The Baca Vista house guidebook
Food scene
Places around town to eat and drink.
Lots of vegan and organic options here. Salads, burgers, tacos etc. Great selection of beverages and beers.
21 locals recommend
Our Food Is Art Restaurant
121 E Galena AveLots of vegan and organic options here. Salads, burgers, tacos etc. Great selection of beverages and beers.
Desert Sage Restaurant
242 Baca TownhouseAmerican/Asian fusion. Huge portions.
Cafe and music venue. Serving breakfast and lunch items. Coffee, tea and fresh juices. Gluten free pastries by Queenie.
23 locals recommend
The Cloud Station
300 S Cottonwood StCafe and music venue. Serving breakfast and lunch items. Coffee, tea and fresh juices. Gluten free pastries by Queenie.
Mystic Rose Cafe
120 W Silver AveBrews and Food. Open for brunch on weekends. Live music. Check their FB page or website for events.
T Road Brewing Company
Brews and Food. Open for brunch on weekends. Live music. Check their FB page or website for events.
Shopping
Crestone Mercantile
182 E Galena AveFor all your grocery needs. A laundry is located behind.
Crestone Creamery
245 West Golden AveUnique gift shop with items from around the world.
Crestone Hardware
182 E Galena AveCrestone Spirit Center Liquor
158 W Silver AveStock up on your favorite alcoholic beverages here.
Heath food store. A touch pricey. Also the local gas station (expect to pay a little higher than average)
46 locals recommend
Elephant Cloud Market The Cloud Station
200 Cottonwood StHeath food store. A touch pricey. Also the local gas station (expect to pay a little higher than average)
Art by local artists. Support the local art scene and find yourself a piece of Crestone to take home with you.
14 locals recommend
Crestone Artisans Gallery
120 Cottonwood StArt by local artists. Support the local art scene and find yourself a piece of Crestone to take home with you.
Dispensaries
Higher Elevation: A Recreational Cannabis Boutique
152 W Silver AveThings to do
Baca Grande Stables
Trail rides. 4 miles from town.
North Crestone Creek
A more gradual hike. Leaving from the Willow Lake Trailhead.
South Crestone Creek
A classic hike that provides nice views of the valley.
A more traditional hot springs, famous for its healing waters. Yoga and art classes too.
74 locals recommend
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
28640 County Rd 58EEA more traditional hot springs, famous for its healing waters. Yoga and art classes too.
Fun for all the family. Great after a visit to the Sand Dunes. There is also The Greenhouse which is an over 21 ‘soaking escape’ in a 10,000 sq ft greenhouse. 3 soaking tubs and a zero entry pool. Really delicious food too!
83 locals recommend
Sand Dunes Swimming Pool & RV Park
1991 Co Rd 63Fun for all the family. Great after a visit to the Sand Dunes. There is also The Greenhouse which is an over 21 ‘soaking escape’ in a 10,000 sq ft greenhouse. 3 soaking tubs and a zero entry pool. Really delicious food too!
Wildlife park on a fish farm with albino alligators, crocs and snakes.
46 locals recommend
Colorado Gators Reptile Park
9162 Ln 9 NWildlife park on a fish farm with albino alligators, crocs and snakes.
An observation platform with 360 views of the San Luis Valley. Open weekends only.
26 locals recommend
UFO Watchtower
Colorado 17An observation platform with 360 views of the San Luis Valley. Open weekends only.
Great skiing for all the family. About 1.5 hours away from Crestone, 30 minutes past Salida.
145 locals recommend
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StGreat skiing for all the family. About 1.5 hours away from Crestone, 30 minutes past Salida.
Sightseeing
92,500 acre refuge, part of the San Luis Valley. A diverse combo of shrublands, grasslands, wet meadows, playa wetlands and riparian corridors. A haven for migratory birds and resident wildlife.
Baca National Wildlife Refuge
92,500 acre refuge, part of the San Luis Valley. A diverse combo of shrublands, grasslands, wet meadows, playa wetlands and riparian corridors. A haven for migratory birds and resident wildlife.
One of the most scenic and noticeable of Crestone’s spiritual structures. Just 2.5 miles away from the Baca Vista. A place for prayer and meditation.
15 locals recommend
Crestone Ziggurat
Cordial WayOne of the most scenic and noticeable of Crestone’s spiritual structures. Just 2.5 miles away from the Baca Vista. A place for prayer and meditation.
Hiking and back-packing. Sand boarding and sand sledding. Splashing in Medano Creek (seasonal). Just an hour away.
265 locals recommend
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Hiking and back-packing. Sand boarding and sand sledding. Splashing in Medano Creek (seasonal). Just an hour away.
Crestone Peak
14,294ft
Crestone Needle
14,197 ft
Neighborhoods
Crestone
Enjoy the town of Crestone. Such a unique vibe.
City/town information
A one hour drive away. Cool city on the Arkansas River. The Heart of the Rockies. White water rafting. Biking. Lots of cafes, breweries, restaurants, galleries etc
102 locals recommend
Salida
A one hour drive away. Cool city on the Arkansas River. The Heart of the Rockies. White water rafting. Biking. Lots of cafes, breweries, restaurants, galleries etc
On the Rio Grande River, Alamosa is the shopping center for the San Luis Valley and has a Walmart, Walgreens, Safeway and City Market. Regional airport connects to Denver.
18 locals recommend
Alamosa
On the Rio Grande River, Alamosa is the shopping center for the San Luis Valley and has a Walmart, Walgreens, Safeway and City Market. Regional airport connects to Denver.