Chelsea's Guidebook
Coffee
This is a great place to grab a coffee and take a walk/ride around the Tempe Town Lake.
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Press Coffee - Skywater
601 W Rio Salado PkwyThis is a great place to grab a coffee and take a walk/ride around the Tempe Town Lake.
This coffee shop has a hip vibe and is a great place to work/study.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveThis coffee shop has a hip vibe and is a great place to work/study.
Sightseeing
This is a great nearby place for a walk/small hike. Many people enjoy "The Hole in the Rock".
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Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThis is a great nearby place for a walk/small hike. Many people enjoy "The Hole in the Rock".
This is the best spot to catch the sunset. You can rent a kayak or boat if you want to go out on the lake. There is also a place on the north side where you can rent paddle boards.
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Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveThis is the best spot to catch the sunset. You can rent a kayak or boat if you want to go out on the lake. There is also a place on the north side where you can rent paddle boards.
Northshore WaterSport Rentals
555 N College AveKayak/paddle board rentals.
Caffe Boa
398 S Mill AveNice place for a date. They also have a good happy hour.
Food scene
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdThis restaurant/bar has delicious food and yard games.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveGreat beer selection and nice large patio space.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
350 S Mill AveThis spot has great tacos and margaritas to-go.
Postino Annex
615 S College AveGood brunch on the weekends and great place for wine.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveBest brunch!
A Tempe Italian original. This place has a great vibe, delicious pizza and BIG portions. They also have a take out restaurant across the street from us with a perfect couples special of 2 pastas and a salad for $25. It's one of our take-out go-tos.
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Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveA Tempe Italian original. This place has a great vibe, delicious pizza and BIG portions. They also have a take out restaurant across the street from us with a perfect couples special of 2 pastas and a salad for $25. It's one of our take-out go-tos.
Healthy food/smoothies and vegan options. I also like to grab a glass of wine and a protein bowl and do work on my computer here. It's across from the ASU campus so there's guaranteed people watching and high energy.
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Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveHealthy food/smoothies and vegan options. I also like to grab a glass of wine and a protein bowl and do work on my computer here. It's across from the ASU campus so there's guaranteed people watching and high energy.
If you like creative dishes and cocktails this is a great place for you. I recommend the tamale fries.
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The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge
2700 South Mill AvenueIf you like creative dishes and cocktails this is a great place for you. I recommend the tamale fries.
Best if you're looking for a great burger/pizza and a large beer selection. Very casual atmosphere owned and operated by a Tempe family.
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Boulders On Broadway
530 W Broadway RdBest if you're looking for a great burger/pizza and a large beer selection. Very casual atmosphere owned and operated by a Tempe family.
Cultural Activities
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to stroll around. There's a great restaurant there called Gertrude's which has good brunch.
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Desert Botanical Garden
The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to stroll around. There's a great restaurant there called Gertrude's which has good brunch.
ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th StFree entrance and neat architecture.
ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveCity/town information
Hop on the lightrail to take it straight into Downtown Mesa where you will find 3 sister museums and a great food scene. Worth Takeaway, Republica Empanada and Tacos Chiwas bring people into the town for their food.
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Mesa
Hop on the lightrail to take it straight into Downtown Mesa where you will find 3 sister museums and a great food scene. Worth Takeaway, Republica Empanada and Tacos Chiwas bring people into the town for their food.
Scottsdale Fashion Square mall has the best shopping from boutiques to high end. Oldtown has the biggest nightlife scene with clubs and bars.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Fashion Square mall has the best shopping from boutiques to high end. Oldtown has the biggest nightlife scene with clubs and bars.