When visiting Elk View at Tahoe, there’s a ton of stuff to do for fun, no matter what time of year.

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South Lake Tahoe Beaches, Hiking, Biking, Golf, Boat Rentals and more

Beaches
Baldwin Beach Baldwin Beach Rd. – Great beach! Not too many people, clean bathrooms and great views. $7 entry fee or park on the road and walk or bike a half mile in.
Pope Beach Pope Beach Rd. Very convenient and a little crowded. Free parking.
Regan Memorial Park Very convenient (closest beach to most areas in South Tahoe). Can be very crowded. Free parking but the lot fills up fast.
Zephyr Cove – Beautiful beach but can be very crowded.

Bike Rentals
Sierra Ski and Cycle Works 3430 Lake Tahoe Blvd, (530) 541-7505
Watta Bike 2933 Highway 50, (530) 544-7700
Tahoe Sports Ltd 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 7, (530) 542-4000

Boat Rentals
Ski Run Boat Company 900 Ski Run Blvd, (530) 544-0200
Tahoe Keys Marina 2435 Venice Drive East Suite 100, (530) 544-8888

Golf Courses
Bijou Golf Course Central location. 9 holes and $17 ($30 to place twice and get 18). 3464 Fairway Ave, (530) 542-6097‎
Edgewood Golf Club The best, most scenic, and most expensive course in South Lake (technically it is in Stateline, Nevada). Incredible lake and mountain views (a few holes are ON Lake Tahoe). 100 Lake Pkwy, Stateline, NV (888) 881-8659
Lake Tahoe Golf Course 18 holes and the best mountain views in Tahoe. The best value for 18 holes in South Lake. Walk from Elk View at Tahoe!
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course 9 hole course: $30 for nine and $40 for 18. 3021 US Hwy 50, (530) 577-2121

Swimming
City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Pool Complex 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, (530) 542-6056

Taxis, Shuttle Bus
Lakeshore Taxi (530) 544-3600
Sunshine Taxi Co (530) 542-1234
Yellow Cab of South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-5555

South Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts, Sledding and Ski Rentals

Ski Resorts
The three Ski Resorts each have very different terrain, feel and costs.

Heavenly – Biggest Mountain, Best Views
South Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resort with 29 chairlifts and 97 runs. The base elevations are around 6,500′ and the summit is at 10,067′. The Heavenly Gondola has the best views in Tahoe. Child lift tickets are around $50 and adult lift tickets are $80-90. There are three access points to the mountain: California Lodge, Stateline Gondola, and Nevada Side

Sierra at Tahoe – Best Deal for Families
Distance: 25 minutes from Elk View
Sierra has 46 trails and 9 chairlifts. It is a smaller mountain with a more family friendly fee. That said, it also has a number of terrain parks and even a quasi-backcountry section you have to hike a little to. It is the closest South Lake resort the Bay Area and Sacramento. You drive right by it on Highway 50 if coming from the west making it a great resort to hit on the first day of your trip. Adult lift tickets are $77 and children tickets are only $19 making it the best deal of any resort for families.

Kirkwood – Steepest Terrain, Fewest Crowds, Best Snow
Distance: 60 minutes from Elk View
Highest base in Lake Tahoe and the most annual snowfall. However, it’s a 45 minute drive from South Lake if the roads are clear and well over an hour if it is snowing. There is only one high speed chair lift. But crowds are mellow and you feel like you are in the High Sierra… which you almost are. For advanced skiers, they have incredible steep terrain and backcountry access. Kirkwood has an “out there” Alpine feel that no other Tahoe ski resort has.

