Hiking West Coast
Hiking West Coast
whats it like to live in Phoenix AZ?
I am moving from Charlotte NC, but I am originally from California (bay area).
I miss the west coast and I am happier to be going back across the great divide.
But I am looking for a bit of advice and locals tips on living in Phoenix. I am looking at living in the southern area as this is where my boyfriends new job is. What areas are good to live? I am looking for a free standing home with privacy, not commercial housing or apartments. Also what are some great ethnic restaurants (mexican, indian, chinese, etc) and just general entertainment and local culture?
We are into outdoor adventures (hiking and camping) roadtripping, etc also I paint and I love art
Any advice would be great.
Thanks!!
The southern part of phoenix proper is pretty dumpy or alternatively rather underdeveloped. You can find nice housing in that area, but there isnt a lot of stores in those areas.
South Mountain Park is in that area though, which is popular for light hiking.
If you dont mind living further away, Tempe is quite active, since it's a college area. Gammage Auditorium on ASU's campus is probably the main theatrical venue. And theres a wide variety of ethnic food in within a mile or so of campus.
Calmer areas would be Arcadia and Sunnyslope, (in phoenix but east and north respectively) and I suggest them mostly as they're near some mountains and feel vaguely artsy.
Um for general entertainment downtown has some sporting venues like america west arena(or wherever the suns play now) and chase field(or wherever the diamondbacks play now) as well as an artwalk the first friday of each month.
Outdoor adventures, well if you're willing to drive 90 miles or so you can see a lot, we have a couple man-made lakes as well as a lot of scenic roads. 4wd helps on some of those. If you prefer less desert you can go north toward payson or sedona. Payson being a foresty retreat area, and Sedona being a pretty red rock area where people wear crystals. Flagstaff to the north offers skiing for a month or two each year.
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