Guidebook for Salida
Food Scene
Delicious food, good variety for all palates. Good cocktails. Only a few blocks from the house.
57 locals recommend
The Fritz
113 E Sackett AveDelicious food, good variety for all palates. Good cocktails. Only a few blocks from the house.
Great sandwiches but busy during the noon hour. Right on F Street so you can people watch.
52 locals recommend
Sweetie's Sandwich Shop
129 W Sackett AveGreat sandwiches but busy during the noon hour. Right on F Street so you can people watch.
Best coffee in town, breakfast choices limited. If the weather is nice you can sit outside and watch the Salida action.
27 locals recommend
Café Dawn
122 E 1st StBest coffee in town, breakfast choices limited. If the weather is nice you can sit outside and watch the Salida action.
It's a little loud inside but right on the river and the food is pretty good. We love the fried goat cheese curds from the local goat dairy farm in BV.
58 locals recommend
Boathouse Cantina
228 N F StIt's a little loud inside but right on the river and the food is pretty good. We love the fried goat cheese curds from the local goat dairy farm in BV.
Uptown Grill
413 W Rainbow BlvdOne of the best chefs in town!
Currents Restaurant
122 N F StGood food, friendly service.
Great cinnamon rolls, scones, bagels and fresh baked bread. Good coffee too!
28 locals recommend
Little Red Hen Bakery
302 G StGreat cinnamon rolls, scones, bagels and fresh baked bread. Good coffee too!
Drinks & Nightlife
I think it's the best micro brewery in Salida. Check their website for live music, comedy, etc.
39 locals recommend
Soulcraft Brewing
248 W Rainbow BlvdI think it's the best micro brewery in Salida. Check their website for live music, comedy, etc.
Check their website for events - music, theater, comedy, movies.
26 locals recommend
Salida Steam Plant Theater
220 W Sackett AveCheck their website for events - music, theater, comedy, movies.
Another great local brewery. About 5 minutes west of Salida in the town of Poncha Springs
42 locals recommend
Elevation Beer Company
115 Pahlone PkwyAnother great local brewery. About 5 minutes west of Salida in the town of Poncha Springs
Shopping
F Street
F StreetGreat art galleries, clothing stores, jewelry, furniture, toy store ice cream & coffee.
Specialty coffees and products that have excellent quality, beautiful design and the ability to convey emotional meaning.
22 locals recommend
Howl Mercantile & Coffee
130 W 1st StSpecialty coffees and products that have excellent quality, beautiful design and the ability to convey emotional meaning.
Sub-Culture Cyclery
129 G StGreat bike shop, friendly and fast service.
Essentials
Grocery stores, natural medicine.
Convenient location. Don't be in a hurry cause checkout can take a while. Everyday groceries.
37 locals recommend
Safeway
232 G StConvenient location. Don't be in a hurry cause checkout can take a while. Everyday groceries.
Sunshine Apothecary
211 F StGood selection of natural vitamins and medicine.
All organic produce. Decent prices for a small town health food store.
16 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
200 F StAll organic produce. Decent prices for a small town health food store.
Parks & Nature
You can catch this trail on Sackett, a few blocks from the house, and take it all the way to Walmart. Bikers, walkers, dogs, kids. It's paved and has a slight incline.
Monarch Spur Trail
Monarch Spur TrailYou can catch this trail on Sackett, a few blocks from the house, and take it all the way to Walmart. Bikers, walkers, dogs, kids. It's paved and has a slight incline.
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StGreat snow! Only 30 minutes from downtown Salida
City advice
Customs and culture
Mountain Biking & Hiking Trails
Great trail system in Salida for Mountain Biking & Hiking. Visit salidamountaintrails.org for info and maps.