Recommendations
There is so much to enjoy, explore, and experience at The Ridge and in Santa Fe. Let us help you plan your trip with custom experiences at The Ridge and recommendations for your time in and around the city.
Local Favorites for a Festive Lunch or Dinner
~ Cafe Pasqual’s - 40 year old Santa Fe institution, Old and New Mexican cuisine in a historic adobe a block from the Santa Fe Plaza, James Beard award winner
~ El Nido - house made pasta and wood-fired fare, occasional flamenco dance performances honoring the Spanish Colonial history of Santa Fe
~ Izanami - upscale izakaya fare of small plates with extensive offerings of premium sake in the hills above town
https://tenthousandwaves.com/food
~ La Choza and The Shed - sister restaurants of casual, authentic New Mexican cuisine
~ Paloma - authentic and fresh interpretations of Mexican cuisine with an agave-focused bar near the Santa Fe Railyard
~ Tesuque Village Market - charming market and restaurant in the village of Tesuque with indoor and outdoor seating
https://tesuquevillagemarket.com/
~ The Compound - elegant dining in an Alexander Girard designed adobe tucked away on Canyon Road, James Beard award winner
https://compoundrestaurant.com/
Casual Charm & Take Out Ready
~ Cafecito - Argentinian empanadas and fare in a delightful garden setting
https://www.cafecitosantafe.com/
~ Dolina - modern American brunch with Eastern European influences
https://www.dolinasantafe.com/
~ Ozu - tiny Japanese restaurant and market serving lunch and tea
~ Paper Dosa - fresh Southern Indian cuisine
~ Shake Foundation - dedicated to the preservation of the original green chile cheeseburger with outdoor picnic table seating
https://shakefoundation.com/#burgers
~ Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen - seasonal ingredients and gluten-free meals, vegetarian, vegan, and paleo options
https://www.sweetwatersf.com/eat
~ Tender Fire Kitchen - farm-to-table wood-fired pizza wagon, rotating seasonal menu and pop-up locations
https://www.tenderfirekitchen.com/
~ Vinaigrette - farm to table gourmet salads in a historic adobe
https://vinaigretteonline.com/santa-fe/
Independent Coffee Shops and Local Bakeries
~ CrashMurderBusiness Coffee - coffee shop and elixir laboratory
https://www.cmbcoffeeshop.com/
~ Ikonic Coffee Roasters - local coffee roasting company
~ La Mama - hot beverages, natural wine, specialty market, happy hour
https://www.cmbcoffeeshop.com/
~ Modern General Feed and Seed - healthy sustenance and unique products for home and garden, lovely book selection
https://moderngeneralfeedandseed.com/
~ Sage Bakehouse - artisan bread bakery, pastry shop, and cafe
https://www.sagebakehouse.com/
~ The Bread Shop - sourdough breads and specialty foods, delicious pre-made sandwiches
Recommendations for thoughtful edits of books, clothing, home decor, and more
~ 4Kinship - a Diné owned sustainable artwear brand with small batch productions
~ Chocolate + Cashmere - local artisans and makers of chocolate and cashmere
https://chocolatecashmere.com/
~ Cicada Collection - destination for elevated selection of women’s designer clothing
https://www.cicadacollection.com/
~ Collected Works Bookstore - independent bookstore in business for 42 years with knowledgable staff, book events, and a coffee shop
https://www.collectedworksbookstore.com/
~ Design Warehouse - upscale contemporary furniture and home goods by well-known designers
https://www.designwarehousesantafe.com/
~ Folklore - locally designed jewelry, clothing, and natural beauty products with a menu of healing arts such as tarot card and astrological readings
https://www.folkloresantafe.com/
~ Los Poblanos Norte - locally grown lavender products, botanical gin, and farm foods in a renovated 1935 Sinclair oil gas station
https://lospoblanos.com/shop/farm-shop-norte
~ Maison Smith - modern mercantile home goods shop
https://www.folkloresantafe.com/
~ Ojo Optique - artistic and independent eyewear
~ Radius Books - non-profit publisher of exquisitely designed books of artistic and cultural value
~ Spirit of the Earth - women’s clothing and jewelry boutique supporting craftsmanship from around the world
https://www.spiritoftheearth.com/
~ Webster Collection - thoughtfully curated collection of antiquities, collectibles, apparel, and fine art
https://webstersantafe.com/fine-art/
~ Whiskey and Clay - ceramics made in Santa Fe
~ Georgia O’Keeffe Museum - dedicated to the life and work of the famous painter
https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/
~ Museum of Contemporary Native Art - the museum of the Institute of Indian Arts and Culture focusing on contemporary Native art
~ Museum of Indian Arts and Culture - premier repository of Native American arts and culture from the the Southwest with work spanning from pre-historic to the present
https://indianartsandculture.org/
~ Museum of International Folk Art - largest collection of folk art in the world
https://www.internationalfolkart.org/
~ SITE Santa Fe - dynamic interdisciplinary contemporary arts institution with international reach
~ Vladem Contemporary - the contemporary museum of the New Mexico Museum of ArtExplore the rugged natural beauty surrounding Santa Fe
Hikes
~ Aspen Vista Trail - not to miss in the autumn changing leaves
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/aspen-vista-trail-32b9e74
~ Atalaya Mountain Trailhead - a local favorite hike in the pine trees
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/atalaya-mountain-trail
~ Galisteo Basin Preserve - large open space with marked trail system in the beautiful Galisteo Basin
https://www.galisteobasinpreserve.com/
~ Randal Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary - bird sanctuary and gentle nature hikes
https://randalldavey.audubon.org/
~ Sun Mountain Trail - short and steep with a dramatic view of the city from the summit, beautiful at sunrise or sunset
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/sun-mountain-trail
Guided Trips and Lessons
~ Broken Saddle Riding Company - horseback trail rides through scenic Cerrillos Hills State Park
~ High Desert Angler - first fly fishing shop in Santa Fe, offering guided trips, gear, advice, and more
https://www.highdesertangler.com/
~ New Mexico River Adventures - river rafting adventures in northern New Mexico
https://www.newmexicoriveradventures.com/
~ Santa Fe Mountain Bike Tours - guided rides from gentle to challenging in a top mountain biking destination
https://www.santafemountainbiketours.com/
~ Ski Santa Fe - ski instruction for all ages and levels of difficulty
https://skisantafe.com/lessons/
~ Yarrow Mountain Guides - personalized climbing lessons from complete beginners to experienced climbers
Pause for spa offerings and soaking in warm waters
~ Ten Thousand Waves - inspired by the Japanese mountain resorts
https://tenthousandwaves.com/spa
~ Ojo Spa Resorts - sister resorts with natural mineral thermal pools
Unique Experiences
~ Green River Pottery - group pottery classes for visitors
https://www.greenriverpottery.com/
~ Kakawa - authentic and historic drinking chocolate elixirs made through local organic farming
~ Meow Wolf - immersive multimedia art experiences in a historic bowling alley
~ Palace of the Governors - historic adobe with a block-long portal where Native American artisans have sold handmade jewelry for generations
https://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/about/campus/the-palace-of-the-governors.html
~ San Miguel Chapel - the oldest Catholic church in the United States
~ Santa Fe Farmers Market
Worthwhile destinations within a 2 hours drive of Santa Fe
~ Bandelier National Monument
https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
~ Georgia O’Keeffe House Tour
https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/home-studio-tickets/
~ Pecos National Historical Park
https://www.nps.gov/peco/index.htm
~ Taos Pueblo
