Nancy's Sedona Guidebook
City/town information
Sedona-is renowned for it's breathtaking 360 Degree views of Red Rock-Buttes, cathedral Steep Canyon walls, over 200 hiking/biking trails, Jeep tours, mild climate and vibrant arts community. A must see-place to visit for all ages. Sedona, AZ has become a mecca for all sorts of communities: spiritual healers, mountain bikers, hikers, artists, musical entertainment, nature photographers, and even filmmakers. This vibrant and stunning area of Arizona's ability to attract and accommodate so many unique eclectic cultures, unlike anywhere you've ever experienced. Sedona is truly one of a kind, and visiting Sedona will be an experience not easily forgotten
882 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona-is renowned for it's breathtaking 360 Degree views of Red Rock-Buttes, cathedral Steep Canyon walls, over 200 hiking/biking trails, Jeep tours, mild climate and vibrant arts community. A must see-place to visit for all ages. Sedona, AZ has become a mecca for all sorts of communities: spiritual healers, mountain bikers, hikers, artists, musical entertainment, nature photographers, and even filmmakers. This vibrant and stunning area of Arizona's ability to attract and accommodate so many unique eclectic cultures, unlike anywhere you've ever experienced. Sedona is truly one of a kind, and visiting Sedona will be an experience not easily forgotten
Food scene
Neapolitan pizzas & classic Italian dishes with wine in a low-key space. A Local's favorite
49 locals recommend
Gerardo's Italian Kitchen
2675 W State Rte 89ANeapolitan pizzas & classic Italian dishes with wine in a low-key space. A Local's favorite
Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon RdIt is SO WORTH the drive.. The views and food are AMAZING!
My favorite is the Pasta Santa Cruz, a Chicken, shrimp and chorizo in a delicious garlic chipotle cream sauce served over linguini. Yum!
33 locals recommend
The Golden Goose American Grill
2545 W State Rte 89AMy favorite is the Pasta Santa Cruz, a Chicken, shrimp and chorizo in a delicious garlic chipotle cream sauce served over linguini. Yum!
Great fresh Italian Food, Pizza's, outdoor seating, great Happy Hours.
129 locals recommend
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Sedona
1855 AZ-89AGreat fresh Italian Food, Pizza's, outdoor seating, great Happy Hours.
Upscale restaurant & bar with South American-inspired cuisine, a patio & panoramic views. Mariposa, Latin Inspired Grill is designed with the Views in mind. The patios and dining rooms could be the finest world wide. The food is amazing!
273 locals recommend
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89AUpscale restaurant & bar with South American-inspired cuisine, a patio & panoramic views. Mariposa, Latin Inspired Grill is designed with the Views in mind. The patios and dining rooms could be the finest world wide. The food is amazing!
Another favorite for great food, seating inside and out, beautiful views. Love their Prime Rib sliders and Bruschetta, everything on the menu looks good though. Great happy Hour!
177 locals recommend
The Hudson
671 AZ-179Another favorite for great food, seating inside and out, beautiful views. Love their Prime Rib sliders and Bruschetta, everything on the menu looks good though. Great happy Hour!
They have THE best Avocado Chicken Salad sandwich in my onion.. my husband likes their bucket of Trash can Nachos which is almost enough for 3 meals! Great views from the restaurant, located Uptown in walking distance.
52 locals recommend
The Vault Uptown
361 Forest RdThey have THE best Avocado Chicken Salad sandwich in my onion.. my husband likes their bucket of Trash can Nachos which is almost enough for 3 meals! Great views from the restaurant, located Uptown in walking distance.
Sedona Crepes
164 W State Rte 89AWho doesn't like crepes? Most enjoyable, quaint, cozy atmosphere.
Love this place, just the smell alone of the coffee & fresh baked breads are enough to over stimulate the senses! I particularly love their Breakfast Eggs Benedicts!
106 locals recommend
Pump House Station Urban Eatery and Market
313 AZ-179Love this place, just the smell alone of the coffee & fresh baked breads are enough to over stimulate the senses! I particularly love their Breakfast Eggs Benedicts!
Home of 101 Omelets! One of the best breakfast places in West Sedona. There is not a lot of parking, so plan to go early.
108 locals recommend
Coffee Pot Restaurant
2050 W State Rte 89AHome of 101 Omelets! One of the best breakfast places in West Sedona. There is not a lot of parking, so plan to go early.
An award-winning modern Mexican & Southwestern restaurant, (not really the feeling of a cafe') Elote Cafe’s authentic cuisine is culled from chef/owner Jeff Smedstad’s 20-plus years of travel across Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla and his native Arizona. Their food is raved about by my guests.
198 locals recommend
Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadAn award-winning modern Mexican & Southwestern restaurant, (not really the feeling of a cafe') Elote Cafe’s authentic cuisine is culled from chef/owner Jeff Smedstad’s 20-plus years of travel across Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla and his native Arizona. Their food is raved about by my guests.
Hiking Trails
Get ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities! There is a parking area for visitors to hike the Trailheads for FREE.. see detailed info below on Shuttle Service.
The "All Trails" app is a very useful tool to search for hiking, and finding the best hiking trails in Sedona.
360 Degree views, wraps just beneath the Sedona Airport, not as heavily traveled as some, moderate Sedona Airport Loop that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. One of our family favorite nearby hikes.
21 locals recommend
Airport Loop Trail
Airport Loop Trail360 Degree views, wraps just beneath the Sedona Airport, not as heavily traveled as some, moderate Sedona Airport Loop that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. One of our family favorite nearby hikes.
Beautiful, breathtaking scenery. Moderate hike to one of my favorites. Jeeps tour this area, so for those that can't/unable to hike, that may be option to capture the magnificent scenery.
