Tahoe City
The town itself contains a couple of dozen restaurants, multiple bars, sports shops, banks, boat marinas, the Tahoe Yacht Club, and a couple large chain grocery stores.
Understand
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Tahoe City Visitor Information Center
phone: +1 530 581-6900address: 100 N Lake Blvd
Get in
The easiest way is by car, from US Interstate 80, follow State Route 89 south to the Lake.
Get around
See
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phone: +1 831-521-5144address: Tahoe Vista CAGreat local cab owner with newer suburban. Airport and local service to Northshore, Truckee, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay, Incline Village and more. Flat rate airport runs to and from Reno, airport, Truckee airport and Sacramento airport.
Do
Buy
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Scraps Dog Bakery and General Store
phone: +1 530 584-0220address: 950 N Lake Blvd #10 -
phone: +1 530 583-6145address: 600 & 590 N Lake Blvd
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Swigard's True Value Hardware
phone: +1 530 583-3738address: 200 North Lake Blvd
Eat
The BridgetenderTraditional American cuisine and bar food: burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, soups, steak, etc. topped of with a full bar and dozens of beers on tap.
Lake House PizzaPizza, Pasta and other bar food, located on the water behind Christy's, recently remodeled after a fire.
GarwoodsNamed after the wooden boats occasionally seen on the lake this is a year round favorite that has its own pier and adjacent marina. It houses a full bar, gourmet restaurant and its famous "wet woodies" a frozen house cocktail known for its potency.
Rosie's CafeLocated in Tahoe city a year round local favorite for breakfast and casual meals.
Christy HillHigh end (for Tahoe) restaurant located directly on the lake in Tahoe City. Good food, nice ambiance, great views if you go before it gets dark
Big Water Grille:American contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean and Pacific Rim influences. Mountain top lake view. Entrees: $19 26.
ConradsAn upscale barbeque featuring steak and chicken with an array of salads, located at the Biltmore in Crystal Bay. Entrees: $12-25.
Soule DomainCozy, elegant log cabin, featuring creative regional cuisine. Voted by locals "Best place to take a date." Entrees: $17-25.
Drink
Pierce Street AnnexFeatures a busy and crowded dance floor on Saturday nights, depending on the season.
Pete and Peter'sMore of a local bar feel with shuffle board and weekly drink specials.
Rosie's CafeA local restaurant and breakfast spot with a separate bar that is open every night.
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The Bridgetender
phone: +1 530 583-3342address: 65 W Lake BlvdJust south of Fanny Bridge this is an longstanding Tahoe favorite with a full bar and restaurant serving great burgers and other bar food. GarwoodsEast of Tahoe City on state route 22 in Carnelian Bay
Sunny SideSouth of Tahoe City on State Route 89. More relaxed and upscale atmosphere than the bars in Tahoe City.
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TC's
phone: +1 530 562-2250The place in Northstar to be for an après ski, starting around 2PM appetizers can turn into late lunch or early dinner. Dinner in the adjacent restaurant begins at 5:30PM. -
Sol y Lago
phone: +1 530 583-0358address: 760 North Lake BlvdThe large bar area is a great place to meet après ski for terrific tapas and south-of-the-border drinks.
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phone: +1 530-581-1401Casual, good California natural food. Even has a toy area for kids.
Sleep
Americas Best Value Inn Tahoe CityMember of a large budget chain. Large parking lot, 25" Remote Color TV, Seasonal Pool, Year around Lake View hot tub, New Sandy Public Beach located IFO the Motel, public golf course behind motel.
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phone: +1 530 542-1101address: 901 Park Ave, South Lake TahoeBest Western Station House Inn features a complimentary full breakfast, a variety of specials and packages, and meeting facility. The hotel offers packages with ski resorts, golfing, and wedding.
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address: 645 N. Lake Blvd
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phone: +1 530-581-3333address: 790 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, Ca. 96145The Tahoe City Inn has moderate to up-scale rooms. Complimentary breakfast (weekend only), Lakeview rooms, Satellite TV, and Wireless Internet.
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phone: +1 530 581 2771address: 3045 Martin Drive