This is an area with strong roots in the Old West so horseback riding is a natural holdover and a wonderful thing to do in Tahoe to experience the amazing terrain. There are thousands of acres of trails to explore, and several outfitters offer lessons as well as guided rides.
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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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15962 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west end area, but the sandy beach and roped-off, kid-friendly swim area is the place to take youngsters to build sand castles and splash in the water all under the watch of life guards. Operated by the Truckee Donner Park and Recreation Department, West End Beach also has paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats available to rent. There is plenty of fun on the beach area: two playgrounds for kids to get their kicks on, a sand volleyball court, tennis court and horseshoe pits. A snack bar serves up soft drinks, hot dogs and ice cream. Get there early and stake out a picnic table and grill. There are shady group picnic areas available by reservation.
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west...read more
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more
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Tahoe Blue Event Center is a stunning venue that is new to Tahoe as of September 2023. It's the upcoming home of Lake Tahoe's very own East Coast Hockey League team, and the capacious, 5,000-seat arena can host live concerts, sporting events, family shows, conferences, trade shows and more. This versatile center also shines as a premier setting for art and music exhibitions. The cutting-edge...read more
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With all of the outdoor recreation available in the form of the lake and the mountains, and the indoor recreation in the form of the casinos, some other activities are easy to overlook at Tahoe. But the South Lake bowling alley has actually been around since 1959. Tahoe Bowl has 16 lanes, all available with bumpers for the youngsters, a pro shop and both a...read more
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Tahoe Center of Natural Medicine is a healing journey of Naturopathic and Chiropractic Medicine. Owner and operator Dr. Christina Campbell has dedicated herself to helping people find a way into true health through natural means. Therapies offered include vitamin injections, botanical and nutrient therapy, food allergy testing, chiropractic adjustments, bio identical hormone therapy and gastro intestinal evaluations. Dr. Campbell is certified with the American Board of Anti-Aging...read more
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Tahoe Central Market in Kings Beach isn’t a big place, but it’s packed full of wholesome goodness. Mornings you can stop in for a coffee, tea, bagel, breakfast sandwich or baked goods. At the juice bar they blend up smoothies, tonics, wheatgrass and fresh organic juices. Come lunchtime the deli turns out gourmet sandwiches made with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses on Truckee Sourdough bread....read more
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The Tahoe City Farmers Market, located directly on the shores of Lake Tahoe in the Common's Beach parking lot, is a fun place to discover the variety of fresh produce available in northern California. Operating from mid-May through mid-October on Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market allows vendors to sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, eggs, nuts, honey and homemade goods. All items...read more
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Tahoe City Golf Course is a 9-hole course (with a par of 33) that has character and stellar views of Lake Tahoe. The historic course began back in 1917 when England's famous golfer May "Queenie" Dunn was commissioned to create a course on the then-famous Tahoe Tavern resort property. As one of the first courses in the United States to be designed by a woman,...read more
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Through their retail location in Tahoe City and rental beach-side location at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Kayak offers everything you could need if you desire to go kayaking or standup paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe. Ready to outfit you from head to toe with new gear or rentals, Tahoe City Kayak prides itself on being the trusted North Tahoe source on all things kayak (in a...read more
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Movies On The Beach is a weekly event held in the summer on Wednesdays at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. An outdoor event, it brings the drive-in–style movie set up together with the beauty of the lake. The movies range from thrillers to comedies, though all are all-ages appropriate and family friendly. Be sure to bring a blanket, some snacks and chairs to make yourself...read more
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Tahoe City Marina is a collection of stores and the longest-standing marina on Lake Tahoe. Beginning its days in the 1940s, the marina is not only a historical aspect to Tahoe City, but also one of the largest marinas on the lake itself. In addition to shopping, the marina is also home to Moe's BBQ, a delightful restaurant serving tasty BBQ fare. Assisting with all...read more
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The Tahoe City Public Utility District Parks and Recreation Department is filled with numerous opportunities for fun. When it comes to connecting with Big Blue (i.e. Lake Tahoe) and her stunning forests, the department offers accessibility and convenience in the form of incredible parks, trails, community centers, athletic fields, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe City Golf Course. The organization is also host to...read more
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Tahoe City Winter Sports Park is a great place for families and those looking for a fun day of sledding, ice-skating or cross-country skiing in Tahoe City. The center is on the Tahoe City Golf Course and provides a 4-kilometer groomed traditional and skate skiing cross-country loop that is also great for walking and snowshoeing. The sledding is open from Friday to Sunday except for...read more
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Tahoe Cross Country (aka Tahoe XC) boasts a large trail system for hiking and biking in the summer and groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the winter. Situated on Dollar Hill just outside of Tahoe City, the location is excellent for lofty lake views while enjoying the wilderness. Tahoe XC offers bike rentals, bike clinics, year-round youth programs as well as classic, skate ski and snowshoe rentals and...
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