Top 10 Free Things to do in Tahoe City, California (CA)

January 14, 2022 Darleen Reid

Tahoe City (formerly, Tahoe) is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Tahoe City is located on Lake Tahoe, 14 miles (22.5 km) southeast of Donner Pass. It lies at an elevation of 6250 feet (1905 m).
Restaurants in Tahoe City

1. Truckee River Bike Trail

Tahoe City, CA +1 530-583-3356 http://willardsportshop.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Truckee River Bike Trail

Reviewed By 33colettef

Not too challenging, and good for the entire family. Great way to bike from Squaw into town, have lunch, visit Commons beach and bike back again.

2. Stateline Lookout

Tahoe City, CA
Excellent
72%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Stateline Lookout

3. Tahoe City Visitor Information Center

100 N Lake Blvd Next to Fanny Bridge at the Wye, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-581-6900 https://www.gotahoenorth.com/north-lake-tahoe/visitor-center/
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Tahoe City Visitor Information Center

4. Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads

Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA
Excellent
64%
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32%
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4%
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads

Part of the Tahoe Rim Trail and running 18.5 miles north to Brockway Summit.

5. Inspiration Point Vista

Emerald Bay Rd, Tahoe City, CA http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5112247
Excellent
74%
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4.5 based on 342 reviews

Inspiration Point Vista

Look out over Emerald Bay.

Reviewed By MaryLynnD_13 - Laguna Vista, United States

Breathtaking scenery! Don’t miss it. Be careful driving up the winding road. Not a lot of guardrails!

6. Eagle Falls Trail

Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA 96150 +1 530-525-9530 http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/eagle-rock-trail--2
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Eagle Falls Trail

A beautiful and well-marked trail.

Reviewed By MelissaG832 - Santa Barbara, United States

This hike is about 2 miles if you just go to the lake and back, which is what I did with my 10-year-old lab. Good dog-friendly hike where other dog-owners mostly kept their dogs on leashes as well. Some of the stone steps are a little high so you might need to pick your dog up if you have a small one but otherwise pretty straightforward. Weekends are impossible to park and we had to come back during the week and early in the morning to get a spot. Beautiful hike with great views, interesting terrain, and a amazing lake at the end.

7. Commons Beach Park

400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Commons Beach Park

Reviewed By LorettaGo - Modesto, United States

Commons Beach Park is a lovely gem on Lake Tahoe. Free parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis. The park has plenty of grassy areas, picnic tables and playground equipment, and the beach is clean and inviting. Great place to spend time with family and friends.

8. Bluestone Jewelry

495 North Lake Blvd Suite 170, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-581-4298 [email protected] http://www.bluestonetahoe.com
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Bluestone Jewelry

9. Skylandia Park

90 Aspen Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Skylandia Park

10. Tahoe City Chocolates

760 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-583-6652 http://www.tahoecitychocolates.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Handmade Chocolates featuring Truffles, Fudge, Caramels and Rocky Road, Amazing Ice Cream, the Best Gummis and Candy from around the World and more!

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