoenix. The closest trail to Scottsdale Sanctuary is Dixie Peak from East White Drive, about a 14 minute drive. A great one to sneak in before the kids are awake!
Dixie Peak: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/dixie-peak-from-east-white-drive
Best Trails in Phoenix Mountain Preserve: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/arizona/phoenix-mountain-preserve
48 locals recommend
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th StCentral Phoenix. The closest trail to Scottsdale Sanctuary is Dixie Peak from East White Drive, about a 14 minute drive. A great one to sneak in before the kids are awake!
Dixie Peak: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/dixie-peak-from-east-white-drive
Best Trails in Phoenix Mountain Preserve: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/arizona/phoenix-mountain-preserve
Special & Seasonal Events
WM Phoenix Open - 3 miles, 7 minute drive, 16 minute bike ride!
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdWM Phoenix Open - 3 miles, 7 minute drive, 16 minute bike ride!
Arizona Renaissance Festival
12601 US-60February - April , 45 minute drive
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSpring Training!
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSpring Training!
Country Thunder Arizona
20585 E Water WayCountry Thunder Music Festival!
Phoenix Country Club
2901 N 7th StHome of the Charles Schwab PGA Challenge in November
A gigantic and very kid friendly resort with many special events, the most famous of which is Christmas at the Fairmont with Ferris wheels, ice skating, smores stations, and much much more.
39 locals recommend
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess DrA gigantic and very kid friendly resort with many special events, the most famous of which is Christmas at the Fairmont with Ferris wheels, ice skating, smores stations, and much much more.
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StArizona Diamondbacks
Phoenix Suns
201 E Jefferson StMayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo BlvdGroceries
Safeway
14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdClosest full-sized grocery store. Great.
Second closest grocery store after Safeway. Just across the street from Safeway.
62 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
20427 N Hayden RdSecond closest grocery store after Safeway. Just across the street from Safeway.
Natural Grocers
13802 N Scottsdale RdHealth food grocery store. No butcher or non-lunch meat.