6 Best Shopping in Catalina Foothills, Tucson

This shop is owned and run by the knowledgeable Mark Bahti, whose father, Tom, literally wrote the book on Native American art, including an early definitive work on katsinas. The store sells high-quality jewelry, pottery, rugs, art, and more.

For unsurpassed designs in silver and semiprecious stones, visit Beth Friedman's. The store also carries an eclectic selection of ladies' apparel, fine art, and home furnishings.

Galleries that collectively represent regional and national artists working in all media, including Native American, Western, and contemporary painting, crafts, and jewelry make up this complex, across the street from La Encantada. The acclaimed Acacia restaurant is also here.

This beautiful outdoor mall has close to 50 stores (and six restaurants) decidedly aimed at affluent consumers. North Italia, a nouvelle Italian bistro, and Ra Sushi are the standout eateries. Trendy tenants include Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Apple, and Tiffany & Co., plus AJs, a gourmet grocery that also serves casual meals.

More than a dozen chic boutiques and galleries are arranged around Spanish-style outdoor courtyards at St. Philip's Plaza. Union Public House, serving food and drink into the wee hours, and Reforma Cocina y Cantina are located here, as is a farmers' market on weekend mornings.

This indoor mall has Dillard's, Macy's, H&M, and more than 200 specialty shops. For tasteful Southwestern-style T-shirts, belts, jewelry, and prickly pear candies, check out the shops on "Arizona Avenue," a section on the first floor that's devoted to regional items.