Tahoe Shopping: Souvenirs

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 teh beauty of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. The Bluestone Jewelry team is highly experienced at refurbishing jewelry sets, creating new custom jewelry designs and assisting you with needed repairs.

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 any Mountain Hardware & Sports store or Truckee Rents for all of your hardware needs, small equipment rentals, and more.

All the delectables Dorinda’s Chocolates and Tahoe Oil & Spice are known for are now under one roof in downtown Truckee. 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. For out-of-town guests who don’t want to carry items home, Tahoe Oil & Spice offers shipping and a web store.

Sure, you can buy a bottle of wine from a grocery store chain or at expensive and pretentious wine bars. Better is discovering that little out-of-the-way place with character, a broad selection and staff happy to help wine novices and connoisseurs alike. The Pour House in Truckee is that place. The Pour House curates an extensive wine selection from across the globe and also sells beer and nonalcoholic beverages. There's a small, intimate bar at the back of the shop and another space that includes a cheese case and wine cooler along with bar seating, plenty of standing room and a small porch that seats four or more. Stop by for a glass of wine or beer or for one of their tasting events. The Pour House offers a 10% discount on all cases of wine and offers personalized gift baskets.

For specialty hobby gear and toys, Toy Maniacs in the Hill Center 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 are not 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.