Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
One of the best Italian places in town. Small and unique location with amazing food, wine, and dessert. Make sure to make a reservation far in advance and get the gelato for dessert.
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Cafe Fiore
1169 Ski Run BlvdOne of the best Italian places in town. Small and unique location with amazing food, wine, and dessert. Make sure to make a reservation far in advance and get the gelato for dessert.
One of the best "happy hours" in town. It typically runs 4:30-6pm midweek but make sure to check with them as it varies based on season. Lots of great appetizer and drink specials.
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Chart House
392 NV-207One of the best "happy hours" in town. It typically runs 4:30-6pm midweek but make sure to check with them as it varies based on season. Lots of great appetizer and drink specials.
Another great Italian option. Go there for lunch as it's more economical. They make all their own pasta and it's amazing. The spaghetti and meatballs, carbonara, and pizzas are delicious. Lauren is an amazing server :)
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Primos Italian Bistro
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdAnother great Italian option. Go there for lunch as it's more economical. They make all their own pasta and it's amazing. The spaghetti and meatballs, carbonara, and pizzas are delicious. Lauren is an amazing server :)
Italian that is closer to the Stateline area. The spaghetti and meatballs is really good. Call ahead for a reservation.
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Izabella Ristorante Italiano
3967 Lake Tahoe BlvdItalian that is closer to the Stateline area. The spaghetti and meatballs is really good. Call ahead for a reservation.
Great burgers , beers, and open 24 hours a day. They encourage you to amend the menu as you see fit so get creative.
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Lucky Beaver, Bar & Burger
31 US-50Great burgers , beers, and open 24 hours a day. They encourage you to amend the menu as you see fit so get creative.
Pretty decent Thai food. It's gone a little down hill in recent years but still pretty tasty and they have a great lunch special if you can make it. I like the pumpkin curry and wild orchid.
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Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdPretty decent Thai food. It's gone a little down hill in recent years but still pretty tasty and they have a great lunch special if you can make it. I like the pumpkin curry and wild orchid.
They have a good happy hour here as well. Try their signature cocktail (The Wet Woody) but not too many because they are strong. A tad expensive but nice views of the lake. Definitely sit on the outside patio.
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Riva Grill On the Lake
900 Ski Run BlvdThey have a good happy hour here as well. Try their signature cocktail (The Wet Woody) but not too many because they are strong. A tad expensive but nice views of the lake. Definitely sit on the outside patio.
A Greek option with 2 locations in town. The ski run location is a little better as it's closer to the lake but definitely busier. My favorites are the greek burger and veggie pita.
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Artemis Lakefront Cafe
900 Ski Run BlvdA Greek option with 2 locations in town. The ski run location is a little better as it's closer to the lake but definitely busier. My favorites are the greek burger and veggie pita.
At the top of Harrah's with some great views as well. Great appetizers as well as steak and seafood. I always get a filet. Make a reservation.
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Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill - Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50At the top of Harrah's with some great views as well. Great appetizers as well as steak and seafood. I always get a filet. Make a reservation.
Sit on the deck and enjoy the view of the lake and golf course. You really can't go wrong with the menu but I typically get whatever the burger special is. Good beers on tap and drink specials. There are two (2) other restaurants on this property-Edgewood Restaurant-tends to be pricier with good views and a high end menu-Bistro at Edgewood-Great views and moderately priced menu.
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Brooks' Bar & Deck
180 Lake PkwySit on the deck and enjoy the view of the lake and golf course. You really can't go wrong with the menu but I typically get whatever the burger special is. Good beers on tap and drink specials. There are two (2) other restaurants on this property-Edgewood Restaurant-tends to be pricier with good views and a high end menu-Bistro at Edgewood-Great views and moderately priced menu.
Cool new self-pour beer option for South Lake Tahoe. They have a location at the "Y" as well as Stateline. There is a full bar at the Stateline location. Most of the menu is pretty good although I always steer towards the wood fired pizzas. They are amazing.
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Lake Tahoe AleWorX
2050 Lake Tahoe BlvdCool new self-pour beer option for South Lake Tahoe. They have a location at the "Y" as well as Stateline. There is a full bar at the Stateline location. Most of the menu is pretty good although I always steer towards the wood fired pizzas. They are amazing.
Good sushi but you have to deal with mediocre/bad service and typically long waits. If you are going to go there be ready for this. Always a good idea to arrive early in the evening. Typically pretty loud in the lounge area so sit at the sushi bar or restaurant side. Sunburn roll is really good!
