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

Activities

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