3-Day South Lake Tahoe itinerary guide

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South Lake Tahoe — 5.18pm, view Angora Ridge Forest Fire from Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe

Top stops to prioritize

Heavenly Mountain Resort
Driftwood Cafe
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
California Burger Company
Pope Beach
Verde Mexican Rotisserie
Himmel Haus
Base Camp Pizza Co.

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Heavenly Village Way, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Heavenly Mountain Resort
Himmel Haus
Base Camp Pizza Co.
The Shops at Heavenly Village

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

Edgewood Tahoe Resort
The Landing Tahoe Resort & Spa
Lakeside Beach
Azul Latin Kitchen
Ski Run Marina

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Tallac Historic Site.

Pope Beach
Tallac Historic Site
Bert's Café
Lake Tahoe Aleworx, The Y
Sprouts Café

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