Athena's Tahoe Guidebook

Athena
Athena's Tahoe Guidebook

Winter Activities

Some of my fav winter activities
2 person snowmobile group tours through winter wonderland
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Lake Tahoe Adventures
3071 US-50
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2 person snowmobile group tours through winter wonderland
Great kids activity in the heart of downtown South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Village Ice Rink
Great kids activity in the heart of downtown South Lake Tahoe
Very affordable ski and snowboard rentals
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Watta Bike Shop
2933 US-50
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Very affordable ski and snowboard rentals

My Favorite Beaches

Best Beaches In And Around South Lake Tahoe
15min from house. Less tourists. Gorgeous Mountain View. Dog-Friendly. Great for sunsets.
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Kiva Beach
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15min from house. Less tourists. Gorgeous Mountain View. Dog-Friendly. Great for sunsets.
12 min from house. Has restaurant and bar (called Beacon Bar and Grille) right on the water! Great Sunset Location!!!! Kayak, paddle board and other water equipment rentals are available there.
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Camp Richardson Resort Beach
1902-3098 Jameson Beach Rd
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12 min from house. Has restaurant and bar (called Beacon Bar and Grille) right on the water! Great Sunset Location!!!! Kayak, paddle board and other water equipment rentals are available there.
MUST SEE! This is what you think of when you think of Lake Tahoe! Gorgeous boulders in the lake. 45 min from the house but worth the drive! $10 entrance fee and no dogs allowed. You can rent paddle boards here! TIP: Get here early (7am in the summer) to avoid crowds & get parking. OR local tip: pre-buy tix online to one of their summer Shakespeare Plays to get in at a more reasonable time.
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Sand Harbor Rentals
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MUST SEE! This is what you think of when you think of Lake Tahoe! Gorgeous boulders in the lake. 45 min from the house but worth the drive! $10 entrance fee and no dogs allowed. You can rent paddle boards here! TIP: Get here early (7am in the summer) to avoid crowds & get parking. OR local tip: pre-buy tix online to one of their summer Shakespeare Plays to get in at a more reasonable time.
15 min from house. Nice sandy beach with great view!
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Baldwin Beach
Baldwin Beach Road
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15 min from house. Nice sandy beach with great view!
Lots of tourists, but I think they have water equipment rentals and a restaurant
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Zephyr Cove
233 Warrior Way
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Lots of tourists, but I think they have water equipment rentals and a restaurant

Trails Close To The House

HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Easy local trail, walkable from the house. Goes by meadow and river. Mountain views and it’s accessible at: 1806 Koyukon Dr South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States
Upper Truckee River
1114 Lindberg Avenue
HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Easy local trail, walkable from the house. Goes by meadow and river. Mountain views and it’s accessible at: 1806 Koyukon Dr South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States
Local beginner friendly mountain biking trail
Powerline Trail
Powerline Trail
Local beginner friendly mountain biking trail
Local Hike nearby house. Meadows and River
High Meadow Trailhead
High Meadow Road
Local Hike nearby house. Meadows and River
Moderate 7.9 mile hike. Best time to visit is March through October. Dogs are allowed, but on leash.
Cold Creek Trail
Cold Creek Trail
Moderate 7.9 mile hike. Best time to visit is March through October. Dogs are allowed, but on leash.
FEEL LIKE A LOCAL: kayak or inner tube down a lazy river while enjoying picturesque views of nature. DETAILS: Buy inner tube at Raley’s if you don’t have your own. There is a parking lot but it fills up fast. Best time to go is between April to early July when water levels are high enough. Otherwise check first before buying your inner tube or renting a kayak. PICK UP LOCATION: The Hanger Bar. 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States Park your second car here before setting off on the River adventure so you’ll have a car to drive you back home!
1635 Elks Club Dr
1635 Elks Club Drive
FEEL LIKE A LOCAL: kayak or inner tube down a lazy river while enjoying picturesque views of nature. DETAILS: Buy inner tube at Raley’s if you don’t have your own. There is a parking lot but it fills up fast. Best time to go is between April to early July when water levels are high enough. Otherwise check first before buying your inner tube or renting a kayak. PICK UP LOCATION: The Hanger Bar. 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States Park your second car here before setting off on the River adventure so you’ll have a car to drive you back home!

