Taran and Kara's Sandpoint Favorites, Local Watering Holes, and Hidden Gems
Kara And Taran
RUNNING AND WALKING TRAILS
Beautiful, tree covered, 3.5 mile dirt/gravel trail that hugs the shoreline of the lake. 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from the condo to the trail head. 5 mile round trip walk/run from the condo to the end of the trail and back.
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Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
Pend d'Oreille Bay TrailBeautiful, tree covered, 3.5 mile dirt/gravel trail that hugs the shoreline of the lake. 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from the condo to the trail head. 5 mile round trip walk/run from the condo to the end of the trail and back.
Wooded loop-trail systems that are popular for walking, trail-running, and cross-country mountain biking. 5-10 minute drive from the condo to the trail head. Known to locals as "Syringa" or "Pine Street Woods"
Syringa Ridge
Syringa RidgeWooded loop-trail systems that are popular for walking, trail-running, and cross-country mountain biking. 5-10 minute drive from the condo to the trail head. Known to locals as "Syringa" or "Pine Street Woods"
HIKING
If you look out across the water by the docks, and up at the mountain to your left, that’s Gold Hill! This is a great, shaded hiking trail with stunning views of Sandpoint, the Selkirk mountain range, and beautiful Lake Pend Oreille at the top! 5 miles round trip. 10 minute drive from the condo to the trailhead. This trail is more shaded than Mickinnick.
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Gold Hill Trail 3
If you look out across the water by the docks, and up at the mountain to your left, that’s Gold Hill! This is a great, shaded hiking trail with stunning views of Sandpoint, the Selkirk mountain range, and beautiful Lake Pend Oreille at the top! 5 miles round trip. 10 minute drive from the condo to the trailhead. This trail is more shaded than Mickinnick.
Another favorite hiking spot for locals that has beautiful views of the Cabinet mountains, Sandpoint, and the Pend Oreille River. 7 miles round trip. 10 minute drive from the condo to the trailhead. This trail receives a little more sun than Gold Hill.
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Mickinnick Trail Head 13
Woodland DriveAnother favorite hiking spot for locals that has beautiful views of the Cabinet mountains, Sandpoint, and the Pend Oreille River. 7 miles round trip. 10 minute drive from the condo to the trailhead. This trail receives a little more sun than Gold Hill.
BUT FIRST...COFFEE
Not to miss - Sandpoint’s favorite local artisan coffee + espresso roasters and neighborhood cafe! THE local community meet-up, hang-out, and watering hole at any time of day. 5 minute bike ride from the condo. 7am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
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Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters
524 Church StNot to miss - Sandpoint’s favorite local artisan coffee + espresso roasters and neighborhood cafe! THE local community meet-up, hang-out, and watering hole at any time of day. 5 minute bike ride from the condo. 7am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
Colorful, cute cafe in the heart of Sandpoint. 5 minute bike ride from the condo. 7am - 5pm
Monarch Mountain Coffee
119 N First AveColorful, cute cafe in the heart of Sandpoint. 5 minute bike ride from the condo. 7am - 5pm
Historic setting in Sandpoint's Cedar Street Bridge. Fabulous espresso and gelato! Open 7 days a week.
