Guidebook for Alpine Meadows

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Guidebook for Alpine Meadows

Everything Else

the ski area base
128 locals recommend
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows
2600 Alpine Meadows Rd
128 locals recommend
the ski area base
the big dog
389 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley Rd
389 locals recommend
the big dog
Another ski resort nearby. Amazing views of Lake Tahoe and some nice terrain for when the bigger mountains are on wind hold. Friendly and small but also challenging.
86 locals recommend
Homewood Mountain Resort
5145 W Lake Blvd
86 locals recommend
Another ski resort nearby. Amazing views of Lake Tahoe and some nice terrain for when the bigger mountains are on wind hold. Friendly and small but also challenging.
A large town with everything on hand - food, restaurants, Interstate 80, ski shops, hardware store, etc.
202 locals recommend
Truckee
202 locals recommend
A large town with everything on hand - food, restaurants, Interstate 80, ski shops, hardware store, etc.

Food Scene

fine dining at the base of Alpine Meadows Rd. (5 minutes)
Hwy 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd (River Ranch)
fine dining at the base of Alpine Meadows Rd. (5 minutes)
great dining and wine bar at Squaw Valley
27 locals recommend
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn
1920 Squaw Valley Rd
27 locals recommend
great dining and wine bar at Squaw Valley
great lakeside dining a couple of miles from Tahoe City
266 locals recommend
Sunnyside
1850 W Lake Blvd
266 locals recommend
great lakeside dining a couple of miles from Tahoe City
fresh baked goods, sandwiches and delicacies
150 locals recommend
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
625 W Lake Blvd
150 locals recommend
fresh baked goods, sandwiches and delicacies
Yummy BBQ and Southern Style sides. Also, has a strong selection of beers (and a bar), plus fantastic view of Lake Tahoe from the deck.
43 locals recommend
Moe's Original Bar B Que
700 North Lake Boulevard
43 locals recommend
Yummy BBQ and Southern Style sides. Also, has a strong selection of beers (and a bar), plus fantastic view of Lake Tahoe from the deck.
It's a locals' spot. Good coffee, bagels, sandos, etc. Located at foot of Alpine Meadows Drive. Has a deck overlooking the Truckee River - especially nice in Summer.
21 locals recommend
Crest Cafe & Catering
150 Alpine Meadows Rd
21 locals recommend
It's a locals' spot. Good coffee, bagels, sandos, etc. Located at foot of Alpine Meadows Drive. Has a deck overlooking the Truckee River - especially nice in Summer.

Essentials

The closest point with access to Lake Tahoe, groceries, services, sports shops, biking, etc.
149 locals recommend
Tahoe City
149 locals recommend
The closest point with access to Lake Tahoe, groceries, services, sports shops, biking, etc.

Shopping

the closest spot for the essential you may have forgotten elsewhere, food, beer, toothpaste, etc. May or may not have mustache straw. ;)
42 locals recommend
7-Eleven
3210 N Lake Blvd
42 locals recommend
the closest spot for the essential you may have forgotten elsewhere, food, beer, toothpaste, etc. May or may not have mustache straw. ;)
very cool mountaineering store in Tahoe City. The finest gear, nice people, at fair prices. Shop local!
20 locals recommend
Alpenglow Sports
415 N Lake Blvd
20 locals recommend
very cool mountaineering store in Tahoe City. The finest gear, nice people, at fair prices. Shop local!
these guys just moved (July 2014) a few blocks away but good dvd rental store
Video Stop
531 N Lake Blvd
these guys just moved (July 2014) a few blocks away but good dvd rental store

Arts & Culture

The closest Lake Tahoe beach. All the amenities, stand up paddle rentals, free concerts, play ground for the kids, etc.
14 locals recommend
Concerts At Commons Beach
Commons Beach Road
14 locals recommend
The closest Lake Tahoe beach. All the amenities, stand up paddle rentals, free concerts, play ground for the kids, etc.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's civilized.
27 locals recommend
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn
1920 Squaw Valley Rd
27 locals recommend
It's civilized.