Paradise Valley

Situated between Phoenix and Scottsdale, the town of Paradise Valley is a bastion of private, resort-style living. In 1961, Paradise Valley was officially incorporated with the goal of preserving the rural, spacious lifestyle that had become common in the area. With a population of only around 12,500 people in 2024, the town has certainly achieved its objective, retaining its roomy, desert feel.

In Paradise Valley, resort-style living comes standard. A luxurious, yet relaxed atmosphere hangs over the town, and nature takes center stage thanks to the various mountains mentioned above.

Another staple in the laid-back lifestyle of Paradise Valley is the sport of golf. The valley’s excellent climate and spacious layout give rise to courses like the Paradise Valley Country Club, the Camelback Golf Club, and Mountain Shadows Resort’s “Short Course”.

Despite PV’s spacious feel, its close proximity to both Phoenix and Scottsdale provides access to a wealth of destinations and services:

Love to travel? You’ll have convenient access to both Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport and Scottsdale Airport. If shopping is your favorite hobby, you might as well be surrounded, sitting between Scottsdale Fashion Center, Kierland Commons, and Biltmore Fashion Park. Perhaps instead (like me) you’re all about delicious cuisine. If so, you’ll be more than content with the proximity of almost every food imaginable, from luxurious steakhouses and seafood restaurants, to the delicious flavors of the Southwest and more. Here are a few restaurants close by that are worth a visit!

• STEAK 44 - For most of us, there’s a night where it feels like nothing but a steak dinner will do. On that front, it’s tough to suggest a location that beats Steak 44’s delivery and is more conveniently located for residents of the Arcadia neighborhood. Great preparation meets great flavor for a satisfying “red meat” meal.

• HEARTH ‘61 - Tucked away in the premium Mountain Shadows resort, you can pair a delicious flatbread or a full-blown entrée with a nice wine or cocktail to top off an outstanding evening.

• OCEAN 44 - If you prefer sea over land and worry about being in Arizona, this place should put you at ease thanks to the ability to get all the “surf” you’re craving, even here in the desert.

• TOCA MADERA - Excellent cocktails and delicious desserts sandwich your meal for a great experience. Seriously, don’t skip dessert.

• SUMOMAYA - Latin and Asian flavors meet at this delicious spot, with tasty sushi and noodle dishes, authentic Mole, and excellent “Al Pastor” pork tacos.