The City of Surprise, AZ
Surprise is a popular city in the state of Arizona with a total of 95,236 residents living there. Surprise is ranked as the tenth most populated city in Arizona and the 271st most populated city in the United States, and is located in Maricopa County. The largest nearby city to Surprise is Phoenix, approximately 19 miles from the city center.
There are several family restaurants in or near Surprise, including Alta Villa, Ray's Pizza, Blimpie Subs & Salads - Sun City West, Dillons Grand and McDonalds. For a larger selection of Surprise restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.
Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Surprise Golf Courses and/or Zoos, including the Coyote Lakes Golf Club, Sun Village Golf, Corte Bella Golf Club, Hillcrest Golf Club at Sun City West and Granite Falls Golf Club -South. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Surprise please click on the Attractions tab above.
The following 3 airports are located in or near Surprise:
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)
- Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
Surprise, Arizona Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Surprise
The seasonal climate varies in Surprise with daytime temperatures averaging 105 degrees in the summer, and 70 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Surprise to receive an average of 1.09 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 0.88 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.
The temperature has been known to get as high as 122 degrees in the summer and as low as 20 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Surprise should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 88 degrees, and nighttime lows of 56.
Surprise, Arizona Attractions

1 18-Hole Championship Course at Vistal Golf Club
- PhoenixThe 18-Hole Championship Course at Vistal Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 2001, this Phoenix course designed by PGA Tour Design Services is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 602-305-7755. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 701 E Thunderbird Tr, Phoenix, AZ 85040

2 500 Club, The
- PhoenixThe 500 Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1990, this Phoenix course designed by Brian Whitcomb is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 623-780-1123. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 4707 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85310

3 Acacia/Mesquite Course at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, The
- ScottsdaleThe Acacia/Mesquite Course at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a 27 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1996, this Scottsdale course designed by Scott Miller is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 480-922-9283. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 15636 Clubgate Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

4 Adobe Dam Family Golf Center
- GlendaleThe Adobe Dam Family Golf Center is a 9 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. This course is located in the city of Glendale. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 602-581-2800.
Address: 3847 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, AZ 85310

5 Ahwatukee Country Club
- PhoenixThe Ahwatukee Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1973, this Phoenix course designed by Johnny Bulla is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 480-893-1161. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 12432 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044

6 Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Club
- PhoenixThe Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. This course is located in the city of Phoenix. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 480-893-3004.
Address: 13431 South 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044

7 Arizona Biltmore Country Club -Adobe
- PhoenixThe Arizona Biltmore Country Club -Adobe is an 18 hole resort golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. This course is located in the city of Phoenix. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 602-955-9655.
Address: 24th St & E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

8 Arizona Capitol Museum
- PhoenixThe Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, formerly housed the Territorial and State Legislatures, as well as various executive offices. These have relocated to adjacent buildings, and the Capitol is now maintained as the Arizona Capitol Museum.

9 Arizona Science Center
- PhoenixArizona Science Center is focused on inspiring, educating, and entertaining people about science. The Center is located in Heritage and Science Park in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Home to over 350 permanent hands-on exhibits, the Center is able to provide their 400,000 annual visitors with interactive experiences. Aside from the permanent exhibitions, Arizona Science Center has featured a number of nationally traveling exhibitions.

Surprise, Arizona Hotels
11133 Grand Ave. Sr 101 At Grand Ave/sr 60 Exit #11
Youngtown, AZ

Surprise, Arizona Restaurants
1 Blimpie Subs & Salads - Sun City West
15079 West R H Johnson Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623)975-1599
7 Domino's Pizza - Sun City West- Phoenix West
13930 West Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623)546-2300
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