Guidebook for Tahoe City
Food Scene
Sip a glass of wine and play a round of bocce before enjoying a nice dinner here.
113 locals recommend
Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique
640 N Lake BlvdSip a glass of wine and play a round of bocce before enjoying a nice dinner here.
Intimate ambiance, and has a tiered layout that gives every seat in the house a beautiful lakeview. In warm weather months they also have a casual lakeview "sand bar" with fire pits and appetizers.
104 locals recommend
Christy Hill
115 Grove StIntimate ambiance, and has a tiered layout that gives every seat in the house a beautiful lakeview. In warm weather months they also have a casual lakeview "sand bar" with fire pits and appetizers.
Famed waffle fries make this the locals favorite burger spot. Tavern atmosphere plus great riverside patio in the summer.
150 locals recommend
Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
65 W Lake BlvdFamed waffle fries make this the locals favorite burger spot. Tavern atmosphere plus great riverside patio in the summer.
River Grill
55 W Lake BlvdGood happy hour at the bar and beautiful riverside patio.
Dam Cafe
55 W Lake BlvdGet the Bacon Burly-rito. Takes a while to get it, but worth the wait.
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake BlvdBest coffee in town, wonderful pastries.
Best breakfast ever! Their homebaked item of the day is always delicious. Upgrade your side of potatoes to the veggie-potatoes - they're smothered in melted cheese and truly life changing!
202 locals recommend
Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake BlvdBest breakfast ever! Their homebaked item of the day is always delicious. Upgrade your side of potatoes to the veggie-potatoes - they're smothered in melted cheese and truly life changing!
Beautiful renovation and gorgeous lakefront view. Great place for a cocktail.
118 locals recommend
West Shore Cafe and Inn
5160 W Lake BlvdBeautiful renovation and gorgeous lakefront view. Great place for a cocktail.
Best burgers in town, plus has a lakeview. These folks home make their buns and patties and even offer a fried egg to boot!
7 locals recommend
Dockside 700 Lakefront Grill
700 N Lake BlvdBest burgers in town, plus has a lakeview. These folks home make their buns and patties and even offer a fried egg to boot!
Essentials
Our local health food store is tiny but mighty! As well as healthy groceries, inside is Uncommon Kitchen deli counter that bakes my favorite bread in the world- a whole wheat oatmeal molasses round.
165 locals recommend
New Moon Natural Foods
505 W Lake BlvdOur local health food store is tiny but mighty! As well as healthy groceries, inside is Uncommon Kitchen deli counter that bakes my favorite bread in the world- a whole wheat oatmeal molasses round.
New owners have fully renovated West Shore Market. Great nightly specials, sandwiches, bakery items, beer and wine selection, grocery staples and a gelato counter!
86 locals recommend
West Shore Market
1780 W Lake BlvdNew owners have fully renovated West Shore Market. Great nightly specials, sandwiches, bakery items, beer and wine selection, grocery staples and a gelato counter!
Arts & Culture
Newly renovated local theater has beer/wine and good popcorn. Hosts new releases as well as adventure films and live performances.
81 locals recommend
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema
475 N Lake BlvdNewly renovated local theater has beer/wine and good popcorn. Hosts new releases as well as adventure films and live performances.
Check out the live music calendar at the CBC, and take the Night Rider free shuttle bus home.
145 locals recommend
Crystal Bay Casino
14 NV-28Check out the live music calendar at the CBC, and take the Night Rider free shuttle bus home.
Entertainment & Activities
Lakefront playground and picnic tables. Seasonal free movie night Wednesdays and concerts Sundays.
12 locals recommend
Commons Beach Road
Commons Beach RoadLakefront playground and picnic tables. Seasonal free movie night Wednesdays and concerts Sundays.
Sightseeing
Wonderful (and relatively flat) hiking in these meadows. Access from the junction of Club Dr and Silver Tip Dr.
26 locals recommend
Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim TrailWonderful (and relatively flat) hiking in these meadows. Access from the junction of Club Dr and Silver Tip Dr.
Lovely flat hiking trail from the top of Grand Avenue. Look for gnomes on the southern crossing of the creek!
Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueLovely flat hiking trail from the top of Grand Avenue. Look for gnomes on the southern crossing of the creek!
During normal precipitation years, rafting (or buying a tube at the gas station like locals do) down the Truckee river to River Ranch is a summertime must.
124 locals recommend
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdDuring normal precipitation years, rafting (or buying a tube at the gas station like locals do) down the Truckee river to River Ranch is a summertime must.
World renown skiing/boarding and epic summertime hiking. Nearly the entire mountain is lift accessed. Features a village with bars and restaurants.
389 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdWorld renown skiing/boarding and epic summertime hiking. Nearly the entire mountain is lift accessed. Features a village with bars and restaurants.
Great skiing/boarding, and less of a scene than Squaw. If you are willing to hike for your turns, untracked lines stay fresh longer here.
128 locals recommend
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows RdGreat skiing/boarding, and less of a scene than Squaw. If you are willing to hike for your turns, untracked lines stay fresh longer here.
Small ski resort that has an old-time feel, and the best lake views to be had while skiing.
58 locals recommend
Homewood Mountain Resort station
Small ski resort that has an old-time feel, and the best lake views to be had while skiing.
Everything Else
Tahoe City Golf Course
251 N Lake BlvdLocal 9-hole course with reasonable evening rate.
Olympic Bike Shop
620 N Lake BlvdIf you need more bikes, this shop is just down the street.
Try kayaking or Stand-Up-Paddle boarding (you'll see this sport's name shortened to SUP) during your stay. A great peaceful way to get out on the lake!
20 locals recommend
Tahoe City Kayak
521 N Lake BlvdTry kayaking or Stand-Up-Paddle boarding (you'll see this sport's name shortened to SUP) during your stay. A great peaceful way to get out on the lake!
Shopping
Best place to rent skis/snowboards or buy winter essentials. Also has locations at the base of Squaw and in Truckee for equipment drop off.
42 locals recommend
Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards
590 N Lake BlvdBest place to rent skis/snowboards or buy winter essentials. Also has locations at the base of Squaw and in Truckee for equipment drop off.
The outdoor enthusiast's shop. Great backcountry gear and knowledge.
20 locals recommend
Alpenglow Sports
415 N Lake BlvdThe outdoor enthusiast's shop. Great backcountry gear and knowledge.
Best boutique in the region, situated in the historic downtown of the old mining town of Truckee.
35 locals recommend
Bespoke
10098 Donner Pass RdBest boutique in the region, situated in the historic downtown of the old mining town of Truckee.
Atelier
10098 Donner Pass RdOffers wonderful art classes as well as supplies.