Looking for outdoor spots in Santa Fe, NM? We've tracked 53 outdoor spots. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a Santa Fe itinerary around them.
Our highest-rated outdoor spots in Santa Fe
Ranked by visitor ratings and reviews
We track 53 outdoor-friendly spots in Santa Fe, NM — patios, beer gardens, parks, riverside venues, and open-air restaurants. top-rated picks is one of the most-visited. Outdoor seating is first-come at most spots; the larger venues take reservations for groups.
In Santa Fe, NM, the prime outdoor window runs spring through late fall, with heat lamps and umbrellas extending the shoulder seasons. Summer middays can be brutal — most regulars target morning brunch or evening happy hour for the comfortable temps.
Many of the 53 outdoor venues on this list welcome leashed dogs on the patio — NM health code allows it at the operators discretion. Check the business page or call ahead at upscale spots; policies vary even within the same neighborhood.
Most of the patios and beer gardens here have at least some shade (umbrellas, awnings, mature trees) and a portion run heat lamps fall through spring. The amenities section on each business page calls out heaters, fans, and misters when available.
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