Catalina Del Rey Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit Catalina Del Rey
Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Fox Theatre
The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Catalina Del Rey
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Clean and contemporary room. Nicely remodeled. Great shower. Good location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Yes
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Room was roomy, gorgeous grounds and buildings, easy location
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Housekeeping employees are nice
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The room was beautiful and my husband enjoyed the breakfast 😍
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
A very nice place to stay in a great location.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina Del Rey
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
