During the 1950s and '60s, the former B-movie queen was the most exotic thing Phoenix had to offer ... you spotted her in the flesh, tooling around town in a pink Lincoln Continental.

Just 45 minutes from bustling Phoenix, visitors can enjoy one of the state's best-kept secrets, a serene beach area that is a haven for swimming ...

The best time to visit Phoenix is November through April, when you'll see blue skies with highs in the upper 60s, 70s and low 80s. But whenever you visit, keep in mind this desert city's seasons ...