# 8 Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Scottsdale (2026) > Camelback Mountain summit, Hearth '61 rooftop, CIELO at ADERO, and more golden hour spots. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-sunset-spots-scottsdale --- ![Best Sunset Spots in Scottsdale](/images/sunset-spots-hero.webp) Activities & Experiences # Best Sunset Spots in Scottsdale Guides › Best Sunset Spots in Scottsdale Updated July 8, 2026 8 spots ### In This Guide 1 Camelback Mountain Summit 2 Orange Sky at Talking Stick 3 Pinnacle Peak Trail 4 Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows 5 Tom's Thumb Trail 6 CIELO at ADERO 7 Papago Park 8 Scottsdale Civic Center ![Camelback Mountain Summit in Scottsdale](/images/camelback-mountain-summit.webp) 1 ## [Camelback Mountain Summit](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/camelback-mountain-summit) Echo Canyon Trailhead, Phoenix, AZ 85018 The most iconic sunset view in the Valley. 360-degree views painted in gold and pink. View in Directory ![Orange Sky at Talking Stick in Scottsdale](/images/orange-sky-at-talking-stick.webp) 2 ## [Orange Sky at Talking Stick](https://www.talkingstickresort.com) 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 15th-floor rooftop with panoramic views, cocktails, and fine dining at sunset. Visit Website View in Directory ![Pinnacle Peak Trail in Scottsdale](/images/pinnacle-peak-trail.webp) 3 ## [Pinnacle Peak Trail](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/pinnacle-peak-trail) 26802 N 102nd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Easy 3.5-mile trail with panoramic views. Less crowded than Camelback. View in Directory ![Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows in Scottsdale](/images/hearth-61-at-mountain-shadows.webp) 4 ## [Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows](https://www.mountainshadows.com) 5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Rooftop restaurant facing Camelback. Sunset views from the patio are stunning. Visit Website View in Directory ![Tom's Thumb Trail in Scottsdale](/images/toms-thumb-trail.webp) 5 ## [Tom's Thumb Trail](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/toms-thumb-trail) 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Challenging North Scottsdale hike with sweeping Valley views from the summit. View in Directory ![CIELO at ADERO in Scottsdale](/images/cielo-at-adero.webp) 6 ## [CIELO at ADERO](https://www.aderoresort.com) 13225 E Eagle Ridge Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Elevated rooftop dining overlooking McDowell Mountains. Sunset cocktails are unforgettable. Visit Website View in Directory ![Papago Park in Scottsdale](/images/papago-park.webp) 7 ## [Papago Park](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/papago-park) 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Easy hike to Hole in the Rock with panoramic Valley views at golden hour. View in Directory ### 🌵 Get the Scottsdale Scoop Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals who get the best events, restaurants, and hidden gems delivered every week. ![Scottsdale Civic Center in Scottsdale](/images/scottsdale-civic-center.webp) 8 ## [Scottsdale Civic Center](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/scottsdale-civic-center) 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Peaceful park in Old Town with desert gardens and wide-open western sky. View in Directory ## Never Miss a Scottsdale Pick Subscribe to the Scottsdale Scoop newsletter and get the best local spots, events, and inside scoop delivered to your inbox every week. It's free. Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals. Free, always. ## More Activities & Experiences Guides in Scottsdale ![Best Things to Do in Scottsdale](/images/camelback.webp) ### Best Things to Do in Scottsdale A local's guide to the best of Scottsdale · 12 spots ![Best Pools in Scottsdale](/images/fairmont-pool.webp) ### Best Pools in Scottsdale Resort pools you can enjoy without booking a room · 10 spots ![Best Pickleball Courts in Scottsdale](/images/the-picklr.webp) ### Best Pickleball Courts in Scottsdale Where Scottsdale's fastest-growing sport lives · 8 spots ![Best Golf Courses in Scottsdale](/images/tpc-scottsdale.webp) ### Best Golf Courses in Scottsdale The golf capital of the Southwest · 10 spots ![Best Hiking Trails in Scottsdale](/images/camelback-mountain.webp) ### Best Hiking Trails in Scottsdale Desert trails locals actually hike · 10 spots ![Best Shopping in Scottsdale](/images/scottsdale-fashion-square.webp) ### Best Shopping in Scottsdale Retail therapy in the desert · 10 spots ![Best Art Galleries in Scottsdale](/images/smoca.webp) ### Best Art Galleries in Scottsdale The art capital of the Southwest · 10 spots ![Best Kids Activities in Scottsdale](/images/odysea-aquarium.webp) ### Best Kids Activities in Scottsdale Family fun in the desert sun · 12 spots