Guidebook for Sandpoint
Sightseeing
It is free to the public and there is so much to do there. Play ball games, BBQ. boat, swim, and see the statue of Liberty
63 locals recommend
Sandpoint City Beach Park
58 Bridge StIt is free to the public and there is so much to do there. Play ball games, BBQ. boat, swim, and see the statue of Liberty
Arts & Culture
great music shows or dramas. An iconic preserved original building in Sandpoint
28 locals recommend
Panida Theatre Inc
300 N First Ave great music shows or dramas. An iconic preserved original building in Sandpoint
Food Scene
Best views in a peaceful oasis (not just any old gas station) with amazing sweet potato fries and a reuben sandwich to die for--amazing sat night dinners and music.
kids can run around the undulating grassy slopes and play on swing set and adults can throw horseshoes in 2 pits. The mt,. water, and wildlife views are worth the 15 minute drive
9 locals recommend
Samuels Store & Blue Heron Cafe
486260 US-95Best views in a peaceful oasis (not just any old gas station) with amazing sweet potato fries and a reuben sandwich to die for--amazing sat night dinners and music.
kids can run around the undulating grassy slopes and play on swing set and adults can throw horseshoes in 2 pits. The mt,. water, and wildlife views are worth the 15 minute drive
beautiful on the lake views and great hamburgers and fries and you can boat to this restaurant
7 locals recommend
Beyond Hope Resort
1267 Peninsula Rdbeautiful on the lake views and great hamburgers and fries and you can boat to this restaurant
best Mexican food in town and the very nicest family runs it. Only sad that it is open just for breakfast and lunch--closes around 3-4
37 locals recommend
Joel's
229 Church Stbest Mexican food in town and the very nicest family runs it. Only sad that it is open just for breakfast and lunch--closes around 3-4
best Chicago style pizza ever but they pile it on so high you better order a smaller pizza than you think (and the spinach salad is amazing)
20 locals recommend
Second Avenue Pizza
215 S 2nd Avebest Chicago style pizza ever but they pile it on so high you better order a smaller pizza than you think (and the spinach salad is amazing)
fun to eat on a floating cafe and the Huckleberry pie and coffee was worth it
26 locals recommend
Floating Restaurant
47392 ID-200fun to eat on a floating cafe and the Huckleberry pie and coffee was worth it
“It is so close you can run over there anytime you forget or need something--very handy and it has a Starbucks,”
18 locals recommend
Safeway
702 N Fifth Ave
“It is so close you can run over there anytime you forget or need something--very handy and it has a Starbucks,”
This place has amazing juicy, delicious burgers (Paula loves the portobello burger) It is definitely a 4 napkin affair and worth every bite.
11 locals recommend
The Burger Dock
116 N First AveThis place has amazing juicy, delicious burgers (Paula loves the portobello burger) It is definitely a 4 napkin affair and worth every bite.
Entertainment & Activities
It is our "Disneyland" of the Northwest with an amazing water park too. Kids love it
308 locals recommend
Silverwood Theme Park
27843 US-95It is our "Disneyland" of the Northwest with an amazing water park too. Kids love it
With a day pass you can zip line, rock climb, bouncy jump, ride the chairlift and more. The hiking is free and the trails are free unless you ride the lifts to mountain bike down. Lots to do and places to eat--a fun day trip
151 locals recommend
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdWith a day pass you can zip line, rock climb, bouncy jump, ride the chairlift and more. The hiking is free and the trails are free unless you ride the lifts to mountain bike down. Lots to do and places to eat--a fun day trip
great price for golfing so close to home. My brother -in-law the golf enthusiast, loved the priest lake golf course and he actually drooled over the cda island resort course
7 locals recommend
Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
30196 ID-200great price for golfing so close to home. My brother -in-law the golf enthusiast, loved the priest lake golf course and he actually drooled over the cda island resort course
a golfers dream course and you are treated like a king. and of course the crem de la crem is traveling out on a boat to the island floating green
64 locals recommend
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
900 S Floating Green Dra golfers dream course and you are treated like a king. and of course the crem de la crem is traveling out on a boat to the island floating green
Hike goes up, up, up but the sweat is worth the phenomenal Lake and mountain views. Take it slow and steady--no problem--or just go up to the first literal bench 1/4 or the 2nd bench1/3-1/2 way up-- sit and rest then come back down
32 locals recommend
Mickinnick Trail Head 13
Woodland DriveHike goes up, up, up but the sweat is worth the phenomenal Lake and mountain views. Take it slow and steady--no problem--or just go up to the first literal bench 1/4 or the 2nd bench1/3-1/2 way up-- sit and rest then come back down
Popsicle Bridge Trail
Popsicle Bridge Trailfun to run to or bike and fish from
the trail you can see from the guest home across the creek--I call it the sandcreek trail--it is paved and easy for young bike riders
Sandpoint Byway Trail
Sandpoint Byway Trailthe trail you can see from the guest home across the creek--I call it the sandcreek trail--it is paved and easy for young bike riders
Love. love love this quiet trail along the lake it is beautiful and all dirt and flat easy running, walking, biking great for a picnic along the way
Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
Pend d'Oreille Bay TrailLove. love love this quiet trail along the lake it is beautiful and all dirt and flat easy running, walking, biking great for a picnic along the way
Love the panoramic views from the dedicated walk/run/bike bridge across the water--1.6 miles across, starts at the south end of town by the 2 gas stations and the sandpoint marina, you go under the highway 95 over pass.Every time I drive across Long Bridge
The Long Bridge
Serenity Lee TrailLove the panoramic views from the dedicated walk/run/bike bridge across the water--1.6 miles across, starts at the south end of town by the 2 gas stations and the sandpoint marina, you go under the highway 95 over pass.Every time I drive across Long Bridge
Getting Around
Free bus takes you around Sandpoint, to Dover and Ponderay. The nearest bus stop is 2 houses over across from Safeway
SPOT Bus Selkirks Pend Oreille Transit
31656 ID-200Free bus takes you around Sandpoint, to Dover and Ponderay. The nearest bus stop is 2 houses over across from Safeway
Bike and kayak rentals and they put boats in right there at sand creek so you can paddle back to your backyard and dock. The shopping is great for quality and name brand outdoor clothing and bike and water sports accessories
8 locals recommend
Outdoor Experience
314 N First AveBike and kayak rentals and they put boats in right there at sand creek so you can paddle back to your backyard and dock. The shopping is great for quality and name brand outdoor clothing and bike and water sports accessories
Everything Else
It is so magical and beautiful and peaceful you cannot help but take in deeper breaths, think more clearly and love life more. AND it is just around the corner from the guest home.
Healing Gardens
600 N 3rd AveIt is so magical and beautiful and peaceful you cannot help but take in deeper breaths, think more clearly and love life more. AND it is just around the corner from the guest home.
Shopping
amazing to spend hours taking your time to see so many old and interesting antuques and then go downtown to so many cool shops
8 locals recommend
Foster's Crossing Antiques
504 Oak Stamazing to spend hours taking your time to see so many old and interesting antuques and then go downtown to so many cool shops
very interesting and the café has great healthy food and bakery and ice cream choices.
19 locals recommend
Cedar Street Bridge Public Market
334 N First Avevery interesting and the café has great healthy food and bakery and ice cream choices.