The most beautiful beach in Lake Tahoe hands down. I genuinely don't think I've seen a more…read morebeautiful view anywhere else in the world. The water is so clear and the rocks in the water are just so gorgeous. The only downside is that it is a nude beach and there are some creepy people. If you can look past that, it is the most beautiful beach EVER!!!

Secret Cove is a really beautiful, crystal-clear beach on Lake Tahoe's East Shore, with stunning…read moregranite boulders. Parking: Along Highway 28. It fills up super early, so plan accordingly. Clothing: Optional. If you plan to wear swimwear, I'd recommend putting it on at the parking lot since there isn't much privacy or covered area at the cove for changing. How to get there: A scenic 0.75-mile hike. Water: Warm-ish (for Tahoe standards) and a bright turquoise color. There are porta-potty restrooms available at the parking lot at the start of the trail. When I went, I only saw a couple of older men fully nude; most people were wearing swimwear. The hike is a bit steep at the beginning, so sturdy shoes or water shoes are a good idea. A lot of people bring water sports gear, coolers, and picnic setups. There was even a small hippie-style drum circle near the cove, which added to the laid-back vibe. Please remember to pack out all your trash and help keep this beautiful spot clean.

Amazing as always, the most amazing fish store I've ever seen. I love the employees they're so…read morefriendly and easy to talk to

I like this store, but they need a better system to help customers. I waited 50 minutes and the…read moreassociates kept helping other customers who arrived way after me. I tried getting their attention and they just said "we'll be right with you" but that time never came. I knew what I wanted and would have been fast, but definitely going to look elsewhere for now.

Had an awesome time with the Fam! The staff was super helpful and it was an awesome loop to drive…read more Would definitely recommend to a friend. We already want to go and do it again!

Awesome and fun experience!! For a family of 4 the 1 hour Polaris RZR ride was perfect. Not too…read morelong, but long enough to experience off road riding. Staff was excellent explaining everything before we took off and the GPS trail monitor was great to stay on trial and make sure we did not miss the cool lookout point. Lots of pictures, videos and memories made, highly recommend!!

This was my first time experiencing The Tahoe Experience with a group of friends who have raved…read moreabout their experience from last year and this experience did not disappoint! Bret is extremely generous with his services and included many activities for us to choose from once we reached various points in the lake. Bret gave us free range on where we wanted to go and even gave us recommendations himself based on where the water would be better to swim in as we went during a windy day. The experience was super enjoyable, fun, and relaxing. We got to plug in our own music and as my friends decided to cliff jump, Bret gave me a lesson on paddle boarding as it was my first time. Had a blast paddleboarding and swimming and my friends enjoyed climbing rocks to jump off of into the lake. Bret even gave them a mini lesson on diving into the water. Our time slot was planned out very well as we chose two locations to go to and Bret was more than happy to accommodate our requests on where we wanted to spend most of our time. Cannot wait to continue booking boating experiences with Bret and highly recommend this experience to anyone interested or thinking about booking!

This was one of great highlight from the bachelor party we had over the weekend. We booked a…read morepontoon for 4 hours on the lake with Captain Bret. He took us around a few of his recommended spot and let me tell you, the views were stunning. The clarity of the water was no joke. We had a chance to dock up for an hour or two where we could spend more time in the water. The pontoon came with a water slide, cooler, and speakers, but Bret also provided us with two paddle boards and a lily pad. He even took out his drone to capture a few pictures and videos to share with us. What made the whole experience great was Bret sharing all his fun facts. He is very knowledgeable about the lake and the surrounding areas. I would highly recommend booking with them if you are interested in going out to the lake.

Is it the oldest settlement....or is it Dayton??!!!…read more History is everywhere in this town. Take the time to walk around, talk to the locals and look at the beauty surrounding you. If the trees could talk there would be many more stories. Excellent State Park and visitor center. Bars are along the Main Street and you can't go wrong swinging into the Pink House.

Worth the detour [Genoa NV]…read more We took a little day trip to visit the historic town of Genoa in Nevada. Genoa is just 25 minutes over Kingsbury Grade from South Lake Tahoe and about an hour south of Reno. We took the Kingsbury Grade on SR 207, a road that offers beautiful panoramas of the Sierra Nevada mountains but was pretty steep with a few sharp curves. It is actually listed in the dangerousroads.org website. The early trail over the pass was more of a footpath than a road. Now imagine those emigrants with their oxen, horses and mules taking this route as they forged ahead to the foot of the trail... When we reached the historic town of Genoa we parked our car and began exploring. It's a small town so easy walk: Flutter & Buzz Cafe - had brunch here Sierra Chef - had gelato here Genoa Bar & Saloon Genoa Courthouse Museum Dancing Deer - purchased a few souvenirs Mormon Station State Historic Park - self guided tour I wasn't expecting much in this charming little pocket-sized town.. I mean, Main Street is only but a few blocks but there was enough history and charm in this little community. Genoa started as a trading post called Mormon Station... founded in 1851 as the first permanent settlement in Nevada. Review #3738

