Best Breakfast & Brunch in Scottsdale

Scottsdale takes brunch seriously — from the build-your-own Bloody Mary bars to the resort pool-deck brunches to the Mexican-inspired morning plates that remind you Arizona shares a border with Sonora.

The Brunch Scene

Hash Kitchen (multiple locations) — The most Instagrammed brunch in Scottsdale. A 40-ingredient build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with bacon strips, shrimp, and entire sliders as garnishes. The food — truffle hash, churro waffles, and a fried chicken biscuit — backs up the spectacle.

Best Restaurants in Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s dining scene punches well above its weight — driven by resort chefs, a strong Mexican food tradition, and a winter-season influx of visitors who expect quality. Old Town, the Scottsdale Waterfront, and the resort corridor all have restaurants worth seeking out.

Fine Dining & Special Occasions

Café Monarch — Intimate 30-seat restaurant consistently rated among the best fine dining in Arizona. Four-course prix fixe dinner. Patio seating under string lights. Reservations essential.

Day Trips from Scottsdale

Scottsdale is surrounded by some of the most dramatic landscapes in the American West. Sedona’s red rocks, the Grand Canyon, and historic mining towns are all within day-trip range.

Sedona — 2 Hours North

Red rock formations, hiking, art galleries, and a spiritual energy that draws visitors from around the world. The town sits in a canyon surrounded by towering sandstone buttes and mesas.

Must-do: Cathedral Rock hike (moderate, 1.2 miles with scrambling — the most iconic Sedona hike), Bell Rock trail (easy, great for families), and the Chapel of the Holy Cross (a church built into the red rock cliffs).

Free Things to Do in Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s desert landscape provides some of the best free outdoor experiences in the Southwest — and the art and culture scene has plenty of no-cost options too.

Desert Hiking (Free)

McDowell Sonoran Preserve — 30,500 acres of protected Sonoran Desert with 225+ miles of trails. Gateway trailhead is the main access point. Saguaro cacti, desert wildflowers (spring), and panoramic mountain views. Free. Bring water — lots of it.

Scottsdale Golf Guide — Best Courses & Booking Tips

Scottsdale has over 200 golf courses — the Sonoran Desert creates some of the most visually dramatic golf on earth.

Bucket List

TPC Scottsdale — the WM Phoenix Open Stadium Course. Troon North — desert golf perfection. We-Ko-Pa — on Yavapai Nation land with stunning mountain views.

Best Value

Grayhawk — excellent courses at below-premium pricing. Talking Stick — two contrasting layouts. Kierland — upscale resort course.

Scottsdale Timeshare Promotions

Scottsdale is the crown jewel of Arizona’s resort corridor — world-class golf, luxury spas, desert hiking, and a dining scene that rivals cities many times its size. Timeshare promotional deals here offer qualified visitors a taste of the Scottsdale resort experience at a fraction of the retail rate.

Here’s how it works, what it costs, and how to decide if it’s right for your next Scottsdale trip.

Scottsdale with Kids — Family Guide

Scottsdale is known as a couples destination, but families with kids will find plenty to do — especially if your kids are curious about nature, animals, and the desert.

Top Family Attractions

OdySea Aquarium (Salt River area) — Arizona’s largest aquarium. Penguins, sharks, sea lions, and a revolving theater inside a fish tank. Part of the OdySea in the Desert complex, which also has Butterfly Wonderland (largest butterfly atrium in America) and the interactive Mirror Maze.

Things to Do in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale is the resort city of the Sonoran Desert — world-class golf, spa resorts, and a vibrant Old Town with over 100 galleries, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. It sits just east of Phoenix with Camelback Mountain as its backdrop.

Old Town Scottsdale — Walkable district with galleries, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, boutiques, and a Thursday night ArtWalk that opens gallery doors with wine and live music.