Diahnn's Guidebook
Food scene
Blue Lake Tavern
611 Highway 50Very casual, good food (especially pizza)
Capisce?
178 US-50Italian, close to cabin, good food, medium priced
Nice view of the lake if you eat outside; drinks, more expensive
105 locals recommend
Riva Grill On the Lake
900 Ski Run BlvdNice view of the lake if you eat outside; drinks, more expensive
Beacon Bar & Grill
1900 Jameson Beach RdYou can eat right on the beach, casual
Has changed ownership and personally haven’t eaten there since then but I think it’s pretty good!
55 locals recommend
Scusa Italian Ristorante
2543 Lake Tahoe BlvdHas changed ownership and personally haven’t eaten there since then but I think it’s pretty good!
Just past the Y. Mexican, casual, good for families.
14 locals recommend
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
765 Emerald Bay RdJust past the Y. Mexican, casual, good for families.
Edgewood Restaurant
180 Lake PkwyFine Dining, reservations usually needed. Exceptional!
The Lake House Restaurant
1181 Emerald Bay RdVery nice place!
There are a few of these around but the original on Lake Tahoe Blvd near Meeks Lumber is the best! A “greasy-spoon” -great breakfasts!
64 locals recommend
The Red Hut Café
3660 Lake Tahoe BlvdThere are a few of these around but the original on Lake Tahoe Blvd near Meeks Lumber is the best! A “greasy-spoon” -great breakfasts!
Sightseeing
Just a few minutes walk down the beach. You can rent speedboats, kayaks, canoes, etc or get tickets for the Dixie. Has an outdoor eating area. A good place to call and get the info you need!
20 locals recommend
Zephyr Cove Marina
760 US-50Just a few minutes walk down the beach. You can rent speedboats, kayaks, canoes, etc or get tickets for the Dixie. Has an outdoor eating area. A good place to call and get the info you need!
You probably passed this on your way in. I think it’s about $40 per adult. Has everything needed for snow play!
23 locals recommend
Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe
Hwy 50 El Dorado FwyYou probably passed this on your way in. I think it’s about $40 per adult. Has everything needed for snow play!
Zephyr Cove Stable
825 US-50Trail and hay rides for all levels
Vikingsholm
California 89A good hike down to Vikingsholm. Tours of the house.
Great for families! Short, easy, guided trail; inside the visitor center is a great display of live fish in the creek above.
48 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89Great for families! Short, easy, guided trail; inside the visitor center is a great display of live fish in the creek above.
There are a LOT of hiking trails in Tahoe. Consider Angora Falls Trail, Spooner Lake Trail, and Eagle Falls! Lam Watah NatureTrail is an easy 3 mile trip, good for strollers and wheelchairs and a good view of Mt.Tallac.
Angora Lake Trail
Angora Lake TrailThere are a LOT of hiking trails in Tahoe. Consider Angora Falls Trail, Spooner Lake Trail, and Eagle Falls! Lam Watah NatureTrail is an easy 3 mile trip, good for strollers and wheelchairs and a good view of Mt.Tallac.
Going up the gondola (year round) is breath-taking! Ski schools are available.
73 locals recommend
Heavenly Ski Resort
3860 Saddle RoadGoing up the gondola (year round) is breath-taking! Ski schools are available.
Fun mini golf for the kids as well as going to the rides next door! There is another Magic Carpet in Kings Beach. Open April-October (or until it snows!)
29 locals recommend
Magic Carpet Golf
2455 Lake Tahoe BlvdFun mini golf for the kids as well as going to the rides next door! There is another Magic Carpet in Kings Beach. Open April-October (or until it snows!)
Parasailing adventure! May be other companies that offer this service. Check at ZC Marina.
40 locals recommend
Tahoe Sports Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run BlvdParasailing adventure! May be other companies that offer this service. Check at ZC Marina.