Scottsdale ShoppingShop, Dine or Spa at Eclectic Shopping Centers in Scottsdale Go to Scottsdale shopping centers: Savvy Arizona vacationers and the locals know that shopping is as much a draw to this small city of 200,000 as are Scottsdale’s luxurious resorts, spas and golf courses. Scottsdale shopping 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 the Southwest’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 not only the largest Scottsdale shopping center, it’s also the largest mall in the entire Southwest.
Scottsdale Fashion Square is a huge, three-story enclosed atrium-like space covering more than 18- million square feet, making it a great shopping destination no matter what the weather. With over 225 stores, 18 specialty food selections, 5 restaurants, a food court and a seven-screen cinema, you could literally spend the entire day here. Large anchor stores such as Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom and Neiman-Marcus are mixed with retailers like Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Aveda, Crate and Barrel and Abercrombie and Fitch. It is also home to over 40 exclusive retailers, including Gucci, kate spade, Fossil, Dana Buchman, MaxMara, Sephora and Tiffany & Co., which are not found anywhere else in Arizona. For young children who aren’t yet into the Scottsdale shopping scene, there’s the Enchanted Kingdom Play Area. Even though it’s already huge, Fashion Square is always adding something new. Soon-to-open stores include AX Armani Exchange, Brookstone and Barney’s New York. Scottsdale Fashion Square has plenty of free parking. On hot desert days, you’ll be grateful that most of it is covered, making leaving the air conditioned store a little easier. 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. Although there are a few brand name stores here, 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, Ames and Optical Shops of Aspen. Arizona exclusive retailers include Pink Paradise - a Lily Pulitzer signature store, James Eliot fine jewelry and Bijou, which carries haute couture for men and women. There are also several art galleries and home accessories stores. Two Plates Full offers a diverse mix of functional and unique art, accessories and gifts including handcrafted furniture, elegant tableware and even cactus candies. Borgata restaurants include Taneko Japanese Tavern or Thai Thai. If you’re just looking for a quick snack or casual meal, try the Sugarbaker’s Café and Bakery. 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 women’s and men’s apparel to antiques and fine art galleries. Expectant moms will enjoy browsing the Belly Boutique, which has stylish designer maternity apparel with everything from casuals to cocktail dresses. Judy Arizona is a fashion-forward boutique carrying an eclectic mix of the latest trendy and hip women’s fashions. They also have occasional trunk shows and fashions shows. Objects Gallery has not only designer men’s and women’s clothing but also wearable art and home décor. Collections include Hugo Boss, XCVI, Sonia Rykiel and Ivan Grundhal. Anastasia’s Bath, Body and Boudoir offers fine European lingerie, luxurious bath and body products and charming boudoir accessories in a chic Parisian atmosphere. If you're an art lover, be sure to stop by Wilde Meyer Discoveries, a branch of the well known Wilde Meyer galleries. They feature contemporary art in an attractive setting decorated with antique Asian furniture. 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. The Shops at Gainey Village has nine restaurants including Pei Wei Asian Diner, Picazzo's Gourmet Pizza and Salads 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. The award-winning Garduño’s Margarita Factory is a local favorite. They serve Mexican specialties such as enchiladas, fajitas, margaritas and a variety of tequilas. Don’t miss the live Mariachi music Wednesdays through Sundays. 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 In Celebration of Golf, 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, Baccus Wine Made Simple or Smith and Hawken. 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. Market Street at DC Ranch Scottsdale Shopping AreaNestled into a scenic Sonoran desert and McDowell Mountains setting, DC Ranch is one of north Scottsdale’s most upscale residential and golf communities.You may need a million bucks to live there but you don’t have to be a millionaire to browse the Market Street at DC Ranch shopping area. This Scottsdale shopping center has a main street theme with 15 different architectural styles and a variety of unique boutiques and trendy restaurants. If your pet has to have the latest in trendy accessories, The Barkery, Etc. is your place. Here you’ll find couture clothing, collars and beds from Dog in Paris and Juicy Couture as well as bb Simon custom Swarovski crystal collars. If designer accoutrements aren’t your thing, the Barkery also has holistic food and treats for both cats and dogs. The Market at DC Ranch has several high end clothiers including:
If all that designer shopping leaves you worn out, stop in at Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa. This 6,000 foot stylish spa with a contemporary flair offers every treatment for the fashion-conscious including specialty hair styling, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, body treatments and specialty therapies. If high fashion isn’t your interest, the Market at DC Ranch also has nine restaurants worth visiting. Sol y Sombra serves contemporary Spanish food in tapas-style portions. Dishes such as tortilla Espanola, Serrano ham with manchego cheese and fig and roasted shrimp with garlic aioli reflect Spain's vibrant cuisine. Sol y Sombra’s atmosphere mixes modern and Old World elements to create a clean yet stylish look. The restaurant also has a bar offering Spanish wines and specialty cocktails and a comfortable outdoor lounge. Other Market Street at DC Ranch dining options include:
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. Blue Sage carries historic and contemporary Native American art. Pieces include Zuni fetishes, Navajo rugs, Pueblo pottery, santos from New Mexico and even Amazonian headdresses from Brazil. For a great jar of salsa or prickly pear jelly, stop in at Paul’s Pantry. This eclectic kitchenware store carries a wide variety of gourmet food stuffs, stylish housewares and gift baskets. El Pedregal restaurants include:
There’s also a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shop serving their famous ice cream along with smoothies, yogurt and specialty coffee drinks. 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, 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. They also have a 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 The Borgata of Scottsdale Shopping Center Address: 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phone: (602) 953-6311 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Shops at Gainey Village Address: 8777 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Phone: (480) 609-6909 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Kierland Commons Scottsdale Shopping Center Address: 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone: (480) 348-1577 Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Market Street at DC Ranch Scottsdale Shopping Area Address: 20645 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: (480) 563-0019 Hours: Each store and restaurant has its own hours. El Pedregal Marketplace 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. Heard Museum North 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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