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Hikes & Trails
12 guides
Hikes & TrailsDevil's Bridge Trail Sedona: Hike, Parking & Tips
How to hike Devil's Bridge, Sedona's largest sandstone arch: route options, parking, the free shuttle, Red Rock Pass, best time of day, and the photo line.
Hikes & TrailsCathedral Rock Trail, Sedona: Hike, Parking & Tips
How to hike Sedona's Cathedral Rock Trail: the 1.2-mile slickrock scramble, parking and the Sedona Shuttle, best times, safety, and the classic photo spot.
Hikes & TrailsBell Rock & Courthouse Butte Loop: Easy Sedona Hike
A local's guide to Sedona's Bell Rock & Courthouse Butte Loop: distance, parking, the Red Rock Pass, the vortex, scrambling tips, and when to go.
Hikes & TrailsWest Fork Trail Sedona: Oak Creek Canyon's Fall Hike
West Fork Trail is Arizona's best fall hike: a shaded 6.5-mile canyon walk with 13 creek crossings north of Sedona. Fees, parking, dogs and timing.
Hikes & TrailsSoldier Pass Trail Sedona: Cave, Pools & Sinkhole
Hike Soldier Pass in Sedona: the Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, and the cave scramble. Shuttle, parking, Red Rock Pass and timing tips.
Hikes & TrailsBoynton Canyon Trail & the Subway Cave, Sedona
A local's guide to Sedona's Boynton Canyon Trail: the ~6mi box-canyon hike, the Boynton vortex and Kachina Woman, and how to find the unmarked Subway Cave.
Hikes & TrailsBear Mountain & Doe Mountain Trails, Sedona Guide
Two Sedona hikes from one Boynton Pass Rd lot: Bear Mountain's strenuous 4.6-mi summit climb and Doe Mountain's easy 1.5-mi mesa, plus parking and pass tips.
Hikes & TrailsBrins Mesa Trail, Sedona: Hike Guide, Parking & Tips
A local's guide to Sedona's Brins Mesa Trail: distance, elevation, parking and the Red Rock Pass, the 2006 Brins Fire, best times, and how to skip the crowds.
Hikes & TrailsFay Canyon Trail Sedona: Easy Hike to a Hidden Arch
A relaxed, mostly shaded ~2.4-mile Sedona hike up a red-rock canyon to a hidden arch. Trailhead directions, Red Rock Pass info, crowds, and what to pair it with.
Hikes & TrailsAirport Mesa Loop Trail, Sedona: 360° Views Guide
A local's guide to Sedona's Airport Mesa Loop (Trail 210): ~3.2 miles of nonstop red-rock views, parking and fees, best times, and how to skip the crowds.
Hikes & TrailsBest Easy & Family-Friendly Hikes in Sedona
A local's roundup of Sedona's best easy, low-effort hikes: Bell Rock, Fay Canyon, West Fork, Doe Mountain and more, with a trail comparison table.
Hikes & TrailsHard & Strenuous Hikes in Sedona: Trail Guide
A local's guide to Sedona's toughest hikes: Bear Mountain, Wilson, Cathedral Rock, the Hangover and more, with a comparison table, passes and heat safety.
Vortexes & Wellness
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Vortexes & WellnessSedona Vortexes: A Complete, Honest Guide
An honest local's guide to Sedona's four classic vortexes: what they are, upflow vs inflow, how to visit, the Red Rock Pass, tours, and crowds.
Vortexes & WellnessAirport Mesa Vortex Sedona: Parking, Tips & Views
Sedona's most accessible vortex: a short scramble up the saddle off Airport Road. Parking strategy, best time of day, crowds, and what to expect.
Vortexes & WellnessBest Spas & Wellness Retreats in Sedona
A plain-spoken guide to Sedona's spas and wellness retreats, from Mii amo's all-inclusive Journeys to affordable day spas, with price ranges and tips.
Vortexes & WellnessSpiritual & Vortex Tours in Sedona: Honest Guide
An honest guide to Sedona's metaphysical scene: vortex tours, aura photos, sound healing, crystal shops and reputable readers, with respect for Native traditions.
Scenic Drives & Views
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Scenic Drives & ViewsOak Creek Canyon Drive: Sedona's Best Scenic Road
Drive SR 89A through Oak Creek Canyon from Sedona toward Flagstaff: stops, switchbacks, Oak Creek Vista, fall colors, fees, parking and safety tips.
