| Lake Tahoe: the Hidden Secrets from Rentals to | | | | park either in one of the pay=to-park lots or on the |
| Activities | | | | side of the road for free. Families enjoy all beaches in |
| Family travelers, coming from all parts of California, | | | | this area because of the shallow depth of the lake |
| make Lake Tahoe rentals their vacation homes during | | | | and beautiful sandy beaches. |
| all seasons of the year. Family time couldn’t be | | | | - SECRET 5: search for the ‘Log Cabin, The Old |
| spent in a better vacation hot spot with the wide | | | | Post Office and GarWoods Grill’ on Lake |
| variety of activities available in Lake Tahoe. The locals | | | | Tahoe’s North shore. And on the South shore |
| know all of the hidden secrets of the area, and there | | | | check out Cafe Fiore, The Cork & More and the |
| are many. After locking down your Lake Tahoe | | | | smaller restaurants within the Heavenly Valley |
| rental for an extended stay in one of the hundreds | | | | outdoor mall. The best hidden secret for a night out |
| of cabins around the enormous lake, get ready for | | | | with the wife has to be the Chart House located on |
| some fun. | | | | the South shore. Most travelers are unaware of this |
| A little bit of planning will go a long way to enjoying | | | | restaurant and its location. A simple search of Lake |
| your stay. A Google or Yahoo! search for activities in | | | | Tahoe Chart House will send you in the right direction. |
| Tahoe will provide an extended list that short-term | | | | - SECRET 6: search ‘Lake Tahoe Snowmobile |
| travelers will not be able to conquer on a three-night | | | | Tours’ for a great getaway into the Lake Tahoe |
| getaway. However, after spending many of my | | | | Mountains for some scenic views of the Lake. If you |
| younger years on both the North and South shores | | | | are into off road 4-wheeling, check out the hills off |
| of the lake, there are some regular finds that most | | | | highway 267 just outside of Kings Beach on the |
| travelers overlook. Here are a few local favorite | | | | North shore. |
| hidden secret activities, hot spots and yummy food | | | | - SECRET 7: search ‘Lake Tahoe Chamber’ |
| stops that may have you calling in sick to extend | | | | and ‘South Lake Tahoe Chamber’ and click |
| your Lake Tahoe rental (skip over all the | | | | on visitor information and then lodging. Here you will |
| advertisements found in your internet search): | | | | find deals posted by local businesses around the lake. |
| - SECRET 1: search ‘Reserve Tahoe Rentals’ | | | | Many deals on Tahoe activities are offered right |
| for deals on Lake Tahoe rentals around the entire | | | | there. This secret will keep a bunch of money in your |
| lake. Book your accommodations as far in advance as | | | | pocket for numerous other activities during your |
| possible for the best deals. However, if you have the | | | | vacation. |
| flexibility to wait until the last minute you may end up | | | | Lake Tahoe is an outdoor adventure for all activity |
| with the deal that can’t be beat. | | | | enthusiasts and finding the right Tahoe vacation |
| - SECRET 2: locate ‘highway 431’ on Google | | | | rental is the most important first step. Consider the |
| Maps. Driving from Lake Tahoe to Reno, about | | | | nightly rates, number of bedrooms, amenities, and |
| seven minutes up the mountain toward Mt. Rose on | | | | overall quality of homes suitable for your family |
| the left you will find a hidden sledding hill that is free | | | | vacation. Knowing the general location with the |
| of charge. Simply park on the side of the road (be | | | | estimated distances from the secret hot spots near |
| careful of moving traffic) and let the kids do the rest. | | | | restaurants, ski resorts and other major attractions in |
| You must bring your own sled or saucer. | | | | Lake Tahoe will help to secure more local activities |
| - SECRET 3: search ‘Northstar-at-Tahoe’ for | | | | during your visit. |
| a great resort that offers family skiing, ice skating, | | | | Availability is another important consideration. |
| roller skating and cross country trails for the more | | | | Lakefront and ski in / ski out properties are in high |
| adventurous vacationer. This pristine location offers | | | | demand. Rental properties up the hill in the mountains, |
| an all-in-one for a day’s worth of family fun. | | | | overlooking the lake shores or in a nice forested |
| - SECRET 4: search for ‘Sand Harbor’ | | | | setting, are less in demand but still fill up during the |
| located on the North East corner of the lake and | | | | holidays. |