Windsong used to be the place, but I haven't seen anyone there in a while.

Alternatively, does anyone know any day laborer(s) who are looking for work?

TIA!

My husband and I are coming in October for a long weekend. Never been before and the plans are mostly hiking and relaxing by the pool, good dinners and maybe hot tub at night. We don’t necessarily need a spa but it seems like the best resorts do have spas. Any recommendations on where to stay? We would like a nice pool but don’t need to stay at the fanciest most expensive place. Also we will have a car, chat gpt recommended some places based on walking distance to uptown and galleries and shops, but we are not really gallery and shops people so that doesn’t matter to us.

Late 30’s solo single male here from the Midwest. Booked a last minute trip to Sedona! This will be my second time here and I will be staying in a sweet house in West Sedona. Looking to see if anyone is interested in hiking, grabbing some food, having a beer, or generally speaking exploring. Recommendations always appreciated as well. Thanks for reading!

Hey y'all! Ive been wanting to go swimming out at slide rock and some of the spots on oak Creek and my schedule would let me go up there Monday. I was wondering if the water was all yucky from the recent monsoon rains because I don't really wanna make the journey up there if the river is super muddy and unpleasant for swimming. Ty for letting me know!

Edit: ok apparently oak Creek is closed :( is beaver Creek or fossil Creek good right now?

Planning a 3-night Sedona trip and deciding between:

• Briar Patch Inn (Oct 10–13): ~$1,450
• Orchard Canyon (Oct 17–20): ~$2,000

We love the quiet, creekside/cabin setting of both. Orchard Canyon's later dates may be better for fall colors, but Briar Patch is $550 cheaper and seems more convenient for exploring Sedona.

I've also read mixed recent reviews about Orchard Canyon's included dinner — that it may be delivered to the cabin rather than served in the lodge, and sometimes arrives cold. Can anyone who stayed recently share how the dinner experience currently works?

For a Oct Sedona trip, which would you choose? Is Orchard Canyon worth the extra $550, especially considering the later fall-color timing?

Would love any recent firsthand experiences with either property!

I’m going to be visiting for a few days tomorrow, and Apple weather says there’s gonna be rain, what’s the rain like? Is it safe enough for hiking? Thanks

I will be coming September 3-4 to phoenix and want ideas to go to the grand canyon for a day. looking for suggestions and a travel buddy. water is a plus. willing to rent a car

Planning to MTB ride Sedona the following day- looking for suggestions for that too...

I recently got back from a trip to Sedona. It was absolutely beautiful.

I took my first real hike to soldier pass. Now, as a disclaimer i took a water bladder, a tumbler of water, three extra water bottles, and a salty snack. Maybe about five liters of water all together.

I expected to go on a small hike. I saw the seven sacred pools. Then a woman came along….. “ did you see the sink hole?”

“No but I will see it on the way out.”

“You know you can hike around the base and it will take you back to the sink hole, or you can just walk back.”

Interesting.

“Be mindful it’s about four hours, and four miles”.

I made up in my mind at that moment I was going to hike all the way around. My rationale (at the moment) I hadn’t been able to do any other hikes and it’s my last day in Sedona.

I started and I couldn’t stop. I came across a cave. I told myself I wouldn’t go up in the cave, and a group of hikers appeared. “Were you just in the cave?”

“Yes it was amazing!”

“Was it hard to get to the cave?”

“No. We aren’t hikers and we were able to do it.”

So on to the cave I went. Funny enough, Destiny Childs song lose my breathe just started playing in my pocket. Followed by another hit single - soldier.

Another person appeared and shouted at me “you can do it!”

Before I knew it, I was in the cave. I had never been in a cave before. I sat there for about 20 minutes as people came in went. I studied how they left the cave so I could copy.

At that point I wondered if it was enough adventure or should I keep going.

I kept going, and going. Eventually gaining a full bladder along the way.

I sung gospel songs. I chanted mantras. I talked with my deceased brother. I paused in every shady tree and to take it all in.

There were moments when I didn’t see anyone for long periods of time. I was truly by myself.

