SCA Santa Fe Visitor's Guide
With a diverse population of 70,000 people, Santa Fe is New Mexico's fourth largest city behind Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Rio Rancho. Situated at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains, it was founded between 1607 and 1610, making it the second oldest city as well as the highest and oldest capital in the U.S. In 1912, it officially achieved statehood and today its unique offerings of art, culture, and history draw more than 1 million visitors each year.
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Places to Stay
Note that many of the hotel and B&Bs listed below offer various specials for 3-night stays, and some provide an American Automobile Association discount.
More Expensive Accommodations
El Dorado Hotel & Spa
Approximately .5 miles from La Fonda Hotel
309 W. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(800) 955-4455
Rates range from $199 - $379/night. Accepts AAA.
Hotel Saint Francis
Block rate of $129.00/night for May 6, 7, and 8.
Approximately one block from The Plaza and La Fonda Hotel
210 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-5700
Hotel Santa Fe
Approximately 1 mile from La Fonda Hotel
1501 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(800) 825-9876
Rates range from $120 - $365/night.
Inn of the Governors
Approximately 4 blocks from The Plaza and La Fonda Hotel
101 W. Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 97501
(800) 234-4535
Rates range from $169 - $269/night.
Don Gaspar Inn
Approximately 1 mile from The Plaza and La Fonda Hotel
623 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(888) 986-8664
Rates range from $185 - $215/night.
The Madeleine
Approximately .5 miles from The Plaza and La Fonda Hotel
106 Faithway Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3454
Rates range from $140 - $240/night.
Hotel Plaza Real
125 Washington Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-4900
Prices range from $136 - $229/night.
Budget Accommodations
(A short bus ride from the La Fonda.)
Santa Fe Sage Inn
725 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(866) 433-0335
Rooms range from $88 - $98/night.
Santa Fe Motel and Inn
510 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(800) 930 - 5002
Rates range from $134 - $169/night.
El Rey Inn
1862 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-931
Rates range from $99 - $140/night.
Santa Fe International Hostel
1412 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1153
Rates range from $17/night - $35/night.
Private rooms, semi-private rooms, and dormitories.
Museums and Places of Interests
Palace of the Governors
New Mexico Museum of Art
Institute of American Indian Arts Museum (IAIA)
Georgia O’Keefe Museum
National Atomic Museum (Albuquerque, NM)
School for Advanced Research
San Miguel Mission Church
Restaurants
The Shed (vegetarian-friendly menu)
113 & ½ E Palace Avenue
(505) 982-9030
Located just east of The Plaza
Lunch served from 11:00am – 2:30pm
Dinner served from 5:30 – 9:00pm (reservations recommended for dinner)
Café Pasqual's (and art gallery)
121 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday 8:00 – 3:00pm.
Dinner served from 5:00pm.
Menu available online. Organic produce and vegetarian options.
La Boca (Tapas, wine, lunch, and dinner)
72 W Marcy Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-3433
Located one block north of the plaza.
Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant. Reservations required for parties of 8 or more need approval of restaurant manager, due to limited space.
Open from Monday through Saturday 11:30am – 10:00pm.
Dinner starts at 5:00pm.
Getting Around
Unless you are staying at La Fonda Hotel or downtown, you will most likely need to rely on the Santa Fe bus lines or on local cabs.
Santa Fe Bus System, "Santa Fe Trails"
Fare: $1.00 per trip, $2.00 for a day pass. Cash only.
Route 2 is the route that runs from Cerrillos Road to downtown Santa Fe. It operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am – 10:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00am – 8:00pm, approximately every 15 minutes. 505/955-2001
Capital City Cab
(505) 438-0000
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