Kahle has 2 PICKLEBALL COURTS! Each court has its own fence perimeter which keeps most balls on…read moreyour court. Stopped by after dinner yesterday and both courts were being used by nice people who asked me if I would like to play. I forgot my paddle so couldn't play. I returned this morning with my paddle (duh) , wife and cousin hoping a 4th would come by. We drilled and played skinny singles for 1.5 hrs and had a great time. I'll probably go back tomorrow and play again!

As the Gardnerville gym was closed for it's annual maintenance cycle, I trekked up to Kahle for my…read morehour-long workout. Instead of a great view of High Desert and the Eastern Sierras in Gardnerville, I was treated to an Alpine environment and a bit of a Lake View. The folks at the front desk were welcoming and knowing that this was not my home Douglas County gym, gave me the key bathroom and exercise machines directions with a smile. I like Garnerville better as the machines are newer and there's more room. The equipment is also better spaced and more conducive to occasional conversation and moving around. At the same time, I found what I needed here at Kahle, made the necessary weight adjustments, and had a fine workout. I even stayed a little longer to try out some of the variations and have a nice chat with a guy in a t.u. shirt. Kahle remains a good choice if I happen to be in the neighborhood. And now that I know my way around this building better, it will be easier to make the effort and show up.

Want to check out Lake Tahoe and see the actual lake? You can visit Pope Beach, which is open from…read moreMemorial Day weekend through October. Pope Beach is one of several beaches located on National Forest land. When my husband and I came for a visit 2 Wednesdays ago (in March), it is during the off peak season. It has gated access for cars, in which it cost $10 (but prices increase during July 4th weekend). But we ended up parking along State Highway 89 (among other cars) and walked on the bike trail over to the beach. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed. It was nice to be able to visit this beach when it was not crowded and just watch the water (which looks to be really clean). The beach itself was very clean and this beach allows for you to swim, kayak, canoe or paddleboard. The beach does have public restrooms. There were also picnic tables and plenty of shade from the trees. Definitely a place to consider when you come to Lake Tahoe in the warmer months if you are looking for a little lake/ beach fun.

Ample Parking, multiple bathrooms, shower washing/rinse area, shallow beach area, benches, tables…read moreand trees either shade? Perfection for a beach day for friends, family and kids, except when theres a random thunderstorm of gumball sized hail. The beach is fantastic with tall trees providing much needed shade. The waves are calm and if you're lucky you can secure a table and/bench. Loads of people pack in here like sardines on the weekend so get in where you fit in because when the suns out, the funs out!

Always love me a rock climbing gym! The location is super convenient - right in south Tahoe. Was…read morethrilled to see a gym so close to my AirBnB. They have rope climbs and bouldering. A day session is $25 but they have a cheaper rate for certain drop in hrs so ask if you have flexibility. There is also a sauna which is lovely. The only downside is that it is very small. I went for bouldering only and it's one large room and that's it. It was fine for 1-2 sessions but if I'm a regular, I'd really want a bigger gym with more routes. That said, any rock climbing gym in the community is always a big big plus for me!

Nightlife in Tahoe? Climbing gym :)…read more I love checking out climbing gyms wherever I go, and I thought Blue Granite was pretty good! Disclaimer: this is only based on my one time experience here. The gym is located a bit of outskirts of town but since I stayed a bit out, it was only 5 mins drive. Super cute building sitting in a forest, small parking lot but I didn't have trouble finding parking. Workers are required to give you a tour of the gym and mine was very friendly and thorough. The gym has little touches here and there to make it special. There is a partner board where people leave their information and names, how cute is that? Also, I enjoyed browsing through the climbing artworks they displayed in the hallway. Lastly, I loved how they up-cycled ropes for bathroom curtains. The route settings are fun! Since the wall space is precious, the settings can be compact. Lots of different colors of holds to identify and read. I'd say the grading is somewhat on the same level of Movement gyms in the bay, so slightly harder than the touchstones. The vibe is chill and friendly, not super packed, kids aren't running around, I personally got tired of the music towards the end though, but that was it. I didn't get to try their yoga/Lyra/Dance classes, but it's so cool they offer those especially Lyra or Aerial classes which you may have to pay $40-$50 for in the Bay Area. Will definitely be back!

