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Best of Tahoe (and nearby)
Free Bird is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

1. Free Bird

8.5
2749 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Coffee Shop · 9 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Excellent espresso and chai... my favorite Sunday morning spot.

Red Hut Waffle Shop is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

2. Red Hut Waffle Shop

8.0
2723 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Classic diner food, a Tahoe tradition of 40+ years!

Sprouts Cafe is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

3. Sprouts Cafe

8.6
3123 Harrison Ave (at Alameda Ave), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Café · 86 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Super healthy food, smoothies, and juices. Cash only. A must-visit for every South Tahoe trip!

Rude Brothers Bagels is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

4. Rude Brothers Bagels

3100 Harrison, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Bagel Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: All kinds of amazing bagels!

The Getaway Cafe is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

5. The Getaway Cafe

8.9
3140 Hwy 50 (Hopi), Meyers, CA
Breakfast Spot · 25 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Absolute favorite weekend brunch spot. Almost never busy.

Bert's Cafe is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

6. Bert's Cafe

8.4
1146 Emerald Bay Rd (at C), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Diner · 33 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: A big step up from a greasy spoon diner. You're gonna want to try those gravy and biscuits, believe me.

Base Camp Pizza is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

7. Base Camp Pizza

8.8
1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Pizzeria · 129 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: The best rotating California beer selection in South Lake and great gourmet pizzas.

Azul Latin Kitchen is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

8. Azul Latin Kitchen

7.4
1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Latin American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Best margarita in town and awesome happy hour specials.

Naked Fish is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

9. Naked Fish

8.2
3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd #3, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Excellent happy hour with lots of good specials. Great fish!

Off The Hook Sushi is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

10. Off The Hook Sushi

7.2
2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: My favorite sushi in town, some of the best I've had anywhere. Happy hour specials are great!

Taqueria Jimenez is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

11. Taqueria Jimenez

7.6
913 Friday Ave (at Manzanita Ave), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Andrew N.Andrew Ng: $1 tacos ftw.

Taqueria Jalisco is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

12. Taqueria Jalisco

7.8
3079 Harrison Ave (at Tallac Ave), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Cash only, great tacos! Grab one and walk on down to Lakeview Commons to sit outside with beautiful views.

Lakeview Commons is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

13. Lakeview Commons

7.8
1001 Lakeview Ave (at Lake Tahoe Blvd), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Great views of the lake and weekly events in the summer.

14. Riva Grill

7.6
900 Ski Run Blvd Ste 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA
American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Nice upscale dining and beautiful views. Ask for upstairs dining if you can!

Lakeside Beach House Restaurant is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

15. Lakeside Beach House Restaurant

7.6
4081 Lakeshore Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Brews and BBQ on the beach!

Thai One On is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

16. Thai One On

Stateline, NV
Thai Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza Midtown is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

17. Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza Midtown

7.6
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Good standard pizzas. A local favorite.

The Cork & More is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

18. The Cork & More

7.0
1032 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Gourmet Store · 8 tips and reviews

Jenny L.Jenny Lum: Perfect place to pick up picnic foods. Great selection of cheeses, including midnight moon and lamb chopper. Good selection of wine, beer and gourmet sodas as well.

Blue Angel Cafe & Catering Co. is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

19. Blue Angel Cafe & Catering Co.

1132 Ski Run Blvd (at Larch Ave), South Lake Tahoe, CA
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Cozy fireplace with a couch and unique food selections.

The Oyster Bar is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

20. The Oyster Bar

8.2
50 Highway 50 (at Lake Pkwy), Stateline, NV
Seafood Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Within Hard Rock Casino. Great prices and excellent quality of every dish.

Tahoe Sports Ltd. is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

21. Tahoe Sports Ltd.

8.3
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 7 (at Heavenly Village Way), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · 5 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: My go-to spot for outdoor gear. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Dart Discount Liquor is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

22. Dart Discount Liquor

6.1
148 highway 50, Stateline, NV
Liquor Store · 9 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Excellent bottle selection and they do growler fills too!

Cowork Tahoe is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

23. Cowork Tahoe

3079 Harrison Avenue, #12, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Business Service · 2 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Need to hide away for a bit to get some work done? This is the spot!

Corral Loop Trails is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

24. Corral Loop Trails

South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Everyone's favorite local mountain bike trails! Park at the lot where a dirt road is on the left off of Fountain Place, then bike up the asphalt road 2 miles to the start.

Kiva Beach is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

25. Kiva Beach

7.0
California
Beach · 9 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Dog friendly beach!

Nevada Beach is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

26. Nevada Beach

8.9
Zephyr Cove, NV
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Beautiful beach with picturesque views of Tallac.

