Rancho Catalina Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Saguaro National Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's desert landscapes.
Sabino Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sabino Canyon during your travels in Tucson. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Pima Air and Space Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pima Air and Space Museum during your trip to Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Old Tucson Studios
Bring the family to Old Tucson Studios and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Tucson. Discover the area's desert landscapes and mountain views.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum during your travels in Tucson. Discover the area's desert landscapes and mountain views.
Fox Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Fox Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's desert landscapes.
Top hotels in Rancho Catalina
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The area was great room was clean hot tub, pool and gym all great
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
This motor lodge is close to the western Saguaro National park which is what I wanted. Check in was easy. The room was good. Most everything was clean and tidy, and things where you would expect them. Good lighting and mirrors over the sink. It is situated right next to the freeway, like right next ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Our room was wonderful and close to the bar and restaurant. We always enjoy our stay at Lodge on the Desert.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
Breakfast was a little cold and no bacon, but still good.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
very courteous, clean rooms, good breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Catalina
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rancho Catalina Travel Guide
- Saguaro National Park
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Tucson Mall
- Sabino Canyon
- Pima Air and Space Museum
- Kino Sports Complex
- Casino del Sol
- Old Tucson Studios
- Reid Park Zoo
- Rialto Theatre
- Starr Pass Golf Club
- Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- El Conquistador Golf Course
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Agua Caliente Park
- Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club
- Tuscon Spectrum
- Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
- Golf Club at Dove Mountain
- La Paloma Country Club
- McKale Center
