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National Parks Near Sedona and the red rock landscape near our Sedona Bed and Breakfast

Your Guide to Best State & National Parks Near Sedona

Logan Marketing January 17, 2024 Comments Off

While there aren’t very many national parks near Sedona, you’ll find a lovely selection of state parks, trailheads, and natural areas to explore during your visit. The landscape in Arizona is some of the most breathtaking in the world, especially for those traveling from colder parts of the country. These nature areas are anchored by some of the most iconic features of Sedona: the massive Red Rock sandstone formations.

Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Snoopy Rock are renowned for their deep red and orange hues, and the play of light and shadows on these rocks at sunrise and sunset is a sight to behold. One of the most impressive and downright famous national parks near Sedona, the Grand Canyon National Park, is about a two-hour drive, but the journey itself will be worth the scenic views you’ll witness from your car windows.

A little closer to Sedona, you’ll find a handful of state parks, all offering a glimpse at this desert landscape, some with babbling brooks, waterfalls, rugged woodlands, and lush vegetation. Before you start planning your hikes and adventures, you’ll want to choose your homebase, and our Sedona Bed and Breakfast is the ultimate retreat in Red Rock country. Our Inn is surrounded by some of the most spectacular of these sandstone landmarks, and you’ll feel right at home with our welcoming service, comfortable guest rooms, and luxurious amenities. Book your lodging at our Sedona Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading

photo of Cathedral Rock at Red Rock State Park

Your Guide to Red Rock State Park & More

Logan Marketing May 23, 2023 Comments Off

Red Rock State Park sits in the center of Arizona, a beautiful nature preserve that remains untouched and pristine. It’s the perfect place to take in these incredible rock formations that have put Sedona on the map as a favorite getaway destination. Red Rock State Park offers visitors five miles of curated and interconnected trails, weaving by Oak Creek and through high desert, manzanita groves, and scrubby juniper landscapes.

While only 286 acres, you’ll see a diverse change in landscape at Red Rock State Park. These trails are considered easy to navigate and are ideal for families or novice hikers. Due to its location on Oak Creek, this is also perfect for birdwatching in Sedona. You’ll likely catch sight of wild turkeys, herons, hummingbirds, quail, and roadrunners. Keep your eyes peeled for frogs, turtles, otters, and beavers in the water!

Before you start filling your itinerary with visits to Red Rock State Park and nature hikes, you’ll want to secure your lodging, and our Sedona Bed and Breakfast is the best of both worlds. You’ll be surrounded by the stunning Red Rock views while being pampered at our Inn with comfortable accommodations, shared spaces, a fantastic outdoor pool, and so much more. Each morning a lovely breakfast is included with your stay as well—the perfect fuel before hiking in Sedona. Check out our upcoming availability and book our room today! Continue reading

Solo flight of a hot air balloon ride in Sedona

Fall is Perfect for Hot Air Ballooning in Sedona

Emily Wachsman October 10, 2022 Comments Off

Fall is considered by many to be the best time to visit Sedona, so if you plan to join us for some fun this fall and are looking for an unforgettable adventure, consider scheduling a hot air balloon ride in Sedona. A hot air balloon ride in Sedona is a spectacular way to take in the jaw-dropping red rock landscape of scenic northern Arizona – this time from an entirely new perspective.

Most people spend their fall hiking around the red rocks – including popular spots like Devils Bridge, the Brins Mesa Trail, and the West Fork Oak Creek Trail – and it’s easy to see why. Fall hiking in Sedona is gorgeous, and the weather is mild enough and the crowds few enough to make it far more enjoyable than at other times. As beautiful as fall hikes in Sedona are, though, it comes nowhere close to matching the spectacle of a hot air balloon ride in Sedona.

Out of the many ways to experience the Arizona desert, a hot air balloon ride in Sedona is perhaps the most tranquil, and it’s always unique no matter how many times you’ve done it before. While planning your fall adventures, include a stay at our stunning Sedona Bed and Breakfast.

Travelers worldwide have come to experience our award-winning bed and breakfast, and they continue to rave about our comfortable accommodations, welcoming hospitality, and incredible desert views. If you want the perfect oasis to help you unwind, relax, and rejuvenate this fall, book your stay at our Sedona Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading

Beautiful Red Rock views on the Brins Mesa Trail in Sedona

Hike the Brins Mesa Trail in Sedona

Emily Wachsman May 5, 2022 Comments Off

There’s no shortage of great Sedona hikes to take through the beautiful Red Rock Landscapes, but one of our favorites is the Brins Mesa Trail. It’s one of our favorite hikes in Sedona, and for a good reason. The Brins Mesa Trail is located in the Coconino National Forest. It offers sweeping views of canyon walls and juniper forests, sure to delight just about every hiker that ventures onto this trail.

There’s no doubt hiking the Brins Mesa Trail will be a highlight of your time at our luxury Sedona Bed and Breakfast. Canyon Villa Inn is a delightful place to spend a few days soaking up the desert sun, and when it gets too hot outside, our pool overlooking towering red rocks in the distance offers the perfect respite.