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The Naked Fish
3940 Lake Tahoe BlvdGood sushi but you have to deal with mediocre/bad service and typically long waits. If you are going to go there be ready for this. Always a good idea to arrive early in the evening. Typically pretty loud in the lounge area so sit at the sushi bar or restaurant side. Sunburn roll is really good!
Our neighbors own this restaurant and it's good. Try to hit up the happy hour for appetizer, beer, and roll specials. The rolls tend to be a little smaller but the fish quality is there for sure. It can get busy so might be best to at least call ahead and find out.
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Off The Hook Sushi
2660 Lake Tahoe BlvdOur neighbors own this restaurant and it's good. Try to hit up the happy hour for appetizer, beer, and roll specials. The rolls tend to be a little smaller but the fish quality is there for sure. It can get busy so might be best to at least call ahead and find out.
Love Samurai! Really tasty fresh fish and rolls. Definitely authentic sushi. Give it a try!
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Samurai Restaurant
2588 Lake Tahoe BlvdLove Samurai! Really tasty fresh fish and rolls. Definitely authentic sushi. Give it a try!
Good organic food option. The dinner is pricey so definitely encourage to hit the lunch as it's pretty much the same menu for cheaper. Sit on the top deck in the summer. They have Pliny on tap and typically an organic Kombucha. The fish tacos are my go to menu option and the Crunch Salad.
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Freshies Restaurant & Bar
3330 Lake Tahoe BlvdGood organic food option. The dinner is pricey so definitely encourage to hit the lunch as it's pretty much the same menu for cheaper. Sit on the top deck in the summer. They have Pliny on tap and typically an organic Kombucha. The fish tacos are my go to menu option and the Crunch Salad.
One of a few BBQ options in town. The food is pretty good and the location is on the way to or from some of the most popular beaches in South Lake Tahoe. It's pricey but who's ever heard of cheap BBQ!
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Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill
787 Emerald Bay RdOne of a few BBQ options in town. The food is pretty good and the location is on the way to or from some of the most popular beaches in South Lake Tahoe. It's pricey but who's ever heard of cheap BBQ!
Great noodle option. The Pho is good for Lake Tahoe standards. I like the location closer to Stateline. I would avoid the location near Bank of America.
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Lotus Phở Asian Cuisines
3838 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat noodle option. The Pho is good for Lake Tahoe standards. I like the location closer to Stateline. I would avoid the location near Bank of America.
Some of our favorite pizza in town and been here forever. It's typically busy to try to get there early. Always a couple of good beers on tap as well.
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Lake Tahoe Pizza Company
1168 Emerald Bay RdSome of our favorite pizza in town and been here forever. It's typically busy to try to get there early. Always a couple of good beers on tap as well.
Our friends own this pizza place which offers 2 locations in town (midtown and stateline). My favorite is the Hair of the Dog and Roma. They have Spacedust IPA on tap and you definitely want on of those!
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Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza
4000 Lake Tahoe BoulevardOur friends own this pizza place which offers 2 locations in town (midtown and stateline). My favorite is the Hair of the Dog and Roma. They have Spacedust IPA on tap and you definitely want on of those!
Busy busy busy but great ambiance and the pizza is good. They typically have live music but be prepared to wait. Best to go weekdays and arrive early in the afternoon. Good beers on tap.
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Base Camp Pizza Co.
1001 Heavenly Village WayBusy busy busy but great ambiance and the pizza is good. They typically have live music but be prepared to wait. Best to go weekdays and arrive early in the afternoon. Good beers on tap.
Mexican Rotisserie. It's good but definitely plan on waiting for your food and it's pretty expensive. Most of the ingredients are sustainably sourced which is nice. They usually have a few good beers on tap as well as Kombucha. I usually get a Verde Burrito or Paleo Plate. You will be full!
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Verde Mexican Rotisserie
2016 Lake Tahoe BlvdMexican Rotisserie. It's good but definitely plan on waiting for your food and it's pretty expensive. Most of the ingredients are sustainably sourced which is nice. They usually have a few good beers on tap as well as Kombucha. I usually get a Verde Burrito or Paleo Plate. You will be full!
Good for an economical burrito. I typically get the chile verde gringas. If you ever need catering they offer some pretty amazing deals. Give the cashier a "fist bump" in hopes of some extra chips!
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Jaliscos
972 Tallac AveGood for an economical burrito. I typically get the chile verde gringas. If you ever need catering they offer some pretty amazing deals. Give the cashier a "fist bump" in hopes of some extra chips!