I can't thank hubby enough for this last minute experience before we left Tahoe…read more He's really not a fan of heights and he braved his fear to put a smile on my face (get teary eyed from this!). I had no idea about the gondolas til I saw a flier at our hotel lobby. I only read Google reviews & many complained about the price. We ordered our tickets online & didn't care for the activities. Adult price $84 (and something new is guests can have unlimited rides up/ down) through tour the day!). We grabbed a Gondola ride & $30 lunch voucher $110. Absolutely worth the price. Yes, food is pricey up there, but- I think it's expected. I didn't read anything about bringing your own food. There are tables & chairs near Tamarack Lodge. The $30 voucher worked perfect for me. A cup of Mac & Cheese & a cup of Chili (cornbread included) is $9.74 each. I snagged some oyster crackers & bottled water. Since I grabbed an Angry Orchard can- I came out of pocket $13. It was a way to start July 1st off. We enjoyed the clear summer skies sitting outside. Some of the tables had an umbrella. Jenga is provided on some tables and corn hole is near by. The Observation Deck is highest elevation at 9735 ft & Tamarack Lodge/ final stop is 9150 ft. There are some trails to walk along at both stops and bathrooms are spacious. Gift shop at Observation Deck & Cafe Bleu. If you wanna get a pick of the Heavenly signage- walk immediately to the left when you get off the gondola and walk towards the first set of stairs. You'll see it below with corn hole & some chairs to take in the view. If you bought your tickets online, you do NOT need to fill out the paper waivers at the ticket window. You can also proceed to a separate line designated for online purchases. There is a ticket booth at the top level for activities if you'd like to purchase as well. Opens at 11:30am.

The Gondola ride is definitely something I'm okay with doing only once to experience. The ride…read moreitself is exciting as you are slowly being carried above the trees to your first stop which is the Observation Deck. It's a quick little stop that lets you walk on the deck to look at a distance at Lake Tahoe and lets you take in the scene. It's definitely beautiful! While you're up there, you can check out the "Heavenly" sign and take some memorable photos. But other than that, there wasn't much else to do. Hopping back onto the gondola takes you to the very top where you can do various activities (hiking, mountain coaster, rock wall climbing, tubing, zip-lining, etc). Of all the activities, I'd say the only one really worth doing is the mountain coaster, which I'd give it a solid 7/10. When the ride starts, it feels like it takes about 5-7 minutes of a slow ascent to reach the top before you really zip through the course. The speed feels great and it's exhilarating! I just wish it was a slightly longer ride and that it didn't take so long to reach the top to begin the true descent. Zip-Lining was a huge let-down, which I give it a solid 2/10. We geared up with equipment that felt like it was 20 lbs, which is about normal in these cases. However, once you have the equipment on, you need to walk over to the ski lift which is about 50 feet away to take you to a higher elevation where the zip-lining starts. Once you depart the ski lift, you are then to walk up a few flights of stairs. After a literal breath-taking trek just to start the activity, I was immediately disappointed when the doors opened and I started my descent down. I've been on a few zip-lines, and this has got to be the slowest zip-line I have ever witnessed. It was not exhilarating or even worth mentioning to our friends. I was very let down due to the fact that we did so much physical prep and the outcome was not worth it. After being let down by the slow zip line, I decided to hop back onto the mountain coaster to fulfill the rush I felt like I was missing. I didn't bother trying out the other activities they offered, as they just did not appeal to me.

I 100% recommend this experience! It was such a beautiful experience with amazing views. During the…read moretour, it was so quiet and peaceful. You're away from the city, cars, and all the noise, which made it even more enjoyable. It was my boyfriend's and my first time, and we actually found this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad we did because it was amazing! The staff were friendly, whether we were talking to them in person or over the phone. Making a reservation was also really easy. Our reservation was at 4 PM, and we arrived around 3:30 PM. We were taken out about 20 minutes after arriving. There isn't really good cell service out there, but honestly, that's okay! You're supposed to enjoy what's right in front of you and take in the beautiful views. Wearing a helmet is optional, and I personally chose not to wear one. I got Becky, who was a really slow horse but absolutely beautiful. Throughout the tour, the horses can stop whenever they need to use the restroom while you're riding them. They are very friendly and don't harm you. Before the tour, the guides and workers show you how to turn left, right, stop, and go. Please don't be harsh on the horses. They can get hungry and tired, and after each tour, they are given food. Sometimes, even when you're close to finishing the tour, your horse might start rushing because they know they're almost done. The horses can also stop to scratch themselves on trees, which is what my horse did! Our tour guide was Tula (I'm sorry if I spelled her name wrong), and my boyfriend rode Brown Jack. Throughout the entire tour, our guide made us feel very safe. She asked us questions, talked with us, and really took the time to get to know us. I absolutely loved her! We also made a stop along the way where she took individual pictures of us and group pictures. The views were beautiful, and it was such a special experience. At the end, my boyfriend's horse tried to bite another horse, and an employee hit the horse with a rope. I honestly felt really bad seeing that because I felt sorry for the horse. They also provide stools to make it easier to get on the horses, and the staff helped adjust the seating and foot area so we could be comfortable. By the end, my butt was definitely hurting , but honestly, it was worth it! Overall, this was a lovely experience, and I would definitely recommend it, especially if you want something peaceful, beautiful, and different from the usual activities. 10/10!

