Guidebook for Sun City
Essentials
Brand new ER facility and "Top 100" hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac treatment and emergencies.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 W Thunderbird BlvdBrand new ER facility and "Top 100" hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac treatment and emergencies.
Full grocery w/ many organic food choices, a deli, Starbucks, car rental, bank and a pharmacy all easy access from the apartment.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fry's Food And Drug
10660 Grand AveFull grocery w/ many organic food choices, a deli, Starbucks, car rental, bank and a pharmacy all easy access from the apartment.
Large full grocery, organic choices, deli, Starbucks, pharmacy and gas too.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
10641 W Olive AveLarge full grocery, organic choices, deli, Starbucks, pharmacy and gas too.
Walgreens
10707 W Peoria AvePharmacy and small general store.
Walk or drive 2 minutes - has drive thru - ATM
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Wells Fargo Bank
9082 W Glendale AveWalk or drive 2 minutes - has drive thru - ATM
Health food, bulk food and produce.
260 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdHealth food, bulk food and produce.
Organic produce, dairy, meat and frozen and pantry items too. Affordable wine.
413 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdOrganic produce, dairy, meat and frozen and pantry items too. Affordable wine.
Just around the corner 2 blocks away is a modern and beautiful 2 million dollar Recreation Center w/ new "state of art" equipment, lap pool, walking pool, spa and indoor walking track. Many activities and club rooms / see miniature train exhibit and hand painted china.
FAIRWAY Rec Center
10600 W Peoria AveJust around the corner 2 blocks away is a modern and beautiful 2 million dollar Recreation Center w/ new "state of art" equipment, lap pool, walking pool, spa and indoor walking track. Many activities and club rooms / see miniature train exhibit and hand painted china.
Lakeview Sun City Recreation Center and main office facility. Get membership / privilege cards and buy tickets to Winter/Spring concerts here.
10626 W Thunderbird Blvd
10626 West Thunderbird BoulevardLakeview Sun City Recreation Center and main office facility. Get membership / privilege cards and buy tickets to Winter/Spring concerts here.
Visitors Center - Find a wealth of information about Sun City, Arizona and the surrounding area to those visiting or seeking relocation information. Tours of Recreation Centers of Sun City facilities are also available.
16820 N 99th Ave
16820 North 99th AvenueVisitors Center - Find a wealth of information about Sun City, Arizona and the surrounding area to those visiting or seeking relocation information. Tours of Recreation Centers of Sun City facilities are also available.
NextCare Urgent Care
9745 W Bell RdJust in case you don't feel well - takes many insurances.
Food Scene
Located at Fry's shopping strip corner - Excellent authentic Mexican food.
Nino's Mexican Food Restaurant
10659 Grand AveLocated at Fry's shopping strip corner - Excellent authentic Mexican food.
Little Bite of Italy
15456 N 99th AveA short drive away.
Located at Fry's shopping strip - I love Subway - eat fresh!
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Subway
14455 W Grand AveLocated at Fry's shopping strip - I love Subway - eat fresh!
I like the food and the atmosphere at this Chinese restaurant and it is straight north on 99th or east on Thunderbird.
Chang Lee Restaurant
13600 N 99th AveI like the food and the atmosphere at this Chinese restaurant and it is straight north on 99th or east on Thunderbird.
IHOP
2508 N Central AveGreat affordable breakfasts.
Grab an affordable breakfast, lunch, coffee or cool drink at the South Pro-shop - just 1 fairway over or about 2 blocks walk from apartment.
Sun City South Golf Course
11000 N 103rd AveGrab an affordable breakfast, lunch, coffee or cool drink at the South Pro-shop - just 1 fairway over or about 2 blocks walk from apartment.
Chrissy's Nino's Pizzeria
9008 N 99th AveGood Pizza - eat a slice there or to go.
Good American food and brew too!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
9748 W Northern AveGood American food and brew too!
One of many great places to eat in this area.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cheesecake Factory
15230 N Scottsdale RdOne of many great places to eat in this area.
Good food too and one of many great restaurants in this area by Peoria Sports Complex.