Pretty good! We had a great time. My husband and i were waiting for our fave restaurant to open so…read morewe decided to have fun and waste time. So needless to say, we were early. And the staff said we can get a second round if we want to since it was not busy. That was so sweet of him. We appreciate it. Anyway being early saved us from the hassle of long wait. Small but fun area and we shall go back when we are in the area.

Fun place for the family in the heart of the shopping center…read more Good way to just have fun in between shopping or eating. Just remember you will encounter kids where the parents let them do what they want such as jumping in front of people playing the holes or sit at tables blocking the walkway. Other than that lots of fun

I dropped by Nevada Beach on the shores of Lake Tahoe. It was a warm winter sunny weekend. There…read morewere folks scattered about the beach enjoying the day. But a far cry from the summer beach population. The beach is sandy and stretches half a mile. The pebbly sand made a soft crunching noise as I walked on it. The waves gently lapped against the shore making a calming sound, the kind you hear on mediation apps. I didn't stay for sunset, but could imagine it would be a beaut. I walked here from the Lam Watah trail. But you can drive here, there is a paved parking lot with a day use fee. I think it's $12. I saw folks park along the street which I believe is free. Another important tidbit is that during the winter, the concession stand, kayak rentals, and restrooms are closed plus there is no trash service. It's requested that folks pack out their own garbage. Regarding the need to use a restroom, I suppose one could walk across the street to find a discreet spot in the grove.

This is our go to beach when we stay in Tahoe. Parking is $12. Get there before 9:30 or so to…read moreensure you get a parking space. There are a couple raised pathways that lead from the parking lot to the beach. It gets pretty busy by noon.

3.7 stars! 1. Parking is very hard to find. The main lot has…read moreno more than 15 stalls to park by the dock/restaurant. 2. Water is very clear and blue. The Sand and the beach itself is wonderful. 3. At the time we went, there was a dj playing by the beach bar. 4. Plenty of portable toilets 5. You can rent cabanas and beach lounge chairs. 6. Family friendly.

6/26/26, we had a great time at Tahoe Bowl! I didn't realize they didn't open until 4:00 p.m., so I…read morefelt like I was in the old Mervyn's commercial saying, "Open, open, open!" Once they opened, we got in two games and had a fantastic time. It was great enjoying some friendly competition with my sons, and we made some wonderful memories together. The bowling alley was clean, well maintained, and the staff was friendly. Whether you're visiting with family or friends, it's a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. Definitely a place to visit while you're in South Lake Tahoe!

Old school since 1959. We came by on a Sunday night just to bowl one game and ended up staying for…read moreone hour. On Sundays it cost 20 bucks for an hour play plus the bar has Happy Hour all day and beer on tap is only 3.50 - what a deal. We had a lot of fun and people kept arriving even though the place was about to close.

We had a wonderful time here celebrating with our dear friends and the food, the service and the…read moreatmosphere was amazing. We chartered a boat from Tahoe Emerald Bliss for a beautiful, sunset cruise and floated up to the restaurant like a dream. I highly recommend Emerald Bliss and Chamber's Landing.

It was my first lakeside camping at William Kent Campground and I wanted to catch the sunset. I…read moreheaded to Chambers Landing, the oldest bar on the lake, where you walk to the beach to check in. The tiki hut bar on the pier looked like a fun spot for a drink, but I was hoping to get some Taco Tuesday vibes on the veranda for dinner. They were about thity minutes from closing, but allowed me to squeeze in for some turkey tacos! Bless you Chef, I'm so tired of chicken, and these were 1 of 8 great sunset meals on my Cali Love Road trip.