This was an amazing experience from beginning to end. The scenery around Zephyr Cove was beautiful,…read moreand riding through the area made it even more memorable. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, and our horses were wonderful. The guide added to the experience and made the ride enjoyable throughout. I highly recommend this for couples looking for something scenic, different, and memorable to do together. I would also suggest choosing the longer trail because it gives you more time to enjoy the ride and take in the lake views. The combination of the horses, the scenery, and the overall atmosphere made this one of the highlights of our trip. I would definitely do it again.

A tiny museum in a beautiful park. The museum has well-curated and preserved artifacts from the era…read moreof the first settlers in the state. Despite this being tiny, they have many interesting artifacts I have not seen in similar establishments. The guide has many stories to tell. Well worth the stop! Great selection of books about the local history too. The museum entrance is just a dollar, so bring cash!

Clean park, Cool artifacts [Genoa NV]…read more The park is free, the museum is $1. Very nice, clean park/museum with lush grassy area and shade trees. HISTORIC Mormon Station is the site of Nevada's first permanent non-native settlement and replicates the original 1851 Mormon Station trading post that burned down in 1910. It was rebuilt in 1947 as a museum and today it stores many original pioneer era artifacts. It was referred to as a fort but it was never one. There was never any military presence here nor did any battles take place. It was actually a stockade. BUILT AS A TRADING POST We took a self-guided walking tour inside the stockade (the enclosure of walls built with logs placed vertically, side by side). There were informative boards, one sign asked to imagine if you were standing at that very place and what would you expect to see... we would likely see oxen grazing, stable sheds, a haystack or two and a small vegetable garden. The stockade was used as corral for the oxen, horses and mules. COOL ARTIFACTS There were authentic exhibits used during that period. I especially found the semi trucks of the 1800's amusing. There was a real life piece of a freight wagon as one of the exhibits. The wagon displayed is a California rack-bed freight wagon. Mormon Station was worth a visit. I would recommend to include a stop here for a perfect loop around Lake Tahoe. Review #3736

An awesome Historic building in history-rich Nevada. The Ranch has an eye-appealing view of the…read moreSierras, the staff is personable and informative, and the events held during the spring/summer/autumn season are exceptional. The museum is first rate, clean, interesting and informative. The Director, Event's Manager, Staff, Docents and Sponsors are top notch!!! If you are traveling to Nevada, to Douglas County, to Minden/Gardnerville, the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park should be on your journey's agenda.

After living in the Carson Valley for over 27 years my wife and I decide to make our first visit to…read morethe Dangberg Ranch, and we walked away wondering what took so long. We were there to enjoy one of the speakers in their summer series, Christina Thomas, "Songbird: The Story of the Paiute People" and she was great as she shared the history of the Paiute people in the Great Basin. The Dangberg Ranch is located on HWY 88 just south of its intersection with HWY 395, and you'll head west onto a dirt road for about a mile to get to the ranch, and the road is a bit rough, and on the day we went, muddy from recent rain. Was it worth it? Absolutely, here's the web-site, and I'd encourage you to add this to your tour of the Carson Valley: http://www.dangberghomeranch.org/ As a side note, the view of the Sierra Nevada from this location are incredible.

Since South Lake Tahoe was windy, icy, and snowy, we found Eagle Ridge Trail in conservative, but…read morequaint Genoa nearly 50 minutes away where we could hike. Because it's the off-season, we easily found parking at the trailhead. Advertised as a 4.6-mile out-and-back moderately challenging trail, our party decided to hike 2 miles up and back as the wind was becoming gustier by the minute. While on the trail, we encountered motorized mountain bikers, a gopher snake, and beautiful views. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas, but beware that this is a black bear, mountain lion, and snake habitat. Prior to beginning the trail, I recommend a stop at the Mormon Station State Historic Park to use their restrooms. If you're there when the museum is open, it's $1 per adult.