It's our favorite breakfast place in Meyers. Typically pretty busy so arrive early or call ahead and check the scene. Get the Ultimate Eggs Benedict. You'll be happy!
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The Getaway Cafe
3140 US-50It's our favorite breakfast place in Meyers. Typically pretty busy so arrive early or call ahead and check the scene. Get the Ultimate Eggs Benedict. You'll be happy!
Diner style breakfast from the old school. The huevos rancheros is pretty darn good.
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Bert's Cafe
1146 Emerald Bay RdDiner style breakfast from the old school. The huevos rancheros is pretty darn good.
Modern breakfast option. The owners are very cool and the food and service is good.
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Ernie's Coffee Shop
1207 Emerald Bay RdModern breakfast option. The owners are very cool and the food and service is good.
Great outdoor spot to have some food and drinks. It gets crowded quickly so plan accordingly and prepare to have some drunk person stumble into you on the deck but the view of the lake is good. Get a Rum Runner but not more than 2 or you'll be taking an Lyft home!
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Beacon Bar & Grill
1900 Jameson Beach RdGreat outdoor spot to have some food and drinks. It gets crowded quickly so plan accordingly and prepare to have some drunk person stumble into you on the deck but the view of the lake is good. Get a Rum Runner but not more than 2 or you'll be taking an Lyft home!
Cool location for a decent burger in the heavenly village. They always have live music and some outdoor games. Good brews on tap for sure. Grab a burger, sweet potato tots, and maybe an adult milkshake if you are feeling adventurous.
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California Burger Company
1001 Heavenly Village WayCool location for a decent burger in the heavenly village. They always have live music and some outdoor games. Good brews on tap for sure. Grab a burger, sweet potato tots, and maybe an adult milkshake if you are feeling adventurous.
Great spot located right near Stateline with a great selection of beers on tap and good food. Sit outside and enjoy the patio. They have live music 7 days a week. Give the owner Pete or his daughter Jacky a High Five!
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McP's Taphouse Grill
4125 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat spot located right near Stateline with a great selection of beers on tap and good food. Sit outside and enjoy the patio. They have live music 7 days a week. Give the owner Pete or his daughter Jacky a High Five!
If you are on the West Shore this is a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch. Everything on the menu is tasty. They bake coffee cake daily so make sure to give it a try.
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Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake BlvdIf you are on the West Shore this is a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch. Everything on the menu is tasty. They bake coffee cake daily so make sure to give it a try.
If you make your way to Incline Village stop at T's and grab a burrito or rotisserie plate. Bring cash or hit the local ATM because they don't accept credit/debit cards. Typically pretty busy but worth the wait.
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T's Mesquite Rotisserie
901 Tahoe BlvdIf you make your way to Incline Village stop at T's and grab a burrito or rotisserie plate. Bring cash or hit the local ATM because they don't accept credit/debit cards. Typically pretty busy but worth the wait.
Awesome BBQ place in Carson City. The portions are large so be prepared and start by ordering less and work your way up.
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Red's Old 395 Grill
1055 S Carson StAwesome BBQ place in Carson City. The portions are large so be prepared and start by ordering less and work your way up.
Swing through this spot for a sandwich if you are on the West side of the lake. Sandwiches are large and tasty. Good value for your money.
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Tahoma Market
6890 West Lake BoulevardSwing through this spot for a sandwich if you are on the West side of the lake. Sandwiches are large and tasty. Good value for your money.
I just tried the place the other day and I must say I was impressed. The food was tasty and service was good. It turns out my neighbor owns this restaurant (didn't even know that). I had a traditional burrito with brisket and two (2) of their hot salsas (which were delicious). A few friends recommended the Burgers. I know it sounds crazy to eat burgers at a Mexican place but they swear that have a nice flair and are tasty.
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Frescana Mexican Bistro
3141 US-50I just tried the place the other day and I must say I was impressed. The food was tasty and service was good. It turns out my neighbor owns this restaurant (didn't even know that). I had a traditional burrito with brisket and two (2) of their hot salsas (which were delicious). A few friends recommended the Burgers. I know it sounds crazy to eat burgers at a Mexican place but they swear that have a nice flair and are tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local's bar in Meyers. Awesome beers on tap and some decent food options. They sometimes have live music.
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The Divided Sky
El Dorado FreewayGreat local's bar in Meyers. Awesome beers on tap and some decent food options. They sometimes have live music.
Newer spot in town. They will have all the sports games on and the outside upstairs deck is pretty cool. The food portions are pretty small and pricey but it's decent. Good selection of beers on tap and drinks.
