Guidebook for Tahoma, the West Shore and neighboring sites
Drinks & Nightlife
A very short walk from the cabin in Tahoma. Kid-friendly and great chef with pizza and other exotic entrees.
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The Dog & Bear Tavern
7000 West Lake BoulevardA very short walk from the cabin in Tahoma. Kid-friendly and great chef with pizza and other exotic entrees.
Sightseeing
Learn about early Tahoe history in Emerald Bay State Park ! Take a guided tour of the mansion in the summer. Arrive at the parking area early as the small lot fills up quickly. Plan to spend the day on the lovely sandy beach with shallow water. It's a steep walk from the parking area to the mansion at the end of Emerald Bay. Lots of wild flowers to view along the way. Gift shop near the mansion.
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Vikingsholm
California 89Learn about early Tahoe history in Emerald Bay State Park ! Take a guided tour of the mansion in the summer. Arrive at the parking area early as the small lot fills up quickly. Plan to spend the day on the lovely sandy beach with shallow water. It's a steep walk from the parking area to the mansion at the end of Emerald Bay. Lots of wild flowers to view along the way. Gift shop near the mansion.
Lovely early Tahoe home open for tours in the summer. Walk to this lovely spot from the cabin. Nice long pier, broad lawn, several out buildings to explore, and lots of beach area. Interesting trail through the park to the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. Gift shop at the site.
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Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
Lovely early Tahoe home open for tours in the summer. Walk to this lovely spot from the cabin. Nice long pier, broad lawn, several out buildings to explore, and lots of beach area. Interesting trail through the park to the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. Gift shop at the site.
Take a day to explore Truckee. Poke around the historical buildings, do a little shopping, have a bite to eat.
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Truckee
Take a day to explore Truckee. Poke around the historical buildings, do a little shopping, have a bite to eat.
Mormon Station State Historic Park
2295 Main StLearn about the '49ers and the California Gold Rush.
Rubicon Trail
Walk between D. L. Bliss State Park and the Vikingsholm and beyond. Here is the link:
https://tahoesouth.com/thing-to-do/hiking/rubicon-trail/
Good cross-country ski trails in winter, good hiking in the summer. Trails go into the Desolation Wilderness. Spots along the trail to play in the creek on a nice sandy beach. A book at the cabin lists hikes here.
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Sugar Pine Point State Park station
Good cross-country ski trails in winter, good hiking in the summer. Trails go into the Desolation Wilderness. Spots along the trail to play in the creek on a nice sandy beach. A book at the cabin lists hikes here.
it is within walking distance of the cabin. Live music and movies on summer weekends. Stop to check the bulletin board for upcoming events!
Marie Sluchak Community Park
it is within walking distance of the cabin. Live music and movies on summer weekends. Stop to check the bulletin board for upcoming events!
Watch the Kokanee salmon spawn in the stream profile of from Taylor Creek during the fall.
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Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89Watch the Kokanee salmon spawn in the stream profile of from Taylor Creek during the fall.
Arts & Culture
Gatekeeper's Museum
130 W Lake BlvdMarian Steinbach Indian Basket collection
Built in 1909, this is the oldest building in the area. Stop by when you are in town!
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Watson Cabin Living Museum
560 N Lake BlvdBuilt in 1909, this is the oldest building in the area. Stop by when you are in town!
Entertainment & Activities
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdTahoe City Golf Course
251 N Lake BlvdIce skating rink here in the winter.
Essentials
Great for forgotten and last minute necessities. Great deli sandwiches! Recently reopened and greatly expanded. Still have great deli sandwiches. Order ahead of time and pick up on your way out for an adventure.
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Tahoma Market
6890 West Lake BoulevardGreat for forgotten and last minute necessities. Great deli sandwiches! Recently reopened and greatly expanded. Still have great deli sandwiches. Order ahead of time and pick up on your way out for an adventure.
Everything Else
Sunday mornings! Small, friendly group with a great coffee hour after the service. It is ok to wear flip-flops in the summer or ski-boots in the winter!
Christ the King Lutheran Church
3125 N Lake BlvdSunday mornings! Small, friendly group with a great coffee hour after the service. It is ok to wear flip-flops in the summer or ski-boots in the winter!