Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
Very fresh, healthy, cheap, fast, and friendly service. Rare you get that combo. This is our go to place for lunch.
3123 Harrison Ave
Very fresh, healthy, cheap, fast, and friendly service. Rare you get that combo. This is our go to place for lunch.
1168 Emerald Bay Rd
Get the Acapulco pizza!
2723 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Best Breakfast, hands down
Lake Tahoe Pizza Company
1168 Emerald Bay RdFavorite pizza spot in SLT
Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine
2180 Lake Tahoe BlvdBest Tahoe Thai food
Everything Else
3071 U.S. 50
3071 U.S. 50ATV - Rubicon Trail
Snow Mobile - Hope Valley
Cheap and friendly. Usually they have deals online. Or telling them you are friends with me (a resident) may get you 10% off depending on who is working there.
1133 Ski Run Blvd
Cheap and friendly. Usually they have deals online. Or telling them you are friends with me (a resident) may get you 10% off depending on who is working there.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdSki!!!!
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe RdSki!!!!
Ski!!!! My favorite spot to ski in Tahoe (highest elevation mtn in the area too)
155 locals recommend
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows DrSki!!!! My favorite spot to ski in Tahoe (highest elevation mtn in the area too)
Amazing lakes with little cabin community tucked into an enormous mountainside (accessed summer only). Small general store. Bring dogs to the left side of the upper angora lake for a pet/owner swim
41 locals recommend
Angora Lakes Resort
Angora Ridge RoadAmazing lakes with little cabin community tucked into an enormous mountainside (accessed summer only). Small general store. Bring dogs to the left side of the upper angora lake for a pet/owner swim
A three mile round-trip hike gets you up close with this spectacular Tahoe waterfall.
24 locals recommend
Horsetail Falls
A three mile round-trip hike gets you up close with this spectacular Tahoe waterfall.
Mt Tallac Peak
Mount Tallac TrailOne of the highest peaks in SLT. 4 - 6 hour round trip hike
Hidden gem of Tahoe. If you can get here (its a long long hike) the view from the cliffs surrounding the lake are amazing!
Azure Lake
Hidden gem of Tahoe. If you can get here (its a long long hike) the view from the cliffs surrounding the lake are amazing!
Granite Lake
Short but steep hike. Great views along the way
Camp Richardson
Touristy area but great beaches, snacks, bike riding, etc...
Amazing in the fall as the salmon / trout run up Taylor creek occurs. Literally thousands of fish and even sometimes bears!
48 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89Amazing in the fall as the salmon / trout run up Taylor creek occurs. Literally thousands of fish and even sometimes bears!
Lake Tahoe Adventures
3071 US-50ATV & Snowmobile rentals. The Rubicon trail is amazing!
Great sunset spot walkable from the house!
- Very politely walk behind 1224 Timber lane. If people are outside just indicate you were hoping to see the sunset.
1224 Timber Ln
Great sunset spot walkable from the house!
- Very politely walk behind 1224 Timber lane. If people are outside just indicate you were hoping to see the sunset.
Casino! A personal favorite for groups that is fun and cheap is the horse racing game. 25 cent bets, free drinks, and hilarious payouts.
94 locals recommend
Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa
55 US-50Casino! A personal favorite for groups that is fun and cheap is the horse racing game. 25 cent bets, free drinks, and hilarious payouts.
Sightseeing
Sand Harbor Park
Just Awesome
Kiva Beach
less crowded
Emerald Bay
A must do
Eagle Falls Loop
Fantastic hike!
Sand Harbor
2005 Nevada 28My favorite beach cove
Carnelian Bay
Another great spot along the water in N Lake
Baldwin Beach
Baldwin Beach RoadA great local beach
Pope Beach
California 89Good beach drinking spots
Fallen Leaf Lake
Fantastic summer hike
Glen Alpine Falls
1580 Glen Alpine RdHuge set of waterfalls
Drinks & Nightlife
MacDuff's Pub
1041 Fremont AveSuper great service, fantastic food, and extensive micro brews
Arts & Culture
18 - weekends $85 w cart, $65 walk 2 pm twilight - $59, 4 pm super twilight $39
31 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Rd18 - weekends $85 w cart, $65 walk 2 pm twilight - $59, 4 pm super twilight $39
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course
3021 US-50(par 3 & 4)
cheapest - $20 - $45
Super nice and on the water. Celebrity golf tournament during the summer is here!
75 locals recommend
Edgewood Tahoe
180 Lake PkwySuper nice and on the water. Celebrity golf tournament during the summer is here!
Essentials
Raley's
4000 Lake Tahoe BlvdClosest large groceries
Shopping
Don Cheepo's
3349 Lake Tahoe BlvdPretty cheap ski rentals
Powder House Rainbow Mountain Ski & Snowboard
1133 Ski Run BlvdAnother good option for ski rentals