Los Alamos is a unique community, rich in history, cultural and outdoor beauty. Despite being a small town, Los Alamos has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants, shops and recreation, many of which are striking distance from Casa de Luz Apartments.
A good first place to start for a list of resources and calendar of events is the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
Food & Drink
There are many restaurants, cafes and pubs near Casa de Luz. Most of them are in walking distance:
- Blue Window Bistro
- China Palace
- El Parasol
- El Rigoberto’s
- Los Alamos Cantina
- Origami Restaurant
- Pajarito Brew Pub
- Pyramid Café
- Ruby K’s Bagel Café
- Starbucks
- Sugar & Cream Cafe
- Viola’s Restaurant
- Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Roasters
Groceries
The main grocery store and Natural Grocers are both conveniently located near the apartments. There is also a small Co-op market along the bus route that sells specialty items:
Recreation
Los Alamos is know for its outdoor recreation. There are many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the surrounding mountains during any season. Indoor activities are also available, including a movie theater/event center and an Olympic-sized swimming pool, both down the street from Casa de Luz:
- Anytime Fitness
- Los Alamos Aquatic Center
- Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division
- Los Alamos Golf Course
- Los Alamos Ice Rink
- Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
- SALA Event Center
- The Family YMCA
Culture
Los Alamos is a historically- and culturally-rich town. Cultural establishments include:
- Bradbury Science Museum
- Fuller Lodge Art Center
- Los Alamos Historical Museum
- Los Alamos Nature Center
Surrounding Area
Just a short drive from Los Alamos lie a diversity of sights to explore, including:
- Bandelier National Monument
- Eight Northern NM Indian Pueblos
- Puye Cliff Dwellings
- Santa Fe
- Santa Fe Opera
- Taos
- Valles Caldera National Preserve
- White Water Rafting on the Rio Grande
Other Services & Resources
From free bus service, to an airport with daily flights to Albuquerque, to a high-quality medical center, Los Alamos has a lot to offer in terms of services and resources: