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Great resort for avid skiers and snowboarders, with tons of amenities for non-winter sports fanatics like a mountain top bar and lounge. Take the Gondola up and enjoy spectacular views of the lake!
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Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdGreat resort for avid skiers and snowboarders, with tons of amenities for non-winter sports fanatics like a mountain top bar and lounge. Take the Gondola up and enjoy spectacular views of the lake!
Great little stretch of beach with amazing views of the lake and plenty of tables and benches. Restaurants and bars within walking distance.
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Zephyr Cove
233 Warrior WayGreat little stretch of beach with amazing views of the lake and plenty of tables and benches. Restaurants and bars within walking distance.
In the summer time, head over to Ski Run Marina for fun meal on the lake, shopping, and some fun photo opps. Book a pontoon party boat for 11 from Ski Run Boat Company and enjoy the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe!
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Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run BlvdIn the summer time, head over to Ski Run Marina for fun meal on the lake, shopping, and some fun photo opps. Book a pontoon party boat for 11 from Ski Run Boat Company and enjoy the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe!
Gorgeous setting with some of the best views of Lake Tahoe. Check out Vikingsholm Castle or take a dip in the water during warmer months.
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Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdGorgeous setting with some of the best views of Lake Tahoe. Check out Vikingsholm Castle or take a dip in the water during warmer months.
Dog-friendly parks
Beautiful dog-friendly park that is only 2 1/2 miles away from the cabin. Some of the park amenities include:
• Basketball court
• Bike Park
• Fenced dog park, open to the public
• Historic railroad exhibit
• One of the top disc golf courses in the country
• Open meadow, great for walking or just relaxing
• Restroom / concession facility
• Skateboard park
• Two covered gazebos with barbecue pits
• Volleyball courts
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Bijou Community Park - Disc Golf
1201 Al Tahoe BlvdBeautiful dog-friendly park that is only 2 1/2 miles away from the cabin. Some of the park amenities include:
• Basketball court
• Bike Park
• Fenced dog park, open to the public
• Historic railroad exhibit
• One of the top disc golf courses in the country
• Open meadow, great for walking or just relaxing
• Restroom / concession facility
• Skateboard park
• Two covered gazebos with barbecue pits
• Volleyball courts
There is a dog-friendly beach on the north side of the marina so you can bring your furry family member along for some fun in the sun.
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Zephyr Cove Marina
760 US-50There is a dog-friendly beach on the north side of the marina so you can bring your furry family member along for some fun in the sun.
Dog-friendly restaurants
Sprouts Cafe specializes in fresh, mostly organic food served in a warm, casual atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, spinach bowls, tuna burritos, hummus melts, baked tofu, and real fruit smoothies. Open 8am to 9pm daily.
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Sprouts Café
3123 Harrison AveSprouts Cafe specializes in fresh, mostly organic food served in a warm, casual atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, spinach bowls, tuna burritos, hummus melts, baked tofu, and real fruit smoothies. Open 8am to 9pm daily.
Situated right at the bottom of the Heavenly Gondola, it's a fun little spot to grab a drink at the end of a long day of skiing/boarding. You get to pick your own bowl of ingredients and the chef cooks it on the large grill right in the center of the restaurant. They offer a pet-friendly outdoor patio, complete with fire pits.
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FiRE+iCE
4100 Lake Tahoe BlvdSituated right at the bottom of the Heavenly Gondola, it's a fun little spot to grab a drink at the end of a long day of skiing/boarding. You get to pick your own bowl of ingredients and the chef cooks it on the large grill right in the center of the restaurant. They offer a pet-friendly outdoor patio, complete with fire pits.
Winter Fun
This a great little hill for snow tubing just 2 miles away from the cabin with ample parking. Cost is $30/hour and includes tube rental. Children 4 years and under are free.
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Hansen's Snow Tube & Saucer Hill
3635 Ski Run BlvdThis a great little hill for snow tubing just 2 miles away from the cabin with ample parking. Cost is $30/hour and includes tube rental. Children 4 years and under are free.
I never tire of going up the Heavenly Gondola. The views up and down the mountain are spectacular. Stop half-way up to enjoy the scenery and grab a cup of hot cocoa, then proceed all the way to the top for tubing or cocktails at Tamarack Lounge.
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Heavenly Gondola
4080 Lake Tahoe BoulevardI never tire of going up the Heavenly Gondola. The views up and down the mountain are spectacular. Stop half-way up to enjoy the scenery and grab a cup of hot cocoa, then proceed all the way to the top for tubing or cocktails at Tamarack Lounge.
Fun little spot for families to rent snowmobiles or snow tubes right next to the casinos at Stateline. Rates start at $40/hour including tube rental.
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Tahoe Snowmobiles
75 US-50Fun little spot for families to rent snowmobiles or snow tubes right next to the casinos at Stateline. Rates start at $40/hour including tube rental.
Great little indoor spot for infants, toddlers and young children. They have a climbing wall, trampoline, and an interactive game room. We took our son here a few times when he was 4 years old and he absolutely had a blast. We recommend making a reservation ahead of time.
