Hollywood Then and Now: 11 US Destinations That Keep Celebrities Coming Back

Though it may not have the extravagance of South Beach or the glitz of Aspen, the love affair between Hollywood and Scottsdale is long; Hollywood first began visiting this desert oasis in the 1950s, when the likes of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Bing Crosby made frequent pilgrimages to the city. In the more than 60 years since, Scottsdale’s championship golf courses, spring training, and serene landscape have dazzled everyone from Arnold Palmer to Barack Obama.

Where to stay: Hotel Valley Ho is the OG Scottsdale hotspot and celebrity hideout.