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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Speedboat Beach is a hidden free public beach that is situated at the end of a neighborhood street. Located in a small local zone between Kings Beach and Crystal Bay Casino, this beach offers a long strand of beautiful soft sand, stunning giant granite boulders and easy access to the water. For that reason it is also a great beach to approach from the water...read more
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Split Rock Music is the kind of full-service music shop that can be hard to find outside of an urban setting, but the shop is located right in historic downtown Truckee. They handle anything music related including retail sales, rentals, repairs and even lessons. They sell new and used equipment, from the very basics to the far high end, as well as consignment sales and...read more
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Spooner Lake is an excellent winter and summer recreation area. The reservoir is home to year-round fishing, hiking and birding. In the summer the lake is the place for swimming, non-motorized boating and mountain biking, and in the winter the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great. There is a day-use fee collected per vehicle/bike, so make sure to bring some money. read more
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Squaw Valley Rentals is your easiest bet for renting ski and snowboard equipment when venturing out on the lifts at Squaw Valley. Located literally a few steps from the ski lifts and Funitel, Squaw Valley Rentals makes pick up and return about as simple as it gets. They offer everything needed for skiers (both downhill and telemark) and snowboarders. Whether you're looking to get an...read more
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Helping locals and visitors connect to the ancient constellations and the legends that go with them, this new guide company specializes in reading the expansive, starry night sky of Lake Tahoe. Stargaze Tahoe is led by longtime local astrologer and astronomy and mythology enthusiast Ashlen Clemens. Her guided tours will leave you spellbound by celestial phenomena, bringing the experience home with a powerful telescope and an enthusiastic...read more
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Imagine experiencing the stunning views of Lake Tahoe from your own luxury yacht. This is a reality waiting to happen when you enjoy the expertise and boatmanship of Stellar Tahoe. Lake Tahoe's premier captained boating experience, Stellar Tahoe is built on the foundation of creating a memorable experience that is filled with opulence, comfort and the utmost fun. Utilizing the impressive Formula 330 ss, the...read more
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Still Water Yoga is a place of connection and community through the gifts of yoga. A sanctuary for all levels, the space offers a variety of classes to accommodate the beginner to advanced yogi. To help people find the healing that comes from a regular practice, Still Water Yoga also provides an generous lineup of classes that fit into any busy schedule as well as...read more
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Privately owned and operated by the homeowners in the Village at Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl Resort has attracted skiers and snowboarders to the top of Donner Summit for nearly 75 years. As a Tahoe-area resort that consistently collects great stashes of snow, Sugar Bowl boasts four distinct peaks and an open-boundary policy for backcountry access. Other unique features include a scenic gondola ride into the car-free...read more
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You might get a particular mental image if someone were to use the term “body sugaring.” And the funny thing is, that mental image might be spot on because the term really does mean to spread sugar onto your skin. It is a way to remove unwanted hair that is said to be as effective as other methods if not as well known. In fact,...read more
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Yellow cabs may be what comes to mind when you think of taxis, and this fleet fits the image. This company goes by the names Sunshine-Yellow Cabs and Yellow Cab Company, and you can't mistake the familiar look and color of the cars. These cabs can be called on both the Nevada and the California sides of South Shore or hailed near the casino areas,...read more
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SWA Watersports has two locations offering Jet Ski and boat rentals, fishing charters, guided tours and private charters as well as watersports rentals and lessons. Boat rentals range from 20 to 27 footers with capacities of up to 14 people. You can also charter a yacht, pontoon boat or wake boat and let a licensed captain guide you around the lake and teach you to...read more
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Tahoe Adventure Company is a way to access any outdoor adventure in Lake Tahoe. Whether it is rock climbing or kayaking, mountain biking or hiking, Tahoe Adventure Company prides itself in creating custom recreation tours that connect exactly with what the guest desires. They add a ton of local knowledge to each of their trips and also offer kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours. Other fun experiences Tahoe Adventure Company offers include star tours, full moon, sunset excursions, group outings, backpacking trips...read more
