Santa Fe Plaza
Plaza, Historic and Protected Site, and Shopping Mall
Downtown Santa Fe, Santa Fe
"Great summer music, food vendors, and people watching."(3 Tips)
"Native American vendors"(3 Tips)
"Great for shopping and people watching."(8 Tips)
"Live music happening in the bandstand on week nights..."(3 Tips)
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Richard RevillaJune 9, 2015One of the most relaxing plaza's in America. Come here for a stroll after a meal at one of Santa Fe's great restaurants.
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Marion MeyerJuly 12, 2014This diner has fabulous street tacos & is the oldest restaurant in Santa Fe. John has done his rendition of the tacos & they are fabulous also!
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John RippelFebruary 26, 2014The Water Street lot is an easier place to park than most. Know that it is a one way street, heading east from Sandoval. The lot is between Don Gaspar and Old Santa Fe Trail / Shelby.Upvote6Downvote
Dee LaryAugust 10, 2013Love that city!! Lots of musicians, art, history, shops and great food! A definite MUST see at the Miraculous Stairway in the Loretto Chapel.Upvote1Downvote
Luke WangJuly 21, 2016Grab a cup of iced coffee and pick a spot in the plaza. Great for people watching.Upvote1Downvote
Carla SenaJuly 17, 2015Love that plaza!! Free festival, art, history. Incredible place.
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Love enjoying a watermelon juice while sitting on the park benches and watching the people go by.UpvoteDownvote
Jennifer H. F.July 29, 2015Beautiful! Great location for people watching. Talk to the artisans sitting in front of the Palace.UpvoteDownvote
Nice place. Lots of great artists selling their trade when I came.
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George SlocumJune 4, 2017Here on a beautiful Sunday morning sitting on a bench with the pigeons waiting for mass at the Basilica.
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Grab a spot on the rooftop patio at marble brewery and order pizza from rooftop pizza. Pizza.beer. plaza people watching. Nothing better.Upvote1Downvote
Dominic GadouryAugust 17, 2015Great space to people watch, listen to musicians, and just sit around for some chill time.UpvoteDownvote
kayla bNovember 8, 2021Lovey place to sit outside and watch tourists while eating a frito pie from the five and dimeUpvoteDownvote- Jon DarveauMay 24, 2016Native American vendors are the real deal, they have to be verified and vetted before they can set up shop here so no worries on getting ripped off.Upvote1Downvote
Mary Geraci LevesqueJuly 25, 2018Stroll the plaza. Browse all the shops. Come when there’s a free concert. You can’t beat it.UpvoteDownvote
Marty MartinezMay 10, 2019U can ser all the beutifull art and few clubs butifull people and fresh air good foodUpvoteDownvote- Blair BaxterSeptember 22, 2020Great for shopping and people watching. Dress in your best southwestern wear to fit in.UpvoteDownvote
Katherine SherrieAugust 19, 2013Great for a romantic walk around at sunset. The lights and trees look gorgeous after dark!UpvoteDownvote
Best time to be here during Fiestas and ChristmasUpvote3Downvote- Sam HAugust 13, 2015Live music happening in the bandstand on week nights during the summer.UpvoteDownvote
SantaFeRedJanuary 19, 2012The heart of the city, where locals and visitors alike go to people-watch. Free summer music too!Upvote5Downvote
Must-visit location for anyone in Santa Fe. Plenty of coffee shops, Indian trading posts and other boutiques.Upvote1Downvote
Del Charro SaloonAugust 19, 2011Wander around and enjoy the sites then wet your whistle at Del Charro Saloon and rest your bones at the Inn of the Governors.Upvote2Downvote
Be nice to the locals, we can save you time and money or cost you a bundle while wasting your time. It all depends on how you treat us.Upvote3Downvote
Jake SmithFebruary 2, 2012Walk down the street and check out the Shed Restaurant; it's the best in Santa Fe!Upvote1Downvote
Tiffany Phillips KW RealtorOctober 24, 2015So much culture! Lived it! Sit for a bit and people watch!UpvoteDownvote- Paolo MissierSeptember 28, 2014Nice tribal art on Sunday in the plaza sold directly. No shop mediationUpvote1Downvote
Chadillac HartJune 27, 2013June july august if youre a runner make it 6 am otherwise heat is a problemoUpvoteDownvote
Geoff TrujilloDecember 18, 2011Beautiful area, bundle up in the winter if you are from a warm place!
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Timothy MathewsOctober 2, 2016Too touristy, full of pricy shops and not much authentic old town except the Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral. Old town Albuquerque was much nicer.UpvoteDownvote- Plenty of authentic Native American/First Nation art for sale. Watch out for fakes.UpvoteDownvote
Santa Fe is the 3rd largest art market in the world, New York is # 2, Paris #1Upvote3Downvote
Public Bathroom? Do your business at the Santa Fe Arcade just south of the plaza!UpvoteDownvote
Alice BurnettJune 9, 2010Corn on the cob dipped into a vat of butter? Amazing and a steal at twice the price!UpvoteDownvote
Join us for a Monday night bike ride at the Plaza at 7pm!
Upvote1Downvote- Free summer concerts M-Th 6-8 in the plaza. www.santafebandstand.orgUpvoteDownvote
- Annual 4th of July Pancakes on the Plaza starts at 7 amUpvote1Downvote
Tons of great things made by the indiansUpvote1Downvote
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