You've found the perfect venue, but how about where to stay and what to do in the area?
Agua Linda Farm is a beautiful wedding venue, but we are also very lucky to be located in the perfect community for your destination wedding! We are minutes away from the artist's community of Tubac with shops, museums and art galleries.
Amado, where we are located only 30 minutes south of the Tucson Airport, is a tiny town - barely a town, really, famous for the Longhorn restaurant.
Tubac, only 5 minutes south of the farm, is a small, quaint artist community rich in history and full of great shops, art galleries, restaurants and museums for your guests to enjoy - perfect destination wedding town!
Mexico is only 30 minutes south and is worth the trip if only to dine at our fav spot - La Roca!
The are also many recreational opportunities including hiking, bird watching and golf.
Make sure that you schedule a visit to the Tumacacori Mission (about 10 minutes south of us) and the museums of Tubac!
In The Area...
Lodging...
Agua Linda Farm does not offer on-site lodging, but only minutes away are our client's most popular choices!
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Our neighboring ranch (5 minutes south) that has lodging but does not allow events. Agua Linda and The Historic Shankle Ranch are both properties with a long standing history in Santa Cruz County. Our ranch lands have shared fences for decades and now we have combined our offerings to bring you everything you need for your wedding, family reunion, anniversary celebration or company retreat! The main ranch house sleeps 14. Optional luxury tree house sleeps 4 (or - perfect romantic wedding night suite!). Combine one of our wedding packages with The Historic Shankle Ranch via VRBO or one of our other great options listed below for the ideal Arizona destination event!
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Canoa Ranch Resort, 10 minutes north, is a great choice for a resort hotel experience! We have had nothing but rave revues from our clients who have made this choice.
Book local lodging and our NEW 3-day package!!
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Book your event at Agua Linda and stay at the
only minutes away!
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Ask us about shuttle services for the big day!
*Be sure to check with both locations for availability! before booking!
Additional Lodging Options
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All lodging options below are located 15 minutes or less away from Agua Linda, see the vendor page for recommended shuttle company option for your guests.
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About 5 minutes south of Agua Linda, this INCREDIBLE property - a private ranch with historic adobe buildings, a custom treehouse, lawns, and a pond is now being offered for lodging!
Most popular for our clients, 10 minutes north of farm, spacious rooms, large kitchens, beautiful views, nice pool/jacuzzi, golfing, restaurant onsite.
Less than 10 minutes south, full service resort and golf club. Restaurant, salon.
10 minutes north of farm, casita style set up.
Located in Tubac village, about 8 minutes south.
Stunning adobe ranch hacienda sleeps 9 with 3 separate casitas, this option compliments Agua Linda very well. on 3 acres with heated pool up against lush Santa Cruz river Anza Trail. Located in Tubac about 8 minutes south of the farm.
In Green Valley, approx. 15 minutes north
In green Valley, approx. 15 minutes north
Landmarks
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5 minutes south of farm, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants.
10 minutes north, a state park (often a ceremony spot with reception to follow at Agua Linda).
This bar IS a landmark! 10 minutes south of us, across from the Tumacacori Mission, Abe's has been in business since the 1930's - run by the same family! It is a true "hole in the wall" must visit! Ask about onsite taco truck schedule. No website (in keeping with true old family style!), (520) 398-1227 1900 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tumacacori-Carmen, AZ 85640
Located in Tumacacori, close to the mission and Abe's Old Tumacacori bar - all less than 10 minutes south of Agua Linda, the chili factory is a family owned and operated company since the 40's! Shop in the gift shop for culinary inspiration taken from the family run farms. Great wedding favor options, too!
Historic walking trail along Santa Cruz River. Easy level and shaded. Access points in Tubac and Tumacacori.
The observatory on top of the mountain overlooking Agua Linda Farm.
Restaurants
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Iconic Southern Arizona landmark that has been in movies and music videos (fun photo backdrop!). It has a western feel - burgers, steaks and only about 5 minutes away from Agua Linda. A great rehearsal dinner location.
Great place to get "to-go" sandwiches for the day of - also good place for next day coffee and a danish or breakfast sandwich. $
California cuisine. Great open patio area, small indoor dining. Lunch and dinner and caters. $$
Mexican food with a urban Guadalajara feel - fabulous atmosphere. $$$
Casual dining, pizza and other Italian food. Lunch and dinner, $$
Fabulous little grocery store with EXCELLENT salad bar and deli counter. Great place to pre-order food for day of to take to venue (deli trays, etc.) or your place of lodging the night before. FABULOUS appetizer trays at reasonable prices that could be part of your wedding menu/cocktail hour and delivery can be arranged - great presentation! $
Located in Carmen, 10 minutes south of farm, long time family run restaurant with Mexican food served lunch and dinner, also caters here, $$
Plenty of space, quality food and service, large patio with great views and space inside and out for large groups, breakfast lunch and dinner.