Patton Beach - Carnelian Bay
Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Patton Beach in Carnelian Bay Lake Tahoe, is a small stony beach with picnic tables and a nature walk.
NTPUD (North Tahoe Public Utilities District) operates a small lakeside building and enclosed patio available for event rental.
Patton Beach is located near the Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the Kayak Cafe.
Café Fiore
Posted on November 3, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
Café Fiore is a tiny slice of amore in scenic Lake Tahoe. The restaurant is a charming little mountain cabin with seven tables, serving up some of the best Italian food anywhere.
The intimate atmosphere lends itself to lots of cross-table gazing and whispered conversations, all over a glass of fine wine from Cafe Fiore’s impressive […]
Zephyr Cove
Posted on October 30, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Tahoe’s South Shore offers the best in outdoor recreation, with boating and beach activities, cruises, fishing, hiking, and golf as well as world class casinos and exciting night-life.
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina, is South Shore Lake Tahoe’s most complete lakeside resort, and it puts you in the center of all the Tahoe action.
Zephyr Cove has […]
The Summit - Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Posted on October 15, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
The Summit, the crown jewel of Harrah’s Lake Tahoe’s restaurants, is located in the intimate surroundings of the celebrated split-level Star Suite on the 16th and 17th floors.
The innovative Summit Restaurant offers an elegant townhome-style atmosphere with vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and suspended chandeliers. This beautiful restaurant is guaranteed to impress even the most […]
Fallen Leaf Lake
Posted on September 8, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Tucked in the mountains, a few miles west of magnificent Lake Tahoe, is another body of water that just might be, with apologies to Mark Twain, the second fairest picture the whole earth affords.
Called Fallen Leaf Lake, this picturesque alpine lake rivals its larger neighbor in beauty. In fact, if not for a fluke of […]
Lakeside Beach and Marina
Posted on August 6, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Lakeside Beach is a members only beach with the memberships going out to those living (or staying) in the immediate area. This includes the Park Avenue area hotels, motels, and the casinos.
The area can be reached by turning off Highway 50 onto Park Avenue at either the state line or the Crescent V Shopping […]
Tunnel Creek Station Hike
Posted on July 30, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
Trail road starts at Nevada Highway 28, across from Hidden Beach, about 1 mile past Ponderosa Ranch (no sign, look for gate).
A steep trail road, about 1½ miles each way, at the ruins of the western portal of the old log flume tunnel. Limited parking along Highway 28
Vikingsholm - Mystical Castle
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
At the head of Emerald Bay where Eagle Creek wanders into the bay you will find a flat area of land surrounded by waterfalls, cliffs, steep slopes and the emerald waters of the bay.
Here, set among the magnificent pines and cedars you will find Vikingsholm. The vision of wealthy heiress, Lora J. Knight, Vikingsholm is […]
Fremont Bistro & Wine Bar
Posted on July 21, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
This charming Lake Tahoe restaurant - Fremont Bistro & Wine Bar - was voted “Favorite Fine Dining Restaurant” by The Entertainment Book.
The owners, originally from Surrey, England, once catered for the Royal Family.
Start your meal with Spicy Tiger Shrimp with Szechwan Pepper Sauce. For an entree, try the New Zealand Rack of Lamb. Seafood specialties include […]
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Posted on July 18, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
Located in a remote corner of the Sierra Nevada just south of Tahoe and about three and a half hours east of San Jose, Bear Valley Mountain Resort sits at the end of a mountain pass on scenic Highway 4, which was originally extended into the Sierra just to reach this ski resort.
Bear Valley boasts […]
