Santa Rita Ranch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

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.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

AU$130
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

AU$23
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$134
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

AU$31
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Our pick of the best Santa Rita Ranch Hotel Deals

Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis

Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis

Vail
Stay at this vacation home in Vail. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attraction Tucson Speedway is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"The stay was largely wonderful. Communication/responses from the team were sometimes inconsistent, but largely the hosts were very helpful! We had some problems with the WiFi which the hosts addressed very quickly! The house was beautiful and a great spot to stay. We look forward to returning ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

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Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$116 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$116
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,815 reviews)
"Decent rooms quite and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport

3.5 out of 5
7060 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$154 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$154
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Shuttle service from and to the airport worked very well."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$180 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$180
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,330 reviews)
"Need new beds"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
6935 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$126 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$126
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
"I liked the cost and proximity to the airport. And the airport shuttle was on time and very appreciated"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

2 out of 5
5251 S Julian Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$102 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$102
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kino Sports Complex and Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium ...
8/10 Very Good! (174 reviews)
Friendly and affordable!
"Elizabeth is great at giving customer service! All employees were friendly, however the walls in room could of uesd a liitle detailing lots of prior food splatters and dirty baseboards but the bedding was clean and smelled nice! overall comfortable 2 night stay 😊"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Rita Ranch

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
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Drexel Heights

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or AVA Amphitheater might round out your trip.

Drexel Heights
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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.

Tanque Verde
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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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.

South Tucson

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