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Destination guide
Sedona
United States
Sedona is a town in Arizona, United States of America, 120 miles north of Phoenix. Known for its beauty and serene setting amidst the beautiful Red Rocks, the town is famous for its vibrant arts community with nearly 100 art galleries and events including the Sedona International Film Festival, Sedona Arts Festival…
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Sources gathered & checked 5 days ago
At a glance
- Best time to go
- March–May and October–November
- Getting around
- Guided tour
- Vetted picks
- 25 places to see, do, eat, and stay
- Real coverage
- 7 vetted creator sources
AI insights
Computed from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and YouTube view counts on this page
The most-viewed guide here is "A LOCAL'S GUIDE: A Weekend in Sedona Without the Crowds | Our FAVORITE Hikes, Views, and Food" by The Adventure Addicts | Zoe & Kelby (42K views) — a solid first watch.
The Adventure Addicts | Zoe & Kelby is a creator from here, not a visiting channel — worth watching for what the guidebooks skip.
Getting around: by guided tour — the section below has the details straight from Wikivoyage.
11 of the places below list a real price from their own source — worth a scan before you budget the trip.
How these 25 picks are sourced
2 of 25 are named by a second, independent source — Eater and Lonely Planet — and each card names its own. The remaining 23 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 7 creator videos, 1 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 23 of the 25 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
Watch first
Ranked by views and how well each landed with the people who watched it, judged against the other coverage of this place — plus a local creator where we found one.
A LOCAL'S GUIDE: A Weekend in Sedona Without the Crowds | Our FAVORITE Hikes, Views, and Food
The Adventure Addicts | Zoe & Kelby · 42K viewsLocal
13 Things to do in Sedona, Arizona: A Travel Guide
Through My Lens · 1.7M views
SEDONA ARIZONA Travel Guide: 9 Things to Know Before You Go
Yellow Productions · 215K views
48 Hours in Sedona, Arizona: Best Things to Do and Eat 🇺🇸
Chad and Claire · 33K views
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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos · 19K views
![Sedona TOP Things to Do | Best Hiking, Trails, & Attractions: Sedona, Arizona Travel Guide [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C3sVcCmoFts/hqdefault.jpg)
Sedona TOP Things to Do | Best Hiking, Trails, & Attractions: Sedona, Arizona Travel Guide [4K]
Dan Treks · 29K views
![Top 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona [Sedona Travel Guide 2025]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P4_j5t1yMRo/hqdefault.jpg)
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Sedona, Arizona [Sedona Travel Guide 2025]
Vacation Idea · 11K views
Best time to go
Best window: March–May and October–November
July is the month to avoid — punishing heat. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
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Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By guided tour
A number of companies provide guided tours (by bus, trolley or Jeep) of Sedona that include transportation from the surrounding areas. Some companies will provide bus travel from nearby towns while others begin in Sedona.
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Cathedral Rock
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A red-sandstone butte and one of Sedona's most photographed formations.
Vetted sources
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Single source780 Chapel Rd
This unique chapel built into the rock offers great views.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Palatki Heritage Site
Single sourceForest Rd 525 - Forest Rd 795
A Sinagua archeological site with cliff dwellings and pictographs and petroglyphs, dated to 1100-1400 CE. The site is located in the Coconino National Forest, and has three interpretive trails.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Honanki Heritage Site
Single source15 miles west of Sedona
A Sinagua cliff dwelling site with numerous pictographs, inhabited from 1100-1300 CE. The site is managed by the Coconino National Forest Service.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Sedona Heritage Museum
Single source735 Jordan Rd· Cheap
A small museum dedicated to the history of early white settlement in Sedona.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Snoopy rock
Single sourceA rock formation that from the "right side" looks like the Snoopy dog character lying on his back.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
What to do
Broken Arrow Trail
Single sourceHwy 179
Follow an easy 2-mile hike to Chicken Point.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Red Rock State Park
Single source4050 Red Rock Loop Rd· Moderate
This 286-acre preserve was once part of the Smoke Trail Ranch, and has ten well-maintained hiking trails as well as a visitor center.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Cathedral Rock Trail
Single sourceHwy 179, 3 miles before 'Y' intersection, left at Back-O'Beyond Rd, 2 mile to park.
For a challenge, this 0.8-mile trail is steep, but the view is unparalleled. Great at sunset. Beats Airport Mesa. Can walk around the base of the rock for a less strenuous hike.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Boynton Canyon
Single sourceBoynton Canyon Rd
One of the most scenic of the box canyons in the area, and correspondingly popular. The parking lot is a short distance from the trail head; no parking at the luxury resort.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Devil's Bridge Trail
Single source12 miles west of Sedona
The largest natural sandstone arch in the area. The trail is short and moderately difficult, with outstanding views at the top. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Bell Rock Pathway / Vista
Single sourceoff of Hwy 179
A 3.7-mile trail with fantastic views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and the surrounding area. Suitable for hiking and mountain biking.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
What to eat
Elote Cafe
Worth itAlso recommended by Eater
Chef Jeff Smedstad's contemporary Mexican cooking with Sedona red-rock views.
Vetted sources
Coffee Pot Restaurant
Single source2050 W Hwy 89A
A local institution that has been featured on the Travel Channel, Food Network, etc.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Wildflower Bread Company
Single sourceShops at Pinon Pointe
Wildflower raised the bar for affordable dining in Sedona.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Cowboy Club
Single source241 N Hwy 89A
Very central and very popular steak house.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Casa Bonita
Single source164 Coffee Pot Dr #H
They offer a 10% discount if you are staying at a few selected hotels in the area. Just show your room key.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Picazzo Pizza
Single source1855 W Hwy 89A
Very good food, pizza choices are too numerous to mention. Take out available.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Creekside Coffee
Single source251 SR 179, ste C2· Moderate
A cozy coffee shop with an unobstructed view of the surrounding red rocks with a good amount of seating, indoors and out.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Where to stay
El Portal Sedona Luxury Hacienda and Restaurant
Single sourceoff of Hwy 179· Expensive
The architecture and adobe construction of El Portal is completely authentic.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Mountain Modern Sedona
Single source95 Arroyo Pinon Dr· Expensive
A pleasant hotel on the outskirts of town, just off 89A.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Sky Ranch Lodge
Single sourceleft at the Y from 179 to 89A South, then left at Airport Rd and up a mile· Expensive
Scenic views from Airport Mesa, pet friendly. Nice grounds. Quiet. Older property but well maintained. Reasonable prices.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Aiden by Best Western Sedona
Single sourceleft at Y from 179 to 89A, 2mi on left, between Coffee Pot and Dry Creek Rds· Expensive
Basic motel, good location, set back from road. Free wi-fi and breakfast, pool, pet-friendly. Clean.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
GreenTree Inn Sedona
Single source2991 W Hwy 89A· Expensive
Swimming pool and jacuzzi. Free continental breakfast and wi-fi.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Sedona.org Vacation Rentals
Single source3190 West State Route 89A, Suite 550· Expensive
Sedona.org Vacation Rentals offers vacation homes in Sedona with luxury furnishings, high end amenities, and easy access to Sedona's attractions. Book today
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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