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Perfect Summer Activity!
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Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River Rd
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Perfect Summer Activity!
Gorgeous Views of Donner Lake!
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Donner Summit Bridge
10060 Donner Pass Rd
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Gorgeous Views of Donner Lake!
Perfect place to get in a round of golf! There in five minutes.
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Resort at Squaw Creek
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Perfect place to get in a round of golf! There in five minutes.
Rent a jet ski or kayaks! 25 minutes away.
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Donner Lake
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Rent a jet ski or kayaks! 25 minutes away.

Food scene

Beautiful spot right on Lake Tahoe. Perfect for Sunday Brunch or Special Occasions!
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Sunnyside
1850 W Lake Blvd
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Beautiful spot right on Lake Tahoe. Perfect for Sunday Brunch or Special Occasions!
The place to be!
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Fire Sign Cafe
1785 W Lake Blvd
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The place to be!
Just 10min up the road for restaurants & shopping!
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The Village at Squaw Valley Hotel
1750 Village East Rd
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Just 10min up the road for restaurants & shopping!
Eat a delicious meal right on the Truckee River!
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River Ranch Restaurant & Lodge, Tahoe City station
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Eat a delicious meal right on the Truckee River!
The perfect way to start the day! Only 10 minutes away.
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Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake Blvd
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The perfect way to start the day! Only 10 minutes away.
Wonderful Ice Cream!
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Little Truckee Ice Creamery
15628 Donner Pass Rd
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Wonderful Ice Cream!
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Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
65 W Lake Blvd
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A favorite among locals! Be prepared for a bit of a wait, but it's worth it! Note: Cash only.
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T's Mesquite Rotisserie
901 Tahoe Blvd
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A favorite among locals! Be prepared for a bit of a wait, but it's worth it! Note: Cash only.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Excellent winter sports. 25 min away.
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Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar Dr
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Excellent winter sports. 25 min away.
Be the first up on the slopes!
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Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley Rd
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Be the first up on the slopes!
Only 15 minutes to skiing with some of the very best views!
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Homewood Mountain Resort
5145 W Lake Blvd
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Only 15 minutes to skiing with some of the very best views!
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Soda Springs Mountain Resort
10244 Soda Springs Rd
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Sugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl Rd
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Boreal Mountain California
19749 Boreal Ridge Rd
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A great spot for beginners! If you are just starting out learning to ski or snowboard, this is a great spot! They also offer sledding and snowshoeing. Note: Granlibakken provides plastic saucers. Customers may not bring their own saucers or sleds.
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Granlibakken Ski & Sled Hill
725 Granlibakken Rd
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A great spot for beginners! If you are just starting out learning to ski or snowboard, this is a great spot! They also offer sledding and snowshoeing. Note: Granlibakken provides plastic saucers. Customers may not bring their own saucers or sleds.
Great place to go cross country skiing! Groomed cross-country ski area with lake views & a cozy lodge for light bites and equipment rentals.
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Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
925 Country Club Dr
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Great place to go cross country skiing! Groomed cross-country ski area with lake views & a cozy lodge for light bites and equipment rentals.
New to skiing/snowboarding? Donner Ski Ranch is a great place for beginners!
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Donner Ski Ranch
19320 Donner Pass Rd
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New to skiing/snowboarding? Donner Ski Ranch is a great place for beginners!

City/town information

Adorable historic town, perfect for shopping and scoping out the best restaurants (15 Minutes Away)
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Truckee
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Adorable historic town, perfect for shopping and scoping out the best restaurants (15 Minutes Away)
Wonderful place to shop and eat dinner on the lake (5 Minutes Away)
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Tahoe City
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Wonderful place to shop and eat dinner on the lake (5 Minutes Away)

Beaches

Four-plus-acre park located on the lake in downtown Tahoe City. Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking. (10 minutes away)
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Commons Beach Park
400 N Lake Blvd
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Four-plus-acre park located on the lake in downtown Tahoe City. Popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking. (10 minutes away)
Popular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking and wind surfing. Limited parking is available. (15 minutes away)
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Lake Forest Beach
Aqua
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Popular spot for swimming, sightseeing, bird watching, picnicking and wind surfing. Limited parking is available. (15 minutes away)
24-acre State Park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City on Lake Forest Road. Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails, and picnicking. The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming area. (15 minutes away)
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Skylandia State Park & Beach
30 Manzanita Ave
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24-acre State Park located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City on Lake Forest Road. Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails, and picnicking. The park also features a beach, pier, and swimming area. (15 minutes away)
Popular 2.7 acre beach park with 540 feet of public shoreline located at the intersection of Highway 267 and Highway 28. Includes a grassy area located above the beach; shoreline access; permanent restrooms; one horseshoe pit; barbecues and picnic tables; and three beach volleyball courts. It's a busy spot, so recommend getting there early during peak season in order to get a parking spot. (25 minutes away)
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North Tahoe Beach
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Popular 2.7 acre beach park with 540 feet of public shoreline located at the intersection of Highway 267 and Highway 28. Includes a grassy area located above the beach; shoreline access; permanent restrooms; one horseshoe pit; barbecues and picnic tables; and three beach volleyball courts. It's a busy spot, so recommend getting there early during peak season in order to get a parking spot. (25 minutes away)
Located within the historic zone, near the popular Pine Lodge mansion. Parking is $10 per vehicle and charged year around. Nearby picnic area is available. (25 minutes away)
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Sugar Pine Point Beach
Ca State Park Road
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Located within the historic zone, near the popular Pine Lodge mansion. Parking is $10 per vehicle and charged year around. Nearby picnic area is available. (25 minutes away)
Spectacular spot for a beach day! Arrive early to make sure you get a parking spot!
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Sand Harbor Rentals
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Spectacular spot for a beach day! Arrive early to make sure you get a parking spot!