Cedar St. Bistro & Espresso Bar
334 N First AveHistoric setting in Sandpoint's Cedar Street Bridge. Fabulous espresso and gelato! Open 7 days a week.
BEER, WINE, AND ADULT LIBATIONS
This is the local's favorite place to grab a beer. They have an incredible craft beer selection - draft and bottled - but it closes at 8pm, so come here before dinner (no food menu, aside from charcuterie items and our smoked salmon which is sold there). Open Mon-Sat 12-8pm
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Idaho Pour Authority
203 Cedar StThis is the local's favorite place to grab a beer. They have an incredible craft beer selection - draft and bottled - but it closes at 8pm, so come here before dinner (no food menu, aside from charcuterie items and our smoked salmon which is sold there). Open Mon-Sat 12-8pm
Warm, intimate pub pulsing with local flair. Grab a pint and listen to the live music (lineup online), or head upstairs for a cozy atmosphere with shuffleboard, pool, and ping-pong. Also features an eclectic, creative-menu that nods to pub-fare but is more rich and creative. Open 7 days a week 11:30am-10pm
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Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee
212 Cedar StWarm, intimate pub pulsing with local flair. Grab a pint and listen to the live music (lineup online), or head upstairs for a cozy atmosphere with shuffleboard, pool, and ping-pong. Also features an eclectic, creative-menu that nods to pub-fare but is more rich and creative. Open 7 days a week 11:30am-10pm
Beautiful ambiance. Head over for a tasting, and then grab a bite to eat at the fabulous restaurant in the same building - the Fat Pig. Open 7 days a week 11am-8pm
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Pend d'Oreille Winery Tasting Room
301 Cedar StBeautiful ambiance. Head over for a tasting, and then grab a bite to eat at the fabulous restaurant in the same building - the Fat Pig. Open 7 days a week 11am-8pm
Just across the lake on the other side of the Long Bridge at the Lodge at Sandpoint. This is our favorite spot to sip a cocktail to watch spectacular views of sunset over the lake, or cozy up next to the big, lodge fireplace with a crackling fire in the winter. M-Th 4:30 - 9pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 - 10pm
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Forty-One South
41 Lakeshore Dr Just across the lake on the other side of the Long Bridge at the Lodge at Sandpoint. This is our favorite spot to sip a cocktail to watch spectacular views of sunset over the lake, or cozy up next to the big, lodge fireplace with a crackling fire in the winter. M-Th 4:30 - 9pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 - 10pm
Mickduff’s Beer Hall, Mickduff’s BrewPub: Two separate downtown locations - both serving their beer brewed locally at the Beer Hall. The family-friendly brewpub features an excellent pub-style menu with a large selection of local provenders. Try the wild-caught Alaskan salmon (Thunder’s Catch!) served on your own cedar plank (that’s what we catch in Alaska). Don’t miss Trivia on Tuesdays at 7PM at the Brewpub! Beer Hall is open M-Th 3-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm; Brewpub open Sun-Th 11am - 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
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MickDuff's Brewing Co. - Beer Hall & Brewery Tasting Room
220 Cedar StMickduff’s Beer Hall, Mickduff’s BrewPub: Two separate downtown locations - both serving their beer brewed locally at the Beer Hall. The family-friendly brewpub features an excellent pub-style menu with a large selection of local provenders. Try the wild-caught Alaskan salmon (Thunder’s Catch!) served on your own cedar plank (that’s what we catch in Alaska). Don’t miss Trivia on Tuesdays at 7PM at the Brewpub! Beer Hall is open M-Th 3-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm; Brewpub open Sun-Th 11am - 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
If you find yourself out late - well past the time the street lights came on, you’ll probably end up at “The ‘Niner.” This is the oldest, local, classic dive bar with fair-priced cocktails, a great rotating beer selection, and a line-up of local music and entertainment almost every night. Open until 2am
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219 Lounge
219 N First AveIf you find yourself out late - well past the time the street lights came on, you’ll probably end up at “The ‘Niner.” This is the oldest, local, classic dive bar with fair-priced cocktails, a great rotating beer selection, and a line-up of local music and entertainment almost every night. Open until 2am
One of our newest breweries in town! Excellent beer, beautifully renovated and historic space.
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Matchwood Brewing Company
513 Oak StOne of our newest breweries in town! Excellent beer, beautifully renovated and historic space.
LOCAL FARE WITH FLAIR: FOOD!
All of these favorite-locations are within a leisurely 5 - 10 minute walk or bike-ride from the Condo
Great spot for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week with deck-seating over Sandcreek. 8am-4pm
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Spuds Waterfront Grill
102 N First AveGreat spot for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week with deck-seating over Sandcreek. 8am-4pm
Lakeside dining with the best view! Must-try the TCB burger! Sun - Thurs: 7:30am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 7:30am - 10pm
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Trinity At City Beach
58 Bridge St Lakeside dining with the best view! Must-try the TCB burger! Sun - Thurs: 7:30am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 7:30am - 10pm
All locally-sourced food with a globally-inspired menu. Excellent tapas, light servings, and full-plates for sharing. Great vegetarian options, too. Beautiful patio and garden seating that overlooks the Marina! Tue-Sat: 11am-9pm, Fri: 11am-10pm
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Beet and Basil
775 S 1st Ave All locally-sourced food with a globally-inspired menu. Excellent tapas, light servings, and full-plates for sharing. Great vegetarian options, too. Beautiful patio and garden seating that overlooks the Marina! Tue-Sat: 11am-9pm, Fri: 11am-10pm
PanAsain cusine with classic Thai dishses and inventive, fresh sushi rolls. Casual, warm atmosphere. Tue - Fri: 11am-2:30, 5-9pm; Sat: 4-10pm.
