A Locals Guide to North/West Lake Tahoe
Skiing
Great family friendly resort with a big, cozy lodge and cafe.
128 habitants recommandent
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows RdGreat family friendly resort with a big, cozy lodge and cafe.
Beautiful and large resort, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and outdoor fire pits.
389 habitants recommandent
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdBeautiful and large resort, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and outdoor fire pits.
Trails
Right in the neighborhood! Miles and miles of beautiful trails and grassy meadows for walking, running, or playing.
26 habitants recommandent
Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim TrailRight in the neighborhood! Miles and miles of beautiful trails and grassy meadows for walking, running, or playing.
Our favorite hiking trail in spring, summer and fall. Park at DL Bliss and hike a mile or two up the Rubicon Trail for breathtaking views. Stop by the beach before heading home!
81 habitants recommandent
D L Bliss State Park
9881 CA-89Our favorite hiking trail in spring, summer and fall. Park at DL Bliss and hike a mile or two up the Rubicon Trail for breathtaking views. Stop by the beach before heading home!
Stop by commons beach to let the kids play at the playground, picnic, or go on a walk or bike ride on the paved path around the lake. (In summer it can be crowded! We recommend the private beach then. :))
55 habitants recommandent
Parc Commons Beach
400 N Lake BlvdStop by commons beach to let the kids play at the playground, picnic, or go on a walk or bike ride on the paved path around the lake. (In summer it can be crowded! We recommend the private beach then. :))
Eats
Insanely good fries and burgers. Nice staff and family friendly :)
59 habitants recommandent
Fat Cat Bar & Grill
599 N Lake BlvdInsanely good fries and burgers. Nice staff and family friendly :)
Highly recommend the pulled pork! Yum! Family friendly with great views of the lake (and heated outdoor seating!)
43 habitants recommandent
Moe's Original Bar B Que
700 North Lake BoulevardHighly recommend the pulled pork! Yum! Family friendly with great views of the lake (and heated outdoor seating!)
Sightseeing
Stop into downtown Tahoe city to grab a bite to eat or wander through charming shops!
149 habitants recommandent
Tahoe City
Stop into downtown Tahoe city to grab a bite to eat or wander through charming shops!
This is our private HOA park and beach and is our FAVORITE spot! Beautiful beach, piers, BBQ and picnic areas, basketball and bocce ball courts, a playground, and manicured grass and flowers. Don’t forget to grab the keycard between spring - fall as the gate will be locked!
14 habitants recommandent
Tahoe Park Beach Association
1700 Sequoia AveThis is our private HOA park and beach and is our FAVORITE spot! Beautiful beach, piers, BBQ and picnic areas, basketball and bocce ball courts, a playground, and manicured grass and flowers. Don’t forget to grab the keycard between spring - fall as the gate will be locked!
Fun & Adventure
Rent a raft and float down the Truckee river! Park in Tahoe City, pack snacks and drinks, and catch the shuttle back to your car. One of our favorite warm weather activities!
40 habitants recommandent
Truckee River
Rent a raft and float down the Truckee river! Park in Tahoe City, pack snacks and drinks, and catch the shuttle back to your car. One of our favorite warm weather activities!
Rent some bikes and follow the paved trail from Squaw, along the Truckee River, and into Tahoe City! A beautiful ride with lots of greenery and water views.
6 habitants recommandent
Squaw Bikes / Factory Bike
3039 CA-89Rent some bikes and follow the paved trail from Squaw, along the Truckee River, and into Tahoe City! A beautiful ride with lots of greenery and water views.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Driving in Snow
Always carry chains! You will need them on the neighborhood streets in the wintertime. Bring the 4WD car if you have one. Go very slowly (5mph) down any hills and stay very, very far behind cars. When going uphill, wait until the car in front of you has made it to the top and then maintain a constant speed to keep up traction...don’t stop!
Coutumes et culture
Bear Safety
We have lots of bears in Tahoe! If you see one, don’t stop or get out of the car. If you are already outside, don’t make any sudden movements, make yourself large, make noise, and back away slowly! Never leave even a bite of food or snacks in your car...the bears will break in! Keep house doors and windows shut and locked at all times.
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Traffic
Check the weather forecasts for Tahoe City and Truckee to understand when the storms are hitting. Try to get in and out beforehand and when the roads are clear. Traffic is the worst on Friday and Sunday evenings. Bring chains, water, warm clothes, a snow scraper, and some audiobooks for the trip. Drive safely and be kind!