Santa Cruz Southwest Travel Guide
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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.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
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.
Top hotels in Santa Cruz Southwest
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The staff was wonderful. Very friendly and helpful. Check in and out was easy. The beds and pillows are super comfy. I would say my only complaint was that the room was really dusty and dishes were dirty. And that the air conditioner is in the main room but only small vent leads to the bedroom. Loved ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
There are places that give you a room, and there are places that give you a story. Hotel McCoy is the latter. In short, Hotel McCoy does not overwhelm you with luxury; it wins you over with character. It is basic, yes — but it is clean, spirited, and possessed of that rare quality: character charm ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Heated pools
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Great location an oasis in the city
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Yes, the room was clean and the housekeeping staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz Southwest
South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Rocks and Ropes and Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace 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 Tuscon Arena while you're exploring.
Drexel Heights
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino del Sol or Casino of the Sun might round out your trip.
