Imagine having a California travel writer with over a decade of experience living next door. Let's have a chat and we'll share our best Lake Tahoe tips with you. Use them to plan a no-fuss, no-hassle trip to Lake Tahoe and your traveling companions will think you're a wizard of the highest order.
7 Ways to be a Smart Lake Tahoe Visitor: Less-savvy folks suffer the effects of the high altitude, shiver when the nights grow cool and they've left their jackets at home and get stuck in South Lake Tahoe traffic gridlock, but you know better. Discover how to be a smarter Lake Tahoe visitor, enjoy your trip more and spend less of your hard-earned money doing it.
What to Bring on a Lake Tahoe Vacation
- Clothing: No matter what time of year it is, the weather at Lake Tahoe is likely to be different than where you live. Find out about average temperatures as a general guideline and check the forecast in the same place, just before you go.
- For the Car: In winter, you may need snow chains. Find out about the requirements at the CalTrans website - and be prepared in case of traffic jams by filling up your tank, emptying your bladder and taking along some water and snacks.
- Be Prepared for Elevation: Find out what to pack and how to stay comfortable at Lake Tahoe
- Get it, Bookmark It, Print It
- Hotel Confirmation
- Rental Car Confirmation (if you need it)
- Airline Boarding Passes (print at home to save time)
- Print the self-guided Lake Tahoe driving tour if you plan to do it
- Yelp is good for finding restaurants people like anywhere you are. If you have a smartphone, you can download their app before you go.