Scenic Drives & ViewsRed Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179): Drive Guide
Drive Sedona's Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179): Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, the Chapel turnoff, Tlaquepaque, roundabout tips, viewpoints and best light.
Scenic Drives & ViewsSchnebly Hill Road, Sedona: 4x4 Drive & Vista Guide
How to do Sedona's Schnebly Hill Road: the rough dirt climb to Schnebly Hill Vista, when you need 4x4, winter closures, Red Rock Pass info, and why most should take a Jeep tour.
Scenic Drives & ViewsBest Sunset Spots in Sedona: Where & When to Go
Where to watch sunset in Sedona: Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, the Red Rock Crossing reflection, Bell Rock and more, with parking, passes and timing.
Scenic Drives & ViewsBest Photography Spots in Sedona: Where & When to Shoot
A local's guide to Sedona's best photography spots, from Cathedral Rock's reflection at Red Rock Crossing to Milky Way astrophotography, with timing, parking and passes.
Food & Drink
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Food & DrinkThe Best Restaurants in Sedona: A Local's Guide
Where to eat in Sedona, by area: Elote, Mariposa, Cress, The Hudson, Dahl & DiLuca and more, plus honest reservation tips and how to skip the crowds.
Food & DrinkThe Best Breakfast & Brunch in Sedona
Where to eat breakfast and brunch in Sedona: Coffee Pot's 101 omelettes, canyon patios, creekside views, prickly pear ice cream, and when to beat the crowds.
Food & DrinkFine Dining in Sedona: Special-Occasion Restaurants
A local's guide to Sedona's best special-occasion restaurants: Mariposa, Cress, Rene, SaltRock, Che Ah Chi and more. Prices, dress, reservations and views.
Food & DrinkSedona Restaurants With the Best Red Rock Views
Where to eat in Sedona for real red-rock and creekside views: Mariposa, The Hudson, Che Ah Chi, Cress, Mesa Grill and more, plus how to book the patio.
Food & DrinkSedona Wineries & the Verde Valley Wine Trail
A local's guide to Sedona wine: in-town tasting rooms, the Page Springs, Cottonwood and Jerome clusters, what grows here, and how to tour safely.
Food & DrinkBest Coffee Shops & Cafes in Sedona, AZ
A local's guide to the best coffee shops and cafés in Sedona: specialty roasters, patios with red-rock views, pre-hike fuel-ups, Wi-Fi spots, and hours.
Food & DrinkMexican & Southwestern Food in Sedona: Where to Eat
A local's honest guide to Sedona Mexican and Southwestern food: Elote, El Rincon, Oaxaca, Tortas de Fuego, Cowboy Club, prickly pear margaritas, and how to get a table.
Food & DrinkHealthy, Vegan & Vegetarian Dining in Sedona
Where to eat well in Sedona: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and organic spots from ChocolaTree to Local Juicery, plus allergen and timing tips.
Outdoor Adventures
8 guides
Outdoor AdventuresSedona Jeep Tours: Which One Should You Book?
Compare Sedona's jeep tour operators and trails, from Pink Jeep's exclusive Broken Arrow to Soldier Pass and Diamondback Gulch, plus guided vs. self-drive tips.
Outdoor AdventuresMountain Biking in Sedona: Trails, Rentals & Tips
Sedona mountain biking guide: best slickrock trails by level, bike rentals and shuttles, the Red Rock Pass, e-bike rules, plus heat, safety and timing tips.
Outdoor AdventuresSedona Mountain Bike Festival: Dates, Demos & Rides
The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival at Posse Grounds Park: dates, the demo-bike expo, shuttled trail rides, skills clinics and group rides for every level — and how to plan a trip around it.
Outdoor AdventuresHot Air Balloon Rides Over Sedona: Sunrise Guide
Sunrise hot air balloon rides over Sedona's red rocks: the two FAA-permitted operators, real 2026 prices, what to wear, who can't fly, and booking tips.
Outdoor AdventuresSlide Rock State Park: Sedona's Natural Water Slide
A natural 80-foot sandstone water slide in Oak Creek, 7 miles north of Sedona. Fees, parking rules, water quality, safety, and the best time to go.
Outdoor AdventuresKayaking the Verde River Near Sedona: A Local Guide
Paddle the Verde River near Sedona: calm Class I water from TAPCO to Tuzigoot, outfitters, best season and flows, bald eagles, and what to bring.
Outdoor AdventuresHorseback Riding in Sedona: Operators & Tips
Guided horseback rides near Sedona: trusted Verde Valley operators, ride lengths, what to wear, age and weight limits, sunset rides, and booking tips.
