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Best Things to Do in Lake Tahoe

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Valerie's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

Chart House Very clean and friendly staff, upscale but also warm and cozy.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Lake Tahoe?

Absolutely get a photo shoot and have dinner at the Chart House. Enjoy the views of the lake walking around window shopping.

Visited Lake Tahoe in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Josiah in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Edward's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

After the proposal, we went to the Edgewood Restaurant in Stateline, NV. Beautiful view of the lake and wonderful food.

Visited Lake Tahoe in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Josiah in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Libby's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

The Lake House. It had a great ambience and the best filet mignon I’ve ever had. It had a tasty peppercorn sauce on top. Then, I barely escaped with my life after eating their Death by Chocolate dessert.

What are the best things to do in Lake Tahoe?

We rented E-bikes from Vista Trail Bikes and road down to the East Shore Bike Trail. It was INCREDIBLE, unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It also had several places to lock up your bike along the trail and hike down to the beaches. Our favorite was Emerald Cove because it had rocks to jump off of, and we were the only two there. We loved renting jet skis from Obexer’s Water Sports. It was neat to be in the middle of the water surrounded by the mountains.

Visited Lake Tahoe in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Bryan in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Jen's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

We really enjoyed 5050 brewing company. The spinach artichoke dip was the best.

What are the best things to do in Lake Tahoe?

We really enjoyed Emerald Bay.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Lake Tahoe?

We brought our own blowup stand up paddle boards. This allows for us to just right into the lake once we arrived.

Visited Lake Tahoe in June

Photo Shoot Location: Zephyr Cove

Bryan in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Sierra's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

Tahoe House Bakery for yummy sugar cookies shaped like bears and the lake!

What are the best things to do in Lake Tahoe?

Our favorite hidden gem is the beach at Hellman-Erhman Mansion in Sugar Pine Point State Park on the west shore. The water is incredible for swimming and water rentals, the grassy area is perfect for picnicking and frisbee, the trails are great for strolls, and it is jam packed with history.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is perhaps our children's very favorite place to go on vacation! Whether you hike to Eagle Rock for the views, swim in the gentle wakes at Zephyr Cove, pick up ice cream at Camp Richardson, bike along the East Shore trail, or kayak at Sugar Pine State Park, your kids are sure to be in heaven. The area is camping, hotel and Airbnb friendly, so accommodations are available no matter what your vacation style. Tahoe is bear country though! You won't want to leave any crumbs in your tent or a half eaten cracker in your car, or you'll likely find yourself with an unwanted visitor.

Visited Lake Tahoe in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Christina's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Brewery was a great vibe and even better beer!

What are the best things to do in Lake Tahoe?

Camp Richardson was a beautiful spot and not too busy when we were there!

Hometown Shoot in February

Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)

Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Leah's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City, CA! Sit outside for a stunning view of the lake.

What are the best things to do in Lake Tahoe?

Kayak!

Visited Lake Tahoe in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


AnhThu's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What are the best places to eat and drink in Lake Tahoe?

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What are the best things to do in Lake Tahoe?

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What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

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Visited Lake Tahoe in September

Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)

Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Sara's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

Try all kinds of different foods and get to hiking spots early! There are absolutely stunning views around the area but it’s best to catch them before large crowds come out.

Visited Lake Tahoe in August

Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)

Carly in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Ashley's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

Hike Eagles Rock on the West Shore. Its easy enough for kids - and the view from the top is breathtaking. Bring some snacks from West Shore Market with you, so that you can have a picnic amongst the pines.

Visited Lake Tahoe in November

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Anne's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

Drive along the lake and find a secluded beach, kayak or paddle board, find local breweries, and go for a hike!

Visited Lake Tahoe in August

Photo Shoot Location: Incline Village (North Lake Tahoe)

Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Nicholle's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

Camp Richardson ice cream shop is always our first and last stop of each trip. Not only is the ice cream amazing but the quaint area and beachside seating never disappoint! 

Visited Lake Tahoe in August

Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)

Carly in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Joey's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

If you’re going to ski or snowboard, definitely stay at the Ritz Carlton Truckee. It’s so convenient since they are located right next to Northstar. Their mountain concierge helped setup all our equipment rental and we can get on the lift right outside the hotel. There’s also a gondola that takes you to Northstar Village every 10 minutes.

Visited Lake Tahoe in April

Photo Shoot Location: Truckee (North Lake Tahoe)

Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Supicha's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

The touristy part of Lake Tahoe is in the South Lake Tahoe area where there are a lot of restaurants, shops, ski resorts, and casinos. It gets pretty chilly there in September so make sure you bring a coat to wear in case the temperature drops. Our photographer, Carly, told us it snowed 4 inches the week before we visited (we were there on September 30th) so snow came very early this year.

Visited Lake Tahoe in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Carly in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Rupal's Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe

What is your best overall travel tip for Lake Tahoe?

We travelled to Lake Tahoe as part of a west coast USA road trip and would highly recommend it! It is beautiful! We also stayed in north Lake Tahoe which was much more quiet!

Visited Lake Tahoe in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


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