Activities
| GOLFING | JEEP TOURS | HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES | BUS TOURS |
| TROLLEY SERVICE | SCENIC TRAINS | HORSE BACK RIDING |
| HIKING | BICYCLING | MOTORCYCLES| BIRDING/WILDLIFE |
|ART | THE BODY | THE MIND | REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS |
| THE GRAND CANYON | DINING |
Sedona Arizona Vacation AttractionsWhatever your interests, there is something to intrigue you in Sedona, Arizona. We offer full concierge service – In other words, we want to make your visit the best by recommending and arranging reservations for our guests at local golf courses, horseback riding, jeep tours, private tours to the Grand Canyon, Indian Reservations, Vortex tours, train rides, hot air balloon rides or other venues. Let us recommend one of the fantastic restaurants in Sedona. Allow us to help you make your vacation or visit to Sedona Arizona a memorable one. Choose from the following: 
Golfing
If Golf is your cup of tea, numerous championship courses beckon you to the greens. Take advantage of our Golf Packages – see our Packages page.
- Oak Creek Country Club – http://www.oakcreekcountryclub.com/, 3 minutes away. Robert Trent Jones course, Home of Sedona Open, 4-Star rating by Golf Digest, par 71 golf course.
- Sedona Golf Resort – http://www.sedonagolfresort.com/, 5 minutes away. Rated top ten in Arizona, Four Star Rating, 18 hole par 71 golf course
- Verde Santa Fe Golf Course- http://www.verdesantafe.com/, 15 minutes away 18 whole course located in the beautiful Verde Valley, par 71 course
- Beaver Creek Golf Course – http://www.beavercreekgolfsedona.com/, 20 minutes away 18 whole, par 71 course, near Lake Montezuma
- Canyon Mesa Golf Course – Beautiful 9 hole course for those of you who have limited time
Jeep Tours
Numerous Sedona, Arizona tour companies offer visitors vacation adventures, taking you to areas you would not be able to find on your own. These tours range from rugged off-road tours, vortex tours, scenic tours and archeological adventures to one of the area ruins.
Private Tours: Private, professionally guided tours and hikes can be arranged for you by experienced guides in the Sedona or Grand Canyon areas. Let us recommend one of two, preferred, tour companies who will personalize the Sedona experience for you by taking you to secret places, red rock vistas, ruins and vortexes and tailor them to your level of ability.

Hot Air Balloon Rides
Balloon over beautiful Sedona red rock country with one of Sedona’s balloon companies.
Bus Tours
Various tours give Sedona visitors the opportunity to visit and tour nearby towns and monuments, as well as going to the Grand Canyon.
Trolley Service
For a more relaxed way of sight seeing, check out Sedona Trolley - http://www.sedonatrolley.com/
Scenic Trains
View beautiful mountain scenes on the Verde Canyon Railroad that takes visitors through the remote Verde Canyon. Saturday evening wine tasting rides are among the special activities available during the year.
The Grand Canyon Railroad gives visitors several options to see the Grand Canyon. Day trips or overnights are available.
Horseback Riding
We work with two Sedona companies that offer a variety of horseback riding opportunities; some that include chuck wagon dinners and some that include 1/2 day thru 2-3 day trips.
Hiking
There are more than 130 official hiking trails in the Sedona area. Guests can roam in the Coconino National Forest, just behind the Cozy Cactus or take an official trail to Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, just up the road. Whether it is the views, a challenging climb or exploring the Native American ruins that makes hiking special for you, we will help you choose the Sedona experience that is right for you. Remember each of our rooms has a copy of “Great Sedona Hikes”; co-authored by Bill Bohan and David Butler, check-out Bill’s web-site at http://www.greatsedonahikes.com/ for the latest in Sedona hiking information.
Bicycling
There are tremendous vacation opportunities in Sedona to bicyclers. Nearby bike shops will rent bicycles and be there in the event that you need supplies.
- Three Hundred and sixty miles of shared use trails await avid bicyclers here in Sedona.
