Lake Tahoe | Summer Is Meant to Be Wasted in Places Like This 🌞🏞️

Just updated my 3-day, 2-night travel guide for Lake Tahoe – perfect for those planning a getaway! Let’s be real: Lake Tahoe is the Bay Area’s vacation paradise 🏖️. Winter offers skiing, while summer boasts stunning glass-like lakes and beaches for pure relaxation. It’s the perfect alternative to Jiuzhaigou or Southeast Asia’s jelly waters – right here in North America! Day 1 Drove from the Bay Area, had lunch in Sacramento, then headed to Tahoe. First day: explored the west shore of the lake. 📍 Sugar Pine Point Beach Spirited Away-vibes photo spot! A track extends into the lake – best visited during daytime for ideal lighting 📸. 📍 Emerald Bay State Park Lookout Drove along the lake to this iconic viewpoint. Parking is tricky – we parked roadside and walked. Sunset here is magical – mountains and lake glowing in golden light 🌄. 📍 Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach A lakeside park in South Tahoe. Perfect for a post-dinner stroll and sunset views – super chill 🌇. Stayed in South Lake Tahoe – bustling with restaurants and supermarkets. Day 2 Drove up the east shore – tons of Insta-worthy spots! 📍 Nevada Beach Highly recommend! Parking was full by 1 PM 🚗. Snow-capped mountains backdrop + ducks swimming in glass-like water 🦆. Water’s too cold for swimming though! 📍 Logan Shoals Vista Point A hidden gem! Climb the rocks for Zelda-style photos 🎮. A trail leads down to the water’s edge. 📍 Secret Cove Nude Beach Where all those stunning Tahoe photos are taken! Navigate to Secret Cove Parking. Large rocks perfect for sunbathing 😎. Stayed in Reno on night two. Day 3 📍 Tahoe Paddle Sports – Clear Kayak Tour Book days in advance! We missed Clearly Tahoe but this was great. Guides lead you to Bonsai Rock and take photos from the rocks – awesome experience! #Travel #LakeTahoe #USATravel #BayAreaLife #WeekendGetaway #StudyAbroad #HealingJourney