Lake Tahoe "Local's Only" Tips + Hidden Gems

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Lake Tahoe "Local's Only" Tips + Hidden Gems

Food scene

Fresh, seasonal menu, BYOB, friendly staff, a local gem
38 residents recomanen
Spoon
Fir Avenue
38 residents recomanen
Fresh, seasonal menu, BYOB, friendly staff, a local gem
Boutique grocery store for essentials, local brands, and incredible sandwiches and pastries
86 residents recomanen
West Shore Market
1780 W Lake Blvd
86 residents recomanen
Boutique grocery store for essentials, local brands, and incredible sandwiches and pastries
A go-to for brunch, across the street from the lake, inviting
202 residents recomanen
Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake Blvd
202 residents recomanen
A go-to for brunch, across the street from the lake, inviting
Freshly baked pastries, sweets, and bread
150 residents recomanen
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake Blvd
150 residents recomanen
Freshly baked pastries, sweets, and bread
Organic, healthy, boutique, local brands
165 residents recomanen
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake Blvd
165 residents recomanen
Organic, healthy, boutique, local brands
An institution, an icon, on the lake
266 residents recomanen
Sunnyside
1850 W Lake Blvd
266 residents recomanen
An institution, an icon, on the lake
Fresh poke bowls
BLUEFISH
599 N Lake Blvd
Fresh poke bowls
20 minutes away in Truckee, but worth the drive. Best Sushi around - expect a wait.
110 residents recomanen
Drunken Monkey Sushi
11253 Brockway Rd
110 residents recomanen
20 minutes away in Truckee, but worth the drive. Best Sushi around - expect a wait.
20 minutes away in Truckee, but incredible ambiance, food, drinks and service
97 residents recomanen
Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass Rd
97 residents recomanen
20 minutes away in Truckee, but incredible ambiance, food, drinks and service
20 minutes away in Truckee, but great outdoor seating and brick oven za
100 residents recomanen
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass Rd
100 residents recomanen
20 minutes away in Truckee, but great outdoor seating and brick oven za
great food, lakefront seating, inviting ambiance
113 residents recomanen
Jake's On The Lake
780 N Lake Blvd
113 residents recomanen
great food, lakefront seating, inviting ambiance
Order at the counter breakfast, sandwiches, smoothies, and of course bagels
14 residents recomanen
Syd's Bagelery & Espresso
550 N Lake Blvd
14 residents recomanen
Order at the counter breakfast, sandwiches, smoothies, and of course bagels

Activities

Float leisurely down the Truckee River. Bring lunch, bring drinks.
124 residents recomanen
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River Rd
124 residents recomanen
Float leisurely down the Truckee River. Bring lunch, bring drinks.
15-minute "hike" up to a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake
14 residents recomanen
Eagle Rock Trail
3555 CA-89
14 residents recomanen
15-minute "hike" up to a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake
Trailhead with many hike options and lake views
26 residents recomanen
Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim Trail
26 residents recomanen
Trailhead with many hike options and lake views
Public beach, street parking
William Kent Campground
1995 W Lake Blvd
Public beach, street parking
The best skiing + snowboarding in the world
94 residents recomanen
Olympic Valley
94 residents recomanen
The best skiing + snowboarding in the world