Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
Alpina Coffee Café
822 Emerald Bay RdGood local coffee house
Izzy's Burger Spa
2591 Lake Tahoe BlvdLongtime staple up here, great burgers.
Scusa Italian Ristorante
2543 Lake Tahoe BlvdVery good casual Italian fine dining.
Lake Tahoe Pizza Company
1168 Emerald Bay RdGood pizza and salad bar.
Some good restaurants and the summer concert series is really good.
199 locals recommend
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50Some good restaurants and the summer concert series is really good.
Sushi Pier Tahoe
177 US-50Good sushi
Sprouts Café
3123 Harrison AveHealthy food that's good!
Awesom Mexican food! Small and tucked away, but worth finding it. Family owned forever.
20 locals recommend
Jaliscos
972 Tallac AveAwesom Mexican food! Small and tucked away, but worth finding it. Family owned forever.
Good food, comfy atmosphere. They also cater, and have a special area above. We had our wedding dinner up there.
57 locals recommend
Blue Angel Cafe & Catering Co.
1132 Ski Run BlvdGood food, comfy atmosphere. They also cater, and have a special area above. We had our wedding dinner up there.
Meyers Downtown Cafe
3200 US-50Longtime little breakfast spot here in Meyers.
Ernie's Coffee Shop
1207 Emerald Bay RdMy favorite breakfast stop.
The old Ernie's, good food, can get a little crowded, but it's worth a wait.
41 locals recommend
Bert's Cafe
1146 Emerald Bay RdThe old Ernie's, good food, can get a little crowded, but it's worth a wait.
Starbucks
4000 Lake Tahoe BlvdNot much to say about them, everybody knows what they're about :)
Very good food, only about 12 tables or so. Dinner for two, dessert, wine and tip will run you around $150 or so, but very good. Very good desserts as well.
58 locals recommend
Evan's American Gourmet Cafe
536 Emerald Bay RdVery good food, only about 12 tables or so. Dinner for two, dessert, wine and tip will run you around $150 or so, but very good. Very good desserts as well.
Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdMore Thai choices.
Cold Water Brewery and Grill
2544 Lake Tahoe BlvdBeer brewed right on premisis.
Everything Else
Freel Perk Cafe
3141 US-50Good coffee within walking distance of our home.
They do snowmobile during winter, and ATV and sandrail guided trips during the summer.
14 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe Adventures
3071 US-50They do snowmobile during winter, and ATV and sandrail guided trips during the summer.
Family friendly beach with amenities, and home of the Beacon Bar and Grill.
73 locals recommend
Camp Richardson Resort Beach
1902-3098 Jameson Beach RdFamily friendly beach with amenities, and home of the Beacon Bar and Grill.
More of a local beach, great spot to for a chance to see bald eagles or osprey.
23 locals recommend
Kiva Beach
More of a local beach, great spot to for a chance to see bald eagles or osprey.
Awesome place to rent kayaks/sup's, or launch your own for a beautiful paddle to Emerald Bay.
37 locals recommend
Baldwin Beach
Baldwin Beach RoadAwesome place to rent kayaks/sup's, or launch your own for a beautiful paddle to Emerald Bay.
One of the most photographed spots in the world, absolutely beautiful spot.
435 locals recommend
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdOne of the most photographed spots in the world, absolutely beautiful spot.
Kent a good guy, mainly repairs with a little bit of product. Easiest thing about it, is it's literally at the bottom of our road.
12 locals recommend
Watta Bike Shop
2933 US-50Kent a good guy, mainly repairs with a little bit of product. Easiest thing about it, is it's literally at the bottom of our road.
Hec and his guys are great. It's a full service shop, carrying Trek and Giant bikes.
10 locals recommend
South Shore Bikes
2175 Lake Tahoe BlvdHec and his guys are great. It's a full service shop, carrying Trek and Giant bikes.
Gary and his guys are super knowleagable. Gary is one of the original mountain bikers around. Rentals and sales of Santa Cruz bikes.
11 locals recommend
Sierra Ski and Cycle Works
3430 Lake Tahoe BlvdGary and his guys are super knowleagable. Gary is one of the original mountain bikers around. Rentals and sales of Santa Cruz bikes.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdBig ski resort, and the views are amazing.
Great little resort! Family friendly vibe and not as expensive as some of the others. When Huckleberry Canyon is open, heck yeah!!
Sierra-At-Tahoe Road
Sierra-At-Tahoe RoadGreat little resort! Family friendly vibe and not as expensive as some of the others. When Huckleberry Canyon is open, heck yeah!!
Great resort, awesome black diamond runs, but still plenty of options for others as well.
155 locals recommend
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows DrGreat resort, awesome black diamond runs, but still plenty of options for others as well.
Chris and his family are awesome. Great place to rent an SUP.
21 locals recommend
South Tahoe Standup Paddle
1004 Harrison AveChris and his family are awesome. Great place to rent an SUP.
The biggest outdoor store in Tahoe. SUP, snow ski, xc ski, snowboarding, hiking, camping, bikes (sales and rentals). Great bootfitters, very knowledgeable staff.
11 locals recommend
Tahoe Sports Ltd
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd The biggest outdoor store in Tahoe. SUP, snow ski, xc ski, snowboarding, hiking, camping, bikes (sales and rentals). Great bootfitters, very knowledgeable staff.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay RdRight about a 7 minute drive from our home.
Liras Supermarket
2977 U.S. 50Grocery store at the bottom of the hill, walking distance.
My Thai Cuisine
2108 Lake Tahoe Blvd My wife says it's good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool little bar that serves good food and has live bands. Small, can get busy, but perfect after skiing or riding.
58 locals recommend
The Divided Sky
El Dorado FreewayCool little bar that serves good food and has live bands. Small, can get busy, but perfect after skiing or riding.
Top notch golf course. They hold the Celebrity classic tournament here every year, and the views are amazing. Great restaurant as well.
75 locals recommend
Edgewood Tahoe
180 Lake PkwyTop notch golf course. They hold the Celebrity classic tournament here every year, and the views are amazing. Great restaurant as well.
Shopping
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course
3021 US-50Walking distance from our home.
Essentials
Raley's
1040 Emerald Bay Rd