Food Scene
Delicious dine in or take-out Italian. Atmosphere and service are both great.
115 locals recommend
Cucina Rustica
7000 AZ-179Delicious dine in or take-out Italian. Atmosphere and service are both great.
One of my favorite restaurants and the tastiest Chinese food in town. I typically choose take-out since the service is variable, but you will not be disappointed with the food. I love this place.
23 locals recommend
Red Chopstick
111 Bell Rock PlazaOne of my favorite restaurants and the tastiest Chinese food in town. I typically choose take-out since the service is variable, but you will not be disappointed with the food. I love this place.
High end Mexican. No reservations allowed and the wait (especially on weekends) can be long. Only open for dinner and always popular.
198 locals recommend
Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadHigh end Mexican. No reservations allowed and the wait (especially on weekends) can be long. Only open for dinner and always popular.
Grab coffee, breakfast or lunch right down the street. Eat outdoors and enjoy the views. Friendly staff.
73 locals recommend
Firecreek Coffee Company
22 W Historic Rte 66Grab coffee, breakfast or lunch right down the street. Eat outdoors and enjoy the views. Friendly staff.
My favorite pizza in Sedona. The chef who owns these restaurants cannot fail. True culinary genius. Try her other restaurants - Cuchina Rustica (close) and Dahl & Di Luca (West Sedona).
118 locals recommend
Pisa Lisa
2245 AZ-89AMy favorite pizza in Sedona. The chef who owns these restaurants cannot fail. True culinary genius. Try her other restaurants - Cuchina Rustica (close) and Dahl & Di Luca (West Sedona).
Good food. This chef is also owner of Pisa Lisa (pizza West Sedona) and Cuchina Rustica, (close by and the tastiest, in my opinion).
101 locals recommend
Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante
2321 AZ-89AGood food. This chef is also owner of Pisa Lisa (pizza West Sedona) and Cuchina Rustica, (close by and the tastiest, in my opinion).
Creekside Plaza
251 AZ-179Fun place to dine inside or out. Bring your dog outside and ask for the doggie menu.
Blazin' M Ranch
1875 Mabery Ranch RdSupper with a show Wednesday through Saturday.
Everything Else
Take Verde Valley School Rd and turn left at Turkey Creek Trail. Follow road until it ends and access the park via the back entrance. The $3 fee is paid via the honor system when using back entrance.
142 locals recommend
Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop RdTake Verde Valley School Rd and turn left at Turkey Creek Trail. Follow road until it ends and access the park via the back entrance. The $3 fee is paid via the honor system when using back entrance.
Village Gallery of Local Artists
6512 Arizona 179Gallery full of neat things, all made by local artists.
Famous photography site just down the road from my house. You can also hike to Cathedral Rock Vortex on a trailhead a couple miles from our home via a less-traveled path following the river. Just ask!
102 locals recommend
Cathedral Rock - End Of Trail
Cathedral Rock TrailFamous photography site just down the road from my house. You can also hike to Cathedral Rock Vortex on a trailhead a couple miles from our home via a less-traveled path following the river. Just ask!
One of the most photographed and recognizable rock formations in Arizona. Also a Vortex Spot. Feel free to borrow our copy of "What's the Name of that Rock?" while out exploring.
78 locals recommend
Bell Rock
One of the most photographed and recognizable rock formations in Arizona. Also a Vortex Spot. Feel free to borrow our copy of "What's the Name of that Rock?" while out exploring.
Courthouse Butte
Take the hike around Courthouse Butte near Bell Rock Vista.
Coffee Pot Rock
Another great rock formation. Easy to spot along 89A and from Airport Mesa.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdMust see church built right into the red rocks.
Perhaps the most famous hike in AZ. A beautiful, relatively flat stroll in Oak Creek Canyon. You will cross the river several times, however you can usually do so without getting your feet wet.
60 locals recommend
West Fork Trail
Perhaps the most famous hike in AZ. A beautiful, relatively flat stroll in Oak Creek Canyon. You will cross the river several times, however you can usually do so without getting your feet wet.
Our house is steps away from the green! A beautiful course with spectacular views.
25 locals recommend
Oakcreek Country Club
690 Bell Rock BlvdOur house is steps away from the green! A beautiful course with spectacular views.
Closest grocery store. Watch out for the prices, you will pay for the convenience.
79 locals recommend
Clark’s Market & Pharmacy, Sedona
100 Verde Valley School RdClosest grocery store. Watch out for the prices, you will pay for the convenience.
Safeway
2300 AZ-89AGrocery store a little further away, but prices are better.
Natural Grocers
503 W Clay AveOrganic food and supplement store.
Organic food, but watch the prices. Natural Grocers may have better deals.