Equipment Rentals

A great place to rent equipment for winter sports! Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. You can rent skis, snowboards, and snowshoes! They have both single-day rental and multi-day rental options.
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Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards
590 N Lake Blvd
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A great place to rent equipment for winter sports! Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. You can rent skis, snowboards, and snowshoes! They have both single-day rental and multi-day rental options.
Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. Stop here to rent a bike on your way to the Truckee River Bike Trail!
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Squaw Bikes / Factory Bike
3039 CA-89
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Just a few minutes away from the cottage, at the entrance to Squaw Valley Road. Stop here to rent a bike on your way to the Truckee River Bike Trail!

Great Hiking Spots

Only 10 mins to one of the most beautiful trails! Note: This is a short (4 miles round trip), steep hike that begins on ends in the Granite Chief Wilderness. The trail is steep and exposed to direct sun so bring lots of water and a hat. Off of Highway 89, Take Alpine Meadows Road for 2 miles to the trailhead where you will park along the side of the road.
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Five Lakes Trail
Five Lakes Trail
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Only 10 mins to one of the most beautiful trails! Note: This is a short (4 miles round trip), steep hike that begins on ends in the Granite Chief Wilderness. The trail is steep and exposed to direct sun so bring lots of water and a hat. Off of Highway 89, Take Alpine Meadows Road for 2 miles to the trailhead where you will park along the side of the road.
Very interesting hike through the old train tunnels
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Historic Summit Tunnel
Sugar Bowl Road
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Very interesting hike through the old train tunnels
5 Minutes to the Bike Trail. Bike along the Truckee River to lunch in Tahoe City!
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Truckee River Bike Trail
Truckee River Bike Trail
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5 Minutes to the Bike Trail. Bike along the Truckee River to lunch in Tahoe City!
A beautiful trail that takes off from right near Squaw Village, only a 5 minute drive away! A favorite among locals!
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Shirley Canyon Trailhead
1912 Chamonix Pl
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A beautiful trail that takes off from right near Squaw Village, only a 5 minute drive away! A favorite among locals!
A great place for all seasons -- hike in the warmer months and snowshoe (or cross-country ski) during the winter months
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Paige Meadows
Tahoe Rim Trail
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A great place for all seasons -- hike in the warmer months and snowshoe (or cross-country ski) during the winter months
Beautiful lake-view hiking trails, as well as beach access
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D L Bliss State Park
9881 CA-89
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Beautiful lake-view hiking trails, as well as beach access
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Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay Rd
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Beautiful lake for hiking or just relaxing on the beach. Avoid some of the crowds from Lake Tahoe!
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Fallen Leaf Lake
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Beautiful lake for hiking or just relaxing on the beach. Avoid some of the crowds from Lake Tahoe!
While not a huge lake, this is a great little spot tucked away from the crowds. Walk the 2.5 mile loop trail, or, for a longer hike, continue on towards Marlette Lake.
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Spooner Lake
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While not a huge lake, this is a great little spot tucked away from the crowds. Walk the 2.5 mile loop trail, or, for a longer hike, continue on towards Marlette Lake.
This is a strenuous hike, so come prepared! The views are absolutely amazing though!
Ellis Peak Trail
Barker Pass Road
This is a strenuous hike, so come prepared! The views are absolutely amazing though!
Flat, paved path that runs along the Truckee River. Great spot for a morning or evening walk. Check out downtown Truckee while you're here!
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Legacy Trail
Legacy Trail
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Flat, paved path that runs along the Truckee River. Great spot for a morning or evening walk. Check out downtown Truckee while you're here!
Nice, easy, flat hiking area that will take you through a beautiful meadow with views of the surrounding mountains. Parking is limited, so recommend arriving early.
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Martis Creek Wildlife Area
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Nice, easy, flat hiking area that will take you through a beautiful meadow with views of the surrounding mountains. Parking is limited, so recommend arriving early.