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Southwestern Arizona is widely acclaimed for its natural amenities, climate, cultural diversity and unique recreational activities. Located on the Colorado River just 90 miles from the ocean, Yuma embodies all these natural qualities which make it a great place to live and work. In all, more than 660 acres of parks, athletic complexes and trails are available for public use. Accredited schools, arts, culture and low cost of living make Yuma one of the finest and fastest growing cities in the country!
Since 2004, over two million square feet of new retail space has been erected in Yuma. The hospitality sector in Yuma has also flourished with 13 new hotels constructed or being built since 2006. Yuma has become a destination spot for tourist and travelers alike, which is reflected in the county’s vacancy rates, which are the lowest in the state.
Outdoor Activities
When visiting Yuma, the options for outdoor recreation are boundless. The Imperial Sand Dunes are California’s largest mass of land dunes that extend for 40 miles. National Wildlife ranges provide visitors the opportunity to engage in camping, regulated hunting, and bird watching. Hiking and rock hounding areas can also be found throughout the county for the pleasure of all. A truly unique characteristic about Yuma is that the Sonoran Desert meets the Colorado River within our region. The combination of the two natural ecosystems makes Yuma one of a kind.
San Luis, Rio Colorado
Yuma offers a unique base from which to quickly and easily access the recreation and culture of our southern neighbor, Mexico. Yumans can easily head south to the border city of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora (23 miles from Yuma) where there are a number of restaurants specializing in local fare and an active night scene. The city of San Luis R.C offers visitors the authentic experience of Mexican culture with the amenities of a major city. Continuing a short distance into the state of Sonora are the sandy beaches of El Golfo de Santa Clara and Puerto Peņasco. These pristine areas are favorite destinations to our region’s residents and tourist alike.
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Yuma is host to more than 500,000 visitors per year, who come to experience the myriad of activities and events that make it a one of a kind attraction. The county’s third largest industry is tourism, which accounts for approximately $750 million per year in annual revenue. The scope of activities that one can participate in range from, but are not limited to:
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Imperial Sand Dunes
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Camping
- River Tours
- Three Major Casinos
- Brand New 1 Million SF Mall & Theatre
- Yuma Arts Center
- Minor League Baseball
Riverfront Development
The Riverfront Development project will be located on 22 acres within the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark and adjacent 7 miles of improved public greenway along the Colorado River. At full build-out the project will contain a:
- Hilton Garden Inn with 230 executive business class hotel rooms
- 50 boutique hotel rooms
- 30,000 S.F. Conference Center
- 40 Town homes and 50 Apartments
- 105,00 S.F. of Retail,
- 80,000 S.F. of Office Space,
- 26,000 S.F. of Restaurant and Entertainment.
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) boasts state-of-the-art technology in a compassionate, caring environment. The 333-bed, JCAHO-accredited acute care facility includes a maternal child health center featuring comfortable, private birthing rooms; a Level 2 NICU; and a pediatric unit. The center also has a cardiac catheterization laboratory, a freestanding outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging center and a transitional care unit. Additional operating rooms have recently been added to the facility.
Yuma Palms Regional
Shopping Center
In the fall of 2005, Westcor Development brought their southwest style of the “Open Air Life Center” concept to Yuma. Yuma Palms Regional Shopping Center which began construction in 2004, features 1,000,000 square feet of department and specialty stores, restaurants and entertainment, as well as walkways, plazas and gathering areas to invite social interaction.
Yuma Palms Regional Center encompasses four main shopping districts; including a village, a power center, a regional center and a Restaurant Row. All districts are interconnected through shaded pedestrian walkways, which are segmented by small, grassy plazas with sitting benches and water features. Consisting of a movie theatre, specialty stores and dining options, The Village is modeled to be a charming downtown gathering place.
