The Ridges

What to Know About The Ridges

The Ridges occupies the high western edge of Summerlin, a guard-gated community of desert-modern estates terraced into the foothills below Red Rock Canyon. It is organized as fourteen distinct enclaves, most separately gated, and held to an architectural review that keeps the low-slung modern look consistent from street to street. For buyers who want new-build luxury with canyon views and a country-club core, it is the established blue-chip choice in Summerlin.

The Ridges at a Glance

• Location: The western edge of Summerlin below Red Rock Canyon, about 25 minutes from the Strip
• Design: Fourteen separately gated enclaves of desert-modern estates protected by a strict architectural review
• Amenities: Club Ridges, the private residents' club with pools, fitness, and tennis, plus Bear's Best Las Vegas golf inside the community
• Homes: Custom and semi-custom estates generally ranging from about $2 million to $8 million and up
• Tax profile: No Nevada state income tax and no estate tax, a clear draw for relocating California and Northwest buyers

What Are the Best Things to Do in The Ridges?

The community keeps its own private club and golf course, and Downtown Summerlin sits just downhill with the valley's deepest concentration of dining, shopping, and events.

Best Entertainment Spots in The Ridges

• Club Ridges: The private members' club at the heart of the community, with pools, a fitness center, tennis, and event space for residents
• Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa: A luxury resort minutes away with a spa, theater, and dining
• Downtown Summerlin: An open-air district of shops, restaurants, and entertainment a short drive downhill
• City National Arena: The Golden Knights practice facility in Summerlin, open to the public for skating and viewing

Best Recurring Events in The Ridges

• Member events and tournaments hosted at Club Ridges and Bear's Best through the year
• Las Vegas Aviators baseball across a full season at Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin
• Seasonal and holiday programming at Downtown Summerlin, including its winter lighting displays
• Golden Knights open practices at City National Arena during hockey season

Outdoor Activities Locals Love in The Ridges

• Golf at Bear's Best Las Vegas, a course of replica holes now playing as a private amenity for the community
• Hiking and cycling the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop directly west of the gates
• Pools and tennis at Club Ridges
• Walking and running the community's terraced trails with canyon views

Where to Shop in The Ridges

• Downtown Summerlin for luxury retail, boutiques, and department stores minutes away
• Boca Park and the Tivoli Village area for additional shops and services
• Whole Foods Market and specialty grocers nearby in Summerlin
• The shops inside Red Rock Casino Resort for quick essentials

What Are the Best Restaurants in The Ridges?

Some of the valley's best independent kitchens sit just downhill in Summerlin, an easy drive from any of the enclaves.

Local Eats and Fine Dining in The Ridges

• Vintner Grill, a longtime Summerlin favorite for Mediterranean-leaning California cooking a few minutes from the gate
• Harlo Steakhouse and Bar at Downtown Summerlin, a modern steakhouse from the team behind La Strega
• La Strega for contemporary Italian in the Queensridge area nearby
• T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Casino Resort for a classic steak dinner minutes away

Top Spots to Grab a Drink in The Ridges

• The garden patio and bar at Vintner Grill
• The bar and lounge at Harlo Steakhouse in Downtown Summerlin
• The lounges inside Red Rock Casino Resort
• The Club Ridges bar for residents after a round or a workout

FAQs

Why is The Ridges a good place to live in?

It offers new-build luxury with canyon views, a private club, and Downtown Summerlin's dining and retail a few minutes downhill, so daily life is both private and convenient. Families have their pick of respected private schools nearby, including The Meadows School, Bishop Gorman High School, and Faith Lutheran. The architectural review keeps the community looking intentional and protects long-term value.

What is The Ridges best known for?

It is best known for desert-modern architecture and Red Rock views. Fourteen separately gated enclaves, a strict design review, and Bear's Best golf give it a consistent blue-chip look that has made it Summerlin's benchmark luxury address.

What is the housing market like in The Ridges?

The Ridges is a market of custom and semi-custom desert-modern estates, generally priced from about $2 million to $8 million and higher for the largest homes on the best view lots. Buyers tend to be move-up Las Vegas families and out-of-state professionals, many drawn by Nevada's lack of state income and estate tax. The architectural review across all fourteen enclaves keeps the housing stock cohesive and supports resale.

Moving to The Ridges?

Each of the fourteen enclaves has its own character and price ceiling, and I help clients match the right gate and view lot to how they actually plan to live. Whether you are buying an existing estate or preparing one to sell, my buyer's guide and seller's guide walk through the details. Reach out to me — learn more about my work in The Ridges and let's start a conversation.