Carrie's Guidebook
Food Scene
Try the falafel pita, fried pickles, and any of the salads (they are huge). Great Tahini and Tzitziki sauces, great pita bread. The fries here are delish.
57 locals recommend
Artemis Mediterrean Grill
2229 Lake Tahoe BlvdTry the falafel pita, fried pickles, and any of the salads (they are huge). Great Tahini and Tzitziki sauces, great pita bread. The fries here are delish.
Frescana Mexican Bistro
3141 US-50Steak fajita plate, and nachos (huge order). Delicious.
Live music, great outdoor experience, great food. Blackened Ahi Salad is to die for.
73 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe AleWorX
2050 Lake Tahoe BlvdLive music, great outdoor experience, great food. Blackened Ahi Salad is to die for.
It's a little on the pricier end, but SO worth it. Try the NY Strip Steak, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Marsala. Make a reservation for sure, will make your night easier.
11 locals recommend
Izabella Ristorante Italiano
3967 Lake Tahoe BlvdIt's a little on the pricier end, but SO worth it. Try the NY Strip Steak, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Marsala. Make a reservation for sure, will make your night easier.
Outdoor Recreation
Heavenly is named for the views. Of all the Cal resorts on Epic pass, it's the largest. You can spend a week skiing at Heavenly and not ski the same thing twice. You can also spend a week skiing heavenly and not get anywhere close to doing all the runs. Pro tip: arrive early. Parking at Cal Lodge fills up quickly. It is much easier when you arrive before 9am.
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdHeavenly is named for the views. Of all the Cal resorts on Epic pass, it's the largest. You can spend a week skiing at Heavenly and not ski the same thing twice. You can also spend a week skiing heavenly and not get anywhere close to doing all the runs. Pro tip: arrive early. Parking at Cal Lodge fills up quickly. It is much easier when you arrive before 9am.
There is a flow park for biking that is absolutely epic (for all skill levels) and multiple playgrounds.
33 locals recommend
Bijou Community Park - Disc Golf
1201 Al Tahoe BlvdThere is a flow park for biking that is absolutely epic (for all skill levels) and multiple playgrounds.
Flume Trail Bikes
1115 Tunnel Creek RdA technical mountain bike trail, not to be missed.
About a 20 minute walk from our place. You can rent paddle boards and kayaks here. Easy and stunningly beautiful.
34 locals recommend
El Dorado Beach
About a 20 minute walk from our place. You can rent paddle boards and kayaks here. Easy and stunningly beautiful.
Nightlife
Fun if you are a gambler. Their food court is open way late if you are a nightowl.
199 locals recommend
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50Fun if you are a gambler. Their food court is open way late if you are a nightowl.
Hard Rock Hotel
50 US-50For those who like to gamble, you can gamble here.
City/town information
Historical mining town - a bit over an hour away. Fun little excursion, great for kids, not as much of a tourist trap as it seems. If you are getting bored with south lake, worth a visit.
170 locals recommend
Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 N C StreetHistorical mining town - a bit over an hour away. Fun little excursion, great for kids, not as much of a tourist trap as it seems. If you are getting bored with south lake, worth a visit.