Scenic Sandpoint's Guidebook
Good Eats
Our favorite coffee place.
https://www.evansbrotherscoffee.com/
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Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters
524 Church StOur favorite coffee place.
https://www.evansbrotherscoffee.com/
Excellent place to grab a bite to eat in the morning or a sandwich for lunch.
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Bluebird Bakery
329 N First AveExcellent place to grab a bite to eat in the morning or a sandwich for lunch.
You won't leave hungry! Eggs, hash browns, toast, sausage, bacon, pancakes, omelets. Yum. Generous serving sizes. Local favorite.
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Hoot Owl Cafe
30784 ID-200You won't leave hungry! Eggs, hash browns, toast, sausage, bacon, pancakes, omelets. Yum. Generous serving sizes. Local favorite.
Local Health Food / Organics / Hot Deli / Bakery Items.
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Winter Ridge Natural Foods
703 Lake StLocal Health Food / Organics / Hot Deli / Bakery Items.
Great sandwiches, pastries and pies!
https://millerscountrystoresandpoint.com/
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Miller's Country Store
1326 Baldy Mountain RdGreat sandwiches, pastries and pies!
https://millerscountrystoresandpoint.com/
A must eat if you are in town! Good stuff.
https://www.coneandcoffee.com/
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Panhandle Cone & Coffee
216 N First AveA must eat if you are in town! Good stuff.
https://www.coneandcoffee.com/
Joel's
229 Church StVisit their website. Great food. Food truck style. No dine in. Best for lunch/dinner.
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Beet and Basil
775 S 1st AveVisit their website. Great food. Food truck style. No dine in. Best for lunch/dinner.
The Hydra Steakhouse
115 Lake StLots of folks really like this place!
Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee
212 Cedar StPack River General Store
1587 Rapid Lightning Rdhttps://packriverstore.com/
The Burger Dock
116 N First AvePie Hut
502 Church StYUMMY Pies & Lunch.
502 Church Street ---- Cash Only.
City Beach Organics
117 N First AveOur daughter likes this place.
The Fat Pig
301 Cedar Sthttps://www.sandpointfatpig.com/
MickDuff's Brewing Company - Brewpub
419 N 2nd Avehttps://www.mickduffs.com/
Blue Room
Baxters on Cedar
109 Cedar Sthttp://www.baxtersoncedar.com/
Jalapeños
314 N 2nd AveMatchwood Brewing Company
513 Oak StVisitor and family favorite!
Utara Brewing Co.
214 Pine Sthttps://www.utaraidaho.com/
Secret Thai Cafe
218 Cedar StUptown Bagel Co.
313 N 3rd AveBab's Pizzeria
1319 US-2Just north of town. Sports bar atmosphere.
Take out. Online ordering.
https://sweetlousidaho.com/
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Sweet Lou's Restaurant and Bar
477272 US-95Just north of town. Sports bar atmosphere.
Take out. Online ordering.
https://sweetlousidaho.com/
On the water in Dover. 8-minute drive west of Sandpoint.
https://www.dishatdoverbay.com/
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DISH at Dover Bay Cafe
651 Lakeshore AvenueOn the water in Dover. 8-minute drive west of Sandpoint.
https://www.dishatdoverbay.com/
Downtown Sandpoint. Great pies!
Their Garbage Can on Thin Crust is a family favorite.
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Powder Hound Pizza
166 Village LnDowntown Sandpoint. Great pies!
Their Garbage Can on Thin Crust is a family favorite.
Take the lift to the stop and eat at the Sky House.
https://www.schweitzer.com/to-do/sky-house/
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdTake the lift to the stop and eat at the Sky House.
https://www.schweitzer.com/to-do/sky-house/
Powder Hound Pizza
166 Village LnOn the Mountain.
Chimney Rock Grill
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RoadOn the Mountain.
Mojo Coyote Cafe
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdOn the Mountain.
Pucci's Pub
124 Village LnOn the Mountain.
The Forge Artisan Pizza
Best grocery store for bakery, meats and veggies!
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Yoke's Fresh Market - Sandpoint
212 Bonner Mall WayBest grocery store for bakery, meats and veggies!
The Bank: Barroom & Eatery
1908 Saloon. On 1st Street. Good food. Family friendly. We enjoy the smash burger and fries. Very reasonable prices. Their menu is available online.
A & P Bar & Grill
222 N First Ave1908 Saloon. On 1st Street. Good food. Family friendly. We enjoy the smash burger and fries. Very reasonable prices. Their menu is available online.
Hiking
Mickinnick Trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Ponderay, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/mickinnick-trail--3
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Mickinnick Trail Head 13
Woodland DriveMickinnick Trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Ponderay, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/mickinnick-trail--3
Right by City Beach the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sandpoint, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
https://visitnorthidaho.com/activity/walk-the-pdo-bay-trail/
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Trailhead for Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
Pend d'Oreille Bay TrailRight by City Beach the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sandpoint, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
https://visitnorthidaho.com/activity/walk-the-pdo-bay-trail/
Gold Hill North Trail is a 5.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sagle, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/gold-hill-north-trail
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Gold Hill Trail 3
Gold Hill North Trail is a 5.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sagle, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/gold-hill-north-trail
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rdhttps://www.schweitzer.com/to-do/hiking/
Round Lake Trail is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Cocolalla, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/round-lake-trail
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Round Lake State Park
1880 Dufort RoadRound Lake Trail is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Cocolalla, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/round-lake-trail
Beehive Lakes is a 6.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Bonners Ferry, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/beehive-lakes
Beehive Lakes
Beehive Lakes is a 6.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Bonners Ferry, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/beehive-lakes
Harrison Lake Trail is a 4.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Naples, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/harrison-lake-trail
Harrison Lake
Harrison Lake Trail is a 4.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Naples, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/harrison-lake-trail
Scotchman Peak Trail is a 7.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Clark Fork, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/scotchman-peak-trail
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Scotchman Peak
Scotchman Peak Trail is a 7.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Clark Fork, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/scotchman-peak-trail
Lost Lake Trail and Mineral Point Loop is a 5.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sagle, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching.
