The town of Los Alamos is located in northern New Mexico, about 100 miles (161 km) north of Albuquerque and 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Santa Fe. It is surrounded by the scenic Jemez Mountains, state and national parks, and quaint, historic towns. It attracts outdoors enthusiasts for the many recreational opportunities found there, including hiking, skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. The average high and low winter temperature is 41º F and 20º F, respectively (5º C and -6º C); the average high and low summer temperature is 79º F and 54º F, respectively (26º C and 12º C).
Visitors to the MagLab's Pulsed Field Facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory will find a variety of accommodations. Rooms cost $60 to $90 per day. Whenever LANL reimbursement is expected, car rentals should be made through Hertz (about $40 per day). Low-cost housing is available for students.
Most distant visitors reach Los Alamos via the Albuquerque Airport.
Links
- Pulsed Field Facility
- Albuquerque Airport
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Maps to Los Alamos National Lab
- Online Visitor Guide
- Virtual Los Alamos
Mailing address
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663
NHMFL, MS E536
Los Alamos, NM 87545
Shipping address:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Attn: RECIPIENT NAME
NHMFL, MS E536
Bikini Atoll Road, SM-30
TA-35/127/O1U
Los Alamos, NM 87545
Restaurants in Los Alamos:
Blue Window Bistro
| Address: | 813 Central Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-630 |
| Hours: | Monday-Saturday: open for lunch and dinner, with brunch on Saturday Closed Sunday |
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Bob's Bodacious BBQ - Barbeque sandwiches/Deli
| Address: | 1183 Diamond Drive Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-4227 |
| Hours: | Open Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm & 5:00 – 8:00 pm evenings Closed Saturday and Sunday |
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China Moon Restaurant - Chinese Buffett
| Address: | 121 Central Park Square Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-2883 |
| Hours: | Open Monday-Friday & Sunday, 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm, closed Saturday |
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China Palace
| Address: | 759 Central Avenue Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-4433 |
| Hours: | Open Monday-Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Home Run Pizza - Pizza, offers delivery service
| Address: | 1627 Central Avenue Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-3699 |
| Hours: | Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Closed Sunday |
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Hot Rocks Java Café - Coffee/sandwich Shop
| Address: | 200 West Jemez Road Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)663-5282 |
| Hours: | Grill is open Monday-Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm Deli open through 5:00 pm Closed weekends |
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Origami Japanese Restaurant
| Address: | 182 Central Park Square Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)661-2592 |
| Hours: | Open Monday Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday open 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
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Ruby K's Bagel Shop
| Address: | 1789 Central Avenue, Suite 2 Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-9866 |
| Hours: | Open for Breakfast and Lunch |
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Los Alamos Co-Op - Deli
| Address: | 95 Entrada Drive Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)695-1579 |
| Hours: | Open Monday-Saturday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
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Smith's Food - Los Alamos - Deli, Sandwiches, Hot Foods, Pizza, Salads
| Phone: | (505)662-7210 |
| Hours: | Open 7 days a week, 6:00 am through midnight |
Starbucks
| Address: | 1801 Central Avenue Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)661-0100 |
| Hours: | Open 7 days a week, 5:00 am – 8:00 pm |
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Violas Restaurant - New Mexican food
| Address: | 1360 Trinity Drive Los Alamos, NM |
| Phone: | (505)662-5617 |
| Hours: | Open Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am – 1:00 pm |
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Fast food
| McDonalds Sonic Chili Works |