Lake Tahoe seems to have a little something for everyone, and Lake Tahoe shopping is no exception. Diverse just like location, Lake Tahoe shopping blends sports gear shops, indie boutiques, galleries, gift shops and furniture stores, among others, to create an eclectic gamut of commerce. For example, Palisades Tahoe shopping mixes a little grocery experience with national name sporting gear outfitters, chocolatiers, jewelry and a pet emporium! You can find a little bit of everything in the many Lake Tahoe stores. Your visit to Tahoe City gives you a chance to treat yourself to new pair of skis from a winter sports outlet and a chainsaw-carved bear.
Are you thinking, “I didn’t come all the way to Lake Tahoe to shop!”? Now is the time to evaluate your priorities: You came to Lake Tahoe for the setting, the sports or the attractions. Think about it. Lake Tahoe shopping falls into each of these categories. There aren’t many places where you can find multifarious shops like Greenwich Village-worthy boutiques sitting beside winter sports outfitters as they do in Truckee shopping. Or get ready for a summer full of outdoor adventures with the help of Kings Beach shops. The blend of the Old West and groovy California setting creates Lake Tahoe stores that are worth exploring. And with all the sports you may plan on doing during your vacation, it’s nice to have stores, like the ones you’ll find in South Lake Tahoe, that can supply you with gear and cover you from head to toe with high technology fabric designed to enhance your performance, whether that be on something that slides, bike tires or on foot. Trust us, this is an activity you won’t want to miss.
Nothing Like Lake Tahoe Shops
Lake Tahoe shops embrace the area’s laid back West Coast vibe, reflected by individual stores. You can find shops that encourage a healthy body, mind and spirit in Incline Village shopping. If you want to get your hands on some locally handcrafted pottery, furniture or other crafts, the galleries and home furnishing stores found all around the lake will give you a piece of Tahoe to take home.
Check out the listing below and start planning your shopping trip (or trips). Even better, check out the LakeTahoeThisWeek.com featured Coupons and Shopping Sales that’ll keep you and your wallet happy throughout all the Lake Tahoe shopping.
Lake Tahoe Shopping by Area
South Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Tahoe City & West Shore | Palisades Tahoe
Kings Beach & North Shore | Incline Village & Crystal Bay
Lake Tahoe Shopping by Category
Tahoe Wine Collective is more than just a wine bar, so stop in to discover North Lake Tahoe's newest neighborhood gathering spot. They showcase a rotating...read more
If you're looking for a souvenir that's as fun to create as it is to collect, Tahoe's Old Time Photo is the place. You'll take a step back in time as you...read more
Tahoma PDQ Market is a small convenience store that also has the bonus of being one of the greatest sandwich shops in the Tahoe Basin. The sandwich shop...read more
Tattoo Bonbon is a tattoo shop in the Swiss Chalet Village operated by artists Elanor and Ricket BonBon, who have some amazing and intricate pieces in their...read more
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)...read more
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...read more
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...read more
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...read more
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...read more
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...read more