A Locals Guide to North/West Lake Tahoe

Rebecca
A Locals Guide to North/West Lake Tahoe

Skiing

Great family friendly resort with a big, cozy lodge and cafe.
128 recommandé par les habitants
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows Rd
128 recommandé par les habitants
Great family friendly resort with a big, cozy lodge and cafe.
Beautiful and large resort, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and outdoor fire pits.
389 recommandé par les habitants
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley Rd
389 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful and large resort, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and outdoor fire pits.

Trails

Right in the neighborhood! Miles and miles of beautiful trails and grassy meadows for walking, running, or playing.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim Trail
26 recommandé par les habitants
Right in the neighborhood! Miles and miles of beautiful trails and grassy meadows for walking, running, or playing.
Our favorite hiking trail in spring, summer and fall. Park at DL Bliss and hike a mile or two up the Rubicon Trail for breathtaking views. Stop by the beach before heading home!
81 recommandé par les habitants
D L Bliss State Park
9881 CA-89
81 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite hiking trail in spring, summer and fall. Park at DL Bliss and hike a mile or two up the Rubicon Trail for breathtaking views. Stop by the beach before heading home!
Stop by commons beach to let the kids play at the playground, picnic, or go on a walk or bike ride on the paved path around the lake. (In summer it can be crowded! We recommend the private beach then. :))
55 recommandé par les habitants
Commons Beach Park
400 N Lake Blvd
55 recommandé par les habitants
Stop by commons beach to let the kids play at the playground, picnic, or go on a walk or bike ride on the paved path around the lake. (In summer it can be crowded! We recommend the private beach then. :))

Eats

Insanely good fries and burgers. Nice staff and family friendly :)
59 recommandé par les habitants
Fat Cat Bar & Grill
599 N Lake Blvd
59 recommandé par les habitants
Insanely good fries and burgers. Nice staff and family friendly :)
Highly recommend the pulled pork! Yum! Family friendly with great views of the lake (and heated outdoor seating!)
43 recommandé par les habitants
Moe's Original Bar B Que
700 North Lake Boulevard
43 recommandé par les habitants
Highly recommend the pulled pork! Yum! Family friendly with great views of the lake (and heated outdoor seating!)

Sightseeing

Stop into downtown Tahoe city to grab a bite to eat or wander through charming shops!
149 recommandé par les habitants
Tahoe City
149 recommandé par les habitants
Stop into downtown Tahoe city to grab a bite to eat or wander through charming shops!
This is our private HOA park and beach and is our FAVORITE spot! Beautiful beach, piers, BBQ and picnic areas, basketball and bocce ball courts, a playground, and manicured grass and flowers. Don’t forget to grab the keycard between spring - fall as the gate will be locked!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Tahoe Park Beach Association
1700 Sequoia Ave
14 recommandé par les habitants
This is our private HOA park and beach and is our FAVORITE spot! Beautiful beach, piers, BBQ and picnic areas, basketball and bocce ball courts, a playground, and manicured grass and flowers. Don’t forget to grab the keycard between spring - fall as the gate will be locked!

Fun & Adventure

Rent a raft and float down the Truckee river! Park in Tahoe City, pack snacks and drinks, and catch the shuttle back to your car. One of our favorite warm weather activities!
40 recommandé par les habitants
Truckee River
40 recommandé par les habitants
Rent a raft and float down the Truckee river! Park in Tahoe City, pack snacks and drinks, and catch the shuttle back to your car. One of our favorite warm weather activities!
Rent some bikes and follow the paved trail from Squaw, along the Truckee River, and into Tahoe City! A beautiful ride with lots of greenery and water views.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Squaw Bikes / Factory Bike
3039 CA-89
6 recommandé par les habitants
Rent some bikes and follow the paved trail from Squaw, along the Truckee River, and into Tahoe City! A beautiful ride with lots of greenery and water views.

Conseils aux voyageurs

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Driving in Snow

Always carry chains! You will need them on the neighborhood streets in the wintertime. Bring the 4WD car if you have one. Go very slowly (5mph) down any hills and stay very, very far behind cars. When going uphill, wait until the car in front of you has made it to the top and then maintain a constant speed to keep up traction...don’t stop!
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Bear Safety

We have lots of bears in Tahoe! If you see one, don’t stop or get out of the car. If you are already outside, don’t make any sudden movements, make yourself large, make noise, and back away slowly! Never leave even a bite of food or snacks in your car...the bears will break in! Keep house doors and windows shut and locked at all times.
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Traffic

Check the weather forecasts for Tahoe City and Truckee to understand when the storms are hitting. Try to get in and out beforehand and when the roads are clear. Traffic is the worst on Friday and Sunday evenings. Bring chains, water, warm clothes, a snow scraper, and some audiobooks for the trip. Drive safely and be kind!