Sedona, Arizona
Known for its unique sandstone formations, Sedona’s picturesque scenery, artistic scene, and spiritual reputation draws visitors from around the world. Stay with Inspirato at L’Auberge de Sedona, located right in idyllic downtown Sedona. Guests will love the modern cottage accommodations, relaxing spa, and award-winning restaurant situated on a lush, wooded property. Or, immerse yourself in Sedona’s iconic red rocks scenery at Enchantment Resort, nestled on 70 private acres.
Red Rock Enchantment
Renowned for its unique sandstone formations, Sedona is a spiritual hub that has attracted travelers from all over the world in search of outdoor recreation, artistic inspiration, and self-discovery. Sedona is also home to dozens of spas, many of which feature Native American-inspired treatments that incorporate red rock clay and local fauna. Although the city encompasses just 19 square miles, there’s plenty to do. Shop downtown, practice at a yoga studio, and discover the city’s vibrant arts community. Numerous trailheads on the outskirts of town lead to ancient cliff dwellings and heritage sites, caves and sinkholes, and never-ending views.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) -
Peak season
March through May -
Elevation
4,350 feet -
Car recommended?
Yes -
Average temperature
81°F in summer; 45°F in winter
Destination Highlights
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Red Rock State Park
This is Sedona’s pièce de résistance. Stop by the education center to learn about the canyon and the park’s animal inhabitants before traversing the hiking, biking, and equestrian trails that wind through the famed red rocks.
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Chapel of the Holy Cross
Built in the 1950s atop red rock buttes, this midcentury modern chapel is a surreal architectural landmark. It’s a perfect vantage point to take in stunning vistas of the surrounding Mystic Hills and the city below.
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Oak Creek
Beat the summer heat with a dip in the cool waters of the four swimming holes at Oak Creek. Feeling brave? Try cliff diving off Grasshopper Point, which drops 25 feet into one of the creek’s deepest points.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Sedona Vacation
With an average of 278 sunny days a year, expect to enjoy blue skies and little precipitation most months. Despite summer highs in the 90s, it can cool down to the mid-60s in the summer evenings. Winter lows are in the low 30s with some cloudy skies and snow—mostly limited to higher mountain elevations nearby.
