Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Food Scene
Comfortable, family friendly, mountain themed café and restaurant just a couple blocks away from the house, sit by the fire in the winter or sit outside in the summer (street fair in front Fridays)
57 locals recommend
Blue Angel Cafe & Catering Co.
1132 Ski Run BlvdComfortable, family friendly, mountain themed café and restaurant just a couple blocks away from the house, sit by the fire in the winter or sit outside in the summer (street fair in front Fridays)
Artemis Mediterrean Grill
2229 Lake Tahoe BlvdThe Ski Run Marina location is close to the house
Lake front dining within walking distance to the house, casual in the bar, more upscale in the dining room. TIP ‐ Happy hour in the offseason is the best!
105 locals recommend
Riva Grill On the Lake
900 Ski Run BlvdLake front dining within walking distance to the house, casual in the bar, more upscale in the dining room. TIP ‐ Happy hour in the offseason is the best!
Classic California cuisine from elk to fish paired with good wines. Call ahead for reservations. Or sit in the bar and enjoy
a casual drink.
35 locals recommend
Nepheles
1169 Ski Run BlvdClassic California cuisine from elk to fish paired with good wines. Call ahead for reservations. Or sit in the bar and enjoy
a casual drink.
Small excellent Italian restaurant in the back of Nephele’s, consistently rated one of South Lake’s top restaurants. Make reservations!
49 locals recommend
Cafe Fiore
1169 Ski Run BlvdSmall excellent Italian restaurant in the back of Nephele’s, consistently rated one of South Lake’s top restaurants. Make reservations!
50’s style diner known for their breakfast and ice cream bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner here – good alternative to Denny’s or Carrows
64 locals recommend
The Red Hut Café
3660 Lake Tahoe Blvd50’s style diner known for their breakfast and ice cream bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner here – good alternative to Denny’s or Carrows
L A Familia Restaurant
1142 Ski Run BlvdInexpensive Mexican fare with big tasty portions, summer time outdoor seating
Inexpensive Mexican fare, good fall back if La Familia is closed, right around the corner from Sugar Pine Bakery
16 locals recommend
Los Mexicanos
3564 Lake Tahoe BlvdInexpensive Mexican fare, good fall back if La Familia is closed, right around the corner from Sugar Pine Bakery
Best cinnamon rolls ever and croissants, muffins, breads, cakes, etc. Closed Mondays. If you need a custom cake, this is the place to go. This is the only real bakery in South Lake Tahoe.
22 locals recommend
Sugar Pine Bakery
3564 Lake Tahoe BlvdBest cinnamon rolls ever and croissants, muffins, breads, cakes, etc. Closed Mondays. If you need a custom cake, this is the place to go. This is the only real bakery in South Lake Tahoe.
Everything Else
Ski Run Marina has a public beach, if you go to the left side of the marina you can walk along the beach for a while. Catch the Paddle Wheeler, boat rentals,
Chartered Fishing some good places to eat
54 locals recommend
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run BlvdSki Run Marina has a public beach, if you go to the left side of the marina you can walk along the beach for a while. Catch the Paddle Wheeler, boat rentals,
Chartered Fishing some good places to eat
Heavenly’s California Base Lodge is about a mile away, in the winter it’s a great place to access to the mountain, take the Tram for amazing lake views on your way up or ride the Gunbarrel chair up.
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdHeavenly’s California Base Lodge is about a mile away, in the winter it’s a great place to access to the mountain, take the Tram for amazing lake views on your way up or ride the Gunbarrel chair up.
The newest of the casinos just across Stateline and about 1.5 miles from the house. Where you can see Michael Jackson's glove, James Brown outfit, Elvis's coat and all sorts of other memorabilia.
95 locals recommend
Hard Rock Hotel
50 US-50The newest of the casinos just across Stateline and about 1.5 miles from the house. Where you can see Michael Jackson's glove, James Brown outfit, Elvis's coat and all sorts of other memorabilia.
Sightseeing
Nice trail close to the house for hiking or mountain biking, park at the top near saddle for quick access. There's a great boulder outcrop near the start with amazing lake views and sunsets.
11 locals recommend
Powerline Trail
Powerline TrailNice trail close to the house for hiking or mountain biking, park at the top near saddle for quick access. There's a great boulder outcrop near the start with amazing lake views and sunsets.
Beautiful Trail for hiking or mountain biking, goes up the mountain with amazing lake views. The small waterfall part way up the trail is a popular destination.
11 locals recommend
Van Sickle Trail
Van Sickle TrailBeautiful Trail for hiking or mountain biking, goes up the mountain with amazing lake views. The small waterfall part way up the trail is a popular destination.
This is one of the nicest beaches and it's very close to the house, large swaths of sand, tall pines trees shading picnic area and some flat biking / hiking trails going through the meadow
107 locals recommend
Nevada Beach Campground
Bittlers RoadThis is one of the nicest beaches and it's very close to the house, large swaths of sand, tall pines trees shading picnic area and some flat biking / hiking trails going through the meadow
Lake front park with beach - during the summer there are Wednesday night paddle board races and free Thursday night concerts. Rent Paddle boards here during the day and good place to lake side BBQ
43 locals recommend
Lakeview Commons
1004 Lakeview AveLake front park with beach - during the summer there are Wednesday night paddle board races and free Thursday night concerts. Rent Paddle boards here during the day and good place to lake side BBQ
The salmon run here in the fall, great easy hiking trails through a meadow and to the lake. Summer programs at the ampitheater. Very peaceful, good chance to see a bear or bald eagle.
48 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89The salmon run here in the fall, great easy hiking trails through a meadow and to the lake. Summer programs at the ampitheater. Very peaceful, good chance to see a bear or bald eagle.
Many restored old Tahoe homes and estates open to the public with nice beaches - not busy. Seasonal programs occur here such as the Great Gatsby Days, plays, films, Christmas shows, etc
42 locals recommend
Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage WayMany restored old Tahoe homes and estates open to the public with nice beaches - not busy. Seasonal programs occur here such as the Great Gatsby Days, plays, films, Christmas shows, etc
Shopping
The gondola runs from here for sightseeing and ski access to Heavenly. Many shops and restaurants and just fun people watching.
86 locals recommend
The Shops at Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village WayThe gondola runs from here for sightseeing and ski access to Heavenly. Many shops and restaurants and just fun people watching.
Essentials
Safeway
1020 Johnson LnClosest grocery store to the house
Grass Roots Natural Foods
2030 Dunlap DrNatural food grocery store