223 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1420 W State Rte 89AOrganic food, but watch the prices. Natural Grocers may have better deals.
If you want to do some gambling, this tiny casino is just down the interstate.
66 locals recommend
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
555 W Middle Verde RdIf you want to do some gambling, this tiny casino is just down the interstate.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadAmazing ruins and cliff dwellings.
This is in Cottonwood off the beaten path! However, if you want a pristine swimming hole combined with a short hike in a less traveled area, then this is for you.
14 locals recommend
Sycamore Canyon
This is in Cottonwood off the beaten path! However, if you want a pristine swimming hole combined with a short hike in a less traveled area, then this is for you.
A day use area with beautiful blue swimming holes, waterfalls to jump from, and natural whirlpools to relax in and enjoy. Crowded on weekends & holidays. Ask me about the secret hot springs!
15 locals recommend
Fossil Springs Trail
A day use area with beautiful blue swimming holes, waterfalls to jump from, and natural whirlpools to relax in and enjoy. Crowded on weekends & holidays. Ask me about the secret hot springs!
An interesting wildlife park with unique animals right here in the middle of the desert.
214 locals recommend
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Arizona 260An interesting wildlife park with unique animals right here in the middle of the desert.
Watch the sunset with great views on Airport Mesa. If you're early, the Vortex Site may have parking. Head towards the airport - vortex parking is directly off Airport Road 1.2 mi from 89A (on left).
14 locals recommend
Guidance Air
1200 Airport RdWatch the sunset with great views on Airport Mesa. If you're early, the Vortex Site may have parking. Head towards the airport - vortex parking is directly off Airport Road 1.2 mi from 89A (on left).
NAMTI Spa
60 Tortilla DriveWhere the locals go for massages. Excellent prices.
Enchantment Resort has a famous spa, unique dining options, and a beautiful golf course. While you're there, hike the famous Boynton Canyon (a Sedona Vortex Site).
29 locals recommend
Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon RdEnchantment Resort has a famous spa, unique dining options, and a beautiful golf course. While you're there, hike the famous Boynton Canyon (a Sedona Vortex Site).
This luxury spa at Enchantment Resort was recently named one of the world's top destination spas. You will be spoiled. Prices are higher, but not unreasonable given it's reputation.
8 locals recommend
Mii amo
525 Boynton Canyon RdThis luxury spa at Enchantment Resort was recently named one of the world's top destination spas. You will be spoiled. Prices are higher, but not unreasonable given it's reputation.
Boynton Canyon Trail Head
Boynton Canyon Trail HeadAnother good trail - famous for it's vortex.
If you're in the canyon and wanting a quick stop for a tea or drink, this is one of the few places to go.
154 locals recommend
Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
3951 N State Rte 89AIf you're in the canyon and wanting a quick stop for a tea or drink, this is one of the few places to go.
A beautiful gem in Oak Creek Canyon with historic significance. There are crowds on the weekends and holidays. Enjoy swimming where Oak Creek cuts through the red rocks. There is a $20 entrance fee.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AA beautiful gem in Oak Creek Canyon with historic significance. There are crowds on the weekends and holidays. Enjoy swimming where Oak Creek cuts through the red rocks. There is a $20 entrance fee.
A day use swimming & picnic area with waterfalls and red rocks. There is an $8 entrance fee.
16 locals recommend
Grasshopper Point Day Use Area
Arizona 89AA day use swimming & picnic area with waterfalls and red rocks. There is an $8 entrance fee.
Famous for being the most photographed spot in Arizona!! A $10 entrance fee from West Sedona, but my recommendation is to visit this area from Verde Valley School Road & shave 30 min off drive time.
7 locals recommend
Red Rock Crossing Road
Red Rock Crossing RoadFamous for being the most photographed spot in Arizona!! A $10 entrance fee from West Sedona, but my recommendation is to visit this area from Verde Valley School Road & shave 30 min off drive time.
This is the same area as Red Rock Crossing (see below). Easy hikes, picnics, and a photographers dream. Wild blackberries grow here in the summer (and all along Oak Creek).
42 locals recommend
Crescent Moon Ranch
300 Red Rock Crossing RdThis is the same area as Red Rock Crossing (see below). Easy hikes, picnics, and a photographers dream. Wild blackberries grow here in the summer (and all along Oak Creek).
Another beautiful swimming hole with an easy, short hike (trailhead at the end of the road). Bring lunch. Not the easiest road, but fun. No fees & camping is allowed (unless high fire risk).
