North Lake Tahoe Guidebook
Winter Sports
Sled Hill
875 National AveNorth Tahoe Regional Park
6600 Donner RdGranlibakken Ski & Sled Hill
725 Granlibakken Rd
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrShopping district
Always a favorite stop of ours, Truckee has a nostalgic old town with lots of shops and restaurants.
Truckee
Trading Post Shopping Center
925 N Lake BlvdFood scene
Restaurant reservations are always recommended in the Lake Tahoe region, so plan ahead if possible.
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
10007 Bridge StThis is a must for cocktails on their huge deck. Amazing Lake views and a vibrant scene every day of the week. The food is good, the menu has something for everyone, and the restaurant is very family-friendly. Always busy, please remember to book well in advance.
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Gar Woods Grill & Pier
5000 N Lake BlvdThis is a must for cocktails on their huge deck. Amazing Lake views and a vibrant scene every day of the week. The food is good, the menu has something for everyone, and the restaurant is very family-friendly. Always busy, please remember to book well in advance.
Excellent, family friendly pizza and casual dining. And the views are amazing at this lakefront spot!
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Za's Lakefront
120 Grove StExcellent, family friendly pizza and casual dining. And the views are amazing at this lakefront spot!
Amazing deli sandwiches, pastries and fresh bread - a local favorite!
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Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake BlvdAmazing deli sandwiches, pastries and fresh bread - a local favorite!
Whitecaps Pizza
8290 N Lake BlvdTahoe City Sushi
690 N Lake BlvdSunnyside
1850 W Lake BlvdLone Eagle Grille
111 Country Club DrThe Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill
9055 Heartwood DrBeaches
Kings Beach State Beach is a great sandy beach just about 10 minutes from the house. Go early during the busy summer months, as the beach can get quite busy. Lots of fun eateries and some fun shops are found along North Lake Blvd - all walking distance from the beach.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Bear StreetGreat for kayaking, hiking and a day at the beach. This is about a 30-35 minute drive from the house, but we’ll worth the scenic trek!
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I-State Park ye-Sugar Pine Point
7360 West Lake BoulevardGreat for kayaking, hiking and a day at the beach. This is about a 30-35 minute drive from the house, but we’ll worth the scenic trek!
Carnelian West Beach
5074 N Lake Blvd
Patton Beach
Speedboat Beach
9898 Lake StNorth Tahoe Beach
Towns
Tahoe City
Truckee
Kings Beach
Incline Village
Hiking Trails
The trails below are varied in their level of difficulty, length and distance from our home. Most are just a short drive away. Advance hikers may want to Google more challenging venues for a unique experience, as Tahoe has world class hiking all around this lovely lake.
Brockway Summit Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead
Tahoe Rim TrailBurton Creek State Park
Dollar Creek Trailhead
State Highway 28Shirley Canyon Trailhead
1912 Chamonix PlEagle Rock Hiking Trail
3370 West Lake BoulevardFive Lakes Creek Trailhead
Alpine Meadows RoadMt Baldy Trailhead
901-993 Falls RdTahoe East Shore Trail
1924 Tahoe BlvdMeeks Bay Trailhead
96158 Meeks Bay AvenueGranite Chief Trail
Martis Peak Fire Lookout
Pacific Crest Trail and Donner Peak Trailhead
96161 Old Donner Summit RdGolf Courses
Old Brockway Golf Course
400 Brassie AveIncline Village Mountain Golf Course
690 Wilson WayNorthstar California Resort Golf Course
168 Basque DriveOld Greenwood Golf Course
12915 Fairway DrThe Links at Squaw Creek
400 Squaw Creek RdPonderosa Golf Course
10040 Reynold Way