Guidebook for Santa Fe
Essentials
Less expensive than Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, closer to our place, and a great variety. This is our main go-to grocery story in Santa Fe, though for grilling meat and fish we usually go to Whole Foods.
85 personas locales recomiendan
Sprouts Farmers Market
3201 Zafarano DrLess expensive than Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, closer to our place, and a great variety. This is our main go-to grocery story in Santa Fe, though for grilling meat and fish we usually go to Whole Foods.
Trader Joe's
530 W Cordova RdWhole Foods Market
753 Cerrillos RdA great farmer's market and a must-visit. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays. A delight.
179 personas locales recomiendan
Mercado de productores de Santa Fe
1607 Paseo De PeraltaA great farmer's market and a must-visit. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays. A delight.
Elegant but relaxed Japanese spa nestled in the foothills off Hyde Park Rd. on the way to the ski area. We highly recommend reserving a private tub. The common tub used to be wonderful but it was redone and ruined (in our view and the view of many other locals). However, there is still a common tub for women. The private tubs are heavenly, as are the massages.
185 personas locales recomiendan
Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayElegant but relaxed Japanese spa nestled in the foothills off Hyde Park Rd. on the way to the ski area. We highly recommend reserving a private tub. The common tub used to be wonderful but it was redone and ruined (in our view and the view of many other locals). However, there is still a common tub for women. The private tubs are heavenly, as are the massages.
North of Espanola and about 40 minutes from our place, Ojo Caliente is a sprawling complex of hot mineral pools and includes one large swimming pool. A pleasant and somewhat funkier alternative to the more fussy Ten Thousand Waves, but very comfortable for everyone, including families.
http://www.ojospa.com
173 personas locales recomiendan
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveNorth of Espanola and about 40 minutes from our place, Ojo Caliente is a sprawling complex of hot mineral pools and includes one large swimming pool. A pleasant and somewhat funkier alternative to the more fussy Ten Thousand Waves, but very comfortable for everyone, including families.
http://www.ojospa.com
Parks & Nature
A must. https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
230 personas locales recomiendan
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdA must. https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
On the way to Bandelier but a destination all its own. A beautiful loop trail with cliff dwellings and petroglyphs, along with amazing views. A favorite of ours.
https://www.nps.gov/band/planyourvisit/tsankawi.htm
230 personas locales recomiendan
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdOn the way to Bandelier but a destination all its own. A beautiful loop trail with cliff dwellings and petroglyphs, along with amazing views. A favorite of ours.
https://www.nps.gov/band/planyourvisit/tsankawi.htm
Spectacular cliff dwellings on the Santa Clara Reservation. Spectacular setting and deeply informative small tours.
http://www.puyecliffs.com
11 personas locales recomiendan
Puye Cliffs Welcome Center
300 NM-30Spectacular cliff dwellings on the Santa Clara Reservation. Spectacular setting and deeply informative small tours.
http://www.puyecliffs.com
Near Abiquiu and O'Keefe's home and studio. Spectacular setting and easy walking. Avoid in very hot months.
http://www.plaza-blanca.com
Plaza Blanca
Plaza BlancaNear Abiquiu and O'Keefe's home and studio. Spectacular setting and easy walking. Avoid in very hot months.
http://www.plaza-blanca.com
A beautiful, mostly easy hike not far from our place leading to a beautiful waterfall. Head off to the right past the waterfall cutoff for higher country. Just up Hwy. 592 past Chupadero.
http://santafetravelers.com/guest-blogs/5-easy-santa-fe-hikes-2/
Rio En Medio Trail
A beautiful, mostly easy hike not far from our place leading to a beautiful waterfall. Head off to the right past the waterfall cutoff for higher country. Just up Hwy. 592 past Chupadero.
http://santafetravelers.com/guest-blogs/5-easy-santa-fe-hikes-2/
Accessed from the parking lot of the Santa Fe ski basin, this is the main hiking trail into the high country. Absolutely beautiful.
http://alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/windsor-trail
Winsor Trailhead
Hyde Park RoadAccessed from the parking lot of the Santa Fe ski basin, this is the main hiking trail into the high country. Absolutely beautiful.
http://alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/windsor-trail
Quite near our place, located off Bishop’s Lodge Road as you drive in to town: http://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7005591
Big Tesuque Trail
Quite near our place, located off Bishop’s Lodge Road as you drive in to town: http://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7005591
Beyond Los Alamos in the Jemez mountains, a spectacular volcanic crater. If you're lucky you'll see elk grazing here. There are lots of hiking trails nearby.
42 personas locales recomiendan
Reserva Nacional Valles Caldera
39201 NM-4Beyond Los Alamos in the Jemez mountains, a spectacular volcanic crater. If you're lucky you'll see elk grazing here. There are lots of hiking trails nearby.
Arts & Culture
Small tours of O'Keefe's home and studio. The home and studio are beautiful, the tour very informative, and the setting spectacular. From here it's a short drive north to her other residence at Ghost Ranch, and to Plaza Blanca.
23 personas locales recomiendan
The O'Keeffe: Welcome Center
21120 US-84Small tours of O'Keefe's home and studio. The home and studio are beautiful, the tour very informative, and the setting spectacular. From here it's a short drive north to her other residence at Ghost Ranch, and to Plaza Blanca.
