Where to Find Cool Sedona Shops You’ll Want to Visit

Shopping in Sedona is worth adding to your itinerary, but I wouldn’t spend an afternoon simply wandering from store to store. After visiting Sedona many times, I’ve found that each shopping area has a very different vibe. Sedona isn’t the place for giant outlet malls or chain stores.

If you only have an hour or two, I’ll show you where I’d go depending on whether you want art, gifts, crystals, historic places or simply a pretty place to walk around.

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Sedona Arizona Shopping: Where to Shop & What I’d Skip

Originally published February 18, 2023 — Last updated September 2, 2026

These are the areas you’ll stumble across handcrafted pottery, local artwork, beautiful gardens tucked behind stone archways, and more crystal shops than you’ve probably ever seen in one town. Whether you have an hour or an entire afternoon, here’s where I’d spend my time.

I’ve explored Sedona many times over the years, and every trip usually includes at least an hour or two wandering through the shops. Some places are fun to browse once, while others have become traditions we return to every visit.

In this post I will refer to the “Y” when providing directions.

Which Sedona Shopping Area Is Best for You?

South and east of the “Y” roundabout is very walkable between shops. West of the “Y” roundabout is the least crowded and you’ll want a car. Keep in mind Sedona is not a late night town kind of town, most shops close around 6 pm. Each area has a distinct vibe.

Oak Creek & Sedona Shopping

If you’re coming up from Phoenix chances are your first real glimpse of Sedona will be the Village of Oak Creek. It’s the perfect intro to Sedona.

South of the “Y” intersection is the first area you’ll see if you drove north on Interstate 17 and took the exit for Sedona. It includes the Village of Oak Creek and the Tlaquepaque Shopping Center.

Shops in Oak Creek Village

If you like quieter places where you can actually browse without bumping into crowds, start here. As you drive along Highway 179, you’ll pass a line-up of small shopping plazas including Oak Creek Marketplace, local coffee shops, and art spaces.

Don’t miss Son Silver West Gallery, a roadside favorite that’s half art gallery and half quirky market. You’ll find everything from rustic garden décor to copper sculptures to wind chimes that sing with the breeze.

Tlaquepaque Shopping Village

Tlaquepaque (say it: tuh-LAH-keh-PAH-keh) isn’t just a pretty backdrop it is a 50-year-old art project you get to walk through and feel a part of. Back in the early 1970s, a developer named Abe Miller fell in love with Sedona and decided he wanted to build something that felt like it had always been there.

He and his architect took road trips through small towns outside Guadalajara, sketching courtyards and archways and hauling truckloads of hand-carved doors, iron gates, and clay pots back to Sedona to make it feel real instead of staged. Fittingly, the word, Tlaquepaque, roughly translates to “the best of everything.”

You can learn more about the history of Tlaquepaque by visiting the shopping village or at the official site.

Is Tlaquepaque a tourist trap?

Some people call it that, and it’s touristy, but I believe it is worth the hype. It’s still one of my favorite places to walk around in Sedona. Even skipping every shop, or restaurant the courtyards and seasonal displays alone are worth the visit.

Imagine cobblestone walkways, vine-draped archways, and fountains trickling with water, all nestled beneath a canopy of sycamore trees. You can wander in and out of specialty shops and art galleries all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Pick up a handmade ceramic, admire a gallery full of landscapes, or treat yourself to a scoop of prickly pear gelato.

Shops

If you’re looking for gorgeous photographic prints of Sedona, visit Eclectic Image Gallery. If you’re looking for pottery, check out Esteban’s. Unique beads can be found at Sedona’s oldest bead shop, Cocopah’s. These are my favorite artsy shops in Tlaquepaque.

Tlaquepaque North

Tlaquepaque has shops on both sides of the road, and for years crossing meant waiting for a break in traffic (or causing one).