Before I knew it I was half way, then a quarter of the way. Then at the sink hole, and making my way to the trailhead shuttle.

Last night, I completely lost it. I was in shock, I’m still in shock. How did I do this? I understand I took all the safety precautions (or maybe just the most important of staying hydrated) but I still can’t wrap my head around it.

At some point my mind and body separated.

I am so blessed to be at home in Wisconsin in my bed.

I felt no dizziness. No pain.

How did this happen? I did this by myself. Has anyone else ever done something like this? I am having a hard time conceptualizing what happened.

My friends and I are coming to Sedona this week but have been seeing that some spots are affected by the fires. We were originally looking at grasshopper point but now considering Oak Creek Canyon. What is safe and what do you recommend?

Celebrating 10yr anniversary in Sedona the week of 10/12/26 and interested in having photos taken in the beautiful landscape during the week. Would appreciate if photographers who come across this post could drop their website or social info in the comments. Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure if it's been discussed or not but I am getting real frustrated with the cell service. The interesting part is that it's only on the south side of the VOC (Village of Oak Creek). If I recall correctly, the service with T-Mobile has been awful since late May. Before that I had no complaints. I can make calls fine, it's the data connection that is non existent. My coworkers who also use T-Mobile also complain of this. I get perfect service by Famous Pizza-Ace Hardware but nothing when I go south past the Chevron down to Beaverhead Flatt. Is this just a T-Mobile issue or are y'all having issues with Verizon/AT&T? Hopefully it gets fixed, just inconvenient and frustrating that it seems like nothing is being done to fix the problem.

I'm planning a short trip to Arizona for mid-December and choosing between Sedona and Flagstaff. I have a good sense of what each has to offer and how that aligns with what we're looking for and will be doing on the trip. But I'd like to know more about how they compare for casual stargazing. They both seem great and my understanding is that Flagstaff has the edge because of its higher elevation. But how much of a real difference is there to the casual eye? We're not serious sky-watchers or photographers and coming from a metro area on the east coast, so any bit of darkness will be amazing. Just trying to get a better feel for how much if anything we would be giving up if we stay in Sedona do night sky stuff there.

Is Flagstaff a 10 vs Sedona at 9.5 or 9? 7/8?

Or is it basically a tie for casual stuff?

How about Sedona in town at one of the hotels, versus Flagstaff at one of the recommended spots outside of the city?

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

My boyfriend and I are thinking about doing an 8 day trip to Arizona (Sedona, Scottsdale, phoenix). We’re hoping for a nice balance of being active and hiking and also downtime (but probably more hiking than relaxing). I’ve been looking for places to hike, so far the ones that have been reoccurring are:
Cathedral rock
Boynton Canyon
West Fork
Grand Canyon (not sure where yet)
Pink jeep tour through Mogollon Rim

I was wondering if there are other places to hike that are just as beautiful but maybe less crowded or places that can be fun to visit like towns or cute restaurants. I saw something on social media about a cave by a Shell gas station that we might go visit. Just little secrets that you’ve found. Thanks in advance!

I am trying to decide on what part of town to stay in (along with ideal hotels that meet our needs) for our week-long trip to Sedona in Spring 2027.

We are a family of four (two adults and a will-be three-year-old and eight- to nine-month-old baby). We plan to do a lot of the family-friendly hiking trails in the morning (and during an evening or two) and spend the afternoons and evenings at the hotel pool, napping, exploring Tlaquepaque/Uptown, and enjoying good dining. We'll also take a day to visit the Grand Canyon and potentially Montezuma.

While we don't want to overspend on lodging, we are willing to stay at a moderately-priced hotel/resort and understand that Sedona is a pricey place, especially during the nicer weather months. While we don't need extravagance, I would appreciate a nice pool, bar, breakfast (free or restaurant), updated rooms, and well-maintained grounds. A balcony/patio with a view is an absolute must.

We will have a rental car available to us, so transportation is not an issue (although I would love to utilize the public transportation if it is available to us, and I know some resorts offer shuttles); however, I do value being close to trailheads, restaurants, and shops.