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Pick 6 Sports Lounge Lake Tahoe
3115 Harrison AveNewer spot in town. They will have all the sports games on and the outside upstairs deck is pretty cool. The food portions are pretty small and pricey but it's decent. Good selection of beers on tap and drinks.
One of the few nightclubs in town in Harrah's. Typically open on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Peek Nightclub
15 US-50One of the few nightclubs in town in Harrah's. Typically open on Friday and Saturday nights.
Great spot with local brews that's been open about 1 year. They have themed game nights which are really fun and games inside. You can bring your own food or they typically have a food truck in the parking lot on the weekends. I really dig their IPA options.
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South Lake Brewing Company
1920 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat spot with local brews that's been open about 1 year. They have themed game nights which are really fun and games inside. You can bring your own food or they typically have a food truck in the parking lot on the weekends. I really dig their IPA options.
Play some pool, have a burger with tater tots, and don't forget an ice cold beer. Cool spot located near the "Y." Check it out.
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Classic Cue
1961 Lake Tahoe BlvdPlay some pool, have a burger with tater tots, and don't forget an ice cold beer. Cool spot located near the "Y." Check it out.
Sightseeing
A staple landmark of Lake Tahoe. Go check out the view from a couple of different locations. If you can make a kayak or paddleboard trip inside the bay it's awesome. You can also take various boat tours and a hike down to Vikingsholm is always a good idea.
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Parco Statale della Baia di Smeraldo
138 Emerald Bay RdA staple landmark of Lake Tahoe. Go check out the view from a couple of different locations. If you can make a kayak or paddleboard trip inside the bay it's awesome. You can also take various boat tours and a hike down to Vikingsholm is always a good idea.
If you've never been to Virginia City you must go and check it out. It's an old western town that takes you right back to the old days. Make sure to go on a Saturday or Sunday when they have shows in the downtown. Make sure to stop by Bucket of Blood Saloon.
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Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 N C StreetIf you've never been to Virginia City you must go and check it out. It's an old western town that takes you right back to the old days. Make sure to go on a Saturday or Sunday when they have shows in the downtown. Make sure to stop by Bucket of Blood Saloon.
Essentials
This location also has a gas station with some economical fuel. There is another location at Stateline but both locations are busy during holidays and weekends. Try the self checkout line but remember you can't buy any alcoholic beverages in this line. Good 'ole California!
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Raley's
1040 Emerald Bay RdThis location also has a gas station with some economical fuel. There is another location at Stateline but both locations are busy during holidays and weekends. Try the self checkout line but remember you can't buy any alcoholic beverages in this line. Good 'ole California!
This location has a gas station as well with some of the cheapest fuel you will find in South Lake Tahoe. Another location at Roundhill in NV should you be over that direction.
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Safeway
1020 Johnson LnThis location has a gas station as well with some of the cheapest fuel you will find in South Lake Tahoe. Another location at Roundhill in NV should you be over that direction.
Great option in town for cheap groceries and if you hit it right they do have a lot of organic options. Make sure to check expiration dates and prepare for long lines at checkout.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2358 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat option in town for cheap groceries and if you hit it right they do have a lot of organic options. Make sure to check expiration dates and prepare for long lines at checkout.
Shopping
Good option for natural and organic options. Pricey but worth it.
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Grass Roots Natural Foods
2030 Dunlap DrGood option for natural and organic options. Pricey but worth it.
Parks & Nature
Great park option in the middle of town. They have a skate park, bike park, basketball court, and Frisbee golf course.
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Bijou Community Park - Disc Golf
1201 Al Tahoe BlvdGreat park option in the middle of town. They have a skate park, bike park, basketball court, and Frisbee golf course.
Park for kids and grassy area. The Upper Truckee River runs through this area as well as Lake Baron for kayaking or paddleboarding. Cool local's park.
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Tahoe Paradise Park
1011 E San Bernardino AvePark for kids and grassy area. The Upper Truckee River runs through this area as well as Lake Baron for kayaking or paddleboarding. Cool local's park.
Recreation Center with community pool, ice skate rink, and playground.
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South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Department
1180 Rufus Allen BlvdRecreation Center with community pool, ice skate rink, and playground.
Great local beach that is only about 10 minutes from our house. The cost is $10/car and they don't allow any charcoal grills (only gas). Get there early on holidays and busy weekends as it can fill up quickly.
