Located in the high desert of Arizona, at 4400 feet above sea level, Sedona is only 2 hours from Phoenix, 5 hours from Las Vegas, and 7 hours from Los Angeles. Sedona has an average rainfall of 17 inches, an average high temperature of 74 degrees, a population of more than 20,000 residents, and attracts over 40 million visitors a year. The area is blessed with natural Red Rock formations at the beginning of Oak Creek Canyon, and was voted the most beautiful place in America in 2003 by US Weekend.

The city was founded in the early 1900s and was incorporated in 1988. Sedona was primarily a rural ranching community that was far off the beaten path, until the motion picture industry brought the beauty of the area to light with many TV shows and commercials filmed there. The city is about 19 square miles in size and only 51 percent is privately owned with the rest falling into the boundaries of the Cococino National Forest. Sedona is served by an impressive array of public and private schools, churches of all denominations, and an extremely professionally organized medical and health care system, which makes Sedona not only a tourist location but a very high quality place to live.

Sedona has numerous inns, motels, hotels, and resorts, with its share of AAA and 4 Diamond establishments to stay at. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the many activities this beautiful area provides including biking, hiking, camping, skiing, and golf, along with many sightseeing tours and trips. Whether you are young or old, looking to relocate or visit - you must come and spend some quality time in Sedona and see for yourself!

Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bureau: Tel: (928) 204-1123, (800) 288-7336. Web: www.VisitSedona.com