The "Lost Lake" isn't much of a lake to see. The Mineral Point Trail/Loop has superb views of Lake Pend Oreille.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/lost-lake-loop
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Mineral Point Trail
Lost Lake Trail and Mineral Point Loop is a 5.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sagle, Idaho that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching.
The "Lost Lake" isn't much of a lake to see. The Mineral Point Trail/Loop has superb views of Lake Pend Oreille.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/lost-lake-loop
North of Sandpoint, 35-minutes north.
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/upper-snow-creek
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Snow Creek Falls Trailhead
Snow Creek RoadNorth of Sandpoint, 35-minutes north.
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/upper-snow-creek
Biking
Great mountain biking trails!
There's actually three properties that make up the Syringa Trail Network. Pine Street Woods is just one of them.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/syringa-trail-network/
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Pine Street Woods
11915 W Pine StGreat mountain biking trails!
There's actually three properties that make up the Syringa Trail Network. Pine Street Woods is just one of them.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/syringa-trail-network/
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdSwimming
Sandpoint City Beach Park
58 Bridge StSkiing
Winter Parking
For the easiest access and convenience take advantage of the FREE winter mountain shuttle service from SPOT. Head to the Red Barn Park & Ride area at the base of the mountain (intersection of North Boyer & Schweitzer Mountain Road) and hop on the free bus. This service is provided by a partnership with the Selkirks Pend Oreille Transit (SPOT) bus system and riders will be able to connect directly to/from Sandpoint at the Red Barn. View SPOT's Complete Schedule.
Schweitzer Mountain Winter Shuttle
Day Schedule - 7 Days a week
6:30am - first bus up from Red Barn
7:00am - first bus down from Village
Busses depart every half hour from both locations
5:00pm - last bus up from Red Barn
5:30pm - last bus down from Village
Night Schedule
Fridays & Saturdays only during Twilight skiing, January 7 - March 5, 2002. (Additional Twilight skiing nights: Dec 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022, January 16, 2022 , and February 20, 2022.)
8:00pm - last bus up from Red Barn
8:30pm - last bus down from Village
* Weather, road conditions, traffic and other factors may impact our bus schedule. While we make every effort to stay on time, there are no guarantees so please plan your day accordingly. *
Resort Parking
During the winter season, premium paid parking is available at the Lakeview Lot (schedule & pricing coming soon). Complimentary parking is located on Village Lane, in the Gateway Parking Area or Fall Line Parking Area. Please be aware that parking is limited around the village area and when vehicles are directed to park in the lower lot, we will offer a complimentary shuttle from the Fall Line Parking Area to the Village. There is no dedicated ATV parking on Village Lane or any of the public parking lots.
** Once again, taking advantage of the free shuttle from the Red Barn parking lot in the winter is highly recommended. **
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdWinter Parking
For the easiest access and convenience take advantage of the FREE winter mountain shuttle service from SPOT. Head to the Red Barn Park & Ride area at the base of the mountain (intersection of North Boyer & Schweitzer Mountain Road) and hop on the free bus. This service is provided by a partnership with the Selkirks Pend Oreille Transit (SPOT) bus system and riders will be able to connect directly to/from Sandpoint at the Red Barn. View SPOT's Complete Schedule.
Schweitzer Mountain Winter Shuttle
Day Schedule - 7 Days a week
6:30am - first bus up from Red Barn
7:00am - first bus down from Village
Busses depart every half hour from both locations
5:00pm - last bus up from Red Barn
5:30pm - last bus down from Village
Night Schedule
Fridays & Saturdays only during Twilight skiing, January 7 - March 5, 2002. (Additional Twilight skiing nights: Dec 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022, January 16, 2022 , and February 20, 2022.)
8:00pm - last bus up from Red Barn
8:30pm - last bus down from Village
* Weather, road conditions, traffic and other factors may impact our bus schedule. While we make every effort to stay on time, there are no guarantees so please plan your day accordingly. *
Resort Parking
During the winter season, premium paid parking is available at the Lakeview Lot (schedule & pricing coming soon). Complimentary parking is located on Village Lane, in the Gateway Parking Area or Fall Line Parking Area. Please be aware that parking is limited around the village area and when vehicles are directed to park in the lower lot, we will offer a complimentary shuttle from the Fall Line Parking Area to the Village. There is no dedicated ATV parking on Village Lane or any of the public parking lots.
** Once again, taking advantage of the free shuttle from the Red Barn parking lot in the winter is highly recommended. **
Rentals & Gear
Outdoor Gear & Rentals (cycling, paddling & camping).
https://www.outdoorexperience.us/
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Outdoor Experience
314 N First AveOutdoor Gear & Rentals (cycling, paddling & camping).
https://www.outdoorexperience.us/
Alpine Shop
213 Church Sthttps://www.alpineshopsandpoint.com/
Boat Ride / Rental
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
100 Bridge Sthttps://www.lakependoreillecruises.com/
Action Water Sports
215 Lake Sthttps://actionwatersportslessons.com/
Sandpoint Watersports
651 Lakeshore Avenuehttps://sandpointwatersports.com/book-online/