West Sedona Arizona Map

About West Sedona, Arizona

West Sedona is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,400. The population density is 480.0 people per km². West Sedona is located at 34.8672°N, 111.8054°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86336.

West Sedona unfolds beneath a vast, often cerulean sky, its landscape a study in ochre and rust. It lies 24.5 miles south-south-west of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 201°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west of Sedona. The earth here is a vibrant, dry palette, sculpted by ages of wind and water into mesas that rise like ancient altars and canyons that whisper secrets in their shadowed depths. Pinyon pines and junipers cling tenaciously to the rocky slopes, their gnarled branches reaching towards the sun, while the air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the faint, clean scent of dust and sun-baked stone. The very light seems different, a sharp, clear brilliance that can make the red rock formations glow with an almost internal fire, softening only at dusk into hues of rose and lavender. The history of West Sedona is deeply entwined with the enduring allure of the red rocks and the spirit of independent enterprise. While its roots are in the pioneering days, its modern character is shaped by a blend of spiritual seekers, artists drawn to the dramatic scenery, and those who value a life lived at a slightly more deliberate pace. The local economy, while diverse, often reflects this unique character, with businesses catering to visitors drawn by the area's natural beauty and the belief in its energetic vortices. You’ll find galleries showcasing local art, shops offering crystals and New Age wares, alongside more conventional services that support the growing residential population, all contributing to West Sedona's distinctive hum.

About This West Sedona Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of West Sedona, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Sedona and Yavapai County.

Detailed location data for West Sedona includes the ZIP code (86336), telephone area code (928), county seat of Yavapai County (Prescott), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Sedona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.