Our Tahoe Guidebook
Sightseeing
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdPerfect Summer Activity!
Donner Summit Bridge
10060 Donner Pass RdGorgeous Views of Donner Lake!
Perfect place to get in a round of golf! There in five minutes.
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Resort at Squaw Creek
Perfect place to get in a round of golf! There in five minutes.
Donner Lake
Rent a jet ski or kayaks! 25 minutes away.
Food scene
Beautiful spot right on Lake Tahoe. Perfect for Sunday Brunch or Special Occasions!
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Sunnyside
1850 W Lake BlvdBeautiful spot right on Lake Tahoe. Perfect for Sunday Brunch or Special Occasions!
Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake BlvdThe place to be!
Just 10min up the road for restaurants & shopping!
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The Village at Squaw Valley Hotel
1750 Village East RdJust 10min up the road for restaurants & shopping!
Eat a delicious meal right on the Truckee River!
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River Ranch Restaurant & Lodge, Tahoe City station
Eat a delicious meal right on the Truckee River!
The perfect way to start the day! Only 10 minutes away.
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Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake BlvdThe perfect way to start the day! Only 10 minutes away.
Little Truckee Ice Creamery
15628 Donner Pass RdWonderful Ice Cream!
Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
65 W Lake BlvdA favorite among locals! Be prepared for a bit of a wait, but it's worth it! Note: Cash only.
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T's Mesquite Rotisserie
901 Tahoe BlvdA favorite among locals! Be prepared for a bit of a wait, but it's worth it! Note: Cash only.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrExcellent winter sports. 25 min away.
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdBe the first up on the slopes!
Only 15 minutes to skiing with some of the very best views!
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Homewood Mountain Resort
5145 W Lake BlvdOnly 15 minutes to skiing with some of the very best views!
Soda Springs Mountain Resort
10244 Soda Springs RdSugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdBoreal Mountain California
19749 Boreal Ridge RdA great spot for beginners! If you are just starting out learning to ski or snowboard, this is a great spot! They also offer sledding and snowshoeing.
Note: Granlibakken provides plastic saucers. Customers may not bring their own saucers or sleds.
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Granlibakken Ski & Sled Hill
725 Granlibakken RdA great spot for beginners! If you are just starting out learning to ski or snowboard, this is a great spot! They also offer sledding and snowshoeing.
Note: Granlibakken provides plastic saucers. Customers may not bring their own saucers or sleds.
Great place to go cross country skiing! Groomed cross-country ski area with lake views & a cozy lodge for light bites and equipment rentals.
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Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
925 Country Club DrGreat place to go cross country skiing! Groomed cross-country ski area with lake views & a cozy lodge for light bites and equipment rentals.
New to skiing/snowboarding? Donner Ski Ranch is a great place for beginners!
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Donner Ski Ranch
19320 Donner Pass RdNew to skiing/snowboarding? Donner Ski Ranch is a great place for beginners!
City/town information
Adorable historic town, perfect for shopping and scoping out the best restaurants (15 Minutes Away)
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Truckee
Adorable historic town, perfect for shopping and scoping out the best restaurants (15 Minutes Away)
Wonderful place to shop and eat dinner on the lake (5 Minutes Away)
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Tahoe City
Wonderful place to shop and eat dinner on the lake (5 Minutes Away)
Beaches
Four-plus-acre park located on the lake in downtown Tahoe City. Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking. (10 minutes away)
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Commons Beach Park
400 N Lake BlvdFour-plus-acre park located on the lake in downtown Tahoe City. Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking. (10 minutes away)
Popular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking and wind surfing. Limited parking is available. (15 minutes away)
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lake Forest Beach
AquaPopular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking and wind surfing. Limited parking is available. (15 minutes away)
24-acre State Park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City on Lake Forest Road. Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails, and picnicking. The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming area. (15 minutes away)
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Skylandia State Park & Beach
30 Manzanita Ave24-acre State Park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City on Lake Forest Road. Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails, and picnicking. The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming area. (15 minutes away)
Popular 2.7 acre beach park with 540 feet of public shoreline located at the intersection of Highway 267 and Highway 28. Includes a grassy area located above the beach; shoreline access; permanent restrooms; one horseshoe pit; barbecues and picnic tables; and three beach volleyball courts. It's a busy spot, so recommend getting there early during peak season in order to get a parking spot. (25 minutes away)
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North Tahoe Beach
Popular 2.7 acre beach park with 540 feet of public shoreline located at the intersection of Highway 267 and Highway 28. Includes a grassy area located above the beach; shoreline access; permanent restrooms; one horseshoe pit; barbecues and picnic tables; and three beach volleyball courts. It's a busy spot, so recommend getting there early during peak season in order to get a parking spot. (25 minutes away)
Located within the historic zone, near the popular Pine Lodge mansion. Parking is $10 per vehicle and charged year around. Nearby picnic area is available. (25 minutes away)
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Sugar Pine Point Beach
Ca State Park RoadLocated within the historic zone, near the popular Pine Lodge mansion. Parking is $10 per vehicle and charged year around. Nearby picnic area is available. (25 minutes away)
Spectacular spot for a beach day! Arrive early to make sure you get a parking spot!