Our Sedona Bed and Breakfast has earned a solid reputation as a sanctuary, offering world-class panoramic views of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte – not to mention providing some of the best hospitality in the Sedona area. Our Inn is near many of the best Sedona hikes, including the Brins Mesa Trail, and plenty of shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and other top attractions! We offer the very best in casual, luxurious elegance, with all the red rocks scenery you could want. Book your room today! Continue reading

Taking in the beautiful views from Devils Bridge in Sedona

Hike to Devils Bridge Sedona This Winter

Emily Wachsman November 5, 2021 Comments Off

Have you ever been lucky enough to make the trip to Devils Bridge Sedona? This winter might be your perfect opportunity! If there’s one thing Sedona is known for, it’s hiking in the gorgeous red rocks. Not only are these red rocks magnificent to look at, but many of them are said to hold healing energies as well, the energy that is known as vortexes.

Whether you come to Sedona to relax and take advantage of the healing and wellness centers around town, or whether you come for the hiking and adventure in the red rocks themselves, there’s no better place to stay than our luxury Sedona Bed and Breakfast. Not only will you enjoy stunningly beautiful views outside our windows, but you’ll enjoy the finest accommodations and amenities around. Experience the best of Sedona this winter. Book a room at our Sedona Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading

10 Best Hikes in Sedona to take this Fall

Logan Marketing September 25, 2020 Comments Off

The best hikes in Sedona during the fall are full of jaw-dropping sights, surprising changing colors, and cooler temperatures. In autumn Sedona awakens from a warm summer slumber to a city once again alive with the vibrancy of visitors coming out to enjoy a show of color and light in the surrounding landscape. By going on a hike in the Sedona area this time of year you’ll be able to walk longer distances, therefore seeing more of the breathtaking Red Rocks and canyons.

After going on some of the best hikes in Sedona you’ll need a place to rest up in luxury for your next day’s adventure. Our Arizona Inn is the ultimate place for an autumn getaway. You’ll feel as if you have your own private desert oasis with world-class views right out your window. In our resort-like atmosphere, you can relax in your private courtyard or take a dip in our quiet pool. Sedona in the fall is a must-see and our award-winning Bed and Breakfast offers the best in lodging. If you are ready for a relaxing escape from the world this fall, book your stay today! Continue reading

5 reasons to hike devil's bridge in Sedona this summer

5 Amazing Reasons to Hike Devil’s Bridge in Sedona this Summer

Logan Marketing June 16, 2020 Comments Off

You may not think hiking in Arizona in the summer would be ideal, and you may be correct if you were to hike in places such as Pheonix or the Scottsdale area with their triple-digit temps. But a hike to Devil’s Bridge in Sedona offers relatively cooler days, significantly fewer crowds, and gorgeous views of Sedona’s well known Red Rock region. This fun little hike is short but mighty! You won’t regret getting out and going on this must-see excursion.

Our luxurious bed and breakfast is the perfect escape for you this summer. Located in a small, quiet community just outside of Sedona, Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast is far enough away, yet still in close proximity to world-class hiking and other outdoor activities. If you are looking for the best summer getaway after a long winter and spring, we will be here to welcome you. Book your stay with us today! Continue reading

10 Best Things to do in Sedona this Spring

Logan Marketing April 17, 2020 Comments Off

Ah! Spring in the desert! In particular Sedona, Arizona in Spring. A time when the possibilities of things to do in Sedona seem endless. When the average high temperature reaches the low 80s, the area is in full flower bloom, and the bright green of the new growth of plants contrasts beautifully with the deep red of the famous red rocks of this area.

March through May is the best time of year to visit the Red Rock country of Sedona and Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast is the ideal place to stay while exploring all this area has to offer during this magical time of year. Our Inn is located in the small and quiet nearby community of Oak Creek. If you would like to escape to this springtime sanctuary, Book your room today! Continue reading

7 Spectacular Hikes in Sedona to do this Spring

Logan Marketing March 13, 2020 Comments Off

Going for hikes in Sedona is a relaxing way to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Springtime in Northern Arizona is a particularly magical time of year as the vibrant colors of flowers start to come out, and average temperatures range from the mid 60s to low 80s. This refreshing weather is perfect for getting out and enjoying a hike in the red rock country.

Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast is the ideal spot to stay as you explore this unique part of Arizona. Located just outside of Sedona, in the Village of Oak Creek, our Bed and Breakfast is nestled among towering red rocks and is in close proximity to jaw-dropping views. Our luxurious lodging will provide a place to rejuvenate after going on hikes in Sedona and exploring sandstone cliffs, caves or streams. Book your room today! Continue reading

Take a Sedona Tour with Southwest Outside Adventures

Find the Best Sedona Tour This Winter

Emily Wachsman January 8, 2020 Comments Off

Sedona Tour with Southwest Outside Adventures This winter is an ideal time to take a Sedona tour and explore all this incredible area has to offer. The weather is perfectly mild, often topping out in the mid-high ’50s. But even more appealing are the smaller crowds in Sedona. That means not only can you dine at all of your favorite restaurants without much hassle and go wine tasting with fewer people crowding the tasting rooms, it also means there will be fewer people out on the hiking trails and competing for Sedona’s most coveted views.

If you’re looking for a Sedona tour company, there’s one company we’ve worked with over our years in business that far outshines the rest, and that’s Southwest Outside Adventures. Southwest Outside Adventures has been operating tours in the Sedona area since 1981 and thus has years of experience in leading hikes, expeditions, southwest tours, and providing information on natural history, geology, and Native American cultures. They are, without a doubt, the best Sedona tour company around.

Book your stay at our luxury Bed and Breakfast this winter, and come explore all of the exciting options waiting for you in Sedona! Continue reading

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