Elephant Bar Restaurant
16160 North 83rd AvenueGood food too and one of many great restaurants in this area by Peoria Sports Complex.
Ann's Asian Bistro & Bar
11340 W Bell RdAsian food and Bar too!
Rosati's Pizza
10855 N 116th StI love pizza!
Another wonderful place to eat in this area where there are so many really good restaurants. All around the Peoria Sports Complex where they have spring training.
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P.F. Chang's
7135 E Camelback RdAnother wonderful place to eat in this area where there are so many really good restaurants. All around the Peoria Sports Complex where they have spring training.
Dillon's KC Style Barbeque
8706 W Thunderbird RdBarbeque to die for! Go early - it's first come, first served.
This is a good place to eat BBQ chicken and ribs in addition to being a bar in the quaint and charming area of Cave Creek, AZ.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Horny Toad
6738 E Cave Creek RdThis is a good place to eat BBQ chicken and ribs in addition to being a bar in the quaint and charming area of Cave Creek, AZ.
9805 W Bell Rd
9805 West Bell Road623-977-8940 -
Thai food w/ great reviews on Facebook.
10701 W. Grand Ave, Sun City AZ
Close by right on the road - corner of Grand Ave and 107th Ave. in Sun City
Starbucks
10701 Grand Ave10701 W. Grand Ave, Sun City AZ
Close by right on the road - corner of Grand Ave and 107th Ave. in Sun City
It's the best Mexican food drive-thru I know of but you can also go inside to eat at a table. I always get the chicken tacos with extra pico de gallo.
Filiberto's Mexican Food
13972 N 83rd AveIt's the best Mexican food drive-thru I know of but you can also go inside to eat at a table. I always get the chicken tacos with extra pico de gallo.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful stadium where the Cardinals NFL Pro football team plays. Home of Superbowl 2015. Also used for many other events.
546 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrBeautiful stadium where the Cardinals NFL Pro football team plays. Home of Superbowl 2015. Also used for many other events.
Part of West Gate Entertainmet - stroll over to bars, restaurants, shopping and Arena.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Westgate 20
9400 W Hanna LnPart of West Gate Entertainmet - stroll over to bars, restaurants, shopping and Arena.
Nice little movie theater just 5 min away.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harkins Theatres Park West 14
9804 W Northern AveNice little movie theater just 5 min away.
Across from Peoria Sports Complex in the middle of many popular restaurants in the P-83 area.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harkins Theatres Arrowhead 18
16046 N Arrowhead Fountains Center DrAcross from Peoria Sports Complex in the middle of many popular restaurants in the P-83 area.
Located in Peoria just off of Hywy 101 - a Cactus League Spring Training Ball Park. Also used for other baseball league games and play-offs.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveLocated in Peoria just off of Hywy 101 - a Cactus League Spring Training Ball Park. Also used for other baseball league games and play-offs.
Located in Surprise - a Cactus League Spring Training ball park. Also used for other baseball league games and play-offs.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio de Sorpresa
15850 N Bullard AveLocated in Surprise - a Cactus League Spring Training ball park. Also used for other baseball league games and play-offs.
This nice little theater is on the north side of Arrowhead shopping mall.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Arrowhead 14
7700 W Arrowhead Towne CenterThis nice little theater is on the north side of Arrowhead shopping mall.
Big interesting place with many exotic animals. Has a public aquarium and visitors can feed giraffes, parrots and stingrays. Sky tram, train and boat rides plus animal shows and you can walk through huge tropical like aviaries.
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveBig interesting place with many exotic animals. Has a public aquarium and visitors can feed giraffes, parrots and stingrays. Sky tram, train and boat rides plus animal shows and you can walk through huge tropical like aviaries.
