Use this South Lake Tahoe business directory to find fun things to do, places to eat and services geared towards visitors and vacationers.
Airports
Reno Tahoe International Airport 775.328.6400 www.RenoAirport.com
Sacramento International Airport 916.929.5411 www.sacramento.aero
Babies
Need to rent cribs or other baby items? Check out www.tahoeecobaby.com or call them at 53.0412.0749
Need a baby sitter? Check out All About Kids. Call 530.386.0765 or check out www.AllAboutKidsTahoe.com
For baby and pet sitting try Lake Tahoe Sitters, 530.545.1217 or www.LakeTahoeSitters.com
Bakeries
Sugar Pine Bakery
Located on 3564 F Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Sugar Pine Bakery has the most tender pastries anyone in this office has had in a long time. We HIGHLY recommend it. The bakery itself is on Herbert Street and shares an entrance with the thrift store. But go, buy and eat. You will not be disappointed. (530.542.7000)
Casinos
Harrah's 775.588.6611
Harvey's 775.588.2411
Horizon 775.588.6211
Lakeside Inn and Casino 775.588.7777
Montbleu 775.588.3515
Chef Services
Tahoe Flavor - Chef Mary Giusti offers frest gourmet meals prepared in your kitchen, packaged and ready to serve. 530.682.1164 www.tahoeflavor.com
Ski and Snowboard Rentals
Ski Butlers Rental Delivery makes renting skis easy. You never have to stand in line again. You make your reservations, they come to your room, fit you perfectly to their equipment, and you are on your way. They are available for support for your entire stay and will pick up the equipment at your convenience. Call 877.754.7754 for reservations or visit them at www.skibutlers.com.
There's also The Ski Renter. Located on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe since 1969. 1093 Ski Run Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Visit their website at www.skirenter.com. or call 530.544.2100 or email at rent@skirenter.com
Heavenly Sports Ski and Snowboard Shops are South Lake Tahoe's largest network of ski and snowboard retail and rental shops. New this year Heavenly Sports offers Rental Equipment Delivery direct to you! Why wait in lines when the ski shop can come to your house, cabin, or condo. You make your reservations, they come to your house, fit you perfectly to their equipment, and you are on your way. Make a reservation for a discount or grab a discount coupon from the Accommodation Station office. For more information, call 877.754.7951 or visit www.rentskis.com/delivery
Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce 775.588.1728 www.TAHOECHAMBER.ORG
Emergency
South Lake Tahoe is on the 911 Emergency system.
For non-emergencies:
Police Department 530.542.6100 (CA) 775.588.3511 (NV)
Fire Department 530.541.1233 775.588.3591 (NV)
Poison Center 800.876. 4766
Barton Hospital 530.541.3420
Forest Fire/Rescue 530.541.5468
Golf
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course 888.881.8659 - www.Edgewood-Tahoe.com
Lake Tahoe Community Golf Course 530.577.0788
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course 530.577.2121
Genoa Lakes Golf Course 775.782.4563 - www.GenoaLakes.com
Bijou Golf Course 530.542.6097
Carson Valley Golf 775.265.3181 - www.CarsonValleyGolf.com
Health, Fitness & Beauty
Sierra Athletic Club 530.542.4426
Kingsbury Athletic 775.588.7600
PUSH Fitness 530.544.6222
Massage
Second Wind Massage - Feel life's pressures float away
Specializing in table and chair massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, and Swedish. They come to you. For more information visit www.TahoeSecondWind.com or call 530.307.8937, 530.545.9003
Museums & Places of Interest
Tallac Historic Site
Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe 96150
Baldwin Museum, Pope and Heller Estates
Historic Home Tours, Living History programs, Art Exhibits and Performing Arts from late June to mid-Sept.
For home tours and Living History programs
contact the Baldwin Museum at (530) 541.5227
For art exhibits and performing arts schedule, contact
the Tahoe Tallac Association at (530) 541-4975.
The Lake Tahoe Historical Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Artifacts, exhibits, photo collection and small library. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
For more info: (530) 542-5458
Recreation
South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation- Swim Pool Complex
Ice arena, Senior Center, Golf Courses, Aquatics and Pool, Weight Room
530.542.6056 www.RecreationInTahoe.com
Kahle Community Center 775.586.7271
Zephyr Cove Park and Tennis Center 775.588.7230
Adventure Peak at Heavenly-Located at the top of the Heavenly Gondola
Lift access snow tubing, snow biking and sledding in a high country environment 775.586.4457 www.skiheavenly.com
Borge Sleigh Rides-Highway 50 at Lake Parkway( across from Caesars)775.588.2953
Camp Richardson Mountain Sports Center- Cross country ski or snow shoe in Tahoe's only lakefront trails. 530.542.6584
Tubing:
Hansen's Tube and Saucer Hill 530.544.3361
Tubing at Sierra-at-Tahoe 530.659.7453
Restaurants/Dining
Our Favorites, rated by types
Pizza.
This is tough, we all have different opinions. But here are some choices. . .
