Lake Tahoe, California

A leisurely tour around Lake Tahoe

🕒 Breakfast, Mid morning

Visit the best viewpoints around Lake Tahoe with stops to refuel along the way

A leisurely tour around Lake Tahoe

Begin with coffee at Tahoe's best local roaster, and a stop for picnic snacks, before setting off on a driving tour around the lake. We'll hit favorite view points at Emerald Bay, Eagle Rock and Kings Beach for breathtaking views of the lake from all perspectives. There's even a visit to a hidden Scandinavian castle included.

End the day with a hearty meal at Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe. And if you've had too much to drink at dinner, you can simply check in and spend the night.

Itinerary

Clyde's Coffee Roasting Co

Clyde's Coffee Roasting Co

Locals adore this charming coffee house for their consistently aromatic and delicious coffee. Excellent pastries and viennoiserie are replenished fresh from the oven throughout the day

Stay for 20 minutes

Map for Clyde's Coffee Roasting Co

Car

Drive yourself to Overland Meat & Seafood Company

Travel for 5 minutes

Overland Meat & Seafood Company

Overland Meat & Seafood Company

Pick up a picnic lunch at Overland Meat & Seafood before cruising around all of Lake Tahoe – there's sushi, charcuterie, cheese, sandwiches and fresh poke on Fridays. Fresh fish arrives Tuesday and Friday

Stay for 20 minutes

Map for Overland Meat & Seafood Company

Car

Drive yourself to Emerald Bay

Travel for 30 minutes

Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay

The views over Emerald Bay from Inspiration Point are truly breathtaking – including Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe's only island. This is an excellent place to stop for photos and there are several trailheads nearby too

Stay for 1 hour

Map for Emerald Bay

Car

Drive yourself to Vikingsholm

Travel for 5 minutes

Vikingsholm

Vikingsholm

This 38-room mansion on the shore of Emerald Bay is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States, and included on the National Register of Historic Places

Stay for 1 hour

Map for Vikingsholm

Car

Drive yourself to Eagle Rock

Travel for 30 minutes

Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock is an eroded, dormant volcanic formation offering spectacular panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. The 1.5 mile round-trip hike has a few steep and rocky bits but is easy enough for children and seniors

Stay for 1 hour

Map for Eagle Rock

Car

Drive yourself to Kings Beach

Travel for 30 minutes

Kings Beach

Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a broad sandy North Lake Tahoe beach with picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, swimming and watersport rentals

Stay for 45 minutes

Map for Kings Beach

Car

Drive yourself to The Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe

Travel for 30 minutes

The Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe

The Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe

The Bistro is Edgewood Tahoe Resort's in-lodge restaurant, serving homemade classics and Tahoe-inspired favorites from breakfast through dinner

Stay for 30 minutes

Map for The Bistro at Edgewood Tahoe

Route map

Map for A leisurely tour around Lake Tahoe