Guidebook for Minden
Food Scene
Starbucks
7815 N Lake BlvdMinden Meat and Deli
1595 U.S. Hwy 395 NGreat Burgers and tons of beers on tap!
Chinese Village
963 Topsy LnGood Take out Chinese
CV Steak
1627 US-395Good Steak place
Classy place with good views of Lake Tahoe. It is on Kingsbury Grade, not in Zephyr Cove.
109 locals recommend
Chart House
392 NV-207Classy place with good views of Lake Tahoe. It is on Kingsbury Grade, not in Zephyr Cove.
Famous for it's Wet Woody drink. Right on Lake Tahoe at Ski Run Blvd.
105 locals recommend
Riva Grill On the Lake
900 Ski Run BlvdFamous for it's Wet Woody drink. Right on Lake Tahoe at Ski Run Blvd.
Sightseeing
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 N C Streeta taste of the old West
MS Dixie Paddleboat! (Tahoe Queen caught fire last summer and is being replaced)
22 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe Cruises
760 US-50MS Dixie Paddleboat! (Tahoe Queen caught fire last summer and is being replaced)
Aerial Tram
The aerial tram climbs 2000 feet above the Squaw Valley floor, past enormous rocky cliffs that were the inspiration for Disneyland's Thunder Mountain Ride, to High Camp. Once at High Camp, visitors can enjoy the overlook of the mountains and Lake Tahoe, swim in the unique pool or giant hot tub or play outdoor games, take advantage of miles of hiking trails with sweeping mountain views, and visit the Olympic Museum; in the winter, there’s ice skating. Note: it can get windy up there, so bring an extra layer and know that your hike may be windy.
389 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdAerial Tram
The aerial tram climbs 2000 feet above the Squaw Valley floor, past enormous rocky cliffs that were the inspiration for Disneyland's Thunder Mountain Ride, to High Camp. Once at High Camp, visitors can enjoy the overlook of the mountains and Lake Tahoe, swim in the unique pool or giant hot tub or play outdoor games, take advantage of miles of hiking trails with sweeping mountain views, and visit the Olympic Museum; in the winter, there’s ice skating. Note: it can get windy up there, so bring an extra layer and know that your hike may be windy.
Parks & Nature
The back entrance to Yosemite. Map it out if you want to go to the valley as it is still a bit of a drive. Open seasonal
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
The back entrance to Yosemite. Map it out if you want to go to the valley as it is still a bit of a drive. Open seasonal
There are tons of things to see and do all around Lake Tahoe. Definitely a must see when you are this close!
225 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe
There are tons of things to see and do all around Lake Tahoe. Definitely a must see when you are this close!
Once you find a place to park, take the time to do the hike down to the lakeshore. It takes 15 minutes or so to walk (all downhill one way, so all uphill coming back.) It is definitely worth it. beautiful views that change around every corner.
435 locals recommend
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdOnce you find a place to park, take the time to do the hike down to the lakeshore. It takes 15 minutes or so to walk (all downhill one way, so all uphill coming back.) It is definitely worth it. beautiful views that change around every corner.
Hike at Fallen Leave Lake
Fallen Leaf Lake is a much smaller alpine lake just a couple of miles south of South Lake Tahoe. At the entrance to Fallen Leaf Lake Campground, you can begin the hiking trail, which leads by the lake and a view of Mt. Tallac. The .75 mile walk is flat with a wide trail, easy to navigate even for kids.
121 locals recommend
Fallen Leaf Lake
Hike at Fallen Leave Lake
Fallen Leaf Lake is a much smaller alpine lake just a couple of miles south of South Lake Tahoe. At the entrance to Fallen Leaf Lake Campground, you can begin the hiking trail, which leads by the lake and a view of Mt. Tallac. The .75 mile walk is flat with a wide trail, easy to navigate even for kids.
Johnson Lane Park
1450 Stephanie WayLocal park. Gazebo, ball field, playground and grass.
Great Beach with a rocky point (that you can jump off into Lake Tahoe!) . http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park During summer you need to get there early. they usually fill the parking lot by 9:30am and close.
290 locals recommend
Sand Harbor Rentals
Great Beach with a rocky point (that you can jump off into Lake Tahoe!) . http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park During summer you need to get there early. they usually fill the parking lot by 9:30am and close.
Secret Cove
This is Lake Tahoe's Nude Beach!
Essentials
At Topsy Lane you can find:
Walmart, Trader Joes, Best Buy Electronics, Bed Bath and Beyond, Michaels Crafts, The UPS Shipping Store, In-N-Out, 5 Guys Burgers, Panda Express and more.
Topsy Lane
Topsy LaneAt Topsy Lane you can find:
Walmart, Trader Joes, Best Buy Electronics, Bed Bath and Beyond, Michaels Crafts, The UPS Shipping Store, In-N-Out, 5 Guys Burgers, Panda Express and more.
A local 24 hour General Store. Wine, Beer, Sodas, Snacks and almost anything else you need. Limited stock, a little more expensive, but much closer than anything else. Just two blocks over. Also gas.
Johnson Lane General Store
1392 Johnson LnA local 24 hour General Store. Wine, Beer, Sodas, Snacks and almost anything else you need. Limited stock, a little more expensive, but much closer than anything else. Just two blocks over. Also gas.
This is going south if you are looking for a grocery store in that direction
8 locals recommend
Raley's
1363 U.S. Highway 395 NorthThis is going south if you are looking for a grocery store in that direction
Entertainment & Activities
In the winter great skiing, but they also have a ton of summer activities!
https://www.skiheavenly.com/explore-the-resort/activities/epic-discovery.aspx?CMPID=PPC_DEST_HEAVENLY_EPICDIS_NA
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdIn the winter great skiing, but they also have a ton of summer activities!
https://www.skiheavenly.com/explore-the-resort/activities/epic-discovery.aspx?CMPID=PPC_DEST_HEAVENLY_EPICDIS_NA
If you’re looking for a little summertime adventure on the water, a Lake Tahoe parasailing experience is the ideal way to enjoy the natural beauty of this alpine region. Fly high above the lake as you’re pulled behind a speedboat, taking in views of the mountains and clear blue water. When booking, you have three height options to choose from—200 feet, 350 feet or 500 feet (61, 107 or 152 meters).
https://tahoesports.com
40 locals recommend
Tahoe Sports Ski Run Boat Company
900 Ski Run BlvdIf you’re looking for a little summertime adventure on the water, a Lake Tahoe parasailing experience is the ideal way to enjoy the natural beauty of this alpine region. Fly high above the lake as you’re pulled behind a speedboat, taking in views of the mountains and clear blue water. When booking, you have three height options to choose from—200 feet, 350 feet or 500 feet (61, 107 or 152 meters).
https://tahoesports.com
Galaxy Fandango
4000 S Curry StUpgraded seats. Nice Theater.
Ironwood Stadium Cinema 8
1760 U.S. Hwy 395 NOther options for movies.
Everything Else
Check this out for up to date events in South Lake Tahoe:
https://tahoesouth.com/events/
27 locals recommend
Valhalla Tahoe
1 Valhalla RdCheck this out for up to date events in South Lake Tahoe:
https://tahoesouth.com/events/
A good web site that covers a lot of activities in the Carson Valley!
6 locals recommend
Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
1479 US-395A good web site that covers a lot of activities in the Carson Valley!
Arts & Culture
Wyland Galleries
4000 Lake Tahoe BlvdWe personally love Wyland and own a painting. So love this gallery!