Since many residents in Arizona have relocated from other states, we assume that a good portion of our readers may be from locales where the beach was just a short drive away. Alas, while Arizona has many beautiful desert landscapes and other scenic highpoints, actual sand-between-your-toes beaches are hundreds of miles away.

If you often miss being able to grab your beach bag and head to the water, there are a few locations in Scottsdale that offer a beach-like experience! Click "Read more" to continue.