In 1969, the Phoenix area made history by offering surfable waves despite being far from an ocean. This was all thanks to Big Surf, which opened its doors that year. Although this famed attraction is no longer around, new developments are following in its footsteps. One such development is Cannon Beach.
After three years of construction and a budget of $310 million, Cannon Beach is finally ready to welcome visitors with its water-filled pools and wave-testing activities. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, there will be soft opening events throughout September featuring professional surfers for tenants who have secured space at Cannon Beach.
Situated on 37 acres at the intersection of Power and Warner roads in Mesa, Cannon Beach boasts over half a million square feet of retail space along with restaurants and various attractions like a surf lagoon and cliff-diving pool measuring 17 feet deep. The development also includes two hotels: an Aloft Hotel by Marriott as well as a four-star hotel branded under the name “Cannon Beach” inspired by beach towns in Southern California and Hawaii.
Several businesses have already signed on as tenants for this exciting new destination including LIVE Hydration Spa, Moku Hawaiian Grill , Hi5 Nails & Spa ,and The Fresh Monkee . These establishments are expected to open their doors within the next few weeks.
The park itself is being built by Bleuwave while Adaptive Architects takes care of designing it.
Mesa’s newest attraction hopes to make waves with locals – introducing Cannon Beach! This groundbreaking project has been three years in the making with a whopping budget totaling $310 million dollars. Located on 37 acres near Power Road and Warner Road intersection lies what will soon become one of Arizona’s most popular destinations – complete with surfing opportunities!
Although not located near any oceans or beaches like traditional surfing spots would be found; back in ’69 when Big Surf first debuted here; they were able offer something truly unique: surfable waves! And now, with the grand opening just around the corner, Cannon Beach is ready to welcome visitors and thrill-seekers alike.
The Phoenix Business Journal reports that throughout September there will be soft opening events featuring professional surfers for tenants who have secured space at Cannon Beach. This includes 500,000 square feet of retail space as well as restaurants and various attractions such as a surf lagoon and cliff-diving pool measuring an impressive 17 feet deep. But that’s not all – two hotels are also being built on site; an Aloft Hotel by Marriott along with a four-star hotel branded under “Cannon Beach” inspired by beach towns in Southern California and Hawaii.
Several businesses have already signed on to become part of this exciting new destination including LIVE Hydration Spa , Moku Hawaiian Grill , Hi5 Nails & Spa ,and The Fresh Monkee . These establishments are expected to open their doors within the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled!
Bleuwave is responsible for building this incredible park while Adaptive Architects takes care of designing it – ensuring every detail is perfect before welcoming guests from near or far. So come join us at Mesa’s newest hotspot where you can catch some waves without ever leaving Arizona!