Sightseeing

AMAZING VIEW OF LAKE! Trail will take you to a spot where you can climb Cave Rock. Rock climbing involved. Ancient Native American sacred spot.
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Cave Rock
1430 US-50
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AMAZING VIEW OF LAKE! Trail will take you to a spot where you can climb Cave Rock. Rock climbing involved. Ancient Native American sacred spot.
Great View of Emerald Bay. Right across the street is a good sledding spot too
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Inspirační bod (Emerald Bay)
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Great View of Emerald Bay. Right across the street is a good sledding spot too
Very short walk to falls from parking area
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Vodopády Eagle
138 Emerald Bay Road
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Very short walk to falls from parking area
Moderate hike past multiple lakes in the mountains
Eagle Lake Trail
Eagle Lake Trail
Moderate hike past multiple lakes in the mountains
Viking Castle located in Emerald Bay. Tea House Ruins on little island. Tours are in the spring and summer. Great easy hike and it’s right on the water in Emerald Bay
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Vikingsholm
California 89
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Viking Castle located in Emerald Bay. Tea House Ruins on little island. Tours are in the spring and summer. Great easy hike and it’s right on the water in Emerald Bay
Calm lake. If you get a fishing license you can fish here.
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Fallen Leaf Lake
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Calm lake. If you get a fishing license you can fish here.
Multiple historic cabins. Entry is free
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Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage Way
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Multiple historic cabins. Entry is free

Activities

5 min from the house. Incredible views of Lake Tahoe! Super unique experience that you’ll never forget
Tahoe Helicopters
1901 Airport Road
5 min from the house. Incredible views of Lake Tahoe! Super unique experience that you’ll never forget
Horseback trail riding to explore the high Sierra wilderness. Must have reservations (min 7yrs old)
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Zephyr Cove Stable
825 US-50
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Horseback trail riding to explore the high Sierra wilderness. Must have reservations (min 7yrs old)
It’s not just zip-lining. It’s zip-lining with an obstacle course. Great way to spend the day with a group of friends or kids!
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Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
725 Granlibakken Rd
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It’s not just zip-lining. It’s zip-lining with an obstacle course. Great way to spend the day with a group of friends or kids!
Super fun activity to do with friends
Yosemite Axe Throwing
3979 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Super fun activity to do with friends
Celebrity Golf Tournament every July
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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
180 Lake Parkway
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Celebrity Golf Tournament every July
3 min from house! River view golf course
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Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Rd
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3 min from house! River view golf course

Kid Activities

Local spots for kids
Local pond to teach kids how to fish. Only kids under 14 can fish. Lovely area for a picnic and right off Meyer’s Bike Trail
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Sawmill Pond
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Local pond to teach kids how to fish. Only kids under 14 can fish. Lovely area for a picnic and right off Meyer’s Bike Trail
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Magic Carpet Golf
2455 Lake Tahoe Blvd
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Bike Park and Frisbee Golf
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Bijou Community Park - Disc Golf
1201 Al Tahoe Blvd
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Bike Park and Frisbee Golf
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Tahoe Bowl
1030 Fremont Ave
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My Favorite Brunch Places

AMAZING handmade bagel sandwiches and pastries are different every day. Get here early because there's a long line during summer weekends!
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Crazy Good Bakery Cafe
2040 Dunlap Dr
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AMAZING handmade bagel sandwiches and pastries are different every day. Get here early because there's a long line during summer weekends!
Really good breakfast and close to the house. The parking area is small and it fills up fast. There's also usually a line.
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The Getaway Cafe
3140 US-50
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Really good breakfast and close to the house. The parking area is small and it fills up fast. There's also usually a line.
Good handmade bagel sandwiches and great staff. Really good apple cider during winter / fall season and GREAT mimosas! The staff have a heavy pour. TIP: get there early or order online or on the phone because then you can skip the long lines. Bagels are first come first serve and online or call orders skip the physical line.
Dragonfly Bagel Co.
3358 B Sandy Way
Good handmade bagel sandwiches and great staff. Really good apple cider during winter / fall season and GREAT mimosas! The staff have a heavy pour. TIP: get there early or order online or on the phone because then you can skip the long lines. Bagels are first come first serve and online or call orders skip the physical line.