How To Spend 24 Hours In Page, Arizona
Are you planning a trip to Page, Arizona and only have a limited time to spend here? Let me share with you how we spent an incredible 24 hours in Page and had an amazing time enjoying this beautiful area.
Page, Arizona is the gateway to Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Recreation Area. It is a lovely small-town jam-packed with beautiful scenery in every direction, with an endless amount of fun things to do and beautiful sights to see.
As we planned our journey to travel through Utah, we wanted to see as much of it as we could. Utah has so much beauty, we wanted to experience it all.
Knowing that Page offered so much to see and do, we wondered how to spend 24 hours in Page, Arizona and get to see everything.
Located in northern Arizona, just about 15 miles from the Utah border and within a two-hour drive to Zion National Park, Page is a wonderful place to add to your itinerary. You will be so glad you did!
I loved our 24 hours in Page and would not change a thing. I wanted to share with you our itinerary because it was just amazing and one of the highlights of our trip to Utah.
Kayaking Lake Powell
We got to Page around 10:30 a.m and headed to Lake Powell Paddleboard and Kayaks. We had reserved kayaks and we were very excited to see beautiful Lake Powell.
As we headed down to pick up our kayaks at the Antelope Point public boat ramp, we were excited to see how expansive Lake Powell really is. We got into our kayaks and paddled down to lower Antelope Canyon.
Being out on the water was absolutely amazing, and I would highly recommend anyone going to Page, Utah to add it to their itinerary. Check out the Ultimate Guide For Kayaking Antelope Canyon to get more in depth information.
Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir in Colorado and Utah that receives over 2 million visitors every year. With over 2000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell is absolutely awe-inspiring. The crystal clear green turquoise water up against the towering rock formations and soaring red cliffs, makes it such a beautiful sight and something that you certainly don’t see everyday.
Antelope Canyon
These beautiful slot canyons located on the National Park are accessible by kayak or Jet-Ski from Lake Powell.
Lodging
When we completed our kayaking and hike through Antelope Canyon, we went to our hotel and checked in. We stayed at the La Quinta Inn & Suites and it was quite nice. It is a fairly new hotel as many of the hotels in Page are. The staff was very welcoming and it included a nice to-go breakfast for us the next day. Since there are many new hotels in the area, I would just recommend going with the best price, as we did. After checking in and showering, we headed out for dinner.
Dinner at El Tapatio
Some of the best recommendations are word of mouth, and this was no exception. A gal from the kayak shop recommended El Tapatio, and it was quite good. The restaurant was very busy and thankfully we did not have to wait too long. Our waitress was very nice, the margaritas were fabulous and the fajitas we’re so good. We had fried ice cream for dessert and OMG, it was amazing.
Horseshoe Bend
After dinner, we headed down to see the sunset at Horseshoe Bend. The easy walk from the parking lot to Horseshoe Bend is probably three-quarters of a mile each way. Try and get there during the golden hour so you can get some amazing pictures and beat the crowd. Horseshoe Bend is a very popular place to go and once you see it in person you will know why.
On a side note, the parking lot to Horseshoe Bend is on city property. Because of that, the city will charge you $10 to park. Unfortunately, your National Park Pass does not apply for the parking lot and cannot be used.
Lone Rock Beach
The next morning we woke up early, grabbed our breakfast in a bag from the hotel, and headed to Lone Rock Beach to watch the sunrise before heading to Zion. Wow, what a beautiful sight!
Lone Rock Beach is on Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area about twelve miles west of Page, Arizona. It is truly a spectacular place and the view is second to none.
Camping is allowed there and you will see tents and vans lined up close to the edge of the water. Watching the sunrise on Lone Rock Beach is absolutely beautiful and a highlight of how we spent our 24 hours in Page, Arizona. We walked for quite some time hoping to find some sea glass for our collection, but unfortunately we didn’t find any.
Toadstools
About 20 minutes west of Lone Rock, located right off of Highway 89 is the Toadstools Hoodoos Trail. This is a very picturesque 1.8 mile out and back heavily trafficked trail with scenic views. It is a great hike for all skill levels. It offers great views of the desert rock formations that were shaped by wind erosion to resemble mushrooms or toadstools.
Final Thoughts
Page Arizona is a great little town that is surrounded by panoramic beauty and I would highly suggest spending 24 hours enjoying all it has to offer.