Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Sightseeing
This quiet beach location is nestled among native pine trees. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and standing BBQs. For day use there is a vehicle fee of $8 per car.
82 locals recommend
Pope Beach
California 89This quiet beach location is nestled among native pine trees. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and standing BBQs. For day use there is a vehicle fee of $8 per car.
A 2.4 mile ride up the Heavenly Mountain Gondola. Take in views of the Carson Valley, Desolation Wilderness and shore-to-shore views of Lake Tahoe.
7 locals recommend
Heavenly Sports - Marriott
1001 Heavenly Village WayA 2.4 mile ride up the Heavenly Mountain Gondola. Take in views of the Carson Valley, Desolation Wilderness and shore-to-shore views of Lake Tahoe.
Fallen Leaf Lake
Very easy, short hike to a nice lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're in the mood for gambling Harrah's and Harvey's, which are connected to each other, are the best casinos in town. Also on the 16th floor of Harrah's is a great cigar bar, Cliché.
199 locals recommend
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50If you're in the mood for gambling Harrah's and Harvey's, which are connected to each other, are the best casinos in town. Also on the 16th floor of Harrah's is a great cigar bar, Cliché.
We love this pub. Good beer and comfort foods like fish and chips, clam chowder and burgers. Reasonable price.
65 locals recommend
MacDuff's Pub
1041 Fremont AveWe love this pub. Good beer and comfort foods like fish and chips, clam chowder and burgers. Reasonable price.
Awesome place, very lively with the karaoke and no smoking inside which is great. Food is delicious.
15 locals recommend
Rojo's
3091 Harrison AveAwesome place, very lively with the karaoke and no smoking inside which is great. Food is delicious.
Essentials
If you plan to cook, Safeway is a 2-minute drive away. (Don't bother buying sandwiches from their deli, though, those employees seem lobotomized).
217 locals recommend
Safeway
1020 Johnson LnIf you plan to cook, Safeway is a 2-minute drive away. (Don't bother buying sandwiches from their deli, though, those employees seem lobotomized).
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2358 Lake Tahoe BlvdWhere to go for cheaper produce.
A small butchery. This is where to go for high-quality meats and seafood.
29 locals recommend
Overland Meat & Seafood Company
2227 Lake Tahoe BlvdA small butchery. This is where to go for high-quality meats and seafood.
Parks & Nature
This is our favorite hike to bring guests. It's medium difficulty and roughly a 3-mile round trip. At the top you end up at a beautiful lake. It's a fun hike even in the snow.
8 locals recommend
Eagle Falls Trail
This is our favorite hike to bring guests. It's medium difficulty and roughly a 3-mile round trip. At the top you end up at a beautiful lake. It's a fun hike even in the snow.
Amazing one-mile hike to a lake where you can rent kayaks and go swimming. You drive down a windy road to get there, which is a bit scary, but it's worth it.
41 locals recommend
Angora Lakes Resort
Angora Ridge RoadAmazing one-mile hike to a lake where you can rent kayaks and go swimming. You drive down a windy road to get there, which is a bit scary, but it's worth it.
Food Scene
Our favorite pizza restaurant in Tahoe. Thin crust, wood fire oven. It's a sit-down restaurant with lots of drink options. Try to go early - it gets busy. Park in Raley's parking lot to avoid paying.
148 locals recommend
Base Camp Pizza Co.
1001 Heavenly Village WayOur favorite pizza restaurant in Tahoe. Thin crust, wood fire oven. It's a sit-down restaurant with lots of drink options. Try to go early - it gets busy. Park in Raley's parking lot to avoid paying.
Our favorite higher-end restaurant in Tahoe. Go here if you feel like splurging on a good prime rib or salmon with some mashed potatoes. Lots of meat and seafood options.
109 locals recommend
Chart House
392 NV-207Our favorite higher-end restaurant in Tahoe. Go here if you feel like splurging on a good prime rib or salmon with some mashed potatoes. Lots of meat and seafood options.
Great gourmet sandwiches and coffee here. (It's actually owned by the realtor who sold us the house!)
34 locals recommend
Keys Café
2279 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat gourmet sandwiches and coffee here. (It's actually owned by the realtor who sold us the house!)
A sandwich shop nearby. It's not great - just a little better than Subway - but a good option if you just need a quick cheap bite to get you going.
9 locals recommend
Port of Subs
3101 Harrison AveA sandwich shop nearby. It's not great - just a little better than Subway - but a good option if you just need a quick cheap bite to get you going.
A Cup Of Cherries
3434 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat brunch spot.
Jimmy's
4104 Lakeshore BlvdGreat food (meats and small plates). Also excellent cocktails.
The Red Hut Café
3660 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat brunch spot with waffles, pancakes, burgers and more.
Sprouts Café
3123 Harrison AveHealthier brunch spot.
Good pizza. Probably the best pizza place that delivers around here. Order online at http://bluedogpizzatahoe.com/
20 locals recommend
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza
4000 Lake Tahoe BoulevardGood pizza. Probably the best pizza place that delivers around here. Order online at http://bluedogpizzatahoe.com/
Off The Hook Sushi
2660 Lake Tahoe BlvdGood sushi place with modest prices.
Amazing Mexican food, says cash only but if you are nice they will take cards.
20 locals recommend
Jaliscos
972 Tallac AveAmazing Mexican food, says cash only but if you are nice they will take cards.
Arts & Culture
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdHuge ski resort with awesome views of Lake Tahoe.
Really good deal on kayak rentals here. When we went it was $35 per person for two hours.
14 locals recommend
Kayak Tahoe
3411 Lake Tahoe BlvdReally good deal on kayak rentals here. When we went it was $35 per person for two hours.
If you're not into skiing or snowboarding but still want to do something in the snow, consider snowshoeing. Go here and rent some snow shoes and ask where you can go. It's super fun.
Snowshoe Thompson's Ski and Snowboard Rentals
1219 Emerald Bay RdIf you're not into skiing or snowboarding but still want to do something in the snow, consider snowshoeing. Go here and rent some snow shoes and ask where you can go. It's super fun.
Entertainment & Activities
If you're aching from a hike or just want extra help relaxing, this place offers great massages. Ask for Anna. Book online at sublimebeautylaketahoe.com.
Sublime Beauty
3351 Lake Tahoe BlvdIf you're aching from a hike or just want extra help relaxing, this place offers great massages. Ask for Anna. Book online at sublimebeautylaketahoe.com.
Has live concerts Thursday nights during the summer. Also has kayak rentals.
43 locals recommend
Lakeview Commons
1004 Lakeview AveHas live concerts Thursday nights during the summer. Also has kayak rentals.
Solid ski resort with lifts for snowboarders/skiiers at all levels.
124 locals recommend
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe RdSolid ski resort with lifts for snowboarders/skiiers at all levels.
1176 Rufus Allen Blvd
1176 Rufus Allen BoulevardGreat ice-skating rink.
Fun mini golf course with plenty of holes and an arcade. Great for kids!
31 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay RdFun mini golf course with plenty of holes and an arcade. Great for kids!