Guidebook for Carnelian Bay
Drinks & Nightlife
Well known hot spot only 1 mile away. Always something happening here. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Food is tasty and the bar is always lively. Eat on the deck with an amazing view!
275 locals recommend
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
5000 N Lake BlvdWell known hot spot only 1 mile away. Always something happening here. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Food is tasty and the bar is always lively. Eat on the deck with an amazing view!
Tasty burgers and drinks! Watch for live music, open mic night and karaoke!
59 locals recommend
Fat Cat Bar & Grill
599 N Lake BlvdTasty burgers and drinks! Watch for live music, open mic night and karaoke!
Food Scene
Only 1 mile away, great food, reasonable prices. Local favorite. Order for pickup when you’re in a rush. Good for kids.
64 locals recommend
CB's Bistro
5075 N Lake BlvdOnly 1 mile away, great food, reasonable prices. Local favorite. Order for pickup when you’re in a rush. Good for kids.
Tasty breakfast & brunch diner style. Opens early. Good for kids. Get there early or there may be a wait.
9 locals recommend
Hwy 28 Across from Placer Welfare station
Tasty breakfast & brunch diner style. Opens early. Good for kids. Get there early or there may be a wait.
A little bit of a drive (it’s in Sunnyside), but worth it. This restaurant is always delightful and serves up great comfort food. You’ll need it after all your vigorous outdoor activities! Eat-in or takeout. Super cute inside. BYOB.
38 locals recommend
Spoon
Fir AvenueA little bit of a drive (it’s in Sunnyside), but worth it. This restaurant is always delightful and serves up great comfort food. You’ll need it after all your vigorous outdoor activities! Eat-in or takeout. Super cute inside. BYOB.
Delicious award winning BBQ! Relaxed environment, bar, views, everything you could want in a Tahoe restaurant!
43 locals recommend
Moe's Original Bar B Que
700 North Lake BoulevardDelicious award winning BBQ! Relaxed environment, bar, views, everything you could want in a Tahoe restaurant!
Delicious pastries, sandwiches and coffee! Don't miss this tasty spot! Hidden gem!
56 locals recommend
Sugar Pine Cakery
2923 Lake Forest RdDelicious pastries, sandwiches and coffee! Don't miss this tasty spot! Hidden gem!
Mexican restaurant with great views and lots of seating. The food is not exactly Bay area quality but they have great views and a bar and prices are very reasonable. Great place to take kids or watch a game!
18 locals recommend
Hacienda Del Lago
760 N Lake BlvdMexican restaurant with great views and lots of seating. The food is not exactly Bay area quality but they have great views and a bar and prices are very reasonable. Great place to take kids or watch a game!
Iconic Tahoe City Restaurant and Bar. The food is delicious and the log cabin ambiance is very fun and old school Tahoe. Great place to get a taste of Tahoe!
150 locals recommend
Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
65 W Lake BlvdIconic Tahoe City Restaurant and Bar. The food is delicious and the log cabin ambiance is very fun and old school Tahoe. Great place to get a taste of Tahoe!
Small intimate restaurant with amazing views and exquisite food. This restaurant was one of Robin Williams favorites. Raise a glass to him if you stop by.
113 locals recommend
Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique
640 N Lake BlvdSmall intimate restaurant with amazing views and exquisite food. This restaurant was one of Robin Williams favorites. Raise a glass to him if you stop by.
Only delivery option in Tahoe, but everything is actually quite good…not just the pizza. Order from the Tahoe City location.
Jiffy's Pizza Tahoe City
265 North Lake BoulevardOnly delivery option in Tahoe, but everything is actually quite good…not just the pizza. Order from the Tahoe City location.
Essentials
This Safeway near Kings Beach is larger than the one in Tahoe City and about equal distance from the house. Also has a larger parking lot so it's easier to get in and out during high season.
290 locals recommend
Safeway
7815 N Lake BlvdThis Safeway near Kings Beach is larger than the one in Tahoe City and about equal distance from the house. Also has a larger parking lot so it's easier to get in and out during high season.
Safeway
7815 N Lake Blvd Easy to pop in here if you are in Tahoe City and need some essentials.
Save Mart Supermarkets
11399 Deerfield DrTahoe City grocery option for your vacation essentials!
Tahoe Central Market
8487 N Tahoe BlvdOrganic grocery in Kings Beach
Across from Gar Woods and near CB's. Easy place to grab some beer or wine or that last minute item you forgot! Just one mile from the house!
42 locals recommend
7-Eleven
3210 N Lake BlvdAcross from Gar Woods and near CB's. Easy place to grab some beer or wine or that last minute item you forgot! Just one mile from the house!
7-Eleven
3210 N Lake BlvdThis 7-Eleven is on the way to Tahoe City near Dollar point
Parks & Nature
Waterman's Landing
5166 N Lake BlvdPaddle Board & Kayak rentals and a Cafe next to the beach!
Great place to put your kayak in the water. Beautiful easy hiking trails with amazing views of the lake. The granite rocks are especially large and beautiful here.
81 locals recommend
D L Bliss State Park
9881 CA-89Great place to put your kayak in the water. Beautiful easy hiking trails with amazing views of the lake. The granite rocks are especially large and beautiful here.
Incredibly beautiful area. Hike a steep one mile down to the water, rent a kayak and explore the island with a teahouse in the middle of Emerlad Bay! Explore Vikingshom, Tahoe's hidden castle, one of the first summer homes in Tahoe.
435 locals recommend
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdIncredibly beautiful area. Hike a steep one mile down to the water, rent a kayak and explore the island with a teahouse in the middle of Emerlad Bay! Explore Vikingshom, Tahoe's hidden castle, one of the first summer homes in Tahoe.
Patton Beach - rocky beach, free parking, great place to rent a kayak and get out on the water!
5002 N Lake Blvd
5002 North Lake BoulevardPatton Beach - rocky beach, free parking, great place to rent a kayak and get out on the water!
Kings Beach - 15 min drive from the house. Pay for parking in the lot or find free street parking. Nice sandy beach. The water is shallow for quite a ways out so good for floating and hanging with kids. Parasailing, paddle board, jet ski, water tricycles and kayak rentals here also.
8318 N Lake Blvd
8318 North Lake BoulevardKings Beach - 15 min drive from the house. Pay for parking in the lot or find free street parking. Nice sandy beach. The water is shallow for quite a ways out so good for floating and hanging with kids. Parasailing, paddle board, jet ski, water tricycles and kayak rentals here also.
Beautiful beach with gorgeous large granite rocks! Pay to park or find a free spot on the road and search out one of the many hidden beaches in the area!
290 locals recommend
Sand Harbor Rentals
Beautiful beach with gorgeous large granite rocks! Pay to park or find a free spot on the road and search out one of the many hidden beaches in the area!
Trailhead access to the fire roads. Wonderful hiking trails just a short walk from the house! Charge up your cell so you can use your GPS maps as you'll have cell service back here.
700 Carnelian Cir
700 Carnelian CircleTrailhead access to the fire roads. Wonderful hiking trails just a short walk from the house! Charge up your cell so you can use your GPS maps as you'll have cell service back here.
Entertainment & Activities
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
725 Granlibakken RdRide a zipline in Tahoe!
Magic Carpet Golf
5167 N Lake BlvdMini golf in Carnelian Bay!
Old Brockway Golf Course
400 Brassie AveLovely golf course in Kings Beach
Tahoe City Golf Course
251 N Lake BlvdLovely golf course in Tahoe City