Having a Blast in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe isn't only scenic - it's also a great place to have fun! From casinos to climbing, there's something for everyone at Lake Tahoe. We've listed a few places that you might want to check out while you're there. We haven't been to every one of these places, but they do come highly recommended.
Click on the underlined links for more information.
Casinos
Restaurants
- Sushi
- The Naked Fish, 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe CA – 530-541-3474 (dinner only)
- Diner
– Red Hut Café, 2749 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe – 530-541-9024 (breakfast & lunch; cash only, no
credit cards); Also Nevada Red
Hut Café, 227 Kingsbury Grade,
Stateline, NV 775-588-7488
(breakfast & lunch; cash only, no credit cards)
- Diner - Heidi’s
Pancake House, 3485 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 530-544-8113 A true Lake Tahoe institution and where the locals eat.
Awesome breakfast for the morning after, even if you don't get up 'til Noon. (breakfast & lunch only)
- Upscale Casual – Evan’s American Gourmet Café,
536
Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
– 530-542-1990 (dinner; reservations recommended).
- Upscale Casual - Café
Fiore, 1169 Ski Run Blvd #5,
South Lake Tahoe, CA 503-541-2908.
Voted one of “The Best
Places to Kiss in Northern California,” Fiore is a seven table Italian Café with some
outdoor seating. (dinner; reservations, someone to kiss, recommended). www.cafefiore.com
- Casual
– The Fresh Ketch, 2435 Venice
Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA – 530-541-5683
In the Tahoe Keys Marina with a nice lake view and reasonably priced
seafood dishes.
- Casual
– Cecil’s
Steak & Brew, 4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (near the Marriott properties and Embassy
Suites) Family owned and operated brew pub and sports bar with bar style
food. Bartenders have some knowledge
about CA microbrews.
- Casual
– McP’s, 4093 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA. 530-542-4435 Just across
the street from the Marriott, McP’s is a fun, relaxing pub with great selection of beer and
American style food.
- Pizza - Lake Tahoe Pizza Co., 1168 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA (530) 544-1919. The menu has eclectic choices like the Pizzagna and the mogul mashers
(think massive mounds of meat) which will leave your taste buds in a state of nirvana - which is a lot to expect from a pizza, but their fans are quite smitten.
Local Events
June 7 Valhalla Renaissance Faire
Camp Richardson Resort, South Lake Tahoe, CA . Lose
yourself in the world of Renaissance Europe. Come and experience the best of
live theater and shows aplenty; jousting, singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy
acts, feasts, merchants and re-creations of sword fighting, and battles. Forsooth, good knight - run and procurest me a turkey leg! (415)
354-1773 x 140
Nightlife
Golf (Advance
Reservations Recommended)
Hiking & Beach
- Emerald Bay State
Park & Beach
- Base of Emerald Bay, North of Camp Richardson, Hwy 89
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, One Mile
Hike, Scenic, Pier and Vikingsholm Castle
- The one-mile hike to the beach has an elevation
drop of 500 feet, which is great. It's the climb back up that'll send you back to Cabo Wabo.
- Vikingsholm Castle
- 11001 S. Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe - (800)-777-0369
- The one-mile hike to Vikingsholm has an
elevation drop of 500 feet.
- Tallac
Historic Site & Hiking Trail
- Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe - 530-541-5227
- Three of Tahoe’s grand old homes, one of them
an excellent museum celebrating the “Era of Opulance.” Great art community, too.
- The .3 mile hike has a flat elevation.
- For a detailed list of area hikes, including
downloadable trail maps, go to http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/cities/regions/ca_tahoe.htm
and http://www.tahoesbest.com/Hiking/
Family Fun & Adventure
- Tahoe
Trips and Trails – Activities
include hiking, mountain biking, lake kayaking, river rafting, horseback
riding and picnics. (800) 581-HIKE
- Hike the Prey
Harbor Trail, ending up at Skunk Harbor where you can don your swim trunks and go for a swim. This is an
easy one-and-a-half mile trail with pretty views of the lake. No skunks 'til July.
- Cruise the lake on the M.S. Dixie 2 which heads out from Zephyr Cove Marina in Nevada. This is a old-style paddle-wheeler that
ventures along the east and south shores, including Emerald Bay. Call 775-588-3508.
- For a fishing expedition your kids are likely to
enjoy, take a trip to the Tahoe
Trout Farm in South Lake Tahoe. This is a stocked lake that offers free
admission, plus bait and tackle. You don't need a license and there's no
limit—you just pay for what you catch. And you can keep them in your hotel room mini-bar until you're ready to leave. Call 530-541-1491. 1023 Blue Lake Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
- Tahoe Sailing Charters features daily afternoon and sunset cruises from the
Tahoe City Marina. Call (530)
583-6200.
- Camp Richardson Resort & Marina features all
sorts of fun things to do.
- The
Marina featuring Boat Rentals,
Waverunners, Kayaks/Paddleboats, Sportfishing, Guided Tours, Waterski
School and Fishing Carters. Call 530-542-6570
- Horseback Riding at Camp Richardson Corral featuring Riding Lessons, Guided Trail
Rides, Wagon & Hay Rides. Call 530-541-3113
- Mountain Biking at the Mountain Sports Center, with Mountain Bike Rentals, Bike Accessories
& Repairs and Hiking/Biking Information. Call 530-542-6584
Horseback Stables and Trail Rides
- Camp Richardson Corral
- 4 Emerald Bay Road (at Fallen Leaf Road), South Lake Tahoe, CA
- (530) 541-3113
- All rides are guided and at a walk - Kids have
to be 6 yrs or older - weight limit of 225 lbs. - Reservations are
Required
- Cascade Stables
- 2199 Cascade Road, South Lake Tahoe,
CA
- (530) 541-2055
South Shore Parks and
Beaches
- Baldwin Beach
- Hwy 89, 4 miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y" Hwy 89/50 Junction
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ Grills
- Admission fee $3.00, no dogs allowed
- Camp Richardson Beach
- Hwy 89, 2½ miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y"
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills,
Boat Rentals, Food and Playgrounds
- Parking fees
- Connolly Beach
- Hwy 50 at Timber Cove Lodge
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and Boat
Launch at nearby Marina
- No Lifeguards
- El Dorado Beach
- Between Rufus Allen & Lakeview
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills
and Playgrounds
- Boat launch subject to lake level, no
lifeguards
- Fallen Leaf Lake
- Fallen Leaf Lake Road, off Hwy 89
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area, BBQ Grills,
Boat Launch and Fallen Leaf Lake Lodge
- Tallac Picnic Area
- Hwy 89, 2½ miles North of South Lake Tahoe "Y"
- Featuring: Rest Rooms, Picnic Area and BBQ
Grills
- Dogs on leashes allowed
