Scottsdale ShoppingShop, Dine or Spa at Eclectic Shopping Centers in Scottsdale
Shopping in Scottsdale has just about everything a power shopper could wish for including designer fashions, fine art, Old West antiques, trendy shoes and Native American jewelry. From Arizona’s largest mall to a shopping center that resembles a Tuscan village, you’ll find a little bit everything in this shopping mecca. And even if shopping isn’t your thing, shopping centers in Scottsdale have great restaurants, day spas and entertainment. While some of Scottsdale’s most popular and well-known shopping districts are in downtown Scottsdale, which includes Old Town Scottsdale, just about every corner of the city has its own shopping area. The one that tourists and locals flock to for everything from shoes to sunglasses is Scottsdale Fashion Square… Scottsdale Fashion SquareThis Scottsdale mall is largest in the state.Scottsdale Fashion Square is a huge, three-story, enclosed mall of more than 18- million square feet, making it a great year-round shopping destination. It is also home to over 40 exclusive retailers not found anywhere else in Arizona. Read more about Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. The Borgata Scottsdale Shopping CenterYou’ll feel like you’ve traveled to Europe after you’ve visited this central Scottsdale shopping center.
Built to resemble a medieval Tuscan village, the Borgata has an open air design with cobblestone walkways, stone fountains and tiled roofs that evoke a rustic Italian atmosphere. Refurbished in 2008, the center still has a few brand name stores here, however, most of the Borgata’s shops are one-of-a-kind boutiques, many of which specialize in haute couture for men and women. National chains include Chico’s and Optical Shops of Aspen. Arizona exclusive retailers include James Eliot fine jewelry. There are also several art galleries and home accessories stores. Borgata restaurants include J. Alexander's, a Tennessee-based chain that serves American food including various cuts of beef, buttermilk onion rings, ahi tuna and rotisserie chicken. There's also Blanco Tacos + Tequila, one of Sam Fox's restaurant creations, that's a take an inexpensive take on Mexican food. Dishes inlcude braised short rib enchilada, scallop ceviche, chicken mole and a variety of taco options. Plus, there's over 50 tequilas to try as well as margaritas, sangria and Mexican beers. Slo Foods Organic Cafe serves healthy and organic Persian food. If you're not familiar with the unique foods of ancient Iran, this is a great place to try them. Dishes such as sangak, a yummy flatbread cooked in a tandoor oven, shirazi salad of tomatoes, cucmbers, onion and parsley, and kookoo sabzi, similar to an herb fritatta with heady mix of dill, parsley and cilantro, are both healthy and delicious. If Scottsdale shopping leaves you feeling beat, you can stop in at Dolce Salon and Spa for reasonably priced spa treatments such as a desert rose facial ($95/1 hour) or a Swedish massage ($$75/1 hour). This 13,000-square foot day spa has 21 spa rooms, 28 styling stations, a Versaspa™ Sunless Tanning by Magic Tan® and a spa café. The Shops at Gainey VillageThe Shops at Gainey Village are set in the tony Gainey Ranch area and conveniently located near the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort.
This Scottsdale shopping area is a blend of upscale boutiques and popular restaurants in an open air, plaza-like setting. Thick stone columns and Mediterranean style plantings give it a rustic village feel. Stores range from apparel to art. Anastasia’s Bath, Body and Boudoir offers fine European lingerie, luxurious bath and body products and charming boudoir accessories in a chic Parisian atmosphere. Oak Creek offers a creative mix of Southwest gifts and arts created by artists living in the Southwest. Unique works include glass-fused copper art, sandstone tables, Consanti bronze windchimes and saguaro rib walking sticks by Greg Axe. Oliver Smith Jewelers specializes in custom wedding rings while Andreis Rug Gallery offers fine Persian rugs in hard-to-find sizes. The Shops at Gainey Village has eight restaurants including the popular Pei Wei Asian Diner and Paradise Bakery and Café.