- Bell Rock pathway is a, smooth and groomed, 8 mile scenic ride for families and individuals, just 5 minutes away.
- Guided mountain bike tours are available by one of our nearby bike shops. Bell Rock Scenic Tour, Cathedral Rock Tour and Broken Arrow/Little Horse Tour
- Bike shops are available a block away that can supply you with trail maps and information, and bike rentals, as well as offering services and repair.
Motorcycles
Great motorcycling opportunities in Sedona’s beautiful Red Rock Country. Use Sedona as a base to tour Jerome and the Grand Canyon. See our Packagespage for Motorcycle tour packages with AZRides.

Birding/Wildlife
The Cozy Cactus Bed & Breakfast’s location in Sedona gives our guests a unique opportunity to see many indigenous and migratory bird species in our backyard, which is the Coconino National Forest. Aside from the Gambels Quails, which abound, one can also see Ladder back Woodpeckers, Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers, various Towhees, Cactus Wren, Pinyon and Scrub Jays, Scotts Orioles, Greater Roadrunner, Dark-eyed Junco and Sharp Shinned hawks to name a few. In addition to seeing birds from our terrace, there are bird and nature hikes throughout the week at Red Rock State Park.
Art
Sedona has long been a magnet for artists and the number of galleries in town – more than 40- reflects this. Visitors can browse for sculptures, paintings, photographs, pottery, beautiful woven garments, jewelry and Navaho rugs. At Tlaquepaque,(try saying “to lock your pocket”) built as a replica of a Mexican village, wander through shady courtyards cooled by splashing fountains and visit unique galleries or grab a bite to eat in one of several restaurants.
The Body
Numerous Sedona Spas offer visitors an opportunity to treat themselves; be it a facial, manicure, pedicure or other self-indulging treatment. Sedona has a variety of excellent massage professionals and facilities that allow guests to have treatments indoors, outdoors or in your room or as a couple. Ask us to arrange for a day pass to one of the resort spas in the area./P>
The Mind
Sedona offers a myriad of opportunities to learn and nurture your mind. Visit the crystal shops, vortexes or psychic and holistic professionals.
Regional Attractions
Jerome is an old mining town turned ghost town, which has been revived in recent years. After being abandoned when the copper mine closed, it was re-inhabited and turned into an art colony. Perched on the side of a mountain about a 35 minute spectacular drive from Sedona, visitors can walk the winding old streets and glimpse life as it was lived at the turn of the century. Numerous shops and galleries offer diversions and several restaurants will feed and refresh the weary.
Sedona’s red rock country and its environs offers visitors spectacular scenic driving opportunities. Some of the scenic drives include Schnebly Hill Road (if you have an SUV), Red Rock Loop Road, Boynton Pass Loop, Page Springs Loop, and Oak Creek Canyon.
A number of ancient ruins including Palatki and Honanki, some with petroglyphs and pictographs, are a short drive. Also see Montezuma Castle or Well, as well as Tuzigoot National Monument.
Grand Canyon
The south rim is approximately a 2 hour drive from the Cozy Cactus.
Dining
When it comes time for dinner, choose from 90 restaurants offering everything from Asian, continental Italian, Mediterranean, Southwest, Latin or good old American dining. Sedona chefs delight in creating delicious, innovative menus for their guests.
Our favorites include:
- Cucina Rustica – Italian – http://www.cucinarustica.com/1/main.htm
- RedStone Patio – Our newly opened local Golf Course Restaurant 15 minute walk
- Elote – Gourmet Southwest – http://www.elotecafe.com/
- Troia’s – Italian – http://www.troias.com/
- Dan’s Bistro – small Chef owned restaurant BYOB – http://www.dansbistro.com/
- Red Chopstick – 5 minute walk
- Tara Thai – 5 minute walk
- Minami – Japanese – 10 minute walk
- Tavern Grill – Old Town Cottonwood – http://taverngrille.net/ (30 min. drive)
- Grapes – Jerome - http://grapesjerome.com (45 min. drive)
- Quince Grill & Cantina -Jerome – http://visitjeromeaz.com/ (45 min. drive)

