Information About The Local Vicinity.
Monument Valley is the gateway or addition to your Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, or Moab trip. Here is some information about Monument Valley, time changes, and restaurants in our area.
The Monument Valley Navajo Park
The Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is managed by the Navajo Nation Department of Parks and Recreation located in Window Rock, Arizona.
An entrance fee is to be paid upon entry or can be purchased online, and is currently $8.00 per person. They do not accept park passes of any kind. During the spring and summer months, entry to the park is slow and may take up to an hour in some cases.
Per the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park regulations these fees cannot be added to any of our rates.
Confusing Daylight Time Changes In The Area
The Navajo Nation uses Daylight Saving Time. We operate within the Mountain Standard time zone that uses Daylight Savings Time. Time changes are in March and November, so before arriving, or planning a tour, make sure you arrive at the right time. Most of Arizona does not change their time, Monument Valley does, and is the same time as Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah.
🍔 Places To Eat ☕️
Monument Valley, Utah/Arizona
There are two dine-in restaurants and a fast food grill located at the gas station.
Goulding’s Stagecoach Restaurant
Full service restaurant located at the Goulding’s Lodge, offers American and Navajo cuisine.
Goulding’s Chevron Gas Station Grill
Ready made food available; chicken, sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza, cold drinks, etc.
Kayenta, Arizona
21 miles South of Monument Valley on U.S. Highways 160 & 163
Fast food chain restaurants are; McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, Taco Bell, Golden Rice Bowl, and a Starbucks located inside the Basha’s supermarket.
Two locally owned restaurants.
There are two other commercially owned dine-in restaurants located in hotels in Kayenta. They have limited or late operating hours and are recommended if you are staying in town for the night.
The Blue Coffee Pot Restaurant
Serving western and traditional Navajo dishes. Accepts major credit cards and cash. Wait time varies during lunch rush hours and is very busy on Wednesdays due to the local swap meet held in town. You may seat at any available table upon arrival.
Navajo Nation – Does not served alcoholic beverages. No Smoking.
Open 7am-8pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
The Amigo Restaurant
Casual spot located in Kayenta, Arizona. A secluded area serving Mexican & American staples including burgers since 1983.
Navajo Nation – Does not served alcoholic beverages. No Smoking.
Do Not Touch the cactus plant! It’s real. 😄
Mexican Hat, Utah – 23 miles North of Monument Valley
The Mexican Hat Lodge & The Swingin’ Steak
Across from the 7-11 Convenience Store and gas station. Steaks are the specialty at this off-the-beaten-path eatery known for swinging steaks.
Not located on the Navajo Nation – Serves alcoholic beverages, smoking optional.
San Juan Inn & Cafe
Located right outside the Navajo Nation. Alcoholic beverages served, American and Navajo dishes served.
Accepts major credit cards and cash.
Not located on the Navajo Nation – Serves alcoholic beverages.
Visit These Other Area Wonders
Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon and Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon. Tours companies that we recommend.
Rodger Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours
Antelope Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs vehicle tour adventures. Near Lake Powell and Page, Arizona.
Antelope Canyon: Is a narrow, spiraling sandstone canyon carved by flash floods over thousands of years. It’s one of nature’s most stunning wonders. During peak season (April-October), tickets can be hard to come by, so it’s advisable to check availability and book a tour in advance.
The Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Oak Creek Canyon: Crowded from late March to October. Parking and entrance tickets can sell out weeks in advance, so we recommend using tour companies to avoid the hassle at popular spots.
Sedona Daytripper LLC.
Sedona Area, Oak Creek Canyon, Flagstaff, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon, tours.
The Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Oak Creek Canyon: Crowded from late March to October. Parking and entrance tickets can sell out weeks in advance, so we recommend using tour companies to avoid the hassle at popular spots.
