Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
Local's favorite, right around the corner from the house. Relaxed vibe and great coffee!
35 locals recommend
Alpina Coffee Café
822 Emerald Bay RdLocal's favorite, right around the corner from the house. Relaxed vibe and great coffee!
Starbucks
4000 Lake Tahoe BlvdHere is your nearest Starbucks, but I would recommend Alpina over it :)
Burger Lounge
717 Emerald Bay RdGreat grilled burgers and a beer, if it's nice out, sit outside!
Best Gyros in town, maybe my best ever. Great little casual restaurant in local plaza. No view, not fancy, but darn good food :)
57 locals recommend
Artemis Mediterrean Grill
2229 Lake Tahoe BlvdBest Gyros in town, maybe my best ever. Great little casual restaurant in local plaza. No view, not fancy, but darn good food :)
Kind of pricey BBQ. They have live bands on weekends.
48 locals recommend
Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill
787 Emerald Bay RdKind of pricey BBQ. They have live bands on weekends.
Blue Angel Cafe & Catering Co.
1132 Ski Run BlvdGood organic food, friendly atmosphere, laid back.
This is a fabulous spot to have a sunset dinner. We had some friends stay at our house and he proposed to his bride here :)
25 locals recommend
Boathouse on the Pier
3411 Lake Tahoe BlvdThis is a fabulous spot to have a sunset dinner. We had some friends stay at our house and he proposed to his bride here :)
Everything Else
We have two bikes at the house but if you need to rent, this is the spot to do it! Right on the bike path, fun easy ride to Pope Beach and/or Camp Richardson. Don't miss the ice cream shop at Camp R!
40 locals recommend
Anderson's Bicycle Rental
645 Emerald Bay RdWe have two bikes at the house but if you need to rent, this is the spot to do it! Right on the bike path, fun easy ride to Pope Beach and/or Camp Richardson. Don't miss the ice cream shop at Camp R!
California Base Lodge. Quieter than village, if its busy season usually still easy parking and access to slopes. Closest skiing to the house.
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdCalifornia Base Lodge. Quieter than village, if its busy season usually still easy parking and access to slopes. Closest skiing to the house.
The Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort Village and Gondola, lots of shops, bars, restaurants, ice rink in winter, usually live music on weekends, fun for kids, adults, something for everyone.
86 locals recommend
The Shops at Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village WayThe Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort Village and Gondola, lots of shops, bars, restaurants, ice rink in winter, usually live music on weekends, fun for kids, adults, something for everyone.
Essentials
One-stop for all your shopping! Usually open late (11 PM) Peets coffee shop inside and great sandwich counter.
89 locals recommend
Raley's
1040 Emerald Bay RdOne-stop for all your shopping! Usually open late (11 PM) Peets coffee shop inside and great sandwich counter.
Shop with the locals, townie butcher shop,fresh fish delivery on Fridays, the sea asparagus poke is delicious--Fire up the grill!
29 locals recommend
Overland Meat & Seafood Company
2227 Lake Tahoe BlvdShop with the locals, townie butcher shop,fresh fish delivery on Fridays, the sea asparagus poke is delicious--Fire up the grill!
Shopping
Forget a swimsuit? Gloves and hat? TJ Maxx is a great discount store very close to the house.
14 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
2015 Lake Tahoe BlvdForget a swimsuit? Gloves and hat? TJ Maxx is a great discount store very close to the house.
Sightseeing
Nearest beach to house, right on bike path. In the summer very popular and parking lot can fill. Get there early if you drive.
82 locals recommend
Pope Beach
California 89Nearest beach to house, right on bike path. In the summer very popular and parking lot can fill. Get there early if you drive.
Younger adults LOVE this place. Beach, Restaurant, Ice Cream, Campground, Lodge. Always seems crowded, place to see people and be seen. Right on the bike path. Seeking peace and quiet? skip this :)
73 locals recommend
Camp Richardson Resort Beach
1902-3098 Jameson Beach RdYounger adults LOVE this place. Beach, Restaurant, Ice Cream, Campground, Lodge. Always seems crowded, place to see people and be seen. Right on the bike path. Seeking peace and quiet? skip this :)
Dog friendly beach, great walk, views of Mt. Tallac from beach. Don't go here if you don't like dogs :)
23 locals recommend
Kiva Beach
Dog friendly beach, great walk, views of Mt. Tallac from beach. Don't go here if you don't like dogs :)
Open seasonally, ranger / visitor station. Get maps, talk to rangers about local hiking / backpacking trails. Nice paths and walk to beach.
48 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89Open seasonally, ranger / visitor station. Get maps, talk to rangers about local hiking / backpacking trails. Nice paths and walk to beach.
So beautiful! Walk or mountain bike from our house. Take a right out the front door to end of Clement, follow for about three miles to lake on trail.
121 locals recommend
Fallen Leaf Lake
So beautiful! Walk or mountain bike from our house. Take a right out the front door to end of Clement, follow for about three miles to lake on trail.
Arts & Culture
Newest Casino in Tahoe, walking distance from the village over the Nevada border. Hip, loud, happening :)
95 locals recommend
Hard Rock Hotel
50 US-50Newest Casino in Tahoe, walking distance from the village over the Nevada border. Hip, loud, happening :)
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a fun local's spot. They serve comfort food late night, and are a short distance from the cabin. Outdoor fire pits for apres ski fun. Occasional live music.
16 locals recommend
Emerald Bay Bar & Grill
888 Emerald Bay RdThis is a fun local's spot. They serve comfort food late night, and are a short distance from the cabin. Outdoor fire pits for apres ski fun. Occasional live music.