Red Cliffs Retreat Guide Book
Food scene
Large outdoor patio with tasty food made from quality ingredients. Serves mixed drinks, wine and beer.
44 locals recommend
Wild Thyme Cafe
198 South 100 EastLarge outdoor patio with tasty food made from quality ingredients. Serves mixed drinks, wine and beer.
Or favorite place in town. Small plates to share made with farm fresh ingredients. We highly recommend that you make a reservation on open table. Serves mixed drinks, wine and beer.
50 locals recommend
Sego Restaurant
190 N 300 WOr favorite place in town. Small plates to share made with farm fresh ingredients. We highly recommend that you make a reservation on open table. Serves mixed drinks, wine and beer.
Delicious food in an eclectic atmosphere with great beers! Serves wind and beer.
66 locals recommend
Rocking V Cafe
97 W Center StDelicious food in an eclectic atmosphere with great beers! Serves wind and beer.
Great place to grab a coffee and breakfast. Their hours have been a bit strange since covid.
35 locals recommend
Kanab Creek Bakery
238 W Center StGreat place to grab a coffee and breakfast. Their hours have been a bit strange since covid.
Great place for wood fired pizza and a pitcher of beer. Keep in mind that it is vegetarian.
41 locals recommend
Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen
233 W Center StGreat place for wood fired pizza and a pitcher of beer. Keep in mind that it is vegetarian.
Iron Horse
78 W Center StGood place to grab a burger, beer or cocktail.
A local favorite. Fast food style food but made to order. I would call and order in advance.
21 locals recommend
Big Al's Burgers at The Junction
185 E 300 SA local favorite. Fast food style food but made to order. I would call and order in advance.
Asava Juice & Smoothies
176 S 100 ESunny Creek Coffee
181 W Center StGreat little spot to pick up a coffee, pastry or a sandwich.
Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich. Lines can be long at times tho.
10 locals recommend
Jakey Leigh's Coffee shop and bakery
4 E Center StGreat place to grab a breakfast sandwich. Lines can be long at times tho.
Good paninis, smoothie and other simple bites. Located at the Moqui Cave natural history museum.
The Cave Cafe
4581 US-89Good paninis, smoothie and other simple bites. Located at the Moqui Cave natural history museum.
A great local outdoor gear shop that serves up some of the best coffee in town.
28 locals recommend
Willow Canyon Outdoor
263 S 100 EA great local outdoor gear shop that serves up some of the best coffee in town.
The Soda Fountain
176 W Center StGreat place to grab ice cream. Its located inside a drug store.
Burger and steak kind of place. Old western sort of vibe. Serves alcohol.
18 locals recommend
Iron Horse
78 W Center StBurger and steak kind of place. Old western sort of vibe. Serves alcohol.
Tex mex sort of place. Can get crowded at times. Serves ice cold beers.
76 locals recommend
Escobar's Mexican Restaurant
373 E 300 STex mex sort of place. Can get crowded at times. Serves ice cold beers.
A new welcome addition to town. You order at the register. Not fancy place but good simple cuban food.
6 locals recommend
Havana Cabana the Taste of Cuba
310 South 100 EastA new welcome addition to town. You order at the register. Not fancy place but good simple cuban food.
The Spotted Dog
428 Zion Park BlvdGood place to grab breakfest or lunch on the west side of Zion.
Food scene outside of Kanab (surrounding area)
A great place to go on your way back from Zion but its also worth making the drive just for an incredible meal and location. Its located on a beautiful ranch just west of Mt. Carmel Junction. Don't miss the Bison heard. Definitely call in advance for availability.
Cordwood
Utah 9A great place to go on your way back from Zion but its also worth making the drive just for an incredible meal and location. Its located on a beautiful ranch just west of Mt. Carmel Junction. Don't miss the Bison heard. Definitely call in advance for availability.
Great beers and pretty good pizza. If you find yourself coming in on 389 for your visit or doing a loop on an adventure day stop by and have a local crafted beer. Who would of thought there would be a brewery in Colorado City?!
32 locals recommend
Edge Of The World Brewery & Food Pub
70 N Central StGreat beers and pretty good pizza. If you find yourself coming in on 389 for your visit or doing a loop on an adventure day stop by and have a local crafted beer. Who would of thought there would be a brewery in Colorado City?!
If you find yourself on the west end of Zion in Springdale and need a great meal check out Camp Outpost.
