Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe

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Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe

Sightseeing

If you've never been to Lake Tahoe and you have transportation, you should consider the 35 minute drive to Emerald Bay. It's one of the most scenic spots on the lake!
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Emerald Bay delstatspark
138 Emerald Bay Rd
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If you've never been to Lake Tahoe and you have transportation, you should consider the 35 minute drive to Emerald Bay. It's one of the most scenic spots on the lake!
A 35-minute drive will take you past spectacular Fallen Leaf Lake, and then on to gorgeous Glen Alpine Falls where you can go for a swim under warm summer sun.
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Glen Alpine Falls
1580 Glen Alpine Rd
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A 35-minute drive will take you past spectacular Fallen Leaf Lake, and then on to gorgeous Glen Alpine Falls where you can go for a swim under warm summer sun.
A 40 minute drive will take you to spectacular Hope Valley where you can set a blanket down and picnic beneath the tree-lined mountains. The best time is autumn, when the leaves are changing color.
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Hope Valley
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A 40 minute drive will take you to spectacular Hope Valley where you can set a blanket down and picnic beneath the tree-lined mountains. The best time is autumn, when the leaves are changing color.
Where the young and fabulous go to spend countless hours tanning, drinking, and playing volleyball. If you want to get away from the crowd, this is NOT the place to be. (pay for parking)
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Zephyr Cove
233 Warrior Way
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Where the young and fabulous go to spend countless hours tanning, drinking, and playing volleyball. If you want to get away from the crowd, this is NOT the place to be. (pay for parking)
For the fit & ambitious!! The climb to the top of Mt. Tallac is rigorous but a spectacular view awaits. The outing will take you most of the day and may only be done when season permits. Call ahead
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Mt Tallac Peak
Mount Tallac Trail
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For the fit & ambitious!! The climb to the top of Mt. Tallac is rigorous but a spectacular view awaits. The outing will take you most of the day and may only be done when season permits. Call ahead
Many visitors don't know you can hike to the top of cave rock. It takes less than 20 minutes & has great views at sunset. Explore the bat cave if you can find it. Turn up Cave Rock Dr. for parking.
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Cave Rock
1430 US-50
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Many visitors don't know you can hike to the top of cave rock. It takes less than 20 minutes & has great views at sunset. Explore the bat cave if you can find it. Turn up Cave Rock Dr. for parking.

Food Scene

Excellent Mediterranean food at a reasonable price! It's a local favorite. Only 5-7 minutes by car.
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Artemis Mediterrean Grill
2229 Lake Tahoe Blvd
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Excellent Mediterranean food at a reasonable price! It's a local favorite. Only 5-7 minutes by car.
Best Latin cuisine in Tahoe! A hidden gem and a personal favorite. Nothing fancy, just great food at a reasonable price.
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Latin Soul Restaurant
168 Highway 50
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Best Latin cuisine in Tahoe! A hidden gem and a personal favorite. Nothing fancy, just great food at a reasonable price.
Not someplace I frequent often, but definitely popular with the young, organic food crowd. Many vegetarian options that keep the locals coming back for more.
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Sprouts Café
3123 Harrison Ave
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Not someplace I frequent often, but definitely popular with the young, organic food crowd. Many vegetarian options that keep the locals coming back for more.
If you must have sushi, this is a favorite spot amongst locals. Go during happy hour to save yourself some cash, and always be prepared for a wait.
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The Naked Fish
3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd
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If you must have sushi, this is a favorite spot amongst locals. Go during happy hour to save yourself some cash, and always be prepared for a wait.
If you're looking for a close option for breakfast, this is a good choice. Omlettes, pancakes, and great strawberry waffles. Avoid the wait by sitting at the counter.
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The Red Hut Café
3660 Lake Tahoe Blvd
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If you're looking for a close option for breakfast, this is a good choice. Omlettes, pancakes, and great strawberry waffles. Avoid the wait by sitting at the counter.
This family owned restaurant serves some of the best food in Tahoe, and is a well preserved secret. It's your best dinner option if you've decided to make the trek to Hope Valley. Call ahead!
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Wylder Hotel Hope Valley
14255 CA-88
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This family owned restaurant serves some of the best food in Tahoe, and is a well preserved secret. It's your best dinner option if you've decided to make the trek to Hope Valley. Call ahead!
Though the pricey all you can eat menu is popular with tourists, the outdoor patio & fire pits are the real draw. It's a great place to people watch while enjoying a beer on a sunny winter/summer day
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FiRE+iCE
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd
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Though the pricey all you can eat menu is popular with tourists, the outdoor patio & fire pits are the real draw. It's a great place to people watch while enjoying a beer on a sunny winter/summer day
This touristy/overpriced steakhouse boasts one of the best restaurant views in Tahoe (top floor of Harrahs). Enjoy a cocktail at the bar as an alternative to dinner, or grab a lemon tart for dessert.
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Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50
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This touristy/overpriced steakhouse boasts one of the best restaurant views in Tahoe (top floor of Harrahs). Enjoy a cocktail at the bar as an alternative to dinner, or grab a lemon tart for dessert.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you're looking for cheap beers without having to gamble, the Lucky Beaver has a different $2 beer, every day, from open to close. It's a cheap place to get a buzz before walking to downtown clubs.
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Lucky Beaver, Bar & Burger
31 US-50
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If you're looking for cheap beers without having to gamble, the Lucky Beaver has a different $2 beer, every day, from open to close. It's a cheap place to get a buzz before walking to downtown clubs.
Patrons love them for their rumrunner cocktails, live music, and outdoor patio that is steps from the beach. If it's summer and the weekend this place will be packed. (you must pay to park)
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Beacon Bar & Grill
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
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Patrons love them for their rumrunner cocktails, live music, and outdoor patio that is steps from the beach. If it's summer and the weekend this place will be packed. (you must pay to park)

Everything Else

A newly developed common area by the lake with free concerts in the summer. Bring some chicken or steaks and bbq on one of the outdoor pits right by the lake. Arrive well before sunset to get a pit.
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Lakeview Commons
1004 Lakeview Ave
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A newly developed common area by the lake with free concerts in the summer. Bring some chicken or steaks and bbq on one of the outdoor pits right by the lake. Arrive well before sunset to get a pit.
The closest post office to the house.
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United States Postal Service
1046 Al Tahoe Blvd
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The closest post office to the house.

Essentials

The closest grocery store to the house. A 15 minute walk.
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Raley's
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd
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The closest grocery store to the house. A 15 minute walk.
A boutique wine shop with craft beers, specialty cheeses, coffee, gift items, and a small deli with great sandwiches and sides.
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The Cork & More
1032 Al Tahoe Blvd
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A boutique wine shop with craft beers, specialty cheeses, coffee, gift items, and a small deli with great sandwiches and sides.
Slightly less expensive than Raley's
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Safeway
1020 Johnson Ln
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Slightly less expensive than Raley's

Parks & Nature

A hidden Tahoe gem. Go for the scenery or to take a boat out on the lake, or access some of the many great hikes from the Glenn Alpine Trailhead.
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Fallen Leaf Lake
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A hidden Tahoe gem. Go for the scenery or to take a boat out on the lake, or access some of the many great hikes from the Glenn Alpine Trailhead.