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Thai Nigiri Restaurant
209 N First AvePanAsain cusine with classic Thai dishses and inventive, fresh sushi rolls. Casual, warm atmosphere. Tue - Fri: 11am-2:30, 5-9pm; Sat: 4-10pm.
The bustling, casual local spot for authentic Mexican for breakfast and lunch! Grab your food at the counter and eat it at the stand-up tables or outdoor bar-seating under the umbrellas with the rest of the locals! Family owned and always served with a big grin. Tue-Fri: 7am - 4pm, Sat: 7am-3pm.
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Joel's
229 Church StThe bustling, casual local spot for authentic Mexican for breakfast and lunch! Grab your food at the counter and eat it at the stand-up tables or outdoor bar-seating under the umbrellas with the rest of the locals! Family owned and always served with a big grin. Tue-Fri: 7am - 4pm, Sat: 7am-3pm.
Truly a hidden gem and truly local-watering-hole for lunch! Great sandwiches, soups...and pie! Menu with all the classics, and new items featuring inventive takes on the owner’s most-recent global travels. Tue-Fri 10:30am - 6pm, Sat: 10:30am - 4pm
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Pie Hut
502 Church StTruly a hidden gem and truly local-watering-hole for lunch! Great sandwiches, soups...and pie! Menu with all the classics, and new items featuring inventive takes on the owner’s most-recent global travels. Tue-Fri 10:30am - 6pm, Sat: 10:30am - 4pm
Beautiful bistro and European cafe experience with excellent food, located inside the Pine St. Bridge overlooking a peaceful view of Sandcreek and the mountains. Bistro open Mon-Sun 7am - 5pm, Wine Bar open Fri and Sat 5pm - 9pm with live music.
Cedar St. Bistro & Espresso Bar
334 N First AveBeautiful bistro and European cafe experience with excellent food, located inside the Pine St. Bridge overlooking a peaceful view of Sandcreek and the mountains. Bistro open Mon-Sun 7am - 5pm, Wine Bar open Fri and Sat 5pm - 9pm with live music.
Located at the Belwood Building with Pend Oreille Winery. Beautiful atmosphere, rotating seasonal menu featuring local ingredients. Great fresh-ground burgers, and a robust vegetarian menu, too. Mon-Sat 12pm - 10pm
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The Fat Pig
301 Cedar StLocated at the Belwood Building with Pend Oreille Winery. Beautiful atmosphere, rotating seasonal menu featuring local ingredients. Great fresh-ground burgers, and a robust vegetarian menu, too. Mon-Sat 12pm - 10pm
Upscale Pub serving American Cuisine. Beautiful atmosphere. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
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Baxters on Cedar
109 Cedar StUpscale Pub serving American Cuisine. Beautiful atmosphere. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM
Locally handmade and hand-crafted gourmet, hard-scoop ice cream with inventive flavors and local flair. Sun-Thurs 12-8pm, Fri-Sat: 12-9pm
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Panhandle Cone & Coffee
216 N First AveLocally handmade and hand-crafted gourmet, hard-scoop ice cream with inventive flavors and local flair. Sun-Thurs 12-8pm, Fri-Sat: 12-9pm
GROCERY STORES + MARKETS
Please make yourself at home, especially in the kitchen. All spices, oils, ingredients, and anything leftover from previous visitors is free for you to use. Mi cocina es su cocina! To pick up some goods for some meals-in, may we suggest our following favorites:
Local health-food store and market. It is spendy, but it’s a fun, colorful, and robust little local market for those specialty items. Great deli, hot-bar and bakery!
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Winter Ridge Natural Foods
703 Lake StLocal health-food store and market. It is spendy, but it’s a fun, colorful, and robust little local market for those specialty items. Great deli, hot-bar and bakery!
Large, locally owned supermarket with fair prices. Good natural-foods section and selection, too.
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Super 1 Foods
624 Larch StLarge, locally owned supermarket with fair prices. Good natural-foods section and selection, too.
Large, locally owned supermarket with fair prices. Good natural-foods section and selection, too.
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Yoke's Fresh Market - Sandpoint
212 Bonner Mall WayLarge, locally owned supermarket with fair prices. Good natural-foods section and selection, too.