One of many Cactus League Spring Training ball parks - about 15 minutes away. Also used for other baseball league games and play-offs.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camelback Ranch
10710 W Camelback RdOne of many Cactus League Spring Training ball parks - about 15 minutes away. Also used for other baseball league games and play-offs.
Bike trail follows the river bed and you can also access it from Peoria Ave. 3/4 mile from the house.
New River Trail
Bike trail follows the river bed and you can also access it from Peoria Ave. 3/4 mile from the house.
Fall and spring outdoor Sunday evening entertainment under the stars. Also used for other events.
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
10220 N 107th AveFall and spring outdoor Sunday evening entertainment under the stars. Also used for other events.
Rent a bicycle and get on the New River Trail and connect to other valley trails.
Performance Bicycle
5955 W Ray RdRent a bicycle and get on the New River Trail and connect to other valley trails.
Skunk Creek Trailhead at 83rd Avenue
15091 N 83rd AveThis is where the bike trail head is for Skunk Creek Trail.
All sorts of events and entertainment venues are held here in addition to where professional Hockey games (NHL) are played – it’s currently the home of the Arizona Coyotes. Watch teams practice for free during the day – it's open to the public.
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Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveAll sorts of events and entertainment venues are held here in addition to where professional Hockey games (NHL) are played – it’s currently the home of the Arizona Coyotes. Watch teams practice for free during the day – it's open to the public.
1st class ballpark stadium - arena for Spring Training MLB games, Fall League Minor league games and more.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Goodyear
1933 S Ballpark Way1st class ballpark stadium - arena for Spring Training MLB games, Fall League Minor league games and more.
Arts & Culture
Shopping, restaurants, cafe's, movie theater and much more. When the Coyotes are not playing then they have entertainment in the arena.
410 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunset BlvdShopping, restaurants, cafe's, movie theater and much more. When the Coyotes are not playing then they have entertainment in the arena.
Local and national contemporary and western art collections, artist's exhibits, sculpture, etc.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Valley Art Museum
8401 W Monroe StLocal and national contemporary and western art collections, artist's exhibits, sculpture, etc.
A Maricopa Library very close right at Fairway Rec Center - just a short walk or drive away.
Fairway Library
10600 W Peoria AveA Maricopa Library very close right at Fairway Rec Center - just a short walk or drive away.
I like the authentic like Native American exhibits, Kachina Doll collection, hand made native baskets, pottery, jewelry and many more artifacts.
653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Heard
2301 N Central AveI like the authentic like Native American exhibits, Kachina Doll collection, hand made native baskets, pottery, jewelry and many more artifacts.
Exhibits all types of art from all time periods and has a good collection of art too.
686 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveExhibits all types of art from all time periods and has a good collection of art too.
Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is only 1.5 miles straight down Peoria Ave.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theater Works
10580 N 83rd DrTheater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is only 1.5 miles straight down Peoria Ave.
Sun Cities Museum - Visit this historic original 1960's model home and museum - learn the history of the Sun Cities, about Del Webb and how he created and built this community. Tour / see interesting exhibits and wonderful 1950's memorabilia.
10801 W Oakmont Dr
10801 West Oakmont DriveSun Cities Museum - Visit this historic original 1960's model home and museum - learn the history of the Sun Cities, about Del Webb and how he created and built this community. Tour / see interesting exhibits and wonderful 1950's memorabilia.
The Challenger Space Center is an educational experience that might appeal more to older kids and adults who have an appreciation and understanding of the Space Program and its' history. A wind tunnel and flight simulations provides “space travel” like experience.
Call ahead - starting Aug 2016 open only on Saturdays 10 - 4 pm. Group tours are still available but call first 623-322-2001.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizona Challenger Space Center
17835 N 44th StThe Challenger Space Center is an educational experience that might appeal more to older kids and adults who have an appreciation and understanding of the Space Program and its' history. A wind tunnel and flight simulations provides “space travel” like experience.
