Photogenic Places in Sedona
6 places ranked by scenic score
Sedona, AZ
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock is one of the most iconic red sandstone butte formations in Sedona, rising approximately 4,967 feet above sea level. The formation is reflected in Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing, creating one of the most photographed scenes in Arizona. It is also considered one of Sedona's four main vortex sites.
Sedona, AZ
Crescent Moon Ranch / Red Rock Crossing
Crescent Moon Ranch is a day-use recreation area on Oak Creek that provides the classic reflection view of Cathedral Rock. The site was a working ranch homesteaded in 1880 and retains several historic ranch structures. Oak Creek flows through smooth red rock channels at this location, creating natural foreground elements for Cathedral Rock compositions.
Sedona, AZ
Schnebly Hill Road Overlook
Schnebly Hill Road is a partially unpaved road that climbs from Sedona to the Mogollon Rim, offering some of the most dramatic aerial perspectives of Sedona's red rock formations. The Schnebly Hill Vista at the top provides a sweeping 180-degree panorama of the entire Sedona basin. The road follows the historic route used by settlers before SR 179 was built.
Sedona, AZ
Airport Mesa Vortex Overlook
Airport Mesa is a flat-topped butte in central Sedona that provides 360-degree views of the surrounding red rock formations including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Thunder Mountain. The mesa top is the location of Sedona Airport and a recognized vortex site. A short loop trail along the mesa rim offers unobstructed views in all directions.
Sedona, AZ
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area, spanning approximately 54 feet. The arch sits at an elevation of about 4,600 feet and offers panoramic views of the surrounding red rock landscape. The formation is composed of the same Schnebly Hill Formation sandstone that defines much of Sedona's geology.
Sedona, AZ
Chapel of the Holy Cross
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic chapel built into the red sandstone buttes of Sedona, designed by sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude and completed in 1956. The modernist structure features a 90-foot cross integrated into the facade and is built between two red rock pinnacles at an elevation of approximately 4,400 feet. The chapel was inspired by the Empire State Building and designed with consultation from Frank Lloyd Wright.