Guidebook for Carnelian Bay
Food Scene
Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
65 W Lake BlvdBest burgers in North Tahoe.
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
5000 N Lake BlvdVery fancy dinner in Carnelian Bay.
CB's Bistro
5075 N Lake BlvdOutstanding specialty pizzas, plus pies with the regular toppings.
It's really fondue! Charming and welcoming restaurant where you cook your own meal. Dessert fondues available as well.
20 locals recommend
La Fondue
120 Country Club DrIt's really fondue! Charming and welcoming restaurant where you cook your own meal. Dessert fondues available as well.
Locally owned breakfast and lunch restaurant. Extensive menu selections, and enjoy a piece of red licorice on your way out.
8 locals recommend
Hwy 28 Across from Placer Welfare station
Locally owned breakfast and lunch restaurant. Extensive menu selections, and enjoy a piece of red licorice on your way out.
Great beer and food. Sit outside on the wonderful outdoor patio in the summer and enjoy the views!
24 locals recommend
Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co. Brew Pub
475 N Lake BlvdGreat beer and food. Sit outside on the wonderful outdoor patio in the summer and enjoy the views!
Great place to eat after rafting down the Truckee river!
56 locals recommend
River Ranch Restaurant & Lodge, Tahoe City station
Great place to eat after rafting down the Truckee river!
Entertainment & Activities
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
1210 Ski WayBest views of the lake at best ski resort prices.
Magic Carpet Golf
5167 N Lake Blvd2 mini golf course choices with well-maintained structures.
http://flumetrailtahoe.com/
Great way to plan for your mountain bike trip on the Flume Trail!
47 locals recommend
Flume Trail Bikes
1115 Tunnel Creek Rdhttp://flumetrailtahoe.com/
Great way to plan for your mountain bike trip on the Flume Trail!
Great place to see a movie! Very small, with a bar serving beer & wine. Shows major movies and well as independent releases. http://tahoearthauscinema.com/
81 locals recommend
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema
475 N Lake BlvdGreat place to see a movie! Very small, with a bar serving beer & wine. Shows major movies and well as independent releases. http://tahoearthauscinema.com/
Ski area in winter, downhill mountain biking in the summer, and shopping year round.
315 locals recommend
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrSki area in winter, downhill mountain biking in the summer, and shopping year round.
Home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Skiing in the winter, sightseeing, dining, and shopping year round. Starting line for the Western States 100 mile Endurance run held each June.
388 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdHome of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Skiing in the winter, sightseeing, dining, and shopping year round. Starting line for the Western States 100 mile Endurance run held each June.
Great ski area in the winter and hiking in the summer.
128 locals recommend
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows RdGreat ski area in the winter and hiking in the summer.
Parks & Nature
Free beach with bathrooms. Rocky, but a great view and right next to Gar Woods and the pier.
Patton Beach
Free beach with bathrooms. Rocky, but a great view and right next to Gar Woods and the pier.
These are the iconic views of Lake Tahoe. Lots of hiking trails, stunning views and incredible vistas. If you've never been to Lake Tahoe before, you must include a trip here!
435 locals recommend
Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdThese are the iconic views of Lake Tahoe. Lots of hiking trails, stunning views and incredible vistas. If you've never been to Lake Tahoe before, you must include a trip here!
Stateline Lookout
Quick and easy hike to a stunning view up above the lake.
Free beach, with parking, rest rooms and a playground for the kids. Walk on the beautiful path below the cliff to downtown Tahoe City, the marina, and the shops.
55 locals recommend
Commons Beach Park
400 N Lake BlvdFree beach, with parking, rest rooms and a playground for the kids. Walk on the beautiful path below the cliff to downtown Tahoe City, the marina, and the shops.
Essentials
Safeway
7815 N Lake BlvdSightseeing
See where the water leaves Lake Tahoe and enters the Truckee river. Named for all of the fannies that can be seen as people lean over to look at the water!
14 locals recommend
Fanny Bridge
100 W Lake BlvdSee where the water leaves Lake Tahoe and enters the Truckee river. Named for all of the fannies that can be seen as people lean over to look at the water!
Everything Else
Lots to do in this town. Great sandy beach (pay) with water sports rentals. Shopping, miniature golf, and lots of places to eat.
134 locals recommend
Kings Beach
Lots to do in this town. Great sandy beach (pay) with water sports rentals. Shopping, miniature golf, and lots of places to eat.