Call ahead - starting Aug 2016 open only on Saturdays 10 - 4 pm. Group tours are still available but call first 623-322-2001.
Shopping
Nice and new - many brand name outlet stores.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanger Outlets Phoenix
6800 N 95th AveNice and new - many brand name outlet stores.
Park West
9744 W Northern AveHigh end shopping and good restaurants.
Lutheran Thrift Shop
10615 W Peoria AveFind hidden treasures but get there early.
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to Surprise Stadium
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brookside II Sports Bar and Grille
15170 W Bell RdClose to Surprise Stadium
Neat bar! It's overlooking the musical water fountains at West Gate across from the Hockey Arena.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Neat bar! It's overlooking the musical water fountains at West Gate across from the Hockey Arena.
Peoria Arizona Broadway Theatre - Jan. 25 "The 1950's Rock & Roll Revue".
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise LnPeoria Arizona Broadway Theatre - Jan. 25 "The 1950's Rock & Roll Revue".
Parks & Nature
Picnic and hike at The Nature Conservancy's Hassayampa River Preserve. This lush stream-side habitat is home to some of the desert’s most spectacular wildlife. Nature trails, Birding activities and picnic area where a natural underground river's crystal clear waters emerge. A small but interesting nature park at a little oasis in the desert. The trails are easy and intermediate hikes; a good place for bird watchers too.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy 60 89Picnic and hike at The Nature Conservancy's Hassayampa River Preserve. This lush stream-side habitat is home to some of the desert’s most spectacular wildlife. Nature trails, Birding activities and picnic area where a natural underground river's crystal clear waters emerge. A small but interesting nature park at a little oasis in the desert. The trails are easy and intermediate hikes; a good place for bird watchers too.
Walk through a beautiful lovely desert garden on winding paths through giant cacti and desert trees and plants. Learn all about succulents and cacti.
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desert Botanical Garden
Walk through a beautiful lovely desert garden on winding paths through giant cacti and desert trees and plants. Learn all about succulents and cacti.
Lovely big park for a stroll or an all day family gathering. Has some interesting period buildings and a beautiful rose garden.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sahuaro Ranch Park
9802 59th AveLovely big park for a stroll or an all day family gathering. Has some interesting period buildings and a beautiful rose garden.
Just a short drive away, west at end of Olive Street. Wild flowers in season, park and picnicking, library and learning center. Also hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional White Tank Mountain
Just a short drive away, west at end of Olive Street. Wild flowers in season, park and picnicking, library and learning center. Also hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping.
A large regional park with hiking trails, camping and house boating along with many other water activities on the lake. Fishing, water-jetting, kayaking are just 45 minutes away. River water-tubing trips - a party place or family place. Many water sports activities offered plus boat rental and there are two marina’s that feature many docks, and even restaurants, including a Dillion’s at the Scorpion Bay Marina.
On the north end of the Lake, you'll find a great place for photography against the back drops of the Bradshaw and Hieroglyphic Mountains with the Agua Fria River, one of the lake’s main water sources that feeds the lake. On the south end, you’ll find the marinas and the New Waddell Dam where the water is the deepest. Other ideas include diving, sail boating, soaring (at Pleasant Valley Airport) and OHV trails around the lake.
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Pleasant
A large regional park with hiking trails, camping and house boating along with many other water activities on the lake. Fishing, water-jetting, kayaking are just 45 minutes away. River water-tubing trips - a party place or family place. Many water sports activities offered plus boat rental and there are two marina’s that feature many docks, and even restaurants, including a Dillion’s at the Scorpion Bay Marina.
On the north end of the Lake, you'll find a great place for photography against the back drops of the Bradshaw and Hieroglyphic Mountains with the Agua Fria River, one of the lake’s main water sources that feeds the lake. On the south end, you’ll find the marinas and the New Waddell Dam where the water is the deepest. Other ideas include diving, sail boating, soaring (at Pleasant Valley Airport) and OHV trails around the lake.