Lake Tahoe Shopping

If you are looking for a place to express your creative side, All Fired Up at The Hot Spot can help. A sanctuary for creation in the form of pottery painting, candle making, mosaics, succulent gardens, canvas painting and even slime making, All Fired Up at The Hot Spot offers the space to let your imagination shine. All ages and artistic abilities are invited to play. Come alone or in a group. In fact, it is an excellent option for those looking to create a party for bridal and wedding groups, birthdays, get-togethers, office parties, team building or mom gatherings. You're even invited to bring your favorite wine or beer to help get your creative juices flowing. Appointments or drop-ins are welcome. Long known as All Fired Up, this business is changing its name to The Hot Spot Tahoe, but everything else will stay the same.

Bluestone Jewelry is North Lake Tahoe’s trusted jeweler for brilliant diamonds and gemstones, beautiful fine jewelry, treasured jewelry gifts and one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe-inspired jewelry designs. This knowledgeable and caring family and their team members are ready to guide you toward your purchase for that special friend and/or family member or to treat yourself to a gift to be treasured for a lifetime. With the bonus of being located adjacent to the shore of Lake Tahoe with its gorgeous views, this store in the heart of Downtown Tahoe City will not disappoint. As with their other location in Historic Downtown Truckee, Bluestone also offers fine art paintings inspired by Lake Tahoe’s and the Sierra Nevada’s beauty. The Bluestone Jewelry team is highly experienced at refurbishing jewelry sets, creating new custom jewelry designs and assisting you with needed repairs.

Tahoe is a world-class destination for year round fun. So it deserves a world-class shop to provide the beverages for that fun. Check out Dart Beverage Center at the junction of Highway 50 and Kingsbury Grade. Although you can buy beer and alcohol here, the beverage center is so much more than just a liquor store. Inside you'll find a beer cave and mix/match cooler, an incredible selection of wines and spirits, a walk-in cigar humidor, gourmet meats and cheeses, a smoke shop, a growler station, a tasting room and more. Need a keg for an event or get-together? Pre-order from among the hundreds on their list. 

Jack + Emmy brings comfortable, stylish, well-made children’s clothing and accessories to Truckee and beyond. They specialize in organic, USA-made and eco-friendly clothing, shoes, toys and gifts, all with a modern and whimsical aesthetic to fit your children’s everyday lives. They are constantly introducing new, small and hard-to-find brands. Some you’ll recognize include Rylee + Cru, Quincy Mae, Noralee, Sol Angeles, Feather 4 Arrow, 1+ in the family, Play Up, Wilson & Frenchy, Posh Peanut, Donsje, Old Soles, Native, Plan Toys, Maileg, Klee Naturals, Corolle and so many more.

Whether you have a home improvement project, are updating your home decor or are going on an outdoor adventure, Mountain Hardware & Sports has the expertise and products to help. As a 100% employee-owned and -operated hardware store with more than 45 years in the Truckee-Tahoe area, they offer a wide range of hardware and tools, outdoor apparel, sporting goods and so much more. With the help of their friendly employee-owners, you're sure to get the items and expertise you need to get your projects done or your home outfitted. Visit them at any of their four locations or at Truckee Rents for all of your small equipment rental, sales and service needs.

Whether you have a home improvement project, are updating your home decor or are going on an outdoor adventure, Mountain Hardware & Sports has the expertise and products to help. As a 100% employee-owned and -operated hardware store with more than 45 years in the Truckee-Tahoe area, they offer a wide range of hardware and tools, outdoor apparel, sporting goods and so much more. With the help of their friendly employee-owners, you're sure to get the items and expertise you need to get your projects done or your home outfitted. Visit them at any of their four locations or at Truckee Rents for all of your small equipment rental, sales and service needs.

Piper J Gallery is a contemporary gallery for the modern mountain home. Located in historic downtown Truckee, this impressive fine art gallery features original works by several of the region's premier artists. The welcoming space offers curated exhibits that encompass a wide selection of artwork, ranging from large-scale abstracts and colorful landscapes to metal sculpture, woodwork and plein-air paintings. 

Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Kayak offers everything you could need if you desire to go kayaking or standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe. Ready to outfit you from head to toe with new gear or rentals, Tahoe City Kayak prides itself on being the trusted North Tahoe source on all things kayak (in a single or tandem rendition) and paddleboarding. In addition to selling boards, boats, accessories and gear, the experienced crew also gives tours, with various types to choose from – the sunset journey, the historic West Shore tour and a brunch tour as well as a Fourth of July excursion and guided moonlight paddles.

At Tahoe Oil & Spice you can find something for the most discerning palates. They have 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. 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. Pre-made or customizable gift baskets are available. Their store/tasting room is open seven days a week and is housed in Historic Downtown Truckee's Flying A service station next to the train station and the California Welcome Center. For out-of-town guests who don’t want to carry items home, Tahoe Oil & Spice offers discounted shipping and a web store.

It’s near impossible to spend any amount of time in the Lake Tahoe region without encountering the photography of Chris Talbot. His images of the lake and its surrounding natural beauty may be found on the walls of hotels (including a large exhibit at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe), restaurants, offices, homes and in gift shops throughout the basin as well as esteemed businesses like Raley's and Nu Leaf. Besides Tahoe, he’s also spent much of his life traveling the world and has wonderful images from throughout northern Europe and Central America as well as rural Nevada and other stateside locales. His photography of Asia is breathtaking and focuses on Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. Chris excels at real estate, architecture, resort, golf and food photography and has been published in numerous golf, travel and real estate publications. Talbot Photography also shoots portraits and special events around Lake Tahoe and has photographed nearly 1,300 weddings. Chris understands every aspect of photo composition and passes this knowledge on through custom photography tours around Lake Tahoe that are offered year round. He will take you to the most scenic spots and train you in the technical and practical aspects of taking the best photo you can. Whether you’re looking for a wedding photographer, some schooling on your camera skills (and a guide around the lake) or just something beautiful to hang on your wall, check out Talbot Photography.

The Village at Palisades Tahoe is the epitome of ski-in, ski-out luxury. Nestled just steps away from world-class skiing, thrilling activities and captivating events, this extraordinary lodging offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience with stunning mountain views and a bird's-eye perspective of the vibrant village below. Whether it's a romantic evening dinner, a family-friendly meal or a lively night out, you'll find a plethora of dining options to suit your tastes. From charming coffee shops to lively bars, from street dancing to the rhythm of live music or a serene yoga studio, there's something for everyone. The Village at Palisades Tahoe is also the launchpad for the Aerial Tram which soars 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp, for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, hiking in wildflowers in the summer, skiing in the winter and dining year-round.

For specialty hobby gear and toys, Toy Maniacs is the first place to check on the South Shore. A family-owned business with more than 40 years of experience in the toy industry, they have a nice range of products you aren't likely to find anyplace else in the Tahoe Basin. Toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, science, models, radio-controlled planes and vehicles – they have it all. More than that, they really know their stuff and can answer any questions you have about the RC world, whether you're a novice to the hobby or a seasoned veteran.