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What BestPlaces Users Say about Sedona
Sedona, Arizona is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning red rock formations, New Age vibe, and plethora of outdoor activities. However, many people also choose to call this place home. According to multiple user reviews on BestPlaces.net, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Sedona. Some praise the beautiful scenery and vibrant community, while others mention high living costs and crowded tourist areas. Overall, it seems that living in Sedona offers a unique and diverse experience for its residents.
John, a resident of Sedona for 2 years, raves about the town's natural beauty, saying "Sedona is the most breathtaking place I've ever lived. The red rocks, the clear blue sky, and the peaceful energy make it truly special." On the other hand, Mary, who has lived in Sedona for 10 years, expresses frustration with the influx of tourists, stating "It's a constant struggle trying to navigate through the crowds and traffic. I miss the small town feel Sedona used to have."
In terms of community, Chris, a resident for 5 years, mentions the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, noting "The people here are so warm and accepting. I've found a great sense of belonging and have made amazing friends." However, Sarah, a resident for 8 months, feels differently, saying "It's been difficult to make connections here. The community can be cliquish and hard to break into."
Regarding the cost of living, Mark, a resident for 3 years, comments "Sedona is definitely not cheap, but the quality of life here is worth it. Plus, there are plenty of job opportunities in the tourism industry." On the other hand, Lisa, a resident for 1 year, expresses frustration with the high cost of housing, stating "Rent prices are outrageous and home ownership is almost impossible for the average person. It's definitely a sacrifice to live here."
based on 37 ReviewsGet to know Sedona with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Sedona
Left after 10 years - 8/5/2007
Most everyone that moves to Sedona does so after falling in love with it on vacation. Tourist hit the city in Spring and Fall (Summer tourism is low because most people "think" it gets as hot as Phoenix). Here are a few things I learned from living there:
Most people hold 3 jobs in order to make ends meet. Forget benefits or insurance coverage, employers don't offer them, they are just looking for part-timers.
There are no malls, nearest is in Flagstaff 45-50 minutes away up a mountain. One emergency medical facility (cut off by a creek if you live in the Village of Oak Creek). The next largest medical facility (hospital) is in Cottonwood 40 minutes away.
The only industry that thrives is tourism--resorts pay just barely above minimum wage and the hours are horrible. Retail slows down and lays off employees when tourism slows.
Everything closes down at 9 pm. No night life at all. Street lights turn off.
You are taxed and fee'd to death by the
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Beautiful area, great climate - 1/15/2007
The red rock mountains are just astounding and there are sunny blue skies 6 days out of 7! Not too hot, not too cold. After living in Hawaii for 15 years, Sedona is a great area to live on the
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Warm and Wonderful Cocoon - 12/10/2006
I lived in Sedona for 2 years, and loved a lot about it. It may be the most beautiful place I've ever lived, and the pace is easy, to say the least. Friendly people, everything(PO, supermarket, health food market) was 10 minutes away, but I felt a little isolated since the rest of the world is effectively 2 hours away.. Phoenix, the nearest "real" city and the airport are 2 hours away(and not a pleasant place at all), and of the alternatives- Flagstaff or Cottonwood-one's a drive straight up the mountain for 45 minutes, and the other doesn't really have more to offer than Sedona does. I am going back in January 2007 for a week or two, and I am really looking forward to it. I think the ideal way to enjoy Sedona is as a retreat from the hectic world, and the perfect situation would be, for those of us who love Sedona and still want to be "more of this world", to spend a couple of weeks now and again. It is astonishingly beautiful, with lots of galleries to explore, red rocks to hike
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Too expensive! - 9/14/2006
I lived in Sedona for 7 years. You can't work enough to afford a decent home there. Speaking of work there isn't any good work to be found, unless you want to work a minimum wage job at a resort or resturant. No thanks! There is a saying in Sedona. People come to Sedona with money, not to make it. That is the best way for me to describe it. It is beautiful, but you pay dearly for it. Your better off in Phoenix commuting up to visit on the weekends anyway. Sedona is not perfect. When you live there you deal with tourists and traffic that they bring
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different and unusal - 12/30/2005
Sedona is very artzy and different for most towns--there are no big box stores which keeps it a quaint artzy town--the residental housing there is awesome --it is true-- it is unlike any other place. Very beautiful--any one who can afford to live there is very lucky. Love
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Unlike any other place - 9/5/2005
Lived there for over 2 years....why did we leave?? Closest quality medical care is in Phoenix....however, the landscape is uncomparable; I never tired of it. Weatherwise, it's warm in the summer, but dry and we had snow for Christmas, but it was gone in a day or so. Great places to eat and shop for food for a small area, whether you like healthful, exotic or average American fare. I made friends easily; some very vital, wonderful people live there. I visit, but do miss living there very
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