Lake Tahoe Pizza Company. Definitely a local's spot. 1168 Emerald Bay Road (Hwy 50), 530.544.1919
Grand Central Pizza & Pasta. Kings Center, 2229 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, 530.544.1308
Sierra Pizza, 1034 Al Tahoe Boulevard, 530.541.0401
Burgers
Izzy's Burger Spa. Classic hamburger joint with inside and outside seating. 2591 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. 530.5030
Big Daddy's Burgers. It's like when you were a kid . . .3490 Lake Tahoe Boulevard 530.541.3465
Burger Lounge. Gourmet burgers and great garlic fries. 717 Emerald Bay Road. 530.542.4060
Breakfast
Bert's, a local's place. 1146 Emerald Bay Road, 530.544.3434, and
Ernie's, another local's place. And right across the street from Bert's. 1207 Emerald Bay Road, 530.541.2161
Red Hut, now serving at 3 locations. 229 Kingsbury Grade, 2749 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, and the corner of Ski Run and Lake Tahoe Boulevard. 530.541.9024
Italian
Passeretti's. Casual, low key place, with a back room for large groups. 1181 Emerald Bay Road. 530.541.3433
Scusa's. A little more uptown with lively ambiance. 2543 Lake Tahoe Blvd. 530.542.0100
Cafe Fiore. A small, intimate place with gourmet offerings. Reservations highly recommended. 1169 Ski Run Boulevard. 530.541.2908
California Cuisine
The Beacon Bar and Grill, lakeside dining at Camp Richardson. Try the Rum Runner. 1900 Jameson Beach Road 530.314.7339
The Fresh Ketch, casual dining downstairs, more formal upstairs, at the Marina in Tahoe Keys 2435 Venice Drive East. 530.314.7338
Freshies. fun, Hawaiian themed place, upstairs lakeview dining in the summer. Delicious fish tacos. 3330 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. 530.542.3630
Nephele's, intimate restaurant with a Cheers-like bar. Don't miss the Cajun Seafood Cheesecake (really!) Also offers private hot tubs! 1169 Ski Run Boulevard 530.544.8130
French
Mirabelles. delicious dining in a strip mall. 290 Kingsbury Grade, 775.586.1007
Mexican
Mazatlan Grill, fresh, light, good. 3051 Harrison Avenue, 530.541.5421
The Cantina, a long time local's favorite. And the perfect size chimis. Highway 89 and 10th Street. 530.544.1233
Margaritas Mexican Cafe, very casual, good homecooking.2494 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. 530.544.6907
Maya's Mexican Grill, the only mexican restaurant in Meyers. 3132 Highway 50, 530.577.3344
Chinese
Hunan Garden Restaurant. order off the menu or go through the buffet. 900 Emerald Bay Road, 530.544.5868
Mandarin Garden, nice lunch time specials. 2502 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, 530.544.8885
Sushi
Sato's Japanese Restaurant, 3436 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, 530.544.0774
Sumurai, 2588 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, 530.542.0300
Naked Fish, a little more uptown. 3940 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, 530.541.3474
Ski Areas
Heavenly 1.800.2.HEAVEN or 775.586.7000 - www.SkiHeavenly.com
Sierra-At-Tahoe 530.659.7453 - www.SierraAtTahoe.com
Kirkwood 877-KIRKWOOD - www.Kirkwood.com
Snowmobiling
Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center 775.588.3833
Lake Tahoe Winter Sports Center 530.577.2940
Lake Tahoe Snowmobiling Tours 530.541.4869
Theaters
Wallace Theaters- Horizon Statium Cinemas 775.589.6000 www.wallacetheaters.com
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Heavenly Village Cinema 530.541.1110
Travel & Transportation
Ski Shuttle with Lake Tahoe Cruises- Tahoe Queen cruise, ground transportation, continental breakfast,lift ticket and apres ski cruise with dinner and live band 775.589.4906 www.laketahoecruises.com
South Shore Water Shuttle: Leaving Lakeside Marina ( right across from Safeway) to Camp Richardson Resort. $6.00 one way, $9.00 round trip. Return trip can be used in the Nifty Fifty Trolley. Bring your bike on the water shuttle at no extra charge. Shuttle available June-Sept 15th. Departures evry two hours from 10-6. Lakeside Marina 530.641.9800 and Camp Richardson 530.542.6570
Nifty Fifty Trolley: Running from Emerald Bay and throughout the south shore, starting
June 10 through Labor Day. For schedules and information contact Area Transit Management, Inc. at (530) 541-7149.
Weather & Road Reports
CA Transportation-Road closures-Chain requirements www.dot.ca.gov
Wedding Services
White Weddings in a Blue World
As a national treasure, Lake Tahoe's majestic natural beauty offers one of Mother Nature's most distinctive destination wedding and honeymoon venues in the world.
The serene beauty of Lake Tahoe, surrounded by a bowl of 10,000 foot mountains, annually attracts thousands of couples to exchange vows. From rustic to elegant, to-be married couples can find the location, services, and amenities to make their day just right.
The Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority offers a free wedding guide for South Lake Tahoe, Watercolor Memories, which can be order online at www.bluelaketahoe.com or by calling (530)544.5050.
Boasting more than 20 chapels, 11,500 accommodations and packages tailored for individual budgets and desires, the Blue World caters to the romantically inclined.
The Lakefront Wedding Chapel and Indoor Lakeview Reception Room offer panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and all-inclusive wedding packages. www.lakefrontwedding.com
Lake Tahoe Cruises and Shoreline Weddings host ceremonies aboard the Tahoe Queen, Tahoe Paradise and Tahoe Princess as well as at the north shore of Zephyr Cove. www.laketahoecruises.com
Embassy Suites offer guests style and comfort along with their newly remodeled reception rooms and private patios www.embassytahoe.com
The Forest Suites Resort's wedding chapel features a dome ceiling, river rock fireplace and an elegant stained glass window and stunning mountain views. www.forestsuites.com