New since my earlier visits: A pedestrian bridge now (2025) connects the two sides of Tlaquepaque, so you don’t have to cross the busy road at street level. Look for it and use it instead of crossing at street level. This helps prevent traffic from backing up.

My favorite part of this shopping village is the atmosphere. I love the cobblestone roads, water fountains and the seasonal displays. I usually stop in at Tlaquepaque every time I visit Sedona (even if I don’t plan on buying anything) just to walk the courtyards and browse a few galleries.

Where I’d Eat While Shopping at Tlaquepaque

Where to eat here (these are our regulars, not just what’s closest):

• Pump House Station for breakfast or brunch with a view – Tlaquepaque North
• Secret Cafe for lunch and a beautiful garden setting – Tlaquepaque
• El Rincon Mexican Restaurante for dinner and it’s actually one of the original buildings from the 1970s construction – Tlaquepaque
• Oak Creek Brewery for craft beers and a great view of the mountains. – Tlaquepaque

Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s worth wandering through just to admire the courtyards and art.

The Hart General Store

We can’t have a post about shopping in Sedona without mentioning the historic Hart General Store. In 1926 the Hart General Store was the place to shop in Sedona for all your essential items including fruit, grocery items and fuel.

It sits on Brewer Road, which is like a hidden gem now, but at the time it was the main road in Sedona. Once the State Route 179 was completed, Mr. Hart opened his store near the shift in traffic.

Today this historical building is home to a lovely gift shop, Mi Amore’. It was known as the Hummingbird House up until late 2022. If you’re looking for a special gift this little shop has everything from French soaps to one of a kind home and garden decor. I like to stop in when I visit just to see any new items added and it’s my favorite spot to buy soap.

Directions: Take 179 A north and turn left on Ranger Road just before the “Y” intersection

Address: 100 Brewer Road.

Uptown Sedona Shopping

If it’s your first visit and you want all the classic Sedona energy, uptown is where you’ll want to spend some time.

This walkable strip just east of the “Y” is the heart of Sedona’s tourism scene. It’s bustling with boutiques, souvenir shops, art galleries, and spots to book tours. It can get crowded, especially during weekends and holidays. Find one of the public lots and exp

Want more details? See my Uptown Sedona guide for what to see, where to park and how I’d spend my time there.

West Sedona Shops

If you’re interested in seeing where the community lives and shop head west of the Y. Just west of the “Y” intersection you’ll notice things start to feel a bit more local. It’s not as touristy.

This is where we usually stop if we’re looking for crystal shops or want to browse without the busy sidewalks of Uptown. The downside is that it is not walkable like uptown. On this side of town you’ll find:

• A great selection of crystal and metaphysical shops (some with aura photography and energy healing)
• Art co-ops and studios showcasing Sedona artists
• Tattoo artists
• Everyday essentials like grocery stores, a movie theater, and gas stations
• McDonalds with the turquoise arches

If you’re looking for an overall great variety of beads, check out Bead Garden. Crystals and aura readings, visit Mystical Bazaar. Authentic Native American kachina dolls, jewelry and pottery, explore Kachina House. These are my favorite shops on the west side of Sedona.

What I Would Skip

If you’re short on time and a first time visitor to Sedona I would focus on uptown shopping and Tlaquepaque. My personal favorite spot is Tlaquepaque because it is such a unique walkable spot. If you’re shopping for a souvenir, I’d skip the generic Sedona merchandise. Look for something from Arizona or made by a local southwest artist instead.

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If you’re combining shopping with a tour

If you’re spending a full day in Sedona, I’d pair shopping with a tour rather than trying to spend several hours shopping. Uptown makes a convenient place to start because tour operators are concentrated in this area.

• Book a Flight to Sedona: To Sedona the closest airport is Flagstaff Pulliam and Sky Harbor in Phoenix.
• Rent a Car to Sedona: You can rent a car in Flagstaff or Phoenix and drive to Sedona. Alternatively, you can leave the driving to someone else and take a bus tour from Phoenix to Sedona.
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