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A starting point for exploring South Lake Tahoe
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
Each profile links to its sources. Ratings, where available, can change. Use the heart on a photo to save a place for later.
See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
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Himmel Haus
Himmel Haus is a German restaurant and bierhaus in South Lake Tahoe, California, offering a wide variety of German and Belgian biers and wines along with a menu of Bavarian-inspired food. The restaurant serves…
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The Idle Hour | Lake Tahoe
The Idle Hour, a lakefront wine bar in South Lake Tahoe, California, features a wide selection of wines from around the world, hand-crafted local brews, and sparkling wine tastings. Small plates, including charcuterie,…
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The Hangar - Taproom & Bottle Shop
The Hangar - Taproom & Bottle Shop is a bar and beer garden on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
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South Lake Brewing Co. – The Libation Lodge Restaurant & Brewery
South Lake Brewing Company is a small-town, community-focused brewery based in South Lake Tahoe, California. The company has two unique locations: the original brewery location at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd and The Libation…
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Base Camp Pizza Co.
Base Camp Pizza Co. is a pizzeria and bar on Heavenly Village Way, with salads.
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
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A & J Oriental Market
A & J Oriental Market is a grocery store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
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Cascade Clothing Co
Cascade Clothing Co is a clothing store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
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Connie’s Clothesline Thrift Boutique
Connie’s Clothesline Thrift Boutique is a furniture store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
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Frank's TV & Electronics
Frank's TV & Electronics is an electronics store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
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Green Tahoe Market
Green Tahoe Market is a liquor store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
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King's Beverage Company
King's Beverage Company is a liquor store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Museum and cultural place
Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
Local photographs and artifacts at the historical society museum on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Use the visitor source for background and current contact information.
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