Lake Tahoe Summer 2024 | 3-Day Foolproof Itinerary + Pro Tips π²π£βοΈ
πDay 1: Southwest Shore Adventure π Morning 2hr drive from Sacramento β South Lake Tahoe Stop at CVS for water (β οΈ Note: Since 2024, Tahoe banned single-use plastic bottles for eco reasons! Bring a reusable one.) Lunch @ My Thai β A local favorite! π Afternoon Sugar Pine Point State Park: Snap Spirited Away-style pics at the iconic water rail tracks ππ¦ (More stunning than Emerald Bay, IMO!). Emerald Bay State Park: Easy 1-mile family-friendly trail to Eagle Fall. π£ Dinner The Naked Fish (β οΈ Skip it β our meal was a letdown!) π¨ Stay: Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort πDay 2: North Shore Highlights β Breakfast Red Hut Cafe (across from Hilton) β Cozy diner vibes! π£βοΈ Adventure Time! Clearly Tahoeβs Bonsai Rock Tour (Transparent kayaks!) β Meet @ Incline Village, shuttle to Sand Harbor. β Package includes snacks, guided tour + photos (Shoutout to Geoff, our awesome guide! π). β Gliding over Tahoeβs glassy water = pure bliss. π π Lunch Sage Leaf Tahoe (Solid meal! Originally wanted Wings Korean Chicken, but closed Wednesdays β check hours!) π¦ Afternoon Chill Kings Beach: Swim, sunbathe + grab Lake Tahoe #1 Ice Cream (π₯ Espresso Explosion flavor = MUST!). π Dinner Rakkan Ramen (Truckee) β Hearty bowls to end the day. β Tip: The $10/day parking pass works at all Tahoe spots! πDay 3: East Shore Magic π₯ Brunch Bertβs Cafe β Fuel up for the day! πΆβοΈ Scenic Hike Tahoe East Shore Trail (2.6 miles to Sand Harbor) β Stunning views the whole way! Play at Sand Harbor β 4PM shuttle back. π Dinner Finally tried Wings Korean Chicken β worth the wait! π π Nightcap Sunset + stargazing @ the beach near our hotel. β¨ π Swipe up for my RESTAURANT DEEP DIVE next! #LakeTahoeGuide #PerfectSummerGetaway #NoRegretsItinerary #TravelSmart #EcoFriendlyTips