Dining & food
Border Grinds
4492 E County 24th 1/2 Street, San Luis
Border Grinds brings San Luis's casual dining spirit to life with straightforward, satisfying fare that draws locals and travelers alike.
Area & food guide
Yuma
Arizona, United States
On the Colorado River where Arizona meets California and Mexico, Yuma is the sunniest city on earth by the record books — a historic river crossing turned winter haven, and the nation's winter-vegetable capital.
- Sunniest city on record
- Historic Colorado River crossing and Territorial Prison
- Winter-vegetable capital of the US
- River parks and wetlands trails
Dining & food
Dining & food
Cafecito
176 South Main Street, Yuma
Tucked in Yuma's historic downtown north end, Cafecito is the neighborhood's warm morning anchor — a welcoming spot for excellent coffee and easy conversation.
Dining & food
Eddie's Food and Drink
4492 E County 24 1/2 St, San Luis
Eddie's Food and Drink anchors San Luis dining with a convivial atmosphere where locals gather for quality meals and genuine hospitality.
Dining & food
Lutes Casino
Yuma
Don't let the name fool you — Lutes Casino is Yuma's most beloved lunch counter, a 1901 pool hall packed with quirky memorabilia and famous for its no-nonsense cheeseburgers.
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Dining & food
Mr. G's Drive In
501 S. 4th Ave., Yuma
Mr. G's Drive In has been serving up classic American comfort food since 1962, keeping Yuma's fast-food tradition alive with the same joy that first opened its doors.
Dining & food
River City Grill
Yuma
River City Grill is Yuma's go-to for an evening out — a downtown gem with a globe-spanning menu and a lively patio just a stroll from the water's edge.
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Dining & food
The Agave Bar
4492 E County 24th 1/2 Street, San Luis
The Agave Bar celebrates San Luis's spirit — a showcase for premium agave spirits and cold beer, serving as the lively heart of the Eddie's complex.
Dining & food
The Garden Cafe
250 S. Madison Ave., Yuma
The Garden Café carries four generations of Yuma history in its walls, a cherished local institution where family tradition and good food meet at the table.
Dining & food
The Peanut Patch
Yuma
A family farm store since 1977, The Peanut Patch overflows with Yuma-grown Medjool dates, brittles, and homemade sweets — the perfect place to take home a taste of the harvest.
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Outdoors & parks
Outdoors & parks
Betty's Kitchen Wildlife & Interpretive Area
Yuma
A shady half-mile of riverside forest near Mittry Lake where herons, warblers and the occasional bobcat reward quiet walkers.
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Outdoors & parks
Fisher's Landing
10882 N. Fishers Landing Road, Yuma
A longtime favorite along the Lower Colorado River, Fisher's Landing draws outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based recreation and riverside charm.
Outdoors & parks
Gateway Park
Yuma
Yuma's river beach under the historic Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge — locals swim, picnic and launch kayaks where wagons once forded.
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Outdoors & parks
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
Yuma
Thirty wild miles of the lower Colorado — hike the Painted Desert Trail through volcanic hills while winter waterfowl crowd the backwaters.
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Outdoors & parks
Mesa del Sol Golf Course
12213 Calle Del Cid, Yuma
An 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, Mesa del Sol offers daily-fee play on one of Yuma's premier golfing grounds.
Outdoors & parks
West Wetlands Park
Yuma
A landfill reborn as riverfront parkland — hummingbird gardens, a stocked pond and cottonwood shade along the restored Colorado.
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Outdoors & parks
Westwind Golf Course
9797 E. 32nd St., Yuma
Westwind Golf Course offers Yuma golfers accessible play in the heart of the desert valley.
Arts & culture
Arts & culture
Colorado River State Historic Park
Yuma
The old Army depot that once supplied every fort in the Southwest — its riverside grounds unpack how the Colorado built the desert West.
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Arts & culture
Historic Downtown Yuma
Yuma
A sun-washed Main Street of adobe storefronts, patio cafés and the restored 1912 Yuma Theatre, steps from the river crossing.
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Arts & culture
Sanguinetti House Museum & Gardens
Yuma
A pioneer merchant's adobe home turned museum, where shaded gardens and exotic aviaries tell Yuma's frontier story.
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Arts & culture
Yuma Jazz Company
10697 S. Del Rio, Yuma
Southwest Arizona's live jazz fixture since 2002, bringing original compositions and ensemble performances to Yuma's music scene.
Arts & culture
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma
Walk the stone cellblocks of the Old West's most notorious lockup, perched on a bluff above the Colorado since 1876.
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Events & festivals
Events & festivals
Somerton Tamale Festival
Somerton
Each December, nearby Somerton disappears under steam from thousands of handmade tamales — come hungry, leave happy.
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Events & festivals
Yuma Lettuce Days
Yuma
A festival only the winter-vegetable capital could throw — chef demos, field tours and salads at the source of America's winter greens.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Yuma?
On the Colorado River where Arizona meets California and Mexico, Yuma is the sunniest city on earth by the record books — a historic river crossing turned winter haven, and the nation's winter-vegetable capital. Highlights include Betty's Kitchen Wildlife & Interpretive Area, Fisher's Landing, Gateway Park, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.
Where should I eat in Yuma?
Well-known places to eat in Yuma include Border Grinds, Cafecito, Eddie's Food and Drink, Lutes Casino — each entry in the guide links to its official source.
What are the best outdoor spots in Yuma?
Popular outdoor spots around Yuma include Betty's Kitchen Wildlife & Interpretive Area, Fisher's Landing, Gateway Park, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.