Lake Tahoe, California

Lake Tahoe is a beautiful place to visit if you love Nature and crystal clear blue water.

How to get there:

I flew from Burbank, California to Reno and then rented a car and drove down to Tahoe which took around 1 hour.

I did a 4 day trip and it was perfect. I stayed at South Lake Tahoe for 2 nights and then migrated over to Tahoe Vista area. I booked through Airbnb.

Things to do:

  • Kayaking in Sand Harbour: This was so fun! I booked my kayak with Clearly Tahoe Rental and had the best time on the water. I think I spent about 2 hours roaming around. The weather was beautiful and the water was so clear.

  • Visit Secret Cove Nude Beach: If you’re a free the nipple kinda human, then this is your spot! It was a gorgeous beach with great waters to swim in. No, you don’t have to be naked if you don’t want to, but just note: some people will be!

  • Sunset Cruise - Book a tour for a sunset cruise on the lake. It’s a great way to unwind, eat dinner and relax while watching the sunset.

  • Visit Emerald Bay State Park - Drive through and do some hikes as well as book a boat tour to see the bottom of the park and more!

  • Do the Treetop ropes - You can book here. This is for my adrenaline junkies. ;)

  • Take a scenic gondola ride to the Heavenly Observation Deck - So fun and beautiful! If you’re not afraid of heights, or even if you are and want to concur your fear, book here.

    Hikes:

  • Rubicon Trail - 16.4 miles (For the full trail)

  • Tahoe East Shore Trail - 3 miles one way

  • Monkey Rock - 2.6 miles roundtrip

  • Cave Rock Trail - 0.8 miles roundtrip

  • Eagle Lake Trail - 1.9 miles roundtrip

    Food:

  • Driftwood Cafe

  • Stateline Restaurant & Brewery

  • Brooks’ Bar & Deck

  • Heaven’s Little Cafe - I liked the breakfast

  • Flatstick Pub

  • Getaway Cafe

Danielle Giordano