Santa Rita Ranch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

NZ$141
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$145
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

NZ$28
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

NZ$33
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation

Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation

NZ$125
per adult
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation
High End Japanese Sushi Class in Tucson

High-End Japanese Sushi Class in Tucson (Includes 5-Course Meal)

NZ$181
per adult
High-End Japanese Sushi Class in Tucson (Includes 5-Course Meal)
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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 NZ$132 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$132
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (2,777 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly and professional staff. Clean. Nice room, renovated. Great facility"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$178 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$178
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,327 reviews)
"Friendly people"

Reviewed on 9 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 NZ$132 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$132
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (122 reviews)
Cold AC
"Clean. Ice cold AC was appreciated. Great stay overall"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport

4 out of 5
7051 South Tucson Airport Blvd., Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$163 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$163
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
A suite deal for a good size room
"The service at this place was great. The air conditioning in our first assigned room wasn't quite working well so they were quick to switch us to a new room. They also gave us a couple of fans since there was some humidity in the weather which made their older evaporator cooling system less effective. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree Suites 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 NZ$112 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$112
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (157 reviews)
"Best"

Reviewed on 8 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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