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Sedona Rec Guide: Hikes, Bites & Views
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items Sharing my favorite Sedona spots for hikes, food, and wellness moments that actually feel like a reset. From scenic trails with red rock views to cozy cafés and healing energy stops — this list has everything I personally loved (and would 100% do aga...
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Hiking trails
My favorite bites/drinks
Water holes
latte stop 🧋
Wellness & Vibe spots
favorite places to stay
Hiking trails
Doe Mountain Trail — Sedona, AZ
One of my favorite short hikes in Sedona with a huge payoff in views. Doe Mountain is a 1.5-mile round-trip trail that takes you up a scenic mesa with 360° views of Sedona’s red rocks. The hike is rated moderate — it’s...
Doe Mountain Trail, Arizona
This is one of those magical Sedona spots that blends nature, energy, and beauty in such a grounding way. The Seven Sacred Pools are a series of naturally carved sandstone basins that collect rainwater and reflect the red rock around them — a quick, ...
Seven Sacred Pools via Soldier Pass Trail, Arizona
One of Sedona’s most iconic hidden gems, and totally worth the effort. Subway Cave is tucked off Boynton Canyon Trail, about 2.5 miles in you will see a trail and a an arrow made out of rocks to your right and that’s where you turn. The full hike is ...
Subway Cave in Sedona
One of the most popular (and most photographed) hikes in Sedona — and for good reason. Devil’s Bridge is a massive natural sandstone arch you can actually walk across, with insane views in every direction. It looks intimidating but feels totally doab...
Devil's Bridge Trail via Dry Creek Road
this trail has secret caves!! I just did this one recently. there is a time you reach the top of the mountain and white dots are telling you to go right on top of the hangover trail mountain.. your gps will say that too but instead look to your left ...
Hangover Trail, Arizona - 2800 Reviews, Map
My favorite bites/drinks
Tucked inside Tlaquepaque Arts Village, this café feels like a little hidden oasis. The outdoor patio is dreamy — shaded by trees and surrounded by flowers and fountains — and they often have live music playing while you eat or sip. It’s such a vibe....
Secret Garden Cafe - Sedona
One of the best spots in Sedona for both food and drinks. Everything we had was actually good — fresh, flavorful, and not overcomplicated. Cocktails were just as good as the food, and the view from the patio makes it even better. It’s a little more e...
The Vault Uptown
Wood-fired pizza spot with a cozy vibe and super friendly staff. I had the margherita pizza with hot honey and it was so good — perfect mix of sweet and savory. Crust was thin, chewy, and flavorful. Great stop after hiking or exploring Sedona.
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Pisa Lisa
you HAVE to go here when in Sedona. The best italian food I have had hands down! Everything is so good and authentic.
Cucina Rustica
This is such a good breakfast/brunch spot in sedona! the drive up the mountain is beautiful and you are right on the sedona airport overlooking the planes. Make reservations! They get pretty busy on the weekends.
Mesa Grill Sedona
I have not been yet but make sure to book 2 weeks + out in advance here for lunch or early dinner! I have only heard great things and the restaurant has the best view in sedona.
Mariposa Sedona
Water holes
A swimming hole located in Oak Creek, perfect for cooling off after a hike. The water is clear and refreshing, surrounded by red rock cliffs and shaded by big trees. There’s a short, easy trail to get there, and once you arrive, you can lounge by the...
Grasshopper Point Swimming & Picnic Area
This spot is one of Arizona’s hidden gems and honestly so underrated. The hike in is about 3.5 miles each way (7 miles round trip), but the payoff is so worth it. The trail is mostly flat with red rock views, cactus-lined paths, and some shade if you...
Bell Trail to the crack watering hole
latte stop 🧋
Such a peaceful coffee stop tucked in the trees just north of Sedona. It’s part of Don Hoel’s Historic Cabins, and the whole vibe is cozy, local, and right next to the creek. The drinks are honestly so good — think lavender honey lattes, herbal teas,...
Don Hoel's Coffee house
Modern, minimalist coffee shop tucked right off the main road — perfect for true coffee lovers. Their single-origin espresso and pour-overs are smooth, flavorful, and roasted in-house.
Try their lavender or mesquite-date lattes if you want something...
FreeForm Coffee Roasters
☕ Indian Gardens Café & Market – Sedona, AZ
📍 Located right along Oak Creek 🌿
The matcha here? SO good. Earthy, creamy, not overly sweet — just how it should be. You can sip it on their dreamy garden patio, which feels like a peaceful little o...
Indian Gardens deli - oak creek
Wellness & Vibe spots
This is a must-stop if you’re looking to slow down, soak in Sedona’s creative energy, and enjoy some nourishing food or tea after a hike.
Tlaquepaque (pronounced tuh-LAH-keh-PAH-keh) is a beautiful outdoor arts village inspired by traditional Mexica...
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
If you are going for a hike along oak creek, you can fill your water packs up at this natural spring water spot!! We go before every hike even if it’s out of the way just for the experience and fresh water. Look up harding spring on your gps
Harding Springs: Natural spring water spot
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Sedona Golf Resort
favorite places to stay
This is our go to stay when we visit Sedona! We love the open grass area in the middle, the restaurant has delicious breakfast and it’s pet friendly and quiet!
Poco Diablo Resort
This place is perfect if you are wanting to be on the creek! It also has a lot of privacy with some of the cabins being separated from the others. I will say it’s not the most updated cabins but well priced and in a good location with creek access an...
Oak Creek Terrace Resort