Rock climbing in Lake Tahoe is considered an adventure sport where you need to have a level of expertise to go out there without a guide. But there are local climbing gyms where you can hone your skills. If you're an experienced climber, the area is a playground of many sites to conquer, and it's certainly one of the most daring of the things to do in Tahoe!
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Bear Street and CA Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; however, they are allowed in the picnic areas. Dogs must be on a leash 6-foot or shorter at all times. In the winter most of the bathrooms and other facilities are closed.
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed...read more
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy...read more
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If theme park-like crowds and high prices aren’t your ticket to a simple day on the slopes, then Donner Ski Ranch is your place. Nestled between the larger Sugar Bowl Resort just to the south and the terrain parks of Boreal Mountain Resort to the north, Donner Ski Ranch sits on Historic Highway 40 and is a direct link to the golden years of Sierra...read more
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Visit any resort town and you’ll find plenty of places serving a variety of craft beers and boutique wines. Truckee’s Drunken Monkey, however, goes one step more with its unique sake bar. Whether you’re a sake connoisseur or know nothing about the traditional Japanese rice wine, the sake menu is bound to not only please but also educate, so don’t be intimidated. Drunken Monkey also...read more
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Eagle Falls is a dual waterfall zone located above Emerald Bay of Lake Tahoe within the Emerald Bay State Park. It's an easy hike whether you choose to visit the upper or lower falls, but the lower section tends to be more inspiring, especially if visited up close. For the upper falls, there is a looping trail that is about a mile in length that...read more
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Between the boats (a 24' Northriver Seahawk and a 26' Seaswirl Striper 2600) and the experience of captains Dennis Mitchell and James Mitchell, Eagle Point Sportfishing can provide the perfect day on the lake, whether you are looking to land some big ones or just enjoy the scenery of Big Blue. They normally operate an early morning, midday and late afternoon schedule of lake runs...read more
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If you are looking to get away from the crowds and feel a sense of exclusivity with your snowmobile tour, then you must check out Eagle Ridge Snowmobile Tours. Set among 650 acres of supremely beautiful Lake Tahoe forest, the setting encompasses 200 miles of backcountry trails. They offer the newest in snowmobile technology, and each rider is outfitted with the best that the sport...read more
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Eagle Rock is an excellent hike for those not wanting too exert much energy but who want to see the grand views of Lake Tahoe. On the West Shore, 5 miles south of Tahoe City and right off Highway 89, Eagle Rock is a 1.5-mile hike that gains 250 vertical feet. Once an active volcano, it is now an eroding dormant mass of rock that...read more
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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
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Edgewood Tahoe's lakeside golf course is the definition of a crafted golf experience. From the first hole to the last, every moment has been designed to provide golfers with one-of-a-kind challenges, natural marvels and championship-caliber memories. Home to the American Century Championship, Edgewood Tahoe’s golf course has challenged the skill of golfers since 1968. Visitors can expect four sets of tees ranging in length from 5343 yards to the expert...read more
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Founded on an ethos of sustainability, environmental stewardship and a legacy of luxury, Edgewood Tahoe Resort has risen from a world-class golf course to a world-class travel and business destination, offering guests access to unforgettable alpine experiences. Homesteaded more than 150 years ago by the rugged ranchers of the Park family, the lakefront property later became an original stop on the Pony Express. Set on 235...read more
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El Dorado Beach is right in the middle of the city of South Lake Tahoe and is the perfect place to stop and have lunch while taking in the view. Visitors can sit at one of the picnic tables at street level, relax on the grass, gaze at the lake from one of the many stone amphitheater-like benches that lead to the beach or make...read more
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The El Dorado County Library in South Lake Tahoe offers many programs including author presentations, book discussion groups, the South Lake Tahoe Young Adult Writers’ Meetup for teens and young adults and a monthly knitting gathering. There are special programs for little ones, including story times, an interactive literacy program for toddlers and Mother Goose on the Loose, designed specifically for children from birth to...read more
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Elements Spa is a coming together of respect for the tranquility of the natural Tahoe environment with the healing aspects of touch. Offering massage, couples treatments, skin care and waxing, Elements Spa caters to those who desire a feeling of complete relaxation as well as renewal. Their spa outlet in the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge offers guests access to their private beach, outdoor pool and hot...read more
