Weekend Trip: Sedona, Arizona
Hey friends! I'm back and excited to start blogging more. I've been traveling tons lately for work and for fun and fallen in love with the spontaneity of it all . Ya'll have been requesting me to share my experiences... so here goes nothing. Sedona, Arizona was so good to me; relaxing yet filled with adventure, and yummy food. Let's recap my experiences in the red rock mountains.
Food
BREAKFAST:
Local Juicery
Heaven! That's the one word to describe this adorable little shop.. OH and it's meant for the health nuts of the world; gluten free, vegan, dairy free options all over the menu!! We went there for a quick grab before a hike! Bulletproof coffee and a coffee protein shake! We may have sampled all 4 juices on the counter too. The bullet proof coffee was delicious, but I don't suggest bringing it on an off-roading trip, I may or may not had dropped it all over the inside of the truck ;( party foul!
LUNCH:
Picazzos Healthy Italian Kitchen
Voted Phoenix New Times "Best Gluten Free Restaurant 2018"... like WHAT? Yeah, so we had to go there! If you follow me on IG you know I love anything gluten free. I don't eat pizza often, but when I do I go all out, so we ordered the MEATY MEATY, with a side of ranch for me ;) Service was a tad slow outside on the patio, but worth the wait.
Hilton Sedona
Talk about a full day! We started at the hotel gym with a sweat sesh, then went and got some color at the pool, and finished it off with a drink and salad at the hotel restaurant. The service was amazing, our gal was so sweet and made sure we were happy and taken care of. This was hands down the best cobb salad I've personally ever had & this Blueberry Kombucha Rita was refreshing and delicious!
DINNER:
Elote Cafe
Mexican food you cannot miss out on! If you're anything like me and LOVE a skinny margarita, guacamole, chips, salsa, and amazing meals then you have to add this to your Sedona food list. I googled Mexican food in Sedona before we went, and this place came up on every single list. It was so good I actually forgot to even take pictures of our food (don't hate me). They are so popular you need to get to the restaurant early... the good news they have a waiting bar area, and give you yummy popcorn to snack on while you wait to be seated.
Things To Do
WINE TASTING:
Page Springs Cellars
This winery was beautiful and relaxing and had eveything you could want. Breathtaking views from balconies high above the vineyard, quiet places to sit and talk near the grapes, and a secret little area overlooking the creek. They even offer yoga and massages, and have a full food menu. If you are looking for a great wine tasting or even some killer photo opportunities this is your place! We enjoyed a red wine tasting then a glass of wine to stroll around the property.
OUTFIT DETAILS (click here)
HIKING & OFF-ROADING: Devils Bridge
If you're looking for a super intense hike, this probably isn't it... BUT if you're looking for a hike with amazing views, a beautiful ending, and a chance to experience nature with others then THIS IS IT. Having lived in Arizona for 8+ years, I had heard of this hike forever and always wanted to do it. We drove up the first about 2 miles in the truck jamming to country music, then got out and hiked the next 2+ miles to the top. That's where the iconic Devil's Bridge photos are taken. We ended up running back down to get a bit of a workout in ;)
Other Activities:
HORSEBACK RIDING:
This is something I've always wanted to do. It's on my list for the next time I go back to Sedona. 'See Sedona From The Saddle'... I mean why not... as long as you're not afraid of large animals haha!
PINK JEEP TOURS:
I went on a Pink Jeep Tour with my family years ago growing up in Arizona, and let me tell ya it's a blast. We didn't do it on this vacation, because we went up the mountain in our own truck, but if you don't have a truck I highly recommend. The cool thing about the Jeep Tours is you feel one with the land, they don't have any windows so you're out in the open up close to the dirt and rocks and get an awesome view. This can be pricey so make sure to search online ahead of time.
ATV RIDING:
Adventure seeker? This one is your game! I rode ATV's in Hawaii in high school and had the time of my life. You can rent buggy's, atv's, motorcycles, etc and they have so many different trains you can see. Don't worry, if you're too apprehensive to go alone, they have 2 person rides.