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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Tahoe City, California (CA)
Tahoe City (formerly, Tahoe) is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Tahoe City is located on Lake Tahoe, 14 miles (22.5 km) southeast of Donner Pass. It lies at an elevation of 6250 feet (1905 m).
Restaurants in Tahoe City
1. Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
We’re your source for great ski & snowboard rentals in North Lake Tahoe & Truckee. As the locals choice for ski & snowboard gear in Lake Tahoe for over 40 years, we’re committed to helping you have a great winter sports season. Take your pick of the largest selection of rental & demo equipment on the North Shore & Truckee, including snowshoes, cross-country gear and rental clothing for the whole family. Plus, check out the full retail stores located in Tahoe City to get the gear you need to stay warm and dry whether you are on or off the mountain. At Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards, we make it easy. Save time and money by renting before the resorts. You can even pick up your rentals the evening before and return the rentals at any of our four North Lake Tahoe rental shops with no extra charge. It’s all included! Ready to rent?
Reviewed By 328scottw - Tahoe City, United States
A great experience every time. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff. Five convenient locations for easy drop off at any location. Local owner-operator for over 40 years. Yes, there is a "Tahoe Dave". He is everybody's bud!
2. Truckee River Raft Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 220 reviews
Truckee River Raft Company is the original Lake Tahoe Rafting company. We are located on River Road/Highway 89 in the heart of Tahoe City, California. Our raft excursions consist of a leisurely, self-guided, five-mile float down the Truckee River. Our voyage is perfect for family and friends ages 2 and up. You’ll cruise through mellow and serene areas with picturesque mountain views and lively little rapids, punctuated here and there with perfect swimming holes and picnic spots. We happily welcome dogs and encourage you to bring lunch and drinks (but remember, NO Styrofoam or glass) or just enjoy the view! The adventure usually takes 2 to 3 hours to complete and we are the ONLY rafting concession that exits directly onto the River Ranch Patio.
3. Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,111 reviews
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks currently have 3 locations in the Lake Tahoe area to serve you, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, and Tahoe Vista. The Tahoe City and Tahoe Vista locations offer approx. 90 tree platforms, 60 bridges, and 30 zip lines with the Squaw Valley location offering approx. 20 platforms connected by 15 bridges, 6 zip lines and the 50' Alpine Tower climbing structure. Tahoe Treetop has courses for adults, kids 5+, and team building groups. Hours of unforgettable, super-fun activity for the whole family!
4. Truckee River Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 33colettef
Not too challenging, and good for the entire family. Great way to bike from Squaw into town, have lunch, visit Commons beach and bike back again.
5. Tahoe City Visitor Information Center
6. Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads
7. Inspiration Point Vista
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Look out over Emerald Bay.
Reviewed By MaryLynnD_13 - Laguna Vista, United States
Breathtaking scenery! Don’t miss it. Be careful driving up the winding road. Not a lot of guardrails!
8. Eagle Falls Trail
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4.5 based on 304 reviews
A beautiful and well-marked trail.
Reviewed By MelissaG832 - Santa Barbara, United States
This hike is about 2 miles if you just go to the lake and back, which is what I did with my 10-year-old lab. Good dog-friendly hike where other dog-owners mostly kept their dogs on leashes as well. Some of the stone steps are a little high so you might need to pick your dog up if you have a small one but otherwise pretty straightforward. Weekends are impossible to park and we had to come back during the week and early in the morning to get a spot. Beautiful hike with great views, interesting terrain, and a amazing lake at the end.
9. Truckee River Rafting
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Self-guided family rafting trips down the Truckee River from Tahoe City to River Ranch. Look for the yellow paddles!
10. Gatekeeper's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society preserves, presents and interprets the history of North Lake Tahoe both in a regional context and in the larger context of the American West. We do this in a manner that is engaging, educational and culturally sensitive through innovative programming and exhibits at the Gatekeeper's and Watson Cabin Museums of the NLTHS. The Gatekeeper's Museum and Watson Cabin place emphasis on the cultural and geographical histories that influenced the development of North Lake Tahoe. The Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum places emphasis on the historical and contemporary basketry traditions of western North America, and seeks to promote cultural awareness through programming in collaboration and consultation with native American weavers and scholars.
Reviewed By 192ertana
Good place to visit while in Tahoe City. Rich local history, Olympic skies, dresses upstairs. First floor American Indian artifacts.
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