Emerald Bay State Park is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

27. Emerald Bay State Park

9.4
Hwy 89 (at Upper Emerald Bay Rd), South Lake Tahoe, CA
State or Provincial Park · 17 tips and reviews

Ro J.Ro J: Hike down to the beach for gorgeous views and pristine blue waters.

Eagle Falls Trailhead is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

28. Eagle Falls Trailhead

9.0
Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hiking Trail · 13 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Short hike with amazing views. Bring a lunch and enjoy a break at Eagle Lake.

Bayview Trailhead is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

29. Bayview Trailhead

7.9
Bayview Campground (at Hwy 89), Lake Tahoe, CA
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: I don't know what took me so long to visit this trail. Incredible views!

Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

30. Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co.

475 N Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
Brewery · 38 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Excellent brews of their own, plus numerous other great selections. Really great burgers and fish & chips.

Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet Store is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

31. Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet Store

8.5
625 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Bakery · 33 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Cozy dining area, perfect for enjoying a coffee and pastry or a sandwich from the deli.

Alibi Ale Works is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

32. Alibi Ale Works

8.7
204 E Enterprise St, Incline Village, NV
Brewery · 7 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Perfect beers and chill taproom. Grab some food from nearby T's or the food truck if it is there.

T's Mesquite Rotisserie is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

33. T's Mesquite Rotisserie

8.1
901 Tahoe Blvd (Village Blvd), Incline Village, NV
BBQ Joint · 36 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Outstanding rotisserie chicken tacos and burritos. A Tahoe classic!

IV Coffee Lab is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

34. IV Coffee Lab

907 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV
Coffee Shop · 33 tips and reviews

Nate I.Nate I: Best coffee in the Tahoe area by a long way! Try a REAL Machiatto here you wont be sorry. Staff is very friendly and care about your experience.

Mellow Fellow is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

35. Mellow Fellow

9980 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
Gastropub · Brockway · 15 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Tons of beers on tap and plenty of group games to enjoy.

Flume Trail is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

36. Flume Trail

7.4
Incline Village, NV
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Park and get the shuttle at the Tunnel Creek Cafe. Incredible views! First 4 miles are tough, but last 10 are breathtaking (in a good way!).

Tunnel Creek Cafe is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

37. Tunnel Creek Cafe

7.9
1115 Tunnel Creek Rd, Incline Village, NV
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Irina S.Irina Skripnik: Delicious expresso, fresh good food, plenty of choices. Cozy couch plenty of space to sit and lounge. Perfect before heading up to ski or after the flume trail ride.

Sand Harbor State Park is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

38. Sand Harbor State Park

9.2
Sand Harbor Park (Nevada 28), Incline Village, NV
State or Provincial Park · 42 tips and reviews

Tahoe NorthTahoe North: A great all-around summer beach. Launch your kayak or paddle board from the boat ramp & make a half-day trip out of a paddle over to Thunderbird Lodge with lunch on one of the beaches along the way.

Secret Cove is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

39. Secret Cove

8.8
Carson City, NV
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: A bit hard to find, but worth it. When you see cars parked along the road, park and find the trails down.

Comma Coffee is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

40. Comma Coffee

8.3
312 S Carson St, Carson City, NV
Coffee Shop · 14 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Great spot for a healthy and fresh lunch on the way in from Reno.

Whoa Nellie Deli is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

41. Whoa Nellie Deli

7.4
22 Vista Point Road, Lee Vining, CA
Deli · 39 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: What! This place is awesome! Seriously the best fish tacos I've ever had anywhere!

Mono Lake is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

42. Mono Lake

California 93541, Mono Lake, CA
Lake · 17 tips and reviews

Tyler D.Tyler Daugherty: You got to check out the Tufas! It is a beautiful place indeed!

43. Black Point Trailhead

Lee Vining, CA
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Eliot L.Eliot Landrum: Leads to the Black Point Fissures!

Basecamp Hotel is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

44. Basecamp Hotel

8.4
4143 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews
968 Park Hotel is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

45. 968 Park Hotel

968 Park Ave (Hwy 50 & Park Ave), South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hotel · 17 tips and reviews
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

46. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

50 Highway 50, Stateline, NV
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews

47. Mellow Mountain Hostel

4081 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hostel · No tips or reviews
BevMo! is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

48. BevMo!

7.3
961 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Liquor Store · 1 tip
D.L. Bliss State Park is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

49. D.L. Bliss State Park

8.4
Hwy. 89 (at Lester Beach Rd.), Tahoma, CA
State or Provincial Park · 10 tips and reviews
Rubicon Trail is one of Best of Tahoe (and nearby).

50. Rubicon Trail

8.3
Tahoma, CA
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews