Things to do/see in Tahoe this summer? hikes, coffee shops, restaurants etc. thanks

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Things to do/see in Tahoe this summer? hikes, coffee shops, restaurants etc. thanks <3

Evan McAvenia · Answer

red truck cafe: a local secret.

Evan McAvenia · Answer

truckee river rafting: a classic, but a classic for a reason. always a really great time for all ages. book in advance!!

Evan McAvenia · Answer

golden rotisserie: not fancy, but excellent strip mall tacos in downtown truckee. great to pick up and take to the beach or for a quick bite after a hike!

Evan McAvenia · Answer

coffeebar, truckee: cute little coffee shop with great pastries! go to the one on jiboom!

Catherine Davis · Answer

Eagle Rock, West Shore, Lake Tahoe: This hike is short (15 min or so) but a little steep but so worth it because you get an amazing view of the lake. You can really get a perspective of how big the lake is from up there. Get a snack or sandwich at Tahoe House Bakery before. Have fun!

Jamie · Answer

assembling california (john mcphee): two caveats: first, this is only loosely a rec of “things to do” in tahoe because it is an NYer article-turned-book by John McPhee about the rocks of california. but i offer it because what better way to enjoy tahoe, a land of spectacular rocks, than to know a bit about how they came to be? you can experience either the article version or deep dive with the book. second, i have not actually read either myself yet BUT i’m willing to go out on a limb with my credibility because i received this rec from my fiancé who thru-hiked the entire PCT and loves this book and is an aficionado of superlative rocks and trees, so he knows what he’s talking about in this realm