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Sand Harbor Rentals
Spectacular spot for a beach day! Arrive early to make sure you get a parking spot!
Equipment Rentals
A great place to rent equipment for winter sports! Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. You can rent skis, snowboards, and snowshoes! They have both single-day rental and multi-day rental options.
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Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards
590 N Lake BlvdA great place to rent equipment for winter sports! Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. You can rent skis, snowboards, and snowshoes! They have both single-day rental and multi-day rental options.
Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. Stop here to rent a bike on your way to the Truckee River Bike Trail!
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Squaw Bikes / Factory Bike
3039 CA-89Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. Stop here to rent a bike on your way to the Truckee River Bike Trail!
Great Hiking Spots
Only 10 mins to one of the most beautiful trails! Note:
This is a short (4 miles round trip), steep hike that begins on ends in the Granite Chief Wilderness. The trail is steep and exposed to direct sun so bring lots of water and a hat.
Off of Highway 89, Take Alpine Meadows Road for 2 miles to the trailhead where you will park along the side of the road.
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Five Lakes Trail
Five Lakes TrailOnly 10 mins to one of the most beautiful trails! Note:
This is a short (4 miles round trip), steep hike that begins on ends in the Granite Chief Wilderness. The trail is steep and exposed to direct sun so bring lots of water and a hat.
Off of Highway 89, Take Alpine Meadows Road for 2 miles to the trailhead where you will park along the side of the road.
Very interesting hike through the old train tunnels
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Historic Summit Tunnel
Sugar Bowl RoadVery interesting hike through the old train tunnels
5 Minutes to the Bike Trail. Bike along the Truckee River to lunch in Tahoe City!
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Truckee River Bike Trail
Truckee River Bike Trail5 Minutes to the Bike Trail. Bike along the Truckee River to lunch in Tahoe City!
A beautiful trail that takes off from right near Squaw Village, only a 5 minute drive away! A favorite among locals!
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Shirley Canyon Trailhead
1912 Chamonix PlA beautiful trail that takes off from right near Squaw Village, only a 5 minute drive away! A favorite among locals!
A great place for all seasons -- hike in the warmer months and snowshoe (or cross-country ski) during the winter months
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Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim TrailA great place for all seasons -- hike in the warmer months and snowshoe (or cross-country ski) during the winter months
Beautiful lake-view hiking trails, as well as beach access
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D L Bliss State Park
9881 CA-89Beautiful lake-view hiking trails, as well as beach access
Parke ng Estado ng Emerald Bay
138 Emerald Bay RdBeautiful lake for hiking or just relaxing on the beach. Avoid some of the crowds from Lake Tahoe!
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Fallen Leaf Lake
Beautiful lake for hiking or just relaxing on the beach. Avoid some of the crowds from Lake Tahoe!
While not a huge lake, this is a great little spot tucked away from the crowds. Walk the 2.5 mile loop trail, or, for a longer hike, continue on towards Marlette Lake.
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Spooner Lake
While not a huge lake, this is a great little spot tucked away from the crowds. Walk the 2.5 mile loop trail, or, for a longer hike, continue on towards Marlette Lake.
This is a strenuous hike, so come prepared! The views are absolutely amazing though!
Ellis Peak Trail
Barker Pass RoadThis is a strenuous hike, so come prepared! The views are absolutely amazing though!
Flat, paved path that runs along the Truckee River. Great spot for a morning or evening walk. Check out downtown Truckee while you're here!
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Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailFlat, paved path that runs along the Truckee River. Great spot for a morning or evening walk. Check out downtown Truckee while you're here!
Nice, easy, flat hiking area that will take you through a beautiful meadow with views of the surrounding mountains. Parking is limited, so recommend arriving early.
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Martis Creek Wildlife Area
Nice, easy, flat hiking area that will take you through a beautiful meadow with views of the surrounding mountains. Parking is limited, so recommend arriving early.