Nearby Attractions | 55+ Community

Mesa, Arizona's nature landscape featuring desert plants, tall cactus, and a mountain in the back

LIVE YOUR
LIFESTYLE IN MESA

At Saguaro Sun, we combine convenience and adventure at one amazing address. Our pet-friendly manufactured home community in Mesa places you near the stores and amenities you need while keeping outdoor recreation, year-round entertainment, and unmatched cultural experiences within reach. From the natural landscapes in your backyard to the museums and venues of Downtown Mesa and even to the bustling excitement of Downtown Phoenix, you’ll never run out of things to do or experiences to share.

Senior resident bends to prepare a golf ball strike at the course

SIGHTS, SCENES, AND CULTURE

ROYAL PALMS
GOLF COURSE

This local, family-run business offers a fun and challenging 9-hole golf course, and it’s approximately 5 miles from home!

SAGUARO
LAKE RANCH

The historic Saguaro Lake Ranch is a scenic Arizona guest ranch offering 20 rustic cabins alongside tons of guided outdoor excursions.

SALT RIVER
TUBING

Located on the Salt River through Tonto National Forest, this business offers tube rentals and float trips of various lengths.

MESA ARTS
CENTER

This Downtown Mesa attraction is the largest comprehensive arts campus in the state and features year-round events and entertainment.

Explore More

Immersed in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and set against the stunning backdrop of Tonto National Forest, our city is designed for exploration. Just 12 miles from your manufactured home in Mesa, Usery Mountain Regional Park boasts 3,648 acres of camping, archery, scenic wind caves, and multi-use trails. You can get on the water with local businesses like Salt River Tubing or even embark on scenic cruises atop Saguaro Lake 23 miles into the wilderness. From your home here, adventure can be found in every direction.

A man hikes at a cave route trail in a desert area near Apache Junction, Arizona.

home near
everything

At our 55+ community in Mesa, you’ll be right in the center of an assortment of entertainment, shopping, and dining. Our charming community is right down the road from convenient stops like Home Depot, Fry’s, and Safeway with access to countless restaurants, golf courses, entertainment venues, and high-quality medical facilities nearby. Venture to Downtown Tempe within 15 miles, or explore the 16,000-acre South Mountain Park and Preserve just 23 miles from home. With Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport just 20 miles away, this is a life of adventure both at home and throughout Arizona.

Outdoor golf course under the sunset with a mountain in the background

MESA, ARIZONA

A recreation playground and a destination city all its own, Mesa offers sights, scenes, and culture of all kinds. From the desert landscape of Usery Mountain Regional Park to the charm and attractions of Downtown, this is our favorite city for adventure. Attend an outdoor concert at Mesa Amphitheatre or head inside for a show at Mesa Arts Center. Reach the peaks of the Superstition Mountains or bike along the Salt River here right in town. In Mesa, your options are limitless.

EXPLORE
ARIZONA

Our ideal location in Mesa places you in an exciting retirement community near Phoenix, Tempe, and all the attractions of Central Arizona. Within easy access of your home at Saguaro Sun, you can explore Downtown Phoenix for urban adventure or head to South Mountain Park and Preserve for outdoor excursions. Experience game day at Sun Devil Football Stadium or traverse the landscapes of Desert Botanical Garden. Further beyond, your day trip itinerary includes Tucson to the south and Prescott to the north—with hundreds of attractions along the way.