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Pope Beach
California 89Great local beach that is only about 10 minutes from our house. The cost is $10/car and they don't allow any charcoal grills (only gas). Get there early on holidays and busy weekends as it can fill up quickly.
A local's favor beach that is only about 10 minutes from our house. This is a great spot if you want to take a kayak or paddle board trip to Emerald Bay. The cost is $10/car and they don't allow any charcoal grills (only gas). Get there early on holidays and busy weekends as it can fill up quickly.
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Baldwin Beach
Baldwin Beach RoadA local's favor beach that is only about 10 minutes from our house. This is a great spot if you want to take a kayak or paddle board trip to Emerald Bay. The cost is $10/car and they don't allow any charcoal grills (only gas). Get there early on holidays and busy weekends as it can fill up quickly.
A favorite beach spot for the under 30 single crowd that pretty much has it all. All rentals, bar, volleyball, horseback riding, RV camper site, and a popular spot for boats to hop. This area tends to be more of a “party style” environment.
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Zephyr Cove Resort
760 US-50A favorite beach spot for the under 30 single crowd that pretty much has it all. All rentals, bar, volleyball, horseback riding, RV camper site, and a popular spot for boats to hop. This area tends to be more of a “party style” environment.
A little more laid-back vibe, definitely kid friendly and a local relaxing hot-spot. The beach has a Tiki bar on the beach that happens to be my favorite place to watch the sunset. There is also a BBQ area and they offer both “power” and “non-power” rental options at the marina.
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Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
300 US-50A little more laid-back vibe, definitely kid friendly and a local relaxing hot-spot. The beach has a Tiki bar on the beach that happens to be my favorite place to watch the sunset. There is also a BBQ area and they offer both “power” and “non-power” rental options at the marina.
Great resort for skiing and snowboarding. Known as the place to learn and great for families and all ability levels. This is a great place to teach kids and has a little bit of everything for everyone. Great tree skiing and wind protected lifts. Definitely an economical option for Lake Tahoe. Buy tickets at a local shop or online and save $$$.
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Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe RdGreat resort for skiing and snowboarding. Known as the place to learn and great for families and all ability levels. This is a great place to teach kids and has a little bit of everything for everyone. Great tree skiing and wind protected lifts. Definitely an economical option for Lake Tahoe. Buy tickets at a local shop or online and save $$$.
Heavenly offers 4 lodges (California Base Area Lodge, Gondola Area, Stagecoach Lodge, and Boulder Lodge). Vail isn't cheap but the views are nice and the runs are nicely groomed and maintained. Prepare to spend $$$.
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Heavenly Ski Resort
3860 Saddle RoadHeavenly offers 4 lodges (California Base Area Lodge, Gondola Area, Stagecoach Lodge, and Boulder Lodge). Vail isn't cheap but the views are nice and the runs are nicely groomed and maintained. Prepare to spend $$$.
Great beach to catch the sunset for camp for the weekend. Typically pretty crowded and can get windy. Book your camping far in advance because it books up quickly. A popular spot to watch 4th of July Fireworks. It costs $10/car for parking.
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Nevada Beach Campground
Bittlers RoadGreat beach to catch the sunset for camp for the weekend. Typically pretty crowded and can get windy. Book your camping far in advance because it books up quickly. A popular spot to watch 4th of July Fireworks. It costs $10/car for parking.
Great spot for hiking or mountain biking. The trails in the park are in the "moderate" category. The park is half in California and half in Nevada.
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Van Sickle Bi-State Park
30 Lake PkwyGreat spot for hiking or mountain biking. The trails in the park are in the "moderate" category. The park is half in California and half in Nevada.
One of the best beaches in the area. It's a drive and gets crowded quickly so arrive early. This is a great place to bring your kayak or paddle board and do some exploring along the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Pretty sure it costs $12/car.
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Sand Harbor Rentals
One of the best beaches in the area. It's a drive and gets crowded quickly so arrive early. This is a great place to bring your kayak or paddle board and do some exploring along the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Pretty sure it costs $12/car.
Ski Resort about 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. The drive on hwy 89 and hwy 88 is very scenic and awesome but take it slow and plan for extra time in the winter as they tend to have icy roads and sketch conditions out that way. They have a frisbee golf course and mountain bike trails in the Summer. Definitely worth checking out.
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows DrSki Resort about 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. The drive on hwy 89 and hwy 88 is very scenic and awesome but take it slow and plan for extra time in the winter as they tend to have icy roads and sketch conditions out that way. They have a frisbee golf course and mountain bike trails in the Summer. Definitely worth checking out.