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Azul in heavenly village
Sandy Beach was incredible.
Lots of layers for weather changes!
Visited Lake Tahoe in October
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Ashley in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Bert’s Cafe was amazing for breakfast. Highly recommend the hot chocolate!
We loved visiting Zephyr Cove and taking the Gondola.
Walking around Heavenly Village is a must, there are also so many great bike baths and trails to explore!
Visited Lake Tahoe in September
Photo Shoot Location: Zephyr Cove
Ashley in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Chart House for happy hour, Riva Grill on the water- both delicious!
Rent a boat with Battle Born Boat Rentals- it had a slide, lily pad and paddle boards for the kids and they had a blast.
Putt putt at Magic Carpet Golf- my kids may have loved the little arcade inside more than the golf!
Visited Lake Tahoe in August
Photo Shoot Location: Zephyr Cove
Ashley in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
We loved Riva Grill for the setting / ambiance, The Idle Hour for the amazing lobster roll and gorgeous lake views on the patio, Tahoe Bagel for their delicious jalapeno cheddar bagel.
Hiking Eagle Falls with our girls, Nevada Beach, the arcade at Harrah's.
Get out and play during the summer - days by the lake are the obvious hit as are morning hikes that offer the most gorgeous of views.
Sage Steakhouse, great views/food, wonderful experience.
Heavenly Gondola, Zephyr Cove Stables Horseback Riding, Sailboat Sail Blue Tahoe, Summer Concert Jordan Davis
Explore nature and take in all the surroundings.
Snow tubing and riding the gondola!
Don't over-plan! keep things free and easy to let the little ones explore the surroundings.
Chart House Very clean and friendly staff, upscale but also warm and cozy.
Absolutely get a photo shoot and have dinner at the Chart House. Enjoy the views of the lake walking around window shopping.
Visited Lake Tahoe in September
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Josiah in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
After the proposal, we went to the Edgewood Restaurant in Stateline, NV. Beautiful view of the lake and wonderful food.
Visited Lake Tahoe in August
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Josiah in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
The Lake House. It had a great ambience and the best filet mignon I’ve ever had. It had a tasty peppercorn sauce on top. Then, I barely escaped with my life after eating their Death by Chocolate dessert.
We rented E-bikes from Vista Trail Bikes and road down to the East Shore Bike Trail. It was INCREDIBLE, unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It also had several places to lock up your bike along the trail and hike down to the beaches. Our favorite was Emerald Cove because it had rocks to jump off of, and we were the only two there. We loved renting jet skis from Obexer’s Water Sports. It was neat to be in the middle of the water surrounded by the mountains.
We really enjoyed 5050 brewing company. The spinach artichoke dip was the best.
We really enjoyed Emerald Bay.
We brought our own blowup stand up paddle boards. This allows for us to just right into the lake once we arrived.
Tahoe House Bakery for yummy sugar cookies shaped like bears and the lake!
Our favorite hidden gem is the beach at Hellman-Erhman Mansion in Sugar Pine Point State Park on the west shore. The water is incredible for swimming and water rentals, the grassy area is perfect for picnicking and frisbee, the trails are great for strolls, and it is jam packed with history.
Lake Tahoe is perhaps our children's very favorite place to go on vacation! Whether you hike to Eagle Rock for the views, swim in the gentle wakes at Zephyr Cove, pick up ice cream at Camp Richardson, bike along the East Shore trail, or kayak at Sugar Pine State Park, your kids are sure to be in heaven. The area is camping, hotel and Airbnb friendly, so accommodations are available no matter what your vacation style. Tahoe is bear country though! You won't want to leave any crumbs in your tent or a half eaten cracker in your car, or you'll likely find yourself with an unwanted visitor.
Visited Lake Tahoe in October
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
South Lake Brewery was a great vibe and even better beer!
Camp Richardson was a beautiful spot and not too busy when we were there!
Hometown Shoot in February
Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)
Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Jake's on the Lake in Tahoe City, CA! Sit outside for a stunning view of the lake.
Kayak!
Visited Lake Tahoe in October
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
N/A public beaches and parks were closed due to fire/smoke
N/A public beaches and parks were closed due to fire/smoke
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Visited Lake Tahoe in September
Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)
Alyssa in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Try all kinds of different foods and get to hiking spots early! There are absolutely stunning views around the area but it’s best to catch them before large crowds come out.
Visited Lake Tahoe in August
Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)
Carly in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Hike Eagles Rock on the West Shore. Its easy enough for kids - and the view from the top is breathtaking. Bring some snacks from West Shore Market with you, so that you can have a picnic amongst the pines.
Visited Lake Tahoe in November
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Drive along the lake and find a secluded beach, kayak or paddle board, find local breweries, and go for a hike!
Visited Lake Tahoe in August
Photo Shoot Location: Incline Village (North Lake Tahoe)
Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
Camp Richardson ice cream shop is always our first and last stop of each trip. Not only is the ice cream amazing but the quaint area and beachside seating never disappoint!
Visited Lake Tahoe in August
Photo Shoot Location: Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe)
Carly in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
If you’re going to ski or snowboard, definitely stay at the Ritz Carlton Truckee. It’s so convenient since they are located right next to Northstar. Their mountain concierge helped setup all our equipment rental and we can get on the lift right outside the hotel. There’s also a gondola that takes you to Northstar Village every 10 minutes.
Visited Lake Tahoe in April
Photo Shoot Location: Truckee (North Lake Tahoe)
Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
The touristy part of Lake Tahoe is in the South Lake Tahoe area where there are a lot of restaurants, shops, ski resorts, and casinos. It gets pretty chilly there in September so make sure you bring a coat to wear in case the temperature drops. Our photographer, Carly, told us it snowed 4 inches the week before we visited (we were there on September 30th) so snow came very early this year.
Visited Lake Tahoe in September
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Carly in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
We travelled to Lake Tahoe as part of a west coast USA road trip and would highly recommend it! It is beautiful! We also stayed in north Lake Tahoe which was much more quiet!
Visited Lake Tahoe in August
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Nicky in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer
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