Area guide
Gilbert & Mesa, right outside your door
Golf out back, dining within walking distance, and the rest of the East Valley a short drive away.
Golf
The home sits right on Superstition Springs Golf Course, with course views from the backyard and balcony.
- Superstition Springs Golf Club: book a round right behind the house. 6542 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206 · (480) 985-5622 · Book a tee time (opens in a new tab)
- Topgolf Gilbert: a fun, high-tech driving range experience, perfect for all ages. topgolf.com (opens in a new tab)
Restaurants within walking distance
Everything here is within about a 15-minute walk of the house.
About a 5-minute walk (under 0.25 mi)
In the plaza at 2235 S Power Rd:
- Bahama Buck's: shaved ice
- 5th Street Burger & Fries
- Beast of Bourbon Sports Bar & Grill
- Tosinos Mexican Grill
- China City: Chinese buffet
- Arby's: 2130 S Power Rd
About 5–10 minutes (0.2–0.35 mi)
- IHOP: 2100 S Power Rd (listed as open 24 hours)
- Barro's Pizza
- Dunkin': 2105 S Power Rd
- Tum Nak Thai: 2060 S Power Rd
- Wingstop: 2060 S Power Rd
- Arizona Bagels N Bialys
- Made Nutrition: smoothies and juice
About 10–15 minutes (0.3–0.45 mi)
- Pizza Hut and Happy Kitchen Chinese Cuisine: 6671 E Baseline Rd
- Smashburger and Starbucks: 6807 E Baseline Rd
- Rubio's, Hungry Howie's and Honey Baked Ham: 6736 E Baseline Rd
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 6614 E Baseline Rd
- Sam & Luca Rustic Kitchen (Italian), Subway, Panda Express and Cold Stone Creamery: 1959 S Power Rd
- Sonic: 6935 E Baseline Rd
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit: 1914 S Power Rd
- Jack in the Box: 1911 S Power Rd
- Sakana Sushi & Grill: 1853 S Power Rd
- Filiberto's: 7031 E Baseline Rd
Snacks & groceries
- 99 cent store: within walking distance, for snacks and select groceries
Downtown Gilbert dining & nightlife
A quick drive to the Heritage District and some of Gilbert's favorite restaurants.
- Downtown Gilbert (Heritage District): a lively area with great restaurants, unique shops and a vibrant nightlife, including a hidden speakeasy, The White Rabbit, which needs a password to enter. Find this month's password at twr.bar (opens in a new tab). discovergilbert.com (opens in a new tab)
- Joe's Real BBQ: a must-visit for authentic Arizona barbecue. joesrealbbq.com (opens in a new tab)
- Postino East: a cozy wine café known for its bruschetta boards. postinowinecafe.com (opens in a new tab)
- Liberty Market: a casual yet trendy spot with great coffee, breakfast and comfort food. libertymarket.com (opens in a new tab)
- The Farm at Agritopia: a charming farm-to-table experience with fresh, local ingredients. agritopiafarm.com (opens in a new tab)
Shopping
Shopping and dining are within walking distance, and the rest of the East Valley is a short drive.
- SanTan Village: an open-air shopping center with top brands, dining and entertainment. shopsantanvillage.com (opens in a new tab)
Saturday farmers market
On Saturdays, a farmers market sets up just across Power Rd.
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Family fun & entertainment
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: electric superkarts on a multilevel track, plus laser tag, an arcade and bowling. andrettikarting.com (opens in a new tab)
- Level 1 Arcade Bar: a nostalgic, lively arcade bar with two floors of games, pinball, and full food and drink service. level1arcade.bar (opens in a new tab)
Parks, hiking & the outdoors
- Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch: a beautiful nature preserve with walking trails, birdwatching and serene lakes. gilbertaz.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Freestone Park: a large park with fishing, sports courts, playgrounds and scenic picnic areas. gilbertaz.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Lower Salt River: a favorite for tubing and kayaking (rentals available), and for glimpsing the wild horses that graze and cool off near the river. visitphoenix.com (opens in a new tab)
Day trips
- Goldfield Ghost Town: tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and the Goldfield Museum, pan for gold, ride Arizona's only narrow-gauge train, and catch an old west gunfight by the Goldfield Gunfighters. goldfieldghosttown.com (opens in a new tab)
- Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake: cruise spectacular Canyon Lake, with nature, stargazing and dinner cruise options. dollysteamboat.com (opens in a new tab)
Spring training
The East Valley is a spring training destination, and the home makes an easy base for a baseball trip with family or friends.
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Getting around
On the Gilbert/Mesa border near two highways, with quick drives to downtown Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe. Uber/Lyft and a city bus are nearby.
In case of emergency
For any life-threatening emergency, call 911.
- Nearest emergency room: Banner Baywood Medical Center (open 24/7): 6644 E Baywood Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206, north on Power Rd. (480) 321-2000
- Urgent care: HonorHealth Urgent Care, Mesa – South Power Road (daily 7 AM–7 PM): 1810 S Power Rd, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85206. (480) 214-0045
- Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222