Lake Tahoe Shopping

If you are looking for a place to express your creative side, All Fired Up! Pottery Painting, Candle Making & More 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! 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, All Fired Up! is an excellent option for those looking to create a party for bridal and wedding groups, birthdays, friends and family 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.

Some things just go perfectly together: wine and roses, wine and cheese, wining and dining. Well, a Truckee business has discovered another ideal pairing – wine and jewelry. It would be easy to pass by Bluestone Jewelry in downtown Truckee if you weren't in the market for a ring or bracelet. But don’t let that stop you from popping into the jewelry store for the wine. In the back of the store, you’ll find a wine bar and an impressive selection of wine with a particularly stellar array from the nearby Sierra foothill region known for its hearty zinfandels as well as exceptional red blends, some of them even winning prestigious awards. If you like wine, jewelry and dogs, Bluestone Jewelry & Wine is absolutely your kind of place. 

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.

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.

It is evident the moment one steps into Steve Schmier's Jewelry store that owner Michael Grant and his employees truly love the trade of fine jewelry. In this small, intimate shop, the representatives specialize in creating or finding that perfect piece of jewelry for each person. Because of the intimate atmosphere, visitors get one-on-one service, helping them find jewelry that surpasses expectations. A specialty of the shop is custom-made jewelry encompassing diamonds and precious gems. For that beloved piece that has lost its luster, Steve Schmier's Jewelry offers services that can take your old jewelry and redesign it into a treasured piece, allowing you enjoyment for years to come. 

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.

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 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 wood-carved bears and Tahoe wooden maps too. The shop has an extensive jewelry department, including Tahoe-themed jewelry. The Robin's Nest might look small from the outside, but their inventory will amaze you.

Trout Creek Outfitters ­– Truckee’s local fly-fishing hub – has everything you need to get outfitted and ready for your time on the water. They have a friendly and helpful staff with decades of experience fishing the streams and lakes in the Tahoe Truckee region. With a thoughtfully chosen selection of fly-fishing gear and supplies, Trout Creek is stocked up for the summer. Whether you’re eager to try fly-fishing for the first time or just excited to get out there more, Trout Creek in Historic Downtown Truckee can help. The shop is open seven days a week.