Tahoe Shopping: Toys

You’ve probably heard the term “slow food,” which aims, among other things, to preserve traditional, homemade foods. Bespoke + Atelier strives to bring “slow” products of another type into its store in downtown Truckee. That means their shelves feature one-of-a-kind items made by artists and other creative folks from the region. They offer an eclectic selection of gifts and stationery. It also carries handmade jewelry,...read more

While you would be hard-pressed to find records of any actual piracy on Lake Tahoe, that doesn’t mean we don’t like to put on an eye-patch once in a while and throw Ahoy, Matey and Ahrgh! into our conversation now and then. That’s why it’s great to have CC’s Pirate Treasures, also known as the Pirate Store, in town. They carry just about any kind...read more

When it comes to our four-legged family members, only the best will do. Luckily for South Lake Tahoe, EarthWise Pet Nutrition Center and Wellness Spa makes doing that simple and easy. This pet boutique specializes in natural pet foods, raw food, treats, toys, litter, leashes and collars, and they take it a step further by training all of their employees as Pet Nutrition Specialists and in...read more

Geared for Games is the motherlode for toys and games for kids and adults. You can find pretty much any game in this little store at the Cobblestone next to the movie theater. If they don't have it, they most likely can find it for you. The store stocks all kinds of ways to have interactive family fun, from puzzles to old school games like...read more