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Tahoe Tot Spot
1012 Al Tahoe BlvdGreat little indoor spot for infants, toddlers and young children. They have a climbing wall, trampoline, and an interactive game room. We took our son here a few times when he was 4 years old and he absolutely had a blast. We recommend making a reservation ahead of time.
Summer Fun
Beautiful place to bring a picnic lunch, sit by the water and enjoy calming lake views. There is a small little patch of beach if you want to dip your toes into the lake! Great to visit in the summer or winter.
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El Dorado Beach
Beautiful place to bring a picnic lunch, sit by the water and enjoy calming lake views. There is a small little patch of beach if you want to dip your toes into the lake! Great to visit in the summer or winter.
Hop on a boat at Ski Run Marina and head over to the beautiful Emerald Waters of Emerald Bay! Highly recommended, especially in the heat of summer.
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Emerald Bay
Hop on a boat at Ski Run Marina and head over to the beautiful Emerald Waters of Emerald Bay! Highly recommended, especially in the heat of summer.
Just a few steps from the cabin is a secret swimming hole, a shallow part of Trout Creek with a sandy beach. From the cabin, make a right on Black Bart and go past Martin Street. You'll see the creek on your left side.
Trout Creek is the second largest watershed in the Tahoe Basin. The creek meanders from the highest elevations of the Basin, through the urban areas of the City of South Lake Tahoe, until it enters Lake Tahoe at the Upper Truckee Marsh.
Trout Creek
Just a few steps from the cabin is a secret swimming hole, a shallow part of Trout Creek with a sandy beach. From the cabin, make a right on Black Bart and go past Martin Street. You'll see the creek on your left side.
Trout Creek is the second largest watershed in the Tahoe Basin. The creek meanders from the highest elevations of the Basin, through the urban areas of the City of South Lake Tahoe, until it enters Lake Tahoe at the Upper Truckee Marsh.
Super fun mini golf for the whole family with three different courses to play.
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Magic Carpet Golf
2455 Lake Tahoe BlvdSuper fun mini golf for the whole family with three different courses to play.
Family friend beach that's great for swimming. Lots of trees for shade, picnic tables are first come first serve.
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Pope Beach
California 89Family friend beach that's great for swimming. Lots of trees for shade, picnic tables are first come first serve.
Home of Rum Bar, the only beach bar in South Lake Tahoe. Definitely worth a visit.
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Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
300 US-50Home of Rum Bar, the only beach bar in South Lake Tahoe. Definitely worth a visit.
Great place to rent kayaks, paddle boards, or powerboats for a day on the lake! They also offer super fun sunset dinner cruises with live music. TIP: There is a dog-friendly beach on the north side of the marina.
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Zephyr Cove Marina
760 US-50Great place to rent kayaks, paddle boards, or powerboats for a day on the lake! They also offer super fun sunset dinner cruises with live music. TIP: There is a dog-friendly beach on the north side of the marina.
Zephyr Cove Resort has an on-site restaurant, take-out counter, and beachfront bar great for catching sunsets. Get there early to grab the best parking spots (fee required).
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Zephyr Cove Resort
760 US-50Zephyr Cove Resort has an on-site restaurant, take-out counter, and beachfront bar great for catching sunsets. Get there early to grab the best parking spots (fee required).
Take-out or Delivery
Craving for Chinese Food to-go? This is one of our favorites. Just 1.5 miles from the cabin, the food is yummy and the place is super kid-friendly. If you're looking for take-out, call them ahead of time at (530) 544-8885.
Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant
2502 Lake Tahoe BlvdCraving for Chinese Food to-go? This is one of our favorites. Just 1.5 miles from the cabin, the food is yummy and the place is super kid-friendly. If you're looking for take-out, call them ahead of time at (530) 544-8885.
For yummy Mexican fare, search for "Chipotle Mexican Grill South Lake Tahoe" in your browser and order online for delivery to the cabin. You can also find Chipotle on DoorDash or UberEats. Our personal favorites include the Burrito Bowls and the Lifestyle Bowls for healthy eating.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3640-A Lake Tahoe BlvdFor yummy Mexican fare, search for "Chipotle Mexican Grill South Lake Tahoe" in your browser and order online for delivery to the cabin. You can also find Chipotle on DoorDash or UberEats. Our personal favorites include the Burrito Bowls and the Lifestyle Bowls for healthy eating.
If you're craving Indian food, check out Curry & Grill (search for it on Google or find them on Uber Eats). We love the Papadam, Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, and Chili Chicken. Be forewarned: even the "mild" dishes can be spicy!
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Curry & Grill (Take Out)- Indian Cuisine
2297 Lake Tahoe BlvdIf you're craving Indian food, check out Curry & Grill (search for it on Google or find them on Uber Eats). We love the Papadam, Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, and Chili Chicken. Be forewarned: even the "mild" dishes can be spicy!
City/town information
Step back in time to the old west! Great little town with quirky shops, Old Timey Photos, train rides, ghost tours, and haunted mansions. They even have an Old Western live theater show! Definitely worth a ride up north.
Virginia City Visitor Center
86 C StreetStep back in time to the old west! Great little town with quirky shops, Old Timey Photos, train rides, ghost tours, and haunted mansions. They even have an Old Western live theater show! Definitely worth a ride up north.