Sweeping 180 views and a must see at sunset. There were two guides there who were able to answer any questions we had about the area and also some of the birds we saw. Take your camera.
Went up to the Airport diner for lunch & was surprised at the amount of people there. The place isn't real big & would appear that many of the locals eat here. We just had sandwiches, but the portions were huge & the service was very good. The scenery is mostly looking out over the runway & the occasional airplane or helicopter taking off, but the place is worth the trip.
We found cheaper airfare by flying into Mesa instead of Phoenix. It is a small airport so it's easy to find everything you need and get to and from quickly. The only drawback we found was it didn't have enclosed jetways so you had to walk down a ramp directly from the plane. It was a beautiful sunny day so that wasn't a problem. On an inclement day maybe not so great.
We were told that this was the best place to watch the sunset over the hills of Sedona. It was very crowded and the lookout is overrated. The sun does not set behind the beautiful rocks so the changes in color is subtle at best. Give this a miss.
If you like to find the unusual restaurant when you travel, you will be delighted with the setting and food at this restaurant located at the Sedona Airport. The food and service are wonderful. We like to go for breakfasr and the ricotta pancakes melt in your mouth. The added bonus is a different spectacular view of Sedona!
We really enjoyed looking down on the city of Sedona with the mountains as a backdrop. Great spot for pictures.Stay on the paved overlook if there have been recent rains. A friend ventured down a trail and came back with 2" of caked red mud on his shoes....
The Mesa has amazing sunset views and its a vortex site. There is also an easy hike nearby for more sunset views which I enjoyed.
No trip to Sedona would be complete without a drive to the airport to enjoy the spectacular views over the city. A short drive up a winding, steep road takes you to a gravel parking lot with a large viewing area which looks out to the north and includes telescopes so you can get a closer look at Sedona's spectacular red rock outcroppings and the white dome of Thunder Mountain. For the more spiritually minded, the airport mesa is the site of one of Sedona's famous "vortices" (locally referred to as "vortexes") which are said to be spots of great spiritual power where energy emanates from the ground and is said to have miraculous powers. Some people claim to be able to feel the vortex power as a physical sensation, like a tingling feeling. "Ground zero" for the airport mesa seems to be the little red rock knob about halfway up the hill. It's a short scramble or a bit longer hike to the top, and whether or not you believe in energy vortices you will become a believer in this particular spot's scenic power. Climb up here just before sunrise and you'll be treated to a spectacular view to both the north and the southeast. But get here early - the few parking spots at the vortex pull-out are filled well before sunrise; otherwise you'll have to hike down from the airport parking area.
The most peaceful place I experienced in my exploration of this area. It's small, so visiting when crowds are sparse is highly recommended so you get your true experience of the serenity and healing energy of this quick hike! Favorite spot, if I lived there I would hike it every day.
Spectacular views of the valley from this vantage point. You feel like you're on top of the world. Not too challenging, but very cool !