Outdoor AdventuresStargazing in Sedona: A Dark-Sky Guide
Where and when to stargaze in Sedona, a certified Dark Sky Community. Best spots, Milky Way season, new-moon timing, gear, tours, and tips.
Rentals & Getting Around
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Rentals & Getting AroundBike & E-Bike Rentals in Sedona: Where & What to Ride
Where to rent bikes and e-bikes in Sedona, what each type is for, rough prices, the Red Rock Pass, and exactly where e-bikes are (and aren't) allowed.
Rentals & Getting AroundJeep, ATV & UTV Rentals in Sedona (Self-Drive)
Self-drive Jeep, ATV and UTV rentals in Sedona: real operators, which OHV trails you can drive, the Arizona decal rule, permits, costs and honest safety advice.
Rentals & Getting AroundGetting Around Sedona: Parking, Passes & Shuttle
How to get to Sedona, when you need a Red Rock Pass, and how the free Sedona Shuttle beats full trailhead lots. Honest, practical logistics for your trip.
Arts & Attractions
5 guides
Arts & AttractionsTlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona Guide
A local's guide to Tlaquepaque, Sedona's Spanish-colonial arts village: galleries, restaurants, parking, events, the December lights, and the best time to go.
Arts & AttractionsChapel of the Holy Cross Sedona: Visitor Guide
Plan your visit to Sedona's iconic Chapel of the Holy Cross: free admission, parking and vehicle rules, the steep walk up, hours, views, and etiquette.
Arts & AttractionsSedona Art Galleries: A Walking Guide to the Best
A local's guide to Sedona's art galleries: Tlaquepaque, Hillside, Hozho, Gallery Row on 179, the free First Friday art walk, and how to buy and ship art.
Arts & AttractionsMontezuma Castle & Montezuma Well: Sedona Visitor Guide
A 700-year-old Sinagua cliff dwelling 30 minutes south of Sedona, plus the free Montezuma Well. Fees, hours, trail, accessibility and how to plan your visit.
Arts & AttractionsPalatki & Honanki Heritage Sites Near Sedona
Visit Palatki and Honanki near Sedona: Sinagua cliff dwellings and ancient rock art. Reservations, the rough dirt road, Red Rock Pass, and tips.
History & Film
3 guides
History & FilmHistory of Sedona AZ: From Sinagua Cliff Dwellings to Today
How Sedona went from Sinagua cliff dwellings to a 1902 post office named after a homesteader's wife to one of Arizona's busiest small towns.
History & FilmWestern Movies Filmed in Sedona: Arizona's Little Hollywood
Nearly 100 films were shot in Sedona between 1923 and 1968. The verified list of Westerns filmed here - John Wayne, Elvis, Johnny Guitar - decade by decade.
History & FilmSedona Film Locations You Can Visit Today: A Driving Tour
A self-guided driving tour of real Sedona movie locations — Red Rock Crossing, Schnebly Hill, the old western town site, and the streets named for films.
Day Trips
7 guides
Day TripsGrand Canyon Day Trip from Sedona: Plan a Perfect Day
How to do the Grand Canyon South Rim as a day trip from Sedona: routes, drive time, fees, shuttles, Desert View, crowds, safety and guided tours.
Day TripsJerome AZ Day Trip from Sedona: Ghost Town Guide
Plan a Jerome day trip from Sedona: the copper-mining ghost town on Cleopatra Hill, its museum, haunted hotels, sliding jail, wine, plus Tuzigoot and Cottonwood.
Day TripsOld Town Cottonwood: Wine, Shops & Eats Near Sedona
Old Town Cottonwood is a walkable historic Main Street ~30 minutes from Sedona: the hub of the Verde Valley Wine Trail with tasting rooms, restaurants, galleries and boutiques — and the easy stop on the way to Jerome.
Day TripsVerde Canyon Railroad: Scenic Train Ride Near Sedona
Ride the Verde Canyon Railroad from Clarkdale, ~30 minutes from Sedona: a 4-hour, 20-mile round trip through a wilderness canyon with open-air cars, bald eagles, ancient ruins and red-rock walls.
Day TripsOut of Africa Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Sedona
Out of Africa Wildlife Park near Camp Verde is a 30-minute drive from Sedona: the African Bush Safari, Tiger Splash, predator feedings, hours, what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Day TripsFlagstaff Day Trip from Sedona: What to See & Do
A Sedona-to-Flagstaff day trip guide: Oak Creek Canyon drive, Lowell Observatory, Snowbowl, Walnut Canyon, breweries, and how to beat the heat at 7,000 ft.
