Spending time in Arizona in the summer can be grueling. Unless you hit up these amazing places, and stay indoors or by a pool.
A girl friend and I started our 5 hour trip to AZ about 10 am on Friday, 6/21. Figured we avoid the morning rush and most of the evening traffic. From the LA area it was only about 6 hours total driving. We arrived for our first day in Scottsdale. I really enjoy this small city, has some great food places and one of the best Kimpton Hotels for pool/lounging, the Fire and Sky Resort. Just as the name states, it's a resort. They have 2 pools, 1 with a sandy/pebbly beach! The other has waterfalls and fire (Fire and Sky Resort, not just a cleaver name)! The hotel staff was also fantastic. We had a bottle of prosseco waiting for us! Along with some snacks and some of the best Parmesan Cheese! Yum!
We kept it easy and stayed at the resort for the majority of the time, but if you have time check out these great places...
We popped in to the Blue Moon Cafe for a quick lunch. Good food, good prices, and nice people but have some time available to stop. They are busy most of the time and they don't move as quickly as I am used to.
Cost was $25 for the entire car to enter the Grand Canyon. It's pretty busy but you can easily see everything in 1 day trip.
After a long day of traveling, we finally ended up at in Phoenix at the Kimpton Palomar! We didn't have a lot of time, but we did find the time to do my favorite Arizona pizza place, CIBO! They call themselves an Urban Pizzeria Cafe. I call them Delicious!
We snacked on the Caprese Salad and some bread before the margarita pizza of awesomeness came. It did not disappoint. Such a cute house, its set in a restored 1913 bungalow with loads of outdoor seating (for those hot romantic nights). There is always wait, so plan accordingly.
We kept it easy and stayed at the resort for the majority of the time, but if you have time check out these great places...
- Sombreros Cafe and Cantina, Scottsdale, AZ Great Mexican food. The atmosphere here is authentic as the cooking. I recommend the Corn Chowder, loaded with jalapenos, and the Potato Tacos Dorados. Don't forget the Margaritas! Refreshing on a hot Arizona day.
- Sugar Bowl Located in old town, this Ice Cream Parlor is part historic and part amazing. Fun family establishment, everything a Ice Cream Parlor should be.
On to Sedona and the Grand Canyon! Anyone going to the Grand Canyon should take some extra time to visit Sedona. It was slightly cooler, temperature wise, than Phoenix and much more picturesque. Red Rocks! One of Mother Nature's great gifts.
In total, I think we spent about 2 hours in Sedona. A quick drive by some of the Red Rock landmarks, Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock. And on our way to the Grand show...the Grand Canyon.
After a long day of traveling, we finally ended up at in Phoenix at the Kimpton Palomar! We didn't have a lot of time, but we did find the time to do my favorite Arizona pizza place, CIBO! They call themselves an Urban Pizzeria Cafe. I call them Delicious!
We snacked on the Caprese Salad and some bread before the margarita pizza of awesomeness came. It did not disappoint. Such a cute house, its set in a restored 1913 bungalow with loads of outdoor seating (for those hot romantic nights). There is always wait, so plan accordingly.
Upgrade! Finally some relaxing time in the hotel. We got upgraded to the corner suite! It was so beautiful and exactly what I want my future NYC apartment to look like...when I'm a millionaire!
One final stop on the road trip, CrackerBarrel! Maybe it's because I'm from California but, every time I see a Cracker Barrel I have to stop. Cheesey Hashbrown Casserole!
Enjoy your stay- Melissa
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