Lift access snow tubing, snow biking and sledding in a high country environment 775.586.4457 www.skiheavenly.com
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
New York 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. 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. 1142 Ski Run Boulevard. 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
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 Staium 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.
Video & DVD Rentals
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
Wilderness & Park Areas