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-502 person snowmobile group tours through winter wonderland
Heavenly Village Ice Rink
Great kids activity in the heart of downtown South Lake Tahoe
Watta Bike Shop
2933 US-50Very 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
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 Rd12 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
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 Road15 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 WayLots 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 AvenueHIGHLY 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
Powerline Trail
Powerline TrailLocal beginner friendly mountain biking trail
High Meadow Trailhead
High Meadow RoadLocal 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 TrailModerate 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 DriveFEEL 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-50AMAZING 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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Isahluko se-Inspiration (Emerald Bay)
Great View of Emerald Bay. Right across the street is a good sledding spot too
Eagle Falls
138 Emerald Bay RoadVery short walk to falls from parking area
Eagle Lake Trail
Eagle Lake TrailModerate 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 89Viking 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
Calm lake. If you get a fishing license you can fish here.
Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage WayMultiple 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 Road5 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-50Horseback 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 RdIt’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!
Yosemite Axe Throwing
3979 Lake Tahoe BoulevardSuper fun activity to do with friends
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
180 Lake ParkwayCelebrity Golf Tournament every July
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Rd3 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
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
Magic Carpet Golf
2455 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Bijou Community Park - Disk Golf
1201 Al Tahoe BlvdBike Park and Frisbee Golf
Tahoe Bowl
1030 Fremont AveMy 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 DrAMAZING 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-50Really 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 WayGood 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.