re: Sedona, Arizona recs

I stayed in Sedona for a month this past January so got to know the area decently well...

I think pretty much all the dining options are covered. Any Lisa Dahl restaurant is solid. Elote is great. Mariposa and Elote need reservations well in advance. Really enjoyed Pisa Lisa for casual pizza.

The Sedona Fudge Company is absolutely legit for fudge, chocolate concoctions, etc.

For hikes, Bear Mountain Trail is one I haven't seen mentioned. 5-6 miles, 2,000' elevation, with great views at the top. It's moderately difficult with some scrambling.

Hangover Loop Trail is another solid one. The only drawback is the initial hike along the road for UTV's to the loop.

The drive along 89A up the valley to Flagstaff is fantastic and highly recommend. There's some more hiking up the valley as well. I think Wilson Mountain or AB Young Trails are two options? As a note, I did not personally hike those two. Without knowing your hiking ability, these might be tougher with elevation gain so research and plan ahead of time. Same goes for Bear Mountain above.