Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZDesert vibes, great golf, and strong drinks.Updated 2026-03-23Must Go (6)Activities (1)Bars (2)Coffee (1)Golf (1)Hotels (1)Restaurants (2)Must Go Spots(6)Cartel CoffeeMust GoCoffeeGo for the bag bands, stay for the delicious coffee.7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251cartelroasting.co@cartelroastingcoOpen in Google MapsDiego PopsMust GoBarsWe went here many times, great food, better drinks, awesome vibes.4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251diegopops.com@diegopopsOpen in Google MapsFrank Lloyd Wright House Taliesin WestMust GoActivitiesHonestly one of my favorite things to do in Scottsdale, the Taliesin walking tour.12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85060franklloydwright.org@wrighttaliesinOpen in Google MapsHotel Valley HoMust GoHotels60s themed hotel, great amenities, amazing bar, top tier service.6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251hotelvalleyho.com@hotelvalleyhoOpen in Google MapsPapago Golf ClubMust GoGolfI've played this course many times and am always impressed. Easy to get to from the airport. Great layout, better condition.5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008papagogolfclub.com@papagogcOpen in Google MapsPizzeria BiancoMust GoRestaurantsPrepare for a long wait, but it's worth it. Bar next door to cool your heels while you wait. Was featured on a few TV shows, worth the experience. I've only been to the downtown location.Downtown: 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004North: 4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016Central: 4404 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012pizzeriabianco.com@biancorestaurantsOpen Downtown in Google MapsOpen North in Google MapsOpen Central in Google MapsAll PlacesCarlsbad TavernRestaurantsOld school Phoenix haunt for decent Mexican and good margaritas.3313 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251carlsbadtavern.com@carlsbadtavernOpen in Google MapsCartel CoffeeMust GoCoffeeGo for the bag bands, stay for the delicious coffee.7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251cartelroasting.co@cartelroastingcoOpen in Google MapsDiego PopsMust GoBarsWe went here many times, great food, better drinks, awesome vibes.4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251diegopops.com@diegopopsOpen in Google MapsFrank Lloyd Wright House Taliesin WestMust GoActivitiesHonestly one of my favorite things to do in Scottsdale, the Taliesin walking tour.12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85060franklloydwright.org@wrighttaliesinOpen in Google MapsHotel Valley HoMust GoHotels60s themed hotel, great amenities, amazing bar, top tier service.6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251hotelvalleyho.com@hotelvalleyhoOpen in Google MapsHula's Modern TikiBarsI had such low expectations, but was blown away by quality tiki drinks and great service.7213 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251hulasmoderntiki.com@hulasmoderntikiOpen in Google MapsPapago Golf ClubMust GoGolfI've played this course many times and am always impressed. Easy to get to from the airport. Great layout, better condition.5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008papagogolfclub.com@papagogcOpen in Google MapsPizzeria BiancoMust GoRestaurantsPrepare for a long wait, but it's worth it. Bar next door to cool your heels while you wait. Was featured on a few TV shows, worth the experience. I've only been to the downtown location.Downtown: 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004North: 4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016Central: 4404 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012pizzeriabianco.com@biancorestaurantsOpen Downtown in Google MapsOpen North in Google MapsOpen Central in Google Maps
Cartel CoffeeMust GoCoffeeGo for the bag bands, stay for the delicious coffee.7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251cartelroasting.co@cartelroastingcoOpen in Google Maps
Diego PopsMust GoBarsWe went here many times, great food, better drinks, awesome vibes.4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251diegopops.com@diegopopsOpen in Google Maps
Frank Lloyd Wright House Taliesin WestMust GoActivitiesHonestly one of my favorite things to do in Scottsdale, the Taliesin walking tour.12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85060franklloydwright.org@wrighttaliesinOpen in Google Maps
Hotel Valley HoMust GoHotels60s themed hotel, great amenities, amazing bar, top tier service.6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251hotelvalleyho.com@hotelvalleyhoOpen in Google Maps
Papago Golf ClubMust GoGolfI've played this course many times and am always impressed. Easy to get to from the airport. Great layout, better condition.5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008papagogolfclub.com@papagogcOpen in Google Maps
Pizzeria BiancoMust GoRestaurantsPrepare for a long wait, but it's worth it. Bar next door to cool your heels while you wait. Was featured on a few TV shows, worth the experience. I've only been to the downtown location.Downtown: 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004North: 4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016Central: 4404 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012pizzeriabianco.com@biancorestaurantsOpen Downtown in Google MapsOpen North in Google MapsOpen Central in Google Maps
Carlsbad TavernRestaurantsOld school Phoenix haunt for decent Mexican and good margaritas.3313 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251carlsbadtavern.com@carlsbadtavernOpen in Google Maps
Cartel CoffeeMust GoCoffeeGo for the bag bands, stay for the delicious coffee.7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251cartelroasting.co@cartelroastingcoOpen in Google Maps
Diego PopsMust GoBarsWe went here many times, great food, better drinks, awesome vibes.4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251diegopops.com@diegopopsOpen in Google Maps
Frank Lloyd Wright House Taliesin WestMust GoActivitiesHonestly one of my favorite things to do in Scottsdale, the Taliesin walking tour.12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85060franklloydwright.org@wrighttaliesinOpen in Google Maps
Hotel Valley HoMust GoHotels60s themed hotel, great amenities, amazing bar, top tier service.6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251hotelvalleyho.com@hotelvalleyhoOpen in Google Maps
Hula's Modern TikiBarsI had such low expectations, but was blown away by quality tiki drinks and great service.7213 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251hulasmoderntiki.com@hulasmoderntikiOpen in Google Maps
Papago Golf ClubMust GoGolfI've played this course many times and am always impressed. Easy to get to from the airport. Great layout, better condition.5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008papagogolfclub.com@papagogcOpen in Google Maps
Pizzeria BiancoMust GoRestaurantsPrepare for a long wait, but it's worth it. Bar next door to cool your heels while you wait. Was featured on a few TV shows, worth the experience. I've only been to the downtown location.Downtown: 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004North: 4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016Central: 4404 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012pizzeriabianco.com@biancorestaurantsOpen Downtown in Google MapsOpen North in Google MapsOpen Central in Google Maps