Santa Rita Ranch Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Rita Ranch
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.
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.
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.
Activities
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Our pick of the best Santa Rita Ranch Hotel Deals
Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis
Comfortable, super clean, and spacious home, great for families. Kids enjoyed birdwatching from the pool deck; pool and spa were highlights. Host communication was excellent. Host purchased additional pool towels.Check-in quirk: Keyless lock repeatedly jammed until we discovered the door must be ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Great hotel overall but bed was hard and toilet above room had a leak or something and was running all night so I didn’t sleep well. But very clean and breakfast was great. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
We got there late after a long day of travel and we were given a room that still had trash left behind by previous guest. Sheets were dirty as well. We got moved to a second room and it was still the same result. Dirty sheets, trash left behind and dirty towels. Furniture was very outdated and dirty. ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Hotel was clean very assessable would like more things to do around the casino and things open earlier
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
Rooms were outdated, pictures of the motel are very deceiving and took a long time ago. Carpets are filthy and stained. Area a little sketchy after dark. I was told my $100 deposit would go back as soon as I checked out, here we are 6 days later and nothing yet. I've called and left a voicemail and ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Rita Ranch
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.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
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 Casino del Sol might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
