Sandpoint, Idaho
If you’re looking for a special place to call home … where the people are friendly … where year-round outdoor adventures become … where world class skiing & golf are at your door-step … where moose, dear & elk could wander through your yard … where tall mountains stand as sentinels in the moon-rise … where Idaho’s largest lake gleams in the sunlight … where the pace is serene and the lifestyle extraordinary.
We think Sandpoint is the west’s most exquisite mountain-to-lake community – and we know you’ll agree that Sandpoint, Idaho is a very special place.
The Sandpoint Community
Located on the northern shore of Lake Pend Oreille, with the dramatic backdrop of the Selkirk Mountains, Sandpoint is ideally situated making it a fantastic four-season paradise.
Known for their commitment to the arts, this beautiful city is a haven for cultural activity and is home to many artists and musicians. Sandpoint continues to attract people of various backgrounds and lifestyles from all over the nation, each hoping to take advantage of all that North Idaho has to offer.
A warm welcome is extended to anyone desiring to be a part of this beautiful and diverse community.
Downtown Sandpoint
It’s no wonder that Sandpoint enjoys the distinction of Sunset’s “Best Small Town in the West”. The people are friendly, the pace is slower, the natural beauty is breathtaking, and the lifestyle extraordinary. The region is home to a thriving arts community, a thriving downtown with art galleries, exceptional restaurants, and award winning shopping.
There are art galleries, an amazing selection of gourmet restaurants, Idaho’s award wining Pend Oreille Winery, the cultural Panida Theater, and Pacific Northwest retailers like Coldwater Creek and Litehouse. For shoppers, Coldwater Creek, Cabin Fever, Finan McDonald Clothing Company, Northwest Handmade and a collection of other great shops and boutiques provide hours of browsing and buying opportunities.
An Artistic Haven
North Idaho is known to many as a haven for artists and artistic pursuits. Sandpoint is lucky to have so many galleries featuring works of local and nationally reknowned artists. Each summer brings Artwalk, a self-guided tour of art and artists at participating retailers and galleries.
Considered to be a local treasure, The Panida Theater is the cornerstone of cultural activity in the community. The theater has been listed as one of 10 great American theaters. The Panida provides an on-going schedule of events throughout the year. It plays host to movies, play and performances staged by some of the biggest name in music and drama as well as talented member of the community.