Catalina Foothills Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit Catalina Foothills
Popular places to visit
St. Phillips Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at St. Phillips Plaza during your visit to Tucson. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club
Play a round of golf at Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club and enjoy other activities in Tucson such as hiking. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's desert landscapes.
Rillito Park Horse Racetrack
You can take time to visit Rillito Park Horse Racetrack during your travels to Tucson. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
La Paloma Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Tucson at La Paloma Country Club. Discover the area's desert landscapes and mountain views.
Rillito River Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Rillito River Park, a lovely green space in Tucson. Wander around the area's the natural setting or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Catalina Foothills
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Everything is top notch. Clean rooms, location, hiking, golf, pool, fitness, spa, etc. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
I called the manager early on Saturday the 14th and told the manager Chris that I was staying there that weekend and had plans to propose to my girlfriend of 6 years there at the resort. Chris was nice in congratulating me, giving me suggestions on where people have proposed in the past. I talked ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
We had no idea the “Gem Show” started this weekend in Tucson and everyone said that 500k visitors were in town and The Hacienda del Sol was fully booked. Despite all this, our stay was wonderful. Hacienda del Sol was a perfect escape. The place is an oasis from big, busy and beautiful resorts. If ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Eddy Hotel Tucson, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Very clean, very nice, great staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson Paloma Village
Always has good options for traveling
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
Room was amazing, as were the tennis and pickleball courts. Food at the resort was top tier, and I loved the “Mountain Course”. We had one terribly rude server, maybe she was just having a bad day….but the resort was still a 10 out of 10
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and McKale Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