Camp Outpost Co. Zion
709 Zion Park BoulevardIf you find yourself on the west end of Zion in Springdale and need a great meal check out Camp Outpost.
Another great place for simple American eats just out side the west gate of Zion in Springdale.
21 locals recommend
MeMe's Café
975 Zion Park BlvdAnother great place for simple American eats just out side the west gate of Zion in Springdale.
Great little place on the west side of Zion with good pizza and coffee.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Soleil
205 Zion Park BlvdGreat little place on the west side of Zion with good pizza and coffee.
Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon
1212 Zion Park BlvdTex mex on the west side of Zion in Springdale.
New American and a bit on the pricier side on the west side of Zion.
20 locals recommend
King's Landing Bistro
1515 Zion Park BlvdNew American and a bit on the pricier side on the west side of Zion.
Local Trails and Hikes
We love this hike that goes right out of the east end of our neighborhood. It takes you up to a large sandstone alcove with a great petroglyph panel.
11 locals recommend
Mansard Trail
We love this hike that goes right out of the east end of our neighborhood. It takes you up to a large sandstone alcove with a great petroglyph panel.
Squaw Trailhead
West 600 NorthGreat local trail. Check it out on All Trails for more info.
Great local trail. Don't forget to take the side trail to the dinosaur tracks.
15 locals recommend
Bunting Trail - Trailhead
1145-1235 W Stansfield DrGreat local trail. Don't forget to take the side trail to the dinosaur tracks.
Cutler Point
Cutler PointAn incredible sand cave! You need a 4x4 to get their or you can hire a tour guide.
Cool little spot to check out just north of town. You park on the west side of 89 and scramble up the rock ledge. They are pretty popular but it's fun, quick easy adventure.
13 locals recommend
Sand Caves
U.S. 89Cool little spot to check out just north of town. You park on the west side of 89 and scramble up the rock ledge. They are pretty popular but it's fun, quick easy adventure.
A great little slot canyon close to town. The sand is very deep. A real 4x4 is needed. You will get stuck in an AWD suv. Tours are also available.
17 locals recommend
Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon
A great little slot canyon close to town. The sand is very deep. A real 4x4 is needed. You will get stuck in an AWD suv. Tours are also available.
This is a bit further but don't believe the driving time that Maps shows you. You can get their quite a bit quicker. It is the closest hike in Grand Staircase Escalante to Kanab. It is also at a much higher elevation and is a great way to beat the heat. After a short walk in a wash you will enter a white slot canyon dotted with pine trees. We also love that we rarely see very many people there. 4x4 needed after heavy rains or snow other than that most vehicles will make it.
Lick Wash Trailhead
This is a bit further but don't believe the driving time that Maps shows you. You can get their quite a bit quicker. It is the closest hike in Grand Staircase Escalante to Kanab. It is also at a much higher elevation and is a great way to beat the heat. After a short walk in a wash you will enter a white slot canyon dotted with pine trees. We also love that we rarely see very many people there. 4x4 needed after heavy rains or snow other than that most vehicles will make it.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
12500 Sand Dune RoadA great place to watch sunrise or sunset.
Other Hikes and Adventures
The best way to access the famous Buck Skin Gulch slot canyon.
You will park then walk the wash until Wire Pass turns into a beautiful and tight slot canyon. It then joins up with Buck Skin Gulch which is the deepest and longest slot canyon in the Southwest. Check All Trails for more info and be sure to check the weather in advance!
15 locals recommend
Wire Pass trailhead
House Rock Valley RoadThe best way to access the famous Buck Skin Gulch slot canyon.
You will park then walk the wash until Wire Pass turns into a beautiful and tight slot canyon. It then joins up with Buck Skin Gulch which is the deepest and longest slot canyon in the Southwest. Check All Trails for more info and be sure to check the weather in advance!
A nice short hike about 30 min east of Kanab. Very family friendly and great for kids.
18 locals recommend
The Toadstools Trailhead
A nice short hike about 30 min east of Kanab. Very family friendly and great for kids.
Bucktank Draw and Birthday Arch Hike
U.S. 89Both North and South Coyote Buttes are incredible. The famous Wave is in the North. Permits are needed to visit either.
7 locals recommend
Coyote Buttes
Both North and South Coyote Buttes are incredible. The famous Wave is in the North. Permits are needed to visit either.
if you don't score a permit to hike Coyote Buttes White Pocket is just as incredible. You 100% need a real 4x4 to get there. There are also many guide services that can get you there.
