If you're a die-hard skier, mountain biker or climber, chances are you have your own equipment. But if you've come for a weekend to try out one of these sports and more, there are lots of places where you can rent the necessary equipment among Tahoe shops.
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Lake Tahoe Shopping
10091 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
Now that two longtime favorite Downtown Truckee shopping destinations, Tahoe Oil & Spice and Dorinda's Chocolates & Essentials, are under one roof, you can experience all the delectables of both stores in one visit. Tahoe Oil & Spice offers more than 25 premium extra virgin and flavor-infused olive oils and more than 30 premium and flavor-infused balsamic vinegars as well as a few other specialty oils and vinegars. Their olive oils are seasonal offerings from the northern and southern hemispheres, and their flavor-infused balsamic vinegars and traditional balsamic vinegars are barrel-aged from Modena, Italy. Look for other gourmet treats like honey, jams, spices, rubs and delicious pasta.
A few steps away, discover the sweet bliss of Dorinda's Chocolates & Essentials, with handmade chocolate confections, caramels, award-winning truffles, chocolate-covered nuts and coffee beans, toffee creams, Tahoe bark, caramel corn and so many other treats. They even have homemade ice cream sandwiches. But this is more than a sweets store. It's also a gift boutique with an incredible array of essentials, such as fresh gourmet teas and tea accessories, women's accessories and housewares and gift baskets galore.
This is the perfect place to pick up pre-made or custom gift baskets, the ideal housewarming, hostess or holiday gift. The stores and tasting room are open seven days a week. For out-of-town guests who don’t want to carry items home, Tahoe Oil & Spice offers shipping and a web store.
Now that two longtime favorite Downtown Truckee shopping destinations, Tahoe Oil & Spice and Dorinda's Chocolates & Essentials, are under one roof, you can experience all the delectables of both stores in one visit. Tahoe Oil & Spice offers more than 25 premium extra virgin and flavor-infused olive oils and more than 30 premium and flavor-infused balsamic vinegars as well as a few other specialty...read more
Now that two longtime favorite Downtown Truckee shopping destinations, Tahoe Oil & Spice and Dorinda's...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The BackCountry is a full-service store outfitting every type of outdoor activity that can be done in the area. With dozens of bicycles (road and mountain) plus standup paddleboards (SUP) and kayaks amassed in the parking lot at its Truckee location, it’s difficult to miss. The interior of the store is stocked with more gear and apparel for every season and adventure sport. Cycling, particularly...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
Cobblestone Center shopping village at the heart of Tahoe City proudly celebrates its roots as a venture that came into being on the heels of the famed 1960 Winter Olympics. This business center captures the feel of a Bavarian village so well that it feels almost as if you could actually live here. After all, there are dozens of shops and services in the Cobblestone...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
A few select businesses establish themselves to the point that you can't imagine what it would be like if they were to close up shop. The Cork & More, a Tahoe institution for nearly 40 years, is one of those places. Smack-dab in the middle of the South Shore community, it has been described as a Napa Valley-style market, and that term goes a long...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The Idle Hour is Lake Tahoe’s only lakefront wine and bubbly bar, offering an ever-changing lineup of regional wines from boutique California producers and imported wine and champagne from abroad. This magnificent wine and bubbly bar is open daily for enjoying a glass of wine, a bottle of champagne, charcuterie boards, appetizers, tapas and wine/food pairings. The balcony seating and outdoor patio with fire pits...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
The Ledge Boardshop is Squaw Valley's first attempt at bringing in the skate and snowboard scene to the Village at Squaw Valley. And it is succeeding well. Offering the top brands in the skateboard and snowboard world, The Ledge is creating a new avenue for riders to find the best equipment in the Lake Tahoe area. The shop offers the entire spectrum of winter gear: bindings, boots, boards, outer layer wear and insulation layers. Store patrons can also find quality skate decks and wheel accessories as well as skate clothing. One other bonus to the store is that they offer space for local artists to sell their artwork at the Boardshop, giving visitors a chance to see the talent of the area.
The Ledge Boardshop is Squaw Valley's first attempt at bringing in the skate and snowboard scene to the Village at Squaw Valley. And it is succeeding well. Offering the top brands in the skateboard and snowboard world, The Ledge is creating a new avenue for riders to find the best equipment in the Lake Tahoe area. The shop offers the entire spectrum of winter gear:...read more
The Ledge Boardshop is Squaw Valley's first attempt at bringing in the skate and snowboard...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
Visitors to town from off the hill in Nevada may recognize this little boutique that has opened up in Truckee's Safeway shopping center — the Niche also has locations in both Reno and Sparks. True to its name, this shop occupies a special place among businesses in the Sierra, carrying out-of-the-ordinary clothing and cool home accessories. It also achieves the nearly impossible task of offering...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
The North Face outdoor clothing outfitter is a major player when it comes to staying warm in a cold, mountainous environment. So its no surprise that there is a large North Face outlet in the Village at Palisades Tahoe. With its local store only a few steps from the lifts, The North Face is in a prime location to be there for you if you, or someone else in your group, didn't bring the accessories needed for the Tahoe mountains. Stocked with winter boots, shells, insulation layers and street wear, The North Face will provide the layers needed to keep you warm.
The North Face outdoor clothing outfitter is a major player when it comes to staying warm in a cold, mountainous environment. So its no surprise that there is a large North Face outlet in the Village at Palisades Tahoe. With its local store only a few steps from the lifts, The North Face is in a prime location to be there for you if you,...read more
The North Face outdoor clothing outfitter is a major player when it comes to staying...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The North Face shop, in the building where the old Cecil’s Market used to be, is an explosion of puffy ski clothing. It’s a nice store with high ceilings and lots of room, but most of that room is taken up by the huge inventory. And what room is left over is filled with people buying gear. Their motto is Never Stop Exploring, and that’s...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe Shopping
From shoes and apparel to camping gear of all kinds, The North Face at Northstar has outdoor gear galore. The store stocks an array of items from technical performance apparel and footwear perfect for hitting the nearby slopes and trails to casual sporty gear for men, women and children. Check out top-of-the-line backpacks as well as maps and guidebooks for getting out in the surrounding...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
While enjoying Tahoe-Truckee let the BOSS do your business. The Office BOSS is a one-stop mail center with two locations in Truckee. One is located next to the Truckee Safeway on Donner Pass Road, and the other is near the Truckee airport. In addition to shipping services, rental mailboxes, notary services, copies and printing, they also have the area's largest selection of art supplies at the Truckee Mail Center...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
Open since 1970, The Potlatch is one of the oldest, continuously family-run businesses in Incline Village. They have a great selection of jewelry, mountain-style home furnishings and decor, and a wide variety of gifts. Their jewelry case houses Tahoe-themed pendants, Native American jewelry from the Southwest, and stones and gems from around the world. Their walls are covered with Tahoe, alpine and bear-themed photos, paintings...read more
Lake Tahoe Shopping
The yellow building in the center of Kings Beach houses The Robin's Nest, where you will find gifts for everyone for all seasons. Peruse the aisles to see the great selection of treasures in this Tahoe-style store. You’ll find home decor, signs, souvenirs, soaps, lotions, candles, local tees and hats, Christmas ornaments, the yummy Tahoe Toffee, inspirational gifts and a garden section. Check out their little...read more
