THE CACTUS CORONADO GUIDE
The Perfect 3 Day Scottsdale Itinerary
Desert mornings, Old Town nights and plenty of time by the pool. Here’s how we’d spend three unforgettable days in Scottsdale—with Cactus Coronado as home base.
DAY ONE
Old Town, Good Food & a Scottsdale Night Out
Ease into your 3 day Scottsdale itinerary with a relaxing start. Settle in at Cactus Coronado, explore the character of Old Town and finish the evening with great food, drinks and desert air.
AFTERNOON · ARRIVE & SETTLE IN
Drop your bags, unpack and take a little time to settle into Cactus Coronado. Step outside, enjoy the backyard and ease into vacation mode before heading out.
LATE AFTERNOON · EXPLORE OLD TOWN
Wander through Old Town Scottsdale’s shops, galleries and historic streets. Take your time exploring before the neighborhood transitions into the evening.
DON'T MISS: Old Town Scottsdale · Scottsdale Waterfront · Fifth Avenue Shops
EVENING · DINNER IN OLD TOWN
Make dinner the centerpiece of your first night. Choose from Scottsdale’s lively restaurant scene, then stay out for a cocktail or walk through Old Town after dark.
OUR PICKS:Â Pinyon
AFTER DINNER: Beverly on Main · The Canal Club
NIGHT · BACK TO CACTUS CORONADO
Head home, slow things down and finish the night by the pool or spa before calling it a day.
DAY TWO
Desert Mornings, Poolside Afternoons
Start the day with one of Scottsdale’s signature desert experiences, then slow things down back at Cactus Coronado. Day Two is all about balancing adventure with plenty of time to enjoy the Arizona sunshine.
MORNING · EXPERIENCE THE DESERT
Get an early start and experience the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up. For an iconic Scottsdale adventure, head to Camelback Mountain—or choose a more relaxed desert walk if a challenging hike isn’t your style.
OUR PICK: Camelback Mountain
LATE MORNING · BRUNCH & RECHARGE
After your morning outside, slow things down over brunch or coffee before heading back home. Scottsdale has plenty of spots for a relaxed late morning and an easy start to the rest of the day.
AFTERNOON · POOL TIME AT CACTUS CORONADO
This is the afternoon not to schedule. Head back to Cactus Coronado, turn on the vacation playlist and spend a few hours by the private pool and spa—or work in a little putting and game-room competition.
EVENING · DINNER & A SLOWER SCOTTSDALE NIGHT
Clean up and head out for a memorable dinner. After a full morning in the desert and an afternoon by the pool, keep the evening relaxed and enjoy another side of Scottsdale.
OUR DINNER PICK: The Eleanor
DAY THREE
Make Your Last Day Your Own.
There’s no single way to spend a final day in Scottsdale. Tee it up, browse the shops or keep things easy before wrapping up three days in the desert with one more great meal.
MORNING · GOLF OR SHOP SCOTTSDALE
Start the day your way. Golfers can experience one of Scottsdale’s signature courses, while everyone else can spend the morning shopping, strolling and exploring at their own pace.
FOR GOLF: TPC Scottsdale
FOR SHOPPING: Scottsdale Fashion Square · 5th Avenue Shopping District
MIDDAY · LUNCH & TAKE YOUR TIME
Keep lunch casual and leave some room in the schedule. This is your chance to revisit a favorite spot, discover somewhere new or simply enjoy a slower Scottsdale afternoon.
AFTERNOON · ONE LAST DIP
Head back to Cactus Coronado for one more stretch by the pool. Take a swim, relax in the spa, play a round on the putting green or squeeze in one last game-room rematch before getting ready for the evening.
EVENING · ONE LAST NIGHT
Finish the trip with dinner and a final Scottsdale night out. Whether you keep things relaxed or stay out for one more round, make the last evening count.
DINNER: Night Owl Pizza & Drinks
ONE LAST DRINK: The Beverly on Main · Coach House · Wasted Grain
