Distinctly different from neighboring Carefree, Cave Creek boasts a unique blend of residents, from those who bought and built “way up there” when the Town was far from developed Scottsdale, to newer residents who appreciate its natural beauty and casual lifestyle. Downtown Cave Creek is home to a sprinkling of cafés and restaurants, “Wild West” themed curio shops and nightlife. You’re just as likely to find a local resident’s black stallion hitched to a post as you are to spot one on the badge of an adjacently parked Ferrari. Cave Creek and Carefree attract Phoenicians wearing everything from boots to Blahniks looking for a taste of the Old West less than 30 minutes from home.
The Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area holds a special place in the hearts of Cave Creekers. This rugged nature preserve covers over 2,000 acres of upper Sonoran Desert and contains important archaeological sites, riparian features, diverse wildlife and a rainbow of wildflowers every spring.
Check out this excellent video of the area by the Scottsdale Convention and Visitor’s Bureau:
Distinctly different from neighboring Carefree, Cave Creek boasts a unique blend of residents, from those who bought and built “way up there” when the Town was far from developed Scottsdale, to newer residents who appreciate its natural beauty and casual lifestyle. Downtown Cave Creek is home to a sprinkling of cafés and restaurants, “Wild West” themed curio shops and nightlife. You’re just as likely to find a local resident’s black stallion hitched to a post as you are to spot one on the badge of an adjacently parked Ferrari. Cave Creek and Carefree attract Phoenicians wearing everything from boots to Blahniks looking for a taste of the Old West less than 30 minutes from home.
