Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Catalina Foothills is a community of 52,593 people in Pima County, Arizona.
Why visit Catalina Foothills
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 67 parks and trails, 270 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Loft Cinema, Troubadour Theatre, Degrazia Gallery in the Sun and Aldea Linda Residential Historic District.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 102°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Catalina Foothills
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About Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in greater Tucson in Pima County, Arizona, United States. Situated in the southern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Catalina Foothills had a population of 50,796 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Catalina Foothills, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Troubadour Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.7 mi
Performing arts education studio for children offering "year round classes, camps, and workshops in acting, musical theatre, play...
4500 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Rattlesnake Bridge
Bridge · 7.2 mi
2002 footbridge, Tucson, Arizona, U.S
University of Arizona
School · 6.2 mi
Public university in Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
School · 5.6 mi
Part of the University of Arizona
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks40
Aldea Linda Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic district in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Arizona Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
United States historic place
Arizona State Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Museum in Arizona, United States
Bear Down Gym
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Building in Arizona, United States
Casa Juan Paisano
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Tucson, Arizona
Coronado Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Hotel in the United States of America
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Art museum in Tucson, Arizona
Dunbar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Historic school in Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Fort Lowell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
US Army post active from 1873-1891 on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona
Ghost Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
1941 former motel in Tucson, Arizona; National Register of Historic Places nominated in 2012
Las Saetas
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Commercial building in Tucson, Arizona
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds67
Valley of the Moon
Park · 3.4 mi
Children's fantasy park in Tucson, Arizona
2455 East Allen Road, Tucson
La Paloma Golf Club
Golf course · 1.9 mi
9 hole Par 36 Canyon Course & 9 hole Par 36 Ridge Course & 9 hole Par 36 Hill Course
3660 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson
55 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes270
La Parrilla Suiza
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.6 mi
Mexican Restaurant in Tucson, AZ
5602 East Speedway Boulevard;5602 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Aspasia Middle Eastern Restaurant
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 4.3 mi
2310 North Country Club Road, Tucson
Mo-Th,Sa-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 13:00-21:00
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 4.4 mi
6310-12 East Tanque Verde Road
Mo-Su 10:30-20:30
Casa 71 Tequila Lounge
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson
Mo-Th, Su 12:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00
Del Cielo Tamal
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.4 mi
3073 North Campbell Avenue
Mo-We 08:00-15:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-16:00
India Oven
Restaurant · Indian · 4.7 mi
2727 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson
Mo-Su 11:00-14:25; Mo-Su 17:00-20:45
Kingfisher
Restaurant · Seafood · 4.6 mi
2564 East Grant Road, Tucson
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00, Sa-Su 17:00-24:00
258 more on the map.
History
Modern development of the Catalina Foothills area dates back to the early 1920s. Prior to that time, the Catalina Foothills area was primarily federal trust land and open range for cattle grazing. Beginning in the 1920s, John Murphey began purchasing property north of River Road in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Murphey originally planned to develop ten housing subdivisions with large lots. Murphey's vision for the Catalina Foothills community was low-density residential development, on lots designed for maximum privacy, preserving existing desert vegetation, the natural terrain and mountain views. In 1928 Murphey bought a 7,000 acres (28 km2) tract of land north of River Road between North Oracle Road and Sabino Canyon in a federal land auction.
Around the same time, Josias Joesler, a Swiss architect, was retained to implement John Murphey's vision. Residential development in the Catalina Foothills began in the 1930s, and Joesler designed a number of the homes.
In 1931, residents of the Foothills area organized the Catalina Foothills School District to serve the local school-aged population. Murphey sold the school district the land for the first school building near East River Road and North Campbell Avenue, and Joesler designed the first school building. This building continues to house the school district's administration.
From the History section of Catalina Foothills, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
5501 North Hacienda del Sol Road, Tucson
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tucson Mall
Motel and hotel · 4.7 mi
620 East Wetmore Road, Tucson
The Eddy Hotel Tucson, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
4626 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson Paloma Village
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
3110 East Skyline Drive, Tucson
Sonesta ES Suites Tucson
Motel and hotel · 4.9 mi
6477 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson
Churches and places of worship36
Catalina American Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
San Pedro Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.6 mi
3201 East Presidio Road, Tucson
Cornerstone Pentecostal Apostolic Church
Church · Apostolic · 5.0 mi
4860 East Baker Street, Tucson
St. James United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 4.3 mi
3255 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson
Water of Life MCC
Church · Metropolitan Community Church · 4.7 mi
3269 North Mountain Avenue, Tucson
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Healthcare29
Map of Catalina Foothills
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 71°F | 40°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 45°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 92°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 102°F | 68°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 101°F | 75°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 100°F | 74°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 96°F | 68°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 88°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 43°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 36°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tucson Camp Ave Exp (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pima County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-06-11: Big Horn Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-07-14: Aspen Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Flowing Wells 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Casas Adobes 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Tanque Verde 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Tucson 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Oro Valley 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Tucson Mountains 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Drexel Heights 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Tucson Estates 16 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Marana 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Valencia West 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Catalina Church (Tucson, Arizona) from N 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- St. Philip in the Hills (Tucson) from S 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Bear Down Gym, matsubatsu's photostream, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arizona Inn garden, Uploaded on April 10, 2006 by dmealiffe, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tucson-Fort Lowell Hospital-1878, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lowell Ranger Station (Tucson) office 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Tucson Old Main University of Arizona, The original uploader was Willjay at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tucson Arizona Temple 2017, JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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