13 locals recommend
White Pocket
if you don't score a permit to hike Coyote Buttes White Pocket is just as incredible. You 100% need a real 4x4 to get there. There are also many guide services that can get you there.
A great road east of town that brings you into Grand Staircase Escalante. It's an incredible road just to drive. Or go hike the Cottonwood Narrows or Lower Hackberry. Lower Hackberry is best in the spring and fall when there is a bit of water running in it.
Be sure to check the road and weather conditions.
Cottonwood Canyon Road - Viewpoint Paria River
Cottonwood Canyon RoadA great road east of town that brings you into Grand Staircase Escalante. It's an incredible road just to drive. Or go hike the Cottonwood Narrows or Lower Hackberry. Lower Hackberry is best in the spring and fall when there is a bit of water running in it.
Be sure to check the road and weather conditions.
One of the most incredible views to walk up to in the southwest. It gets busy but its great. Although we prefer Kayaking or paddle boarding the water below. To do that you get a back haul from Lee's Ferry to the damn. Rentals are available. *Remember you gain and hour when going there as this is in Arizona.
241 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page ParkwayOne of the most incredible views to walk up to in the southwest. It gets busy but its great. Although we prefer Kayaking or paddle boarding the water below. To do that you get a back haul from Lee's Ferry to the damn. Rentals are available. *Remember you gain and hour when going there as this is in Arizona.
Tours are needed to see this incredible slot canyon. It can get very crowded but it is quite special. *Its in Arizona so you gain and hour when going there.
243 locals recommend
Upper Antelope Canyon
Tours are needed to see this incredible slot canyon. It can get very crowded but it is quite special. *Its in Arizona so you gain and hour when going there.
This is the road you take to access North and South Coyote Buttes, Wire Pass Trailhead and White Pocket. If you just want to take nice scenic drive it connects 89 to 89A. It makes for a nice loop.
House Rock Valley Road
House Rock Valley RoadThis is the road you take to access North and South Coyote Buttes, Wire Pass Trailhead and White Pocket. If you just want to take nice scenic drive it connects 89 to 89A. It makes for a nice loop.
The Wave
The Wave TrailTry your luck at the online lottery! Trust me its worth it.
Lake Powell
A great day trip. Rent a boat or go Kayaking!
Navajo Lake
A great place to beat the heat in the summer.
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area
U.S. 89AA great place to go for a drive or a hike!
Outdoor gear
Willow Canyon Outdoor
263 S 100 ETour Companies
A great tour company in town. Check their website out for all their option. They offer Canyoneering, climbing, off roading and custom tours designed for your needs.
All Ways Adventure
4955 Boulder Bluff BoulevardA great tour company in town. Check their website out for all their option. They offer Canyoneering, climbing, off roading and custom tours designed for your needs.
Kanab Visitor Center
745 US-89The #1 place to rent a UTV.
Really great tour / guide company. Offering ATV tours, Horse tours, hiking, canyoneering, Jeep Rentals, Fly Fishing and a Via Ferrata.
7 locals recommend
ROAM Outdoor Adventure Co
4581 US-89Really great tour / guide company. Offering ATV tours, Horse tours, hiking, canyoneering, Jeep Rentals, Fly Fishing and a Via Ferrata.
Adventure Tour Company
116 S 100 ELocal tour company with lots of different offerings.
National Parks / National Monuments
Zion is about a 40 min drive from the house. Go early to hike one fo the famous trails. Or just a scenic drive through the park will not disappoint!
811 locals recommend
Zion National Park
Zion is about a 40 min drive from the house. Go early to hike one fo the famous trails. Or just a scenic drive through the park will not disappoint!
Bryce Canyon National Park
A trip to the North Rim is well worth it! Stop by Jacobs Lake Inn on the way home for the best home made cookies around!
36 locals recommend
North Rim Visitor Center
Arizona 67A trip to the North Rim is well worth it! Stop by Jacobs Lake Inn on the way home for the best home made cookies around!
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
745 US-89Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Cedar Breaks National Monument
4730 UT-148A very remote overlook in Grand Canyon National Park. A day permit is required. We recommend having a 4x4 vehicle.
Toroweap Point
A very remote overlook in Grand Canyon National Park. A day permit is required. We recommend having a 4x4 vehicle.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area