Day TripsAntelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Day Trip from Sedona
Plan an Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend day trip from Sedona: drive time, booking Navajo-guided tours, the time-zone trap, best light, fees and safety.
Plan Your Trip
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Plan Your TripBest Time to Visit Sedona: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit Sedona: month-by-month temps, crowds, fall color, monsoon and winter snow, plus what to pack and how to dodge the peak-season crowds.
Plan Your TripThe Perfect 3-Day Sedona Itinerary: Day-by-Day Plan
A time-blocked 3-day Sedona plan with hikes, jeep tours, where to eat, passes and parking tips, plus variants for families, adventurers and relaxing.
Seasons & Events
16 guides
Seasons & EventsSedona in January: Weather, Quiet Trails & Off-Season Value
January is Sedona's calmest, best-value month: highs near 58°F, quiet trails, occasional snow on the red rocks, and heated indoor-court play any hour.
Seasons & EventsSedona in February: Film Festival, RunSedona & Cool Hiking
February brings the Sedona International Film Festival and RunSedona. Highs near 61 F, quiet trails, and a private indoor court for chilly mornings.
Seasons & EventsSedona in March: Spring Break, Warm Trails & Wildflowers
March turns Sedona toward peak season: highs near 68°F, warm hiking, spring-break crowds and the first wildflowers. Book ahead; private indoor court on site.
Seasons & EventsSedona in April: Peak Hiking, Warm Days & Wildflowers
April is one of Sedona's best months: highs near 75°F, wildflowers and blue skies. It's peak season, so book early. Whole home with a private indoor court.
Seasons & EventsSedona in May: Warm Days, Long Light & Beat-the-Rush Value
May brings warm days near 84°F, the longest golden-hour light of spring, and prices that ease as summer nears. Play early, then move to the indoor court.
Seasons & EventsSedona in June: Warm, Dry & Cooler Than Phoenix
June opens Sedona's summer season: highs near 94°F but about 10°F cooler than Phoenix, with 61°F nights. Early hikes, creek dips, and a private indoor court.
Seasons & EventsSedona in July: Monsoon Drama, Slide Rock & Cooler Air
July brings monsoon storms, Slide Rock swimming and highs near 97°F — still about 10°F cooler than Phoenix, with 68°F nights. Plus flash-flood safety.
Seasons & EventsSedona in August: Monsoon, Slide Rock & Best-Value Summer
August is Arizona's monsoon peak and one of Sedona's best-value months. Highs near 94°F, nights near 67°F, cooler than Phoenix, plus a private indoor court.
Seasons & EventsSedona in September: The Shoulder-Season Sweet Spot
September in Sedona: heat easing toward the 80s, the monsoon winding down, and thinner crowds before October's peak — plus a private indoor court.
Seasons & EventsSedona in October: Fall Colors, Art Festivals & Peak Hiking
October is peak Sedona: highs near 79°F, Oak Creek fall color, and the year's biggest events. Book far ahead. Whole home with a private indoor court.
Seasons & EventsSedona in November: Late Foliage, Crisp Trails & Fewer Crowds
November eases after October's peak: highs near 67°F, late Oak Creek foliage, and well-priced hiking weather. Private indoor court for cool mornings.
Seasons & EventsSedona in December: Festival of Lights & Winter Calm
December is Sedona's calm, well-priced month: highs near 58°F, occasional snow, and Tlaquepaque's Festival of Lights. Plus a heated indoor pickleball court.
Seasons & EventsSedona Events Calendar: Annual Festivals Month by Month
A month-by-month guide to Sedona's annual festivals — the February Film Festival, spring Yoga Festival, fall arts weeks and December's Festival of Lights.
Seasons & EventsSedona Fall Colors: Where & When to See Oak Creek Foliage
Peak Sedona fall color runs mid-October into early November. Where to go (West Fork, SR-89A), when to arrive, and how to beat the parking rush.
Seasons & EventsSedona International Film Festival: Dates, Films & Tips
The Sedona International Film Festival runs late February into early March: nine days, 150+ films, since 1995. Dates, passes, venues and a group basecamp.
Seasons & EventsTlaquepaque Festival of Lights: Sedona's Holiday Tradition
Tlaquepaque's Festival of Lights lights about 6,000 luminarias at dusk on one December evening. Free admission, free hot cider, and how to plan around it.