Little Horse Trail
Little Horse TrailBeautiful, breathtaking scenery. Moderate hike to one of my favorites. Jeeps tour this area, so for those that can't/unable to hike, that may be option to capture the magnificent scenery.
Rated one of the #1 must see Trails in Sedona. Heavily trafficked in and out on a 3.9 mile moderate difficulty hike. As you can guess, amazing views!
43 locals recommend
Devil's Bridge Trail
Devil's Bridge TrailRated one of the #1 must see Trails in Sedona. Heavily trafficked in and out on a 3.9 mile moderate difficulty hike. As you can guess, amazing views!
1.2-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. Very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Recommend you go early!
158 locals recommend
Cathedral Rock Trailhead
500 Back O Beyond Rd1.2-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. Very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Recommend you go early!
2.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy/to moderate challenging route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and trail running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Great for kids, and mostly shaded, great for hot summer days
The Fay Canyon Trail offers some of the best in Sedona hiking. The parking lot and trailhead are located off of Boynton Pass Road.
Fay Canyon Trail
Fay Canyon Trail2.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy/to moderate challenging route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and trail running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Great for kids, and mostly shaded, great for hot summer days
The Fay Canyon Trail offers some of the best in Sedona hiking. The parking lot and trailhead are located off of Boynton Pass Road.
Also known as Subway Cave is 6.1-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
23 locals recommend
Boynton Canyon Trail
Boynton Canyon TrailAlso known as Subway Cave is 6.1-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Things to Do
Swimming Hole, picnic area, cliff jumping. The area is shaded, and water is quite cool, so towels, hiking shoes that can be worn in water, great for hot summer days. There is an Entrance fee $9.00 for car to enter and park, opens at 9a.m and its about 120 yards walk down to the swimming hole.
16 locals recommend
Grasshopper Point Day Use Area
Arizona 89ASwimming Hole, picnic area, cliff jumping. The area is shaded, and water is quite cool, so towels, hiking shoes that can be worn in water, great for hot summer days. There is an Entrance fee $9.00 for car to enter and park, opens at 9a.m and its about 120 yards walk down to the swimming hole.
Over 50+ Speciality Shops, Art Galleries & Restaurants. Tlaquepaque is Sedona's Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village.
I love going here and finding out what is new, my husband and I had our Wedding Photos taken here 30 years ago! Very charming setting.
29 locals recommend
Tlaquepaque
Over 50+ Speciality Shops, Art Galleries & Restaurants. Tlaquepaque is Sedona's Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village.
I love going here and finding out what is new, my husband and I had our Wedding Photos taken here 30 years ago! Very charming setting.
Love electric bikes, great way to sight see on your own, or tour with a tour guide
eTrekAdventures Sedona
Love electric bikes, great way to sight see on your own, or tour with a tour guide
Sedona Performing Arts Center
995 Upper Red Rock Loop RdAnnual October Arts Festival, 125 artists from across the US will be showcasing their exquisite work against Sedona’s stunning red rock backdrop. Enjoy a wide variety of artistic creations in
Ceramics, Mixed Media, Fiber Art, Glass, Photography, Drawing, Sculpture, Jewelry, Wood, Metal, Painting
Sedona Arts Festival
995 Upper Red Rock Loop RdAnnual October Arts Festival, 125 artists from across the US will be showcasing their exquisite work against Sedona’s stunning red rock backdrop. Enjoy a wide variety of artistic creations in
Ceramics, Mixed Media, Fiber Art, Glass, Photography, Drawing, Sculpture, Jewelry, Wood, Metal, Painting
Electric bikes are a fun way to get out and ride around town and on trails without the car!
EZrider of Sedona
45 N State Rte 89AElectric bikes are a fun way to get out and ride around town and on trails without the car!
Whether you are a group of friends or family, a corporate group, a couple wanting a romantic getaway, or a bachelorette party, you can customize your plans. They will pick you up from the house. You can include lunch or dinner into your experience!
Wine Tours of Sedona
Whether you are a group of friends or family, a corporate group, a couple wanting a romantic getaway, or a bachelorette party, you can customize your plans. They will pick you up from the house. You can include lunch or dinner into your experience!
Sightseeing
Oldest and largest Hot Air Balloon Company, family owned. One of two Balloon companies permitted to take off and land in Sedona but the Coconino Forest Service.
23 locals recommend
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions
190 AZ-89AOldest and largest Hot Air Balloon Company, family owned. One of two Balloon companies permitted to take off and land in Sedona but the Coconino Forest Service.
There is nothing quite like seeing Sedona from the sky! It’s a view normally only reserved for birds and God, but now you can see Red Rock Country like never before. It’s a great group activity or a romantic date never to be forgotten. It's so incredible! You will wear a headset so you can talk with other guests and the pilot, take pictures and take in the breathtaking awe of Sedona. Enjoyable flight. Great adventure, highly recommend.
Apex Air Tours
There is nothing quite like seeing Sedona from the sky! It’s a view normally only reserved for birds and God, but now you can see Red Rock Country like never before. It’s a great group activity or a romantic date never to be forgotten. It's so incredible! You will wear a headset so you can talk with other guests and the pilot, take pictures and take in the breathtaking awe of Sedona. Enjoyable flight. Great adventure, highly recommend.
A top attraction in Sedona. One of the "the 10 most beautiful churches around the World" according to Architectural digest.
226 locals recommend
Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdA top attraction in Sedona. One of the "the 10 most beautiful churches around the World" according to Architectural digest.
Grocery/Pharmacy/Beer & Wine
Safeway
2300 AZ-89A3 miles from the house. 2300 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
2.1 miles from the house. 1420 W State Rte 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
223 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1420 W State Rte 89A2.1 miles from the house. 1420 W State Rte 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
Bashas'
2.8 miles from the house. 160 Coffee Pot Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336