Cross Country Skiing

Kirkwood 80 km of trails. $22 a day. Like the main Kirkwood ski resort, you see taller bigger peaks and overall get a more Alpine feel than the rest of Tahoe.
Distance: 60 minutes  from Elk View

Spooner Lake 80 km of trails. $22 a day. Lake views from the more advanced trails. 
Distance: 40 minutes  from Elk View

Ski Rental
Tahoe Sports Ltd 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 7, (530) 542-4000
Powderhouse, 3 locations, (530) 542-6222

Sledding
Best: Adventure Mountain Large groomed sledding hill. It generally has the best snow conditions because it is at 7,400′ (1,200′ higher than most Tahoe sledding areas). Parking costs $18. Bring your own sled or rent for $10-20.
Distance: 20 minutes  from Elk View

Closest: The backyard! As long as there’s enough snow, the Tahoe Conservancy has graciously protected the two lots next to Elk View and they make for great sledding!

All the ski resorts also offer sledding. Ski resort sledding is generally more crowded, more expensive, and has tougher parking.

South Lake Tahoe Food and Restaurants

Grocery Stores

Raley’s, 1040 Emerald Bay Road, (530) 541-5160 – map
Safeway, 1020 Johnson Boulevard, (530) 542-7740 – map
Lira’s, 2977 US Highway 50, (530) 577-5399 – map

Health Food Store: Grass Roots  2040 Dunlap Dr, (530) 541-7788
There is a Costco and a Trader Joe’s about an hour away in Carson City.

Restaurants

Lunch/Dinner: The Beacon at Camp Richardson- Rum Runners on the beach!
Breakfast: Ernie’s, 1146 Emerald Bay Road, (530) 541-2161
Breakfast: Key’s Cafe Local favorite with great breakfast burrito 2279 Lake Tahoe Blvd #2 (530) 541-9024
Healthy Breakfast/Lunch: Sprouts, 3123 Harrison Avenue, (530) 541-6969.
Coffee: Alpen Sierra (free wireless), 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 1 (530) 544-7740
Burgers: Burger Lounge 717 Emerald Bay Rd, (530) 542-4060 – best burger in town!
Burgers: Izzies Burger Spa, 2591 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, (530) 544-5030
Chinese: Hunan Garden, 900 Emerald Bay Rd. (530) 544-5868
Mexican: Mayas, 3132 Us Highway 50, (530) 577-3344 (The closest burrito to 2478 Alice Lake is Baja Fresh – map)
Pizza: Bob Dog’s Pizza, 3141 Us Highway 50, (530) 577-2364
Pizza: Bob Dog’s Pizza, 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd A1 (530) 541-0809
Pizza: Lake Tahoe Pizza Co., 1168 Emerald Bay Rd (530) 544-1919
Fancy Seafood and Steak: The Chart House, Great lake view from up on the mountain on the Nevada side. 392 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV (775) 588-6276
Pacific Rim Fusion/Sushi/Lounge: Kalani’s Fancy for Tahoe standards. Located right at the base of the Heavenly Gondola next to the ice rink. 1001 Heavenly Village Way #26, (530) 544-6100
Steakhouse: 19 Kitchen, on top of Harvey’s Casino (great Lake views), (775) 588-2411
Seafood: Freshies, Roof deck with Lake views (May-October only)., 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd (530) 542-3630
Sushi: Off the Hook!, 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Unit E, (530) 544-5599
Italian: Cafe Fiore, Very intimate (only 7 tables) 1169 Ski Run Blvd. #5 (530) 545-0424
Thai: Orchid Thai, 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 544-5541

Bars: 
Divided Sky Good local atmosphere, great sandwiches, free wireless, 3200 US Highway 50, (530) 577-0775
Whiskey Dick’s Saloon, Pool tables 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 544-3245
Turn 3 Peanut Bar, Sports Bar 2227 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 542-3199

Clubs and Nightlife
Club Blu Nightclub at Montebello, 55 Highway 50, (888) 829-7630
Opal Ultralounge at Montebello, Friday girls drink free, Monday, Monday free drinks from 10-12 (775) 586-2000
Peek Night Club at Harrah’s: 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, (775) 586-6705
Cabo Wabo Cantina Lounge at Harvey’s Casino, 18 Highway 50, (775) 588-2411