Bull Pen Road
Bull Pen RoadAnother beautiful swimming hole with an easy, short hike (trailhead at the end of the road). Bring lunch. Not the easiest road, but fun. No fees & camping is allowed (unless high fire risk).
Located a V-Bar V, this famous hike will find you with many areas to swim. The famous "tongue" awaits you at the end. Note, this is an exposed hike that should be avoided in midday heat. Bring water.
Bell Trail
Located a V-Bar V, this famous hike will find you with many areas to swim. The famous "tongue" awaits you at the end. Note, this is an exposed hike that should be avoided in midday heat. Bring water.
Largest petroglyph site in the Verde Valley! Hike Bell Trail or swim in Beaver Creek if while you're here (see hike warning below).
30 locals recommend
V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdLargest petroglyph site in the Verde Valley! Hike Bell Trail or swim in Beaver Creek if while you're here (see hike warning below).
Stop by the ranger district or visit online! They offer live tours (geology, bird ID, wildflowers, & kids tours). Check out the exhibits & test your skills identifying local animal tracks and dung!
16 locals recommend
Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
8375 AZ-179Stop by the ranger district or visit online! They offer live tours (geology, bird ID, wildflowers, & kids tours). Check out the exhibits & test your skills identifying local animal tracks and dung!
Looking for an adventure - look no more. Try out here or above. Wanting to be slightly more adventurous? Rent a Polaris RZR!
13 locals recommend
Red Rock ATV Rentals
3009 AZ-89ALooking for an adventure - look no more. Try out here or above. Wanting to be slightly more adventurous? Rent a Polaris RZR!
If you prefer to forego the jeep tour and want to take control of your own off road vehicle, this is one of the places to go. Guaranteed fun.
Arizona ATV Adventures
3075 Arizona 89AIf you prefer to forego the jeep tour and want to take control of your own off road vehicle, this is one of the places to go. Guaranteed fun.
Red Rock Skydiving, LLC
240 Jennifer DriveFor the truly adventurous and free spirit. I've been told it's exhilarating.
Want to see few other people and hike into an amazing canyon with pristine water? Off the beaten path in the Mogollon Rim, this will leave a lasting impression. Ask me for directions.
West Clear Creek
Want to see few other people and hike into an amazing canyon with pristine water? Off the beaten path in the Mogollon Rim, this will leave a lasting impression. Ask me for directions.
Now this is truly for those who enjoy hiking and the wilderness. One of the most beautiful and secret swimming spots in AZ. The effort hiking is worth swimming between two towering canyon walls.
Meadow Canyon
Now this is truly for those who enjoy hiking and the wilderness. One of the most beautiful and secret swimming spots in AZ. The effort hiking is worth swimming between two towering canyon walls.
This famous rock shaped like a Merry-Go-Round is off Schnebly Hill Road. Only accessible with a high clearance vehicle or via jeep tour, this road is full of great finds without too many people.
Merry-Go-Round
This famous rock shaped like a Merry-Go-Round is off Schnebly Hill Road. Only accessible with a high clearance vehicle or via jeep tour, this road is full of great finds without too many people.
Devils Bridge
Devils BridgeA famous natural red rock bridge.
Vultee Arch
Dry Creek RoadA natural red rock arch.
Hike on Soldiers Pass will let you see the seven sacred pools (or puddles when there's no rain), Devil's Sinkhole, and Brins Mesa in a great loop. Explore caves near here too.
18 locals recommend
Seven Sacred Pools
Hike on Soldiers Pass will let you see the seven sacred pools (or puddles when there's no rain), Devil's Sinkhole, and Brins Mesa in a great loop. Explore caves near here too.
OK, this is a little ways away, but if you're going this direction and it's summer, park the car and enjoy the swim. Water is a perfect temperature.
Christopher Creek
OK, this is a little ways away, but if you're going this direction and it's summer, park the car and enjoy the swim. Water is a perfect temperature.
Take 89A North from uptown Sedona and drive through the canyon along Oak Creek. Stop at Midgely Bridge, hike the trails, take a swim, or pick wild blackberries in the summer. Lots to see & do.
Oak Creek
Take 89A North from uptown Sedona and drive through the canyon along Oak Creek. Stop at Midgely Bridge, hike the trails, take a swim, or pick wild blackberries in the summer. Lots to see & do.
A must see Stupa for spiritual travelers in Sedona. An outdoor haven for prayer, meditation, and healing. Free of charge, there's no reason to skip this.
99 locals recommend
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
2650 Pueblo DrA must see Stupa for spiritual travelers in Sedona. An outdoor haven for prayer, meditation, and healing. Free of charge, there's no reason to skip this.