Sightseeing
Everyone goes here and you should too, although it's become a bit blighted over the years by tourism. The church -- inside and out -- is beautiful, however. Be sure to visit the Vigil Market/Potrero Trading Post gift shop. From here you can follow the "High Road" north through Cordova (wood carving center) Truchas (drop-dead views and wonderful art galleries), and Las Trampas (beautiful historical church) all the way to Taos.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/El_Santuario_de_Chimayo.html
Welcome Center Santuario de Chimayo
Everyone goes here and you should too, although it's become a bit blighted over the years by tourism. The church -- inside and out -- is beautiful, however. Be sure to visit the Vigil Market/Potrero Trading Post gift shop. From here you can follow the "High Road" north through Cordova (wood carving center) Truchas (drop-dead views and wonderful art galleries), and Las Trampas (beautiful historical church) all the way to Taos.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/El_Santuario_de_Chimayo.html
Be sure to visit some of the Pueblos in Northern New Mexico, and check websites for dance schedules. The Taos Pueblo is one of the most spectacular. Dances in summer and winter.
http://taospueblo.com
228 personas locales recomiendan
Taos Pueblo
Be sure to visit some of the Pueblos in Northern New Mexico, and check websites for dance schedules. The Taos Pueblo is one of the most spectacular. Dances in summer and winter.
http://taospueblo.com
Food Scene
Classic northern-New Mexico cooking near the plaza. Great for lunch, and expect a wait.
160 personas locales recomiendan
The Shed Restaurant
113 1/2 E Palace AveClassic northern-New Mexico cooking near the plaza. Great for lunch, and expect a wait.
La Choza Restaurant
905 Alarid StVery good northern-New Mexico classics.
La Boca
72 W Marcy StSpanish, tapas. Our favorite restaurant in Santa Fe.
Jambo Cafe
2010 Cerrillos RdAfrican food in Santa Fe? Yes, and it's fabulous.
Great French breakfast and lunch place. Be sure to try a quiche.
110 personas locales recomiendan
Clafoutis
333 W Cordova RdGreat French breakfast and lunch place. Be sure to try a quiche.
Mexican/Northern New Mexican done beautifully. Less classic than The Shed or La Choza, a bit more upscale but still casual. Be sure to make a reservation.
136 personas locales recomiendan
Cafe Pasqual's
121 Don Gaspar AveMexican/Northern New Mexican done beautifully. Less classic than The Shed or La Choza, a bit more upscale but still casual. Be sure to make a reservation.
Barbecue, burgers, and such, with music and an outdoor patio. Food is solid here and the decor, kitsch-Western, works.
148 personas locales recomiendan
Cowgirl Hall of Fame
319 S Guadalupe StBarbecue, burgers, and such, with music and an outdoor patio. Food is solid here and the decor, kitsch-Western, works.
Salvadoran, Central American. Excellent, one of our favorites. Can get tight and crowded, but it's a great scene and the food is fabulous.
131 personas locales recomiendan
Tune-Up Café
1115 Hickox StSalvadoran, Central American. Excellent, one of our favorites. Can get tight and crowded, but it's a great scene and the food is fabulous.
The only restaurant in Tesuque, just minutes from our place. Excellent breakfasts and fine northern-New Mexico menu throughout the day, plus they've got a brick pizza oven. Ample outdoor seating in covered patio. They also have a small market.
72 personas locales recomiendan
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village RdThe only restaurant in Tesuque, just minutes from our place. Excellent breakfasts and fine northern-New Mexico menu throughout the day, plus they've got a brick pizza oven. Ample outdoor seating in covered patio. They also have a small market.
We're very fussy about our Indian food. We've visited the country twice and cook a lot of Indian food at home. This place is the real thing and almost everything we've had here is excellent. Spicy like northern-New Mexico, so it fits the food vibe in Santa Fe.
7 personas locales recomiendan
Raaga - Modern Indian Cuisine
544 Agua Fria StWe're very fussy about our Indian food. We've visited the country twice and cook a lot of Indian food at home. This place is the real thing and almost everything we've had here is excellent. Spicy like northern-New Mexico, so it fits the food vibe in Santa Fe.
Many people say this is the best restaurant in Santa Fe. We've had great meals here. It's elegant and pricey, great for special occasions.
110 personas locales recomiendan
Geronimo
724 Canyon RdMany people say this is the best restaurant in Santa Fe. We've had great meals here. It's elegant and pricey, great for special occasions.
If you have to have lunch on the plaza this is the place. Have the posole and get a glass or horchata.
43 personas locales recomiendan
Famous Plaza Cafe
54 Lincoln AveIf you have to have lunch on the plaza this is the place. Have the posole and get a glass or horchata.
Just a short walk directly across the road at the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado resort. Elegant and with gorgeous views. We often go here for brunch but the dinners are getting great reviews. There is also food served in the bar, which is beautiful, too. Full spa facilities.
Terra
198 NM-592Just a short walk directly across the road at the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado resort. Elegant and with gorgeous views. We often go here for brunch but the dinners are getting great reviews. There is also food served in the bar, which is beautiful, too. Full spa facilities.