Destination: Lake Tahoe
By Saira Masood, Contributor
In less than four hours, San Franciscans can escape the hustle and bustle of city life to the woodsy and watery oasis that is Lake Tahoe, making it the go-to long weekend of choice for many city dwellers come ski season. Pack your bags to hit the slopes, or simply enjoy a raucous night on the town, but consult this list of hot spots first.
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Naked Fish Sushi Restaurant
3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA
This Tahoe local favorite is a sushi lover's paradise: fresh sashimi, specialty rolls, nightly specials and fish entrees that diners can pair with a variety of sake and beer. -
Fresh Ketch
2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Whether you feel like fine-dining with panoramic Tahoe views or casual dining next to a roaring fireplace, this restaurant is serving it up with fresh seafood entrees and a friendly staff. -
Fire & Ice
Marriott Timber Lodge, 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
In the mood for stir fry? Grab a bowl at this all-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue-style grill, fill it with fresh veggies, meat or seafood, top it with sauce and watch the chefs at work. -
PlumpJack Cafe
1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
A Tahoe offshoot of San Francisco's elegant, acclaimed restaurant of the same name. -
Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe
3125 Harrison Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Healthy organic eats in big portions: This Tahoe favorite keeps it green. -
Brewery At Lake Tahoe
3542 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
For a no-frills pizza and beer carbo-load at the end of a long day in the snow, this Tahoe eatery and microbrewery is the place to go.
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Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa
55 Hwy 50, Lake Tahoe, NV
Housing a casino and a spa, this slope-side resort provides Tahoe vacationers more than just a mountain view. -
Harvey's Resort Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Hwy 50 At Stateline, Stateline, NV
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Tahoe Biltmore
5 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, NV
For golfing, gaming and just plain relaxing, this Tahoe shore resort knows how to spoil its guests. -
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Hwy 50, Lake Tahoe , NV
Panoramic mountaintop views and exceptional service make this a favorite West Coast casino.
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Heavenly
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A mega-resort where skiers take their chances on the black diamonds by day and the red diamonds by night. -
Kirkwood
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Kirkwood, CA
Beginners are welcome, but this mountain is packed with thrills for the hard-core skier. -
Squaw Valley USA
1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
A world-class ski resort continues to build on its Olympic legacy since hosting the 1960 Winter Games. -
Sugar Bowl
629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden, CA
This mountain resort, a great place to stay if you don't want to go all the way to Tahoe, offers child care, ski lessons, accommodations and snowboard parks. -
Sierra-at-Tahoe Snowsport Resort
1111 Sierra at Tahoe Rd, Twin Bridges, Tahoe, CA
This amazingly well-designed mountain offers exceptional terrain for all ability levels. -
Northstar at Tahoe
100 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA
A wide selection of intermediate runs make this North Tahoe ski resort especially popular with mid-level skiers.
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Flume Trail
Hwy 28, Lake Tahoe, NV
One of Tahoe's premier mountain-biking trails, with soul-lifting views of the lake and mountains. -
Emerald Bay State Park
P O Box 266 Hwy 89, Tahoma, CA
This jewel dangling on the west shore of Lake Tahoe is a natural marvel of jade green waters. -
Tahoe Rim Trail
Tramway Dr, Stateline, NV
Forming a ring around Lake Tahoe, this 150-mile trail offers an incredible diversity of views and terrains.