Bloom is part of the very successful Fox restaurants empire, started by Sam Fox, a Tucson chef turned restaurateur. Bloom has a trendy contemporary but casual atmosphere and is very popular with locals. The seasonally menu has a New American cuisine style, blending ingredients from around the world. We found our appetizer of melted brie with tomatoes and roasted garlic and the delicious and chocolatey "bars of sin" dessert to be better than our dinner entrees. Still, we would eat at Bloom again as it does have an interesting menu. McCormick & Schmick's serves seafood and features a "fresh list" of over 30 seafood species. Kierland Commons Scottsdale Shopping CenterSet in Scottsdale’s newer and expanding upscale north end, the Kierland Scottsdale bills itself as a "lifestyle center."
This 38-acre Scottsdale shopping area combines stores, restaurants, offices and residential lofts in a breezy outdoor, urban neighborhood setting. With its palm-lined streets, misted sidewalks and valet parking, you’ll feel rich and famous while window shopping, no matter how much you have in your wallet. The upscale mix of over 70 shops includes Coach, French Connection, Anthropologie, Eileen Fisher and Gauthier L’atelier jewelers. Men aren’t left out of the Kierland Commons shopping scene either with stores like Hemingway’s Cigar Boutique and V’s Barbershop. Both men and women will enjoy the Tommy Bahama store with its island plantation style and a misted café and bar on the store’s front patio. For kids, there’s a large water splash pad in front of the Barnes and Noble bookstore and a Cold Stone Creamery. If you’re a home, garden or cooking enthusiast, stop in at Restoration Hardware, Sur La Table, or Baccus Wine Made Simple. Kierland Commons is also worth a visit to try some popular Scottsdale restaurants. Zinc Bistro is one of our favorites for its authentic Paris café atmosphere and bistro cuisine.
Some of their delicious French specialties include flatiron steak and pommes frites, Dungeness crab and truffle omelette and chocolate pot de crème infused with Earl Grey tea. Other Kierland Commons restaurants are:
Kierland Commons is next door to the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa and the Kierland Golf Course and Club. It's worth the easy stroll across the street to stroll through the lovely flower-filled grounds or even have an agave-inspired spa treatment at the resort's Agave Spa. el Pedregal MarketplaceEl Pedregal has the most unique design of any Scottsdale shopping center.
Located in far north Scottsdale next door to The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa, el Pedregal is modeled after an old Moroccan marketplace. A Saharan tent structure, large watch tower and bright desert colors nestled against the area’s 12-million year old boulders create a distinctive atmosphere. This upscale Scottsdale shopping venue has over 30 boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Even if you don’t have a spa treatment at the famed Golden Door Spa, you can still take a little of that luxury home with you from the Golden Door Home Store. They offer linens, loungewear and bath and body care products from the famed spa. Many of the boutiques provide shoppers with a chance to take a bit of the Southwest home with them in the way of furnishings, art, gems, custom leather goods and clothing. The Mineral and Fossil Gallery has an amazing collection of gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry from the southwest and around the world. Adelante Gallery offers paintings and sculpture by local and international artists. Barbara's Boutique has fashionable clothing and jewelry from the U.S. and Canada. El Pedregal restaurants include:
El Pedregal holds a variety of events and concerts throughout the year on the outdoor Courtyard Stage including concerts, art festivals and a monthly Courtyard Market. Nearby, is the The Heard Museum North at the Summit at Scottsdale, a branch location of the world famous Heard Museum in Phoenix. Heard Museum North has two exhibitions taken from its parent museum’s amazing collection of Native American art, crafts and culture. Take time to browse in their wonderful gift shop that offers American Indian art, jewelry, books, cards and more. There’s also a lovely garden café serving Southwestern and American specialties. Scottsdale Shopping Fast FactsScottsdale Fashion Square Location: Central Scottsdale at the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback Roads. Address: 7014-590 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone: (480) 941-2140 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Address: 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phone: (602) 953-6311 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Address: 8777 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phone: (480) 609-6909 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Address: 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone: (480) 348-1577 Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Address: 34505 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Phone: (480) 488-1072 Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Some shops, restaurant and galleries have extended evening hours. Address: 32633 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Phone: (480) 488-9817 Museum and Shop Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Café Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission Fee: Return to Scottsdale Arizona Vacation Destination Guide page from Scottsdale Shopping page
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