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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In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers breathtaking views. Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain’s Lake Valley State Recreation Area, Lake Tahoe Golf Course’s spectacular William Bell-designed championship layout will challenge and delight every level of golfer. The course welcomes casual players as well as custom-designed tournaments and events. The clubhouse also includes a full golf shop, a cocktail bar and a snack bar with cart service on the course.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course & Clubhouse is also a popular venue for non-golfing special events, including weddings. The 2,500-square-foot clubhouse features a full-service restaurant and dining area overlooking the golf course with views of Mt. Tallac. It is a perfect setting for receptions, group meetings and banquet dinners; with seating for up to 160 guests. Whether the event takes place on the 10th tee near the Upper Truckee River or in the clubhouse with views of Mt. Tallac, the catering and event specialists can help give your wedding day that special Tahoe flavor.
Golf in winter? Yes, at Lake Tahoe Golf Course & Clubhouse. In winter the clubhouse becomes more of a sports bar and restaurant feel with simulators that provide all sorts of activities. This, of course, includes golf featuring hundreds of golf courses worldwide, a practice range and lesson capabilities. Simulators also have games like hockey, soccer, baseball, disc golf and arcade fun games for the kids (and kids at heart) like Zombie destruction using tennis balls thrown at targets on the screen.
In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers breathtaking views. Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain’s Lake Valley State Recreation Area, Lake Tahoe Golf Course’s spectacular William Bell-designed championship layout will challenge and delight every level of golfer. The course welcomes casual players as well as custom-designed tournaments and events. The clubhouse also...read more
In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Cave Rock is an esteemed part of Lake Tahoe. Considered sacred by the Washoe Indians, the 3 million-year-old rock formation is known as the Lady of the Lake due to the image of a woman's profile. Cave Rock is 3 miles south of Glenbrook on Highway 50, and the entrance to the park is just a few feet south of Cave Rock Tunnel. The small...read more
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Chambers Landing Beach is a small, pebbly beach next to the historic and iconic Tahoe fine-dining restaurant Chambers Landing on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. The beach doesn't offer any amenities like garbage cans or bathrooms. It does, on the other hand, allow dogs. Parking is along the street only. read more
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The Championship Golf Course at Incline Village is a par 72, with six sets of tees that range from 4324 yards to 7106 yards. This pristine golf course flows through various elevation changes, working gently back toward beautiful Lake Tahoe, providing majestic views and challenging shots. The front nine holes are cut out of the forest with tight fairways requiring accuracy and distance, and the back nine are a little more...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Chimney Beach is one of the more spectacular beaches on Lake Tahoe. Located 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor on Highway 28, it tends to be a little quieter than other beaches that are accessed via car as it is a bit of a hike to get to it. The mile-plus hike starts out to the right of the free parking area, with a steep...read more
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Chimney Beach, a little off the beaten path on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, is a favorite for locals. Usually less crowded than the more commercial beaches, Chimney has a curving shoreline and large boulders that form a peninsula out into the water that creates a small cove. Besides the main beach, featuring its namesake chimney (all that remains of a long-gone cabin), Chimney...read more
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Christophel's Guide Service is your direct in for fishing Donner Lake and Stampede Reservoir. Having the inside scoop for the local Mackinaw, Kokanee salmon and rainbow trout, owner and operator Marc lives in Truckee and knows where the fish are and when they are biting. Guiding intimate groups of up to three people, Marc is renowned for landing story-worthy catches. The tours are on a...read more
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Chuck's Charter Fishing is a direct route to more than 40 years of know-how when it comes to catching the biggest fish in Lake Tahoe. Complete with all the amenities, Chuck's outings take place on a 28-foot Baha Cruiser that boasts a fully enclosed cabin, an on-board restroom, a huge fishing deck and a personalized iPod station. The boat comfortably accommodates six passengers. The three- to...read more
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One of Truckee’s hidden gems sits atop Donner Summit at 7,000 feet. Clair Tappaan Lodge was constructed in 1934 by Sierra Club volunteers, and, just like Donner Summit itself, the rest is history. The stunningly rustic mountain lodge offers accommodations for up to 145 guests, many of whom are cross-country skiers and snowshoers in winter and hikers, rock climbers and cyclists in summer. The lodge...read more
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One of the magical aspects to Lake Tahoe is the clarity of her water. With shorelines reminiscent of the tropics, Lake Tahoe is blessed with a lovely ranges of blues and turquoise that are hard to find elsewhere. To celebrate this fact, Clearly Tahoe is taking their guided kayak trips to the next level with transparent kayaks. Specializing in providing unique, luxurious guided excursions, Clearly...read more
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Clearwater Facial Studio & Wax Bar is a salon offering a full array of services in facials, waxing, spray tanning and makeup. Its facials range from a Clearwater custom facial that lasts 60 minutes to a refresh facial for a quick 30 minutes. It also offers craniosacral massage, and the waxing services include all body parts as well as Brazilian bikini waxing. Clearwater is the...read more
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Coldstream Adventures is your ticket to amazing snowmobiling fun in the Lake Tahoe wilderness. Whether a beginner or advanced rider, Coldstream Adventures offers exciting two-hour excursions that are sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces. Beyond their regular tours they also offer excursions for corporate events and team-building exercises. Personalized trips are possible with a minimum of four sleds rented. read more
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Commons Beach is the community beach area and park for Tahoe City. A large grass space, public bathrooms, a children's outdoor jungle gym and swings as well as a paved bike path that leads to Meeks Bay and Olympic Valley make up the park portion of Commons Beach. Beyond the grass is a large sandy beach that frames Lake Tahoe. This is an excellent swimming...read more
