Sylvia’s guidebook
Hiking/Adventuring
Popular local hike, not located in national parks. Hike follows a wonderful canyon with running water, making it a great choice on hot, summer days. There is a stunning natural bridge at the end. This hike is about 4mi round trip.
13 locals recommend
Grandstaff Trail Head
Utah 128Popular local hike, not located in national parks. Hike follows a wonderful canyon with running water, making it a great choice on hot, summer days. There is a stunning natural bridge at the end. This hike is about 4mi round trip.
Wonderful hike starting in Moab valley south of town. Hike begins with rapid ascent to top of Moab rim, where it levels out for easy hiking in gentle valleys filled with Juniper and tall grasses. Hike can be an out and back or a through hike if two cars are used: one at Hidden Valley Trailhead and the other at the Moab Rim Trailhead.
14 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Trail Head
2962 Rim Rock LnWonderful hike starting in Moab valley south of town. Hike begins with rapid ascent to top of Moab rim, where it levels out for easy hiking in gentle valleys filled with Juniper and tall grasses. Hike can be an out and back or a through hike if two cars are used: one at Hidden Valley Trailhead and the other at the Moab Rim Trailhead.
Wonderful open desert hike on sandstone to a classic Moab icon. A 3mi round trip, Corona Arch is not located in a National Park and is a great spot for a picnic during Spring and Fall. Locals have been known to make this hike during the full moon. There is a location with a small wooden ladder to aid in scaling a slickrock bench. Hike is generally safe but there are some cliffs near the arch, similar to delicate arch.
13 locals recommend
Corona Arch
Wonderful open desert hike on sandstone to a classic Moab icon. A 3mi round trip, Corona Arch is not located in a National Park and is a great spot for a picnic during Spring and Fall. Locals have been known to make this hike during the full moon. There is a location with a small wooden ladder to aid in scaling a slickrock bench. Hike is generally safe but there are some cliffs near the arch, similar to delicate arch.
Awesome business with great group of people that will take you on guided climbing and canyoneering trips.
Moab Cliffs and Canyons
253 N Main StAwesome business with great group of people that will take you on guided climbing and canyoneering trips.
Food scene
Awesome restaurant, Vietnamese fusion with Pho and Philly cheesesteaks under the same roof. Locally sources ingredients. Supports local businesses. High quality food, with gluten free and vegan options.
25 locals recommend
98 Center
98 East Center StreetAwesome restaurant, Vietnamese fusion with Pho and Philly cheesesteaks under the same roof. Locally sources ingredients. Supports local businesses. High quality food, with gluten free and vegan options.
Delicious places to grab a quick lunch. Affordable quality quesadillas. Lots of outside seating.
6 locals recommend
Quesadilla Mobilla
95 N Main StDelicious places to grab a quick lunch. Affordable quality quesadillas. Lots of outside seating.
Solid breakfast spot with delicious espresso. Gluten free and vegan friendly options. Can be ordered online for pick up.
22 locals recommend
Love Muffin Cafe
139 N Main StSolid breakfast spot with delicious espresso. Gluten free and vegan friendly options. Can be ordered online for pick up.
One of Moab's finer restaurants. Locally sources food, constantly changing menu, great service and wine. Definitely go for a romantic evening.
20 locals recommend
Desert Bistro
36 S 100 WOne of Moab's finer restaurants. Locally sources food, constantly changing menu, great service and wine. Definitely go for a romantic evening.
Sushi in the desert? This place is high quality delicious. If you're feeling loungy and in the mood for sake and Moab themed sushi rolls (I love the La Sal roll), this is your place!
21 locals recommend
Sabaku Sushi
90 E Center StSushi in the desert? This place is high quality delicious. If you're feeling loungy and in the mood for sake and Moab themed sushi rolls (I love the La Sal roll), this is your place!
There are more Thai restaurants in Moab than bars, but this is the best one. Classic thai dishes. Pad see ew for you!
12 locals recommend
Thai Bella Moab
218 N 100 WThere are more Thai restaurants in Moab than bars, but this is the best one. Classic thai dishes. Pad see ew for you!
Shopping
Great shop with local artists perfect for finding a unique gift for someone back home.
27 locals recommend
Moab Made
82 N Main StGreat shop with local artists perfect for finding a unique gift for someone back home.
tumbleweed
31 N Main StAnother solid local business that supports local artisans.
Largest local supermarket. Great for grabbing picnic or dinner supplies. Can be madness. I recommend early morning or later evening shopping.
63 locals recommend
City Market
425 S Main StLargest local supermarket. Great for grabbing picnic or dinner supplies. Can be madness. I recommend early morning or later evening shopping.
Sightseeing
Moonflower Canyon
Easy hike with petroglyphs down Kane Creek Blvd.
Incredible petroglyphs about an hour south of Moab on the way to Needles district in Canyonlands.
15 locals recommend
Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument
Utah 211Incredible petroglyphs about an hour south of Moab on the way to Needles district in Canyonlands.