Harkins Theatres Sedona 6
2081 AZ-89ALocal movie theater.
A great place to check out petroglyphs, rock art, and ancient ruins.
45 locals recommend
Palatki Heritage Site
10290 Forest RdA great place to check out petroglyphs, rock art, and ancient ruins.
An old mining town literally built on the side of the mountain. Wonderful day trip, check out the local artists and glass blowing, and take a ghost tour!
475 locals recommend
Jerome
An old mining town literally built on the side of the mountain. Wonderful day trip, check out the local artists and glass blowing, and take a ghost tour!
If you're taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, might as well stop by Bearizona. This wildlife park allows you to drive through and watch the animals from the safety of your vehicle.
344 locals recommend
Bearizona Wildlife Park
1500 E Rte 66If you're taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, might as well stop by Bearizona. This wildlife park allows you to drive through and watch the animals from the safety of your vehicle.
Shopping village packed full of art galleries, restaurants, crafts shops, and more. Various things are going on here at any given time from music to Christmas shows. Check out their calendar online.
6 locals recommend
Tlaquepaque South station
Shopping village packed full of art galleries, restaurants, crafts shops, and more. Various things are going on here at any given time from music to Christmas shows. Check out their calendar online.
Go to their website and take a look at their calendar. Always something going on from workshops to channeling spirits.
11 locals recommend
Sedona Creative Life Center
333 Schnebly Hill RdGo to their website and take a look at their calendar. Always something going on from workshops to channeling spirits.
Sedona
Ride the trolley around town for a quick tour.
Take a ride on the railroad through Verde Canyon along the Verde River. Ride through stunning red rocks and cliffs above the water.
135 locals recommend
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N BroadwayTake a ride on the railroad through Verde Canyon along the Verde River. Ride through stunning red rocks and cliffs above the water.
Although hot yoga is their specialty, if this doesn't appeal to you, they offer "regular" yoga as well. A relaxing way to exercise. Friendly staff.
21 locals recommend
Sedona Hot Yoga
162A Coffee Pot DrAlthough hot yoga is their specialty, if this doesn't appeal to you, they offer "regular" yoga as well. A relaxing way to exercise. Friendly staff.
Consider stopping by and asking what's on the calendar of events. For other things to do, check out the free newsletters around town or online (Kudos or weekly entertainment) for music and festivals.
Sedona Chamber of Commerce Administrative Office
45 Sunset DrConsider stopping by and asking what's on the calendar of events. For other things to do, check out the free newsletters around town or online (Kudos or weekly entertainment) for music and festivals.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the few bars close to us. Pool table, darts, and food are all available.
54 locals recommend
P J's Village Pub
40 W Cortez DrOne of the few bars close to us. Pool table, darts, and food are all available.
Shopping
Although a little further away in West Sedona, this is a great place for breakfast.
108 locals recommend
Coffee Pot Restaurant
2050 W State Rte 89AAlthough a little further away in West Sedona, this is a great place for breakfast.
Located in uptown Sedona, this place is a refreshing break after hikes. Be sure to sit on the back patio for views of the *spectacular* Snoopy Rock! Snoopy is seen lying on top of his rock dog house.
Scoopz Ice Cream & Coffee
229 Arizona 89ALocated in uptown Sedona, this place is a refreshing break after hikes. Be sure to sit on the back patio for views of the *spectacular* Snoopy Rock! Snoopy is seen lying on top of his rock dog house.
Wake up early and enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Verde Valley. A perspective few others will experience.
28 locals recommend
Red Rock Balloons
2360 AZ-89AWake up early and enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Verde Valley. A perspective few others will experience.
If you're into making jewelry, there are plenty of shops here for you. I like this one because it's big and has a good selection. Plus, they offer classes where you can hone your skills or start new!
Bead Garden-Sedona
3150 W State Rte 89AIf you're into making jewelry, there are plenty of shops here for you. I like this one because it's big and has a good selection. Plus, they offer classes where you can hone your skills or start new!
Kachina House
2920 Hopi DrGreat place to shop for Native American art. Amazing selection, high quality.
Tons of mountain biking awaits you around Sedona. Rent a bike for a day and ride to the trails.
25 locals recommend
Sedona Bike & Bean
30 Bell Rock PlazaTons of mountain biking awaits you around Sedona. Rent a bike for a day and ride to the trails.
If you would like to try out fly fishing, these guys offer day trips to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde River. They provide the gear and give you tips.
Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures
If you would like to try out fly fishing, these guys offer day trips to Oak Creek Canyon and the Verde River. They provide the gear and give you tips.