John’s guidebook
Food scene
On Pearl street Mall, farm to table delicious food and service is fantastic.
220 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StOn Pearl street Mall, farm to table delicious food and service is fantastic.
SALT
1047 Pearl StAmerican bistro also farm to table with incredible desserts.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
928 Pearl StreetBest seafood spot in town!
One of our favorite TEX-MEX restaurants in town. Strong margaritas!
69 locals recommend
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut StOne of our favorite TEX-MEX restaurants in town. Strong margaritas!
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StLooking for sushi? This place is great!
Another sushi place that is family owned with beautiful scenery! Outdoor seating is great!
50 locals recommend
Japango
1136 Pearl StAnother sushi place that is family owned with beautiful scenery! Outdoor seating is great!
The Indian food in Boulder is so good. Our favorite in Jaipur, also family owned! Their chai, chicken masala, kofta and lamb curry are our favs!
Jaipur Indian Restaurant
1214 Walnut StThe Indian food in Boulder is so good. Our favorite in Jaipur, also family owned! Their chai, chicken masala, kofta and lamb curry are our favs!
Pizza Colore
1336 Pearl StSweet little pizza joint that has super tasty flavors!
Craving Italian, Pasta Jay's has a large selection! Their pizza is also quite amazing!
37 locals recommend
Pasta Jay's
1001 Pearl StCraving Italian, Pasta Jay's has a large selection! Their pizza is also quite amazing!
II Pastaio Ristorante
3075 Arapahoe AveDelicious Italian food!
Sforno Trattoria Romana
1308 Pearl StAlso another good option for Italian food.
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl StBest burgers, hand cut fries and great beer!
Scratch Kitchen
2299 Pearl StreetThis restaurant is literally in our complex and open late. Great food!
Super cute restaurant across the street from our complex. Great food!
39 locals recommend
River and Woods
2328 Pearl StreetSuper cute restaurant across the street from our complex. Great food!
Super tasty breakfast joint! But this place get really busy so arrive early to get a seat. Little secret from locals, if the restaurant is busy go straight to the bar area, it is first come first serve.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSuper tasty breakfast joint! But this place get really busy so arrive early to get a seat. Little secret from locals, if the restaurant is busy go straight to the bar area, it is first come first serve.
The Buff
2600 Canyon BlvdFantastic breakfast spot! A Must try!
Lucile's
2124 14th StAnother great spot for breakfast!
Le Peep
2525 Arapahoe AveOne of the oldest spot for breakfast always locals favorites!
Super cool design and great tea spot. They also have food.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StSuper cool design and great tea spot. They also have food.
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl StGreat pastries, coffee and breakfast items.
Poetry nights, fantastic coffee, great place to do work or read a book.
129 locals recommend
The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl StPoetry nights, fantastic coffee, great place to do work or read a book.
OZO Coffee | West Pearl
1015 Pearl StGreat coffee spot.
Great place to have family events such as Christmas dinner or a party event.
54 locals recommend
Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline RdGreat place to have family events such as Christmas dinner or a party event.
Great place to hang with friends. Several restaurants in one building, also has music nights.
31 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
1401 Pearl StGreat place to hang with friends. Several restaurants in one building, also has music nights.
Many different restaurant in one building. They also have music night.
49 locals recommend
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut StreetMany different restaurant in one building. They also have music night.
The West End Tavern
926 Pearl StreetAmazing BBQ!
Sightseeing
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailThe is a beautiful area to hike!
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetFantastic area to visit for food and hiking!
Bear Lake Trailhead
Bear Lake RoadAnother super sweet spot to hike!
You have to drive here but this also is a must see. Super cute town with shops and restaurants and hiking!
586 locals recommend
Estes Park
You have to drive here but this also is a must see. Super cute town with shops and restaurants and hiking!
If you want to paddle broad, float, swim Boulder reservior is the place to do it.
100 locals recommend
Boulder Reservoir
5100 51st StIf you want to paddle broad, float, swim Boulder reservior is the place to do it.
Another great place to have a picnic, go for a run, ride your bike or even float the creek.
76 locals recommend
Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathAnother great place to have a picnic, go for a run, ride your bike or even float the creek.
This area has great hiking and spring water pool. You do have to pay to use the pool.
53 locals recommend
Eldorado Springs
This area has great hiking and spring water pool. You do have to pay to use the pool.
Carter Lake
Beautiful lake!
Boulder Falls
Boulder Canyon DriveWaterfall in Boulder!
Settler's Park
Great area to hike!
Hot Springs
Idaho Springs
This is the closest hot springs about 45 minutes away.
If you get a chance must visit this hot springs. It is about 4 hours away but so worth it!
187 locals recommend
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
44200 Co Rd 36If you get a chance must visit this hot springs. It is about 4 hours away but so worth it!
Glenwood Springs
Another hot springs but it is about 2 hours away.
Book stores
Great place to do work and drink some delicious chai or coffee. This place is also a book store.
94 locals recommend
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl StGreat place to do work and drink some delicious chai or coffee. This place is also a book store.
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl StBeautiful book store!
Grocery Stores
Wholefoods has coffee bar, hot food bar, and birdcall restaurant. Also one of the best places to get fruits.
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayWholefoods has coffee bar, hot food bar, and birdcall restaurant. Also one of the best places to get fruits.
Awesome grocery store literally down the street. Natural Grocery's and Wholefoods are walking distance.
70 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
2685 Pearl StAwesome grocery store literally down the street. Natural Grocery's and Wholefoods are walking distance.
Target
2800 Pearl StTarget is a super center, has Starbucks and groceries.
Lolita's Market & Deli
800 Pearl StOpen till 1am, the only grocery/market spot on pearl st.
Music and Art
Dairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut StMusic and art!
BDT Stage
5501 Arapahoe AveDinner and a show!
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th StMusic venues
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StMusic Venue
Music venue, movie nights and workouts. Great area to hike as well. Must see, most beautiful and top rated music venue place in America!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayMusic venue, movie nights and workouts. Great area to hike as well. Must see, most beautiful and top rated music venue place in America!
Pubs
Sundown Saloon
1136 Pearl StGreat place to play pool and hang with friends.
Pearl Street Pub & Cellar
1108 Pearl StBeer and pool!