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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The Yoga Room has one of the best views of Lake Tahoe for yoga studios in Tahoe City. Situated on the upper level of a back building in the Cobblestone Center, The Yoga Room is a welcoming, peace-filled studio with yoga instructors offering a kindhearted approach to the healing effects of the practice. The space is unique in its elevated view of the water, giving...read more
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George Whittell Jr., heir to one of San Francisco’s largest fortunes, pulled his $50 million (roughly $50 billion in current dollars) out of the stock market just weeks before the crash of 1929. He needed to do something with all that money and started buying up land on Lake Tahoe’s eastern shore, eventually owning almost the entire Nevada shoreline. In 1936 construction began on his "castle in the sky,"...read more
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In mid-June, avid paddleboarders, kayakers and enthusiasts for every other watersport that involves a paddle and some sort of vehicle come together to put their skills to the test at the Thunderbird Paddling Festival. Competitors start at Sand Harbor Beach, south of Incline Village, and paddle south and back to the starting position. This Lake Tahoe annual event offers three events in which to compete:...read more
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Lake Tahoe
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The Tiki Hut & Beach Club brings a full-service lakefront bar to Lake Tahoe. Accessorized with personalized cabanas, lounge chairs and umbrella rentals, the beach club lets relaxation and fun intertwine into any Lake Tahoe beach day. Located on one of the most beautiful strands of sandy beach, the Tiki Hut & Beach Club rents out beach accessories while at the same time offering tasty...read more
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Whether you call it by its historic name of Connolly Beach, its more common name of Timber Cove Beach or its proposed name of Beach at Beach Retreat, this is a nice beach that is practically in the middle of town. Restaurants are steps away, and water equipment rentals are available in summer. It may look to visitors as if the beach is for hotels...read more
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Timber Cove Marina is a centrally located marina in South Lake Tahoe. The marina has a multitude of offerings including accommodations at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge and dining opportunities at The Tavern, Boathouse on the Pier and the Tiki Hut & Beach Club. There are water toys like boats, Jet Skis, kayaks and paddleboard rentals available with Action Watersports as well as cabanas,...read more
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If you are looking for a great place for a fun date, family night or entertaining outing with friends, then you must check out Tipsy Putt Tahoe. A delightful combination of indoor mini golf, a fully stocked bar and delicious restaurant, this family-owned eatery is a recipe for a good time. Their menu is set up for those with high standards, with all of their...read more
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There is carpentry and then there is art. Tom Beebe’s works in wood are a creative combination of both worlds. As a master woodworker, Beebe’s pieces range from functional art like wine racks and tables made from exotic and locally sourced woods to sculptural wall hangings. As an artisan, many of the Beebe’s works feature intricate inlays and gilding techniques that take the pieces into...read more
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Whether you’re on a budget, sick of driving or have had a few too many adult beverages, the Town of Truckee offers public transportation that, depending on the season, can get you close to home, drop you off on the slopes and maybe even keep you out of the drunk tank. Wintertime fixed routes generally run mid-December through mid-March from near the Truckee Community Center...read more
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Are you looking for an engaging activity that is perfect for the entire family? Check out Trapped in Tahoe, where you can test your wits in a game room that is tailored to suit your skill level. With four different games to choose from, Trapped in Tahoe is a superb way to create enjoyable bonding moments. The game rooms range in difficulty and location, with...read more
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Trout Creek Outfitters – Truckee’s local fly-fishing hub – has everything you need to get outfitted and ready for your time on the water. They have a friendly and helpful staff with decades of experience fishing the streams and lakes in the Tahoe Truckee region. With a thoughtfully chosen selection of fly-fishing gear and supplies, Trout Creek is stocked up for the summer. Whether you’re eager to try fly-fishing for...read more
Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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Go to the Truckee Bike Park and you’ll see teens and adults pulling off high-flying stunts and toddlers pushing their strider bikes. The bike park was designed for all ability types, so it’s a perfect place to spend several hours while the little ones get a feel for riding on easy tracks and the older and bigger ones take advantage of berms and jumps on...read more