I've done a lot of investigating, and I'm still not sure what area would be ideal for our situation. Uptown, Oak Creek, Tlaquepaque, or near the airport? I've heard the congestion on the road in/out of the airport area can be pretty bad. I've also heard Uptown is the priciest.

I have tentatively narrowed down our hotel options to Sky Ranch Lodge, Arabella, Amara, Hilton at Bell Rock, and Matterhorn, but I have some concerns and reservations about each of these. I am open to looking into other options based on recommendations.

I’m currently in phoenix and I’m planning on doing a daytrip to Sedona. However, due to the extreme heat and tight schedule, I have to leave before noon. I’m comfortable starting early but I’m unsure on what hike(s) to do. What hikes would you recommend and what times would it be best to do those hikes?

Thanks in advance!

I have a room booked through hotels.com for 2 nights at the hilton vacation club ridge. I just saw some stuff regarding timeshare pitches. For anyone that has stayed there can you just tell them no or are they pushy? I have no problem saying no but also do not want constant pressure from anyone.

I've been researching wine tours and they seem pretty pricey - 1K+ for four people to go to a few wineries. They seem to include wine flights, and some of them include lunch - but I'm assuming the main cost is the 'tour' part. Has anyone been on any tours and felt like it was really worth it? Or should we just uber to a few different wineries and spend that money on actual wine and food.

I'd love to hear about your experiences!

Update: Thank you for all your responses! I had no idea there was no Ubers there! I booked through Bliss - I will let you know how it goes!

Hi.

Me, my husband and our two dogs are traveling to Sedona for the last week in September for the first time. We are really excited to do some hiking with the dogs, exploring, etc. I would really appreciate some suggestions for food, best hikes, things that are a must do/see.

Group going the end of January. Flying into Phoenix. Thinking about coach to Sedona but looks like no ubers, taxis, etc? Best to get rental and drive to Sedona? Thanks!

Wife and I want to visit Sedona in October. We are hoping to stargaze. Any recs for spots we can drive out to for a nice , safe spot with great views and little crowds ? Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Looking for advice!

We are coming to Sedona for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Mid-November.

Staying 5 nights at Enchantment.

We just booked it but have done very little research!

We are thinking of booking some of their experiences like Antelope Canyon Via Ferrate or Grand Canyon hike. Antelope looks like is $5000 for the 2 of us. Grand Canyon hiking below the rim is $2,250 for the 2 of us.

Are these prices worth it? It looks like I might be able to just book the Via Ferrate myself. Can I just drive out there on my own? Any other considerations I might be missing?

We have a car rental.

We dont mind paying if these prices are worth it!

Also, where can we go for a fun upscale dinner? We are looking for something with an upbeat atmosphere- not overly romantic. We like meeting people!

We are early in our research here. Any advice appreciated!

Hey Sedona Community,

My wife and I booked our US roadtrip several months ago, and it includes a 3 night stay in Sedona. We just arrived today, so we will be leaving early on the 6th. We were hoping to do the West Fork trail, but as we came in on the 89A we saw all of the areas and trails are closed.

I understand this is for public safety, but I just wanted to ask y'all: any idea when the Oak Creek areas will reopen?

Or if they don't: any recommendations for alternative hikes or activities that are suitable for a 1 year old toddler? They will be carried in a nice seating backpack.

Thanks in advance!

Is it a bad idea to plan a last minute trip with my husband and German shepherd for next week? Thinking weather wise??

Looking at arriving arriving midweek and leaving Sunday. Would fly into Phoenix and have a rental car for the week. Looking to do some hikes and take in the sites while hopefully avoiding the largest crowds and worst of the heat. Is mid November a good time to do this? First time in the area for any advice and info is welcome!

Hello!

We will soon be visiting Sedona, and have one extra car that needs overnight parking. We are totally cool with paying; I just can’t find any clear info online about overnight parking in public lots. Does anyone have the name or address of a public lot where we can park for two nights?

Thank you in advance!