Heather and Justin's Guide to South Lake Tahoe

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Heather and Justin's Guide to South Lake Tahoe

Food scene

Great coffee and great atmosphere!
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Clydes Coffee Roasting Co
292 Kingsbury Grade Rd
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great coffee and great atmosphere!
Great Mexican food, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Always live music outside and a great atmosphere.
69 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Azul-Latin Kitchen
1001 Heavenly Village Way
69 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Mexican food, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Always live music outside and a great atmosphere.
Great food and great drinks
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Cold Water Brewery and Grill
2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great food and great drinks
Great healthy option for a quick bite or smoothie. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sprouts Café
3123 Harrison Ave
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great healthy option for a quick bite or smoothie. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Great breakfast burritos and lunch
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Verde Mexican Rotisserie
2016 Lake Tahoe Blvd
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great breakfast burritos and lunch
Amazing steakhouse. A little pricey. Perfect for a special occasion.
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Chart House
392 NV-207
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing steakhouse. A little pricey. Perfect for a special occasion.
Tasty BBQ right off the mountain. Close to the stagecoach ski lift.
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Fox & Hound
237 Tramway Dr
92 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tasty BBQ right off the mountain. Close to the stagecoach ski lift.

Sightseeing

Emerald Bay State Park is a beautiful spot to see scenic views all year long! It is a state park of California in the United States, centered on Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, a National Natural Landmark. Park features include Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm, a 38-room mansion that is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States.
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Emerald Bay
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Emerald Bay State Park is a beautiful spot to see scenic views all year long! It is a state park of California in the United States, centered on Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, a National Natural Landmark. Park features include Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm, a 38-room mansion that is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States.
Sandy beach with pine trees growing right out of the sand. Views of the mountains in the distance all around you.
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nevada Beach Campground
Bittlers Road
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sandy beach with pine trees growing right out of the sand. Views of the mountains in the distance all around you.
Great beach with a great restaurant/bar overlooking the water
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Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
300 US-50
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great beach with a great restaurant/bar overlooking the water
Most iconic beach/view in the Tahoe area. Gets very busy in the summer.
292 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sand Harbor Rentals
292 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Most iconic beach/view in the Tahoe area. Gets very busy in the summer.

Our Favorite Outdoor Activities

Flume Trail is an incredibly well known mountain biking trail. Amazing views.
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Flume Trail
Flume Trail
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flume Trail is an incredibly well known mountain biking trail. Amazing views.
Wonderful views along Tahoe's shoreline 4 miles - In and out hike 8 mile - Round trip Hike
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Rubicon Trail
Rubicon Trail
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Wonderful views along Tahoe's shoreline 4 miles - In and out hike 8 mile - Round trip Hike
Beautiful hike. About 5 miles round trip Good introduction to Desolation Wilderness area
Maggies Peak
Beautiful hike. About 5 miles round trip Good introduction to Desolation Wilderness area
Trail to Lake Aloha Longer day hike; about 12 miles In and Out Hike One of the most picturesque alpine lakes in the area
Glen Alpine Trailhead
1580 Glen Alpine Rd
Trail to Lake Aloha Longer day hike; about 12 miles In and Out Hike One of the most picturesque alpine lakes in the area
One of the most challenging hikes in Lake Tahoe Takes you to the summit of the tallest mountain in the Tahoe basin 10 miles roundtrip Elevation change of 3,225 feet
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Mount Tallac Trail
Mount Tallac Trail
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One of the most challenging hikes in Lake Tahoe Takes you to the summit of the tallest mountain in the Tahoe basin 10 miles roundtrip Elevation change of 3,225 feet

Consejos sobre la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Make sure to get to the beaches early!

Parking is limited in Tahoe and people often resort to parking on the sides of the highway 50. Get to the beach early, bring an extra layer (its cold in the mornings) and snag your spot!
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Pack layers and comfortable shoes

The weather in Tahoe will change throughout the day every day. The mornings and evenings are chilly but the days are beautiful and sunny. Bring layers and comfortable shoes for hikes and lots of walking.
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Get gas in Carson City, NV before coming to Tahoe

Gas is more expensive in the Tahoe area and in California. Fill up in Carson City if you're coming in from Reno
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Don't miss all the amazing scenery and views

Take a hike! Even if its a short one to see the most amazing views.