Lake Tahoe "Local's Only" Tips + Hidden Gems
Food scene
Spoon
Fir AvenueFresh, seasonal menu, BYOB, friendly staff, a local gem
Boutique grocery store for essentials, local brands, and incredible sandwiches and pastries
86 habitants recommandent
West Shore Market
1780 W Lake BlvdBoutique grocery store for essentials, local brands, and incredible sandwiches and pastries
A go-to for brunch, across the street from the lake, inviting
202 habitants recommandent
Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake BlvdA go-to for brunch, across the street from the lake, inviting
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake BlvdFreshly baked pastries, sweets, and bread
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdOrganic, healthy, boutique, local brands
Sunnyside
1850 W Lake BlvdAn institution, an icon, on the lake
BLUEFISH
599 N Lake BlvdFresh poke bowls
20 minutes away in Truckee, but worth the drive. Best Sushi around - expect a wait.
110 habitants recommandent
Drunken Monkey Sushi
11253 Brockway Rd20 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 habitants recommandent
Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass Rd20 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 habitants recommandent
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass Rd20 minutes away in Truckee, but great outdoor seating and brick oven za
Jake's On The Lake
780 N Lake Blvdgreat food, lakefront seating, inviting ambiance
Order at the counter breakfast, sandwiches, smoothies, and of course bagels
14 habitants recommandent
Syd's Bagelery & Espresso
550 N Lake BlvdOrder at the counter breakfast, sandwiches, smoothies, and of course bagels
Activities
Float leisurely down the Truckee River. Bring lunch, bring drinks.
124 habitants recommandent
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdFloat leisurely down the Truckee River. Bring lunch, bring drinks.
Eagle Rock Trail
3555 CA-8915-minute "hike" up to a gorgeous viewpoint of the lake
Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim TrailTrailhead with many hike options and lake views
William Kent Campground
1995 W Lake BlvdPublic beach, street parking
Olympic Valley
The best skiing + snowboarding in the world