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Life in Lake Tahoe with a bit of real estate news

Obexer's Boat Company:

Obexers Marina Lake Tahoe CA

Obexer's Boat Company: is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe near Homewood.

They offer many services including boat storage, jet ski rentals, water ski lessons, boat sales, launch ramp, sailboat and marine services and a general store.  Ther...

West Shore Sports is located in the heart of Homewood near Homewood Mountain Resort.  They also have a location in the Sunnyside / Tahoe Park area.  In the winter months they rent skis, snow boards, XC skis and snowshoes, and leases for adults and juniors.  They also offer tuning and repairs.  In the summer months they rent bicycles for adults and kids, trailers and dog trailers, kayaks and paddleboards.

West Shore Sports

The Tahoma Market or PDQ is located in Tahoma on Hwy 89.  PDQ Markets are sprinkled around Minnesota and Wisconsin but they have the one store in Tahoma.  It is employee owned and their focus is on convenience and friendliness with quality products.  PDQ is very convenient for locals and visitors down on the west shore and saves the trip into the big city of Tahoe City.  They offer most everything one would need on a day to day basis or for that special occasion when two or three items are needed.  They have a deli, a good selection of beer, wine and spirits and ...

Marie Sluchak Community Park is located in Tahoma on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.  There is a small stage with seating and a playground.  This is run by the Tahoe Cedars POA and the Tahoe City PUD.  They have movies in the park and other programs in the summer months.

Marie Sluchak Community Park: Tahoe City PUD

West Shore Pizza is located in Tahoma in the Mariani Plaza on Hwy 89.  They offer tasty starters and salads, pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, wine and beer.  They provide a cozy "pizza joint" atmosphere with a shuffle board, t.v.s and a stage for live music.  Homewood Mt Resort is roughly 2 miles away and the Tahoma PDQ Market is close by.

West Shore Pizza

Sugar Pine Point State Park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe approximately 11 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89.  General Creek is the main trail heading due west along the creek and is a 4.5 mile loop.  General Creek continues into El Dorado National Forest and the trail connects with the Pacific Crest Trail at one point.  There are other fun trails in and around the park.  The infamous Ehrman Mansion is located near the lake and is open for tours in the summer months.  There are 125 campsites for summer camping and a host is present.  Sugar Pin...

Meeks Bay Resort and Marina:

Meeks Bay Marina Lake Tahoe California

 

Meeks Bay resort is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe approximately 11 miles south of Tahoe City.  

This is a great place to spend ...

D.L. Bliss State Park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe not far from Emerald Bay and approximately 17 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89.  In fact the Rubicon Trail connects the park and Emerald Bay.  It is a pretty challenging hike or run in some areas.  There are 2 other trails called the Lighthouse Trail and the Balancing Rock Trail.  Sandy Lester Beach is a nice way to hang out for the day or head over to Calawee Cove which is equally relaxing.  In 1929, the D.L. Bliss family donated the 744 acres to state parks.  Camping is available or day us...

Emerald Bay Boat-in Campground

CA Dept of Parks and Rec

The Emerald Bay State Park boat-in campground is a great way to enjoy Tahoe's wilderness while enjoying boating on the lake.  Located in Emerald Bay, this is only accessable by boat or by walking in from Hwy 89.  The Rubicon Trail connecting D.L. Bliss State Park and Emerald Ba...

Emerald Bay State Park was recognized as a National Natural Landmark in 1969.  There are two campgrounds; one is walk or boat in only and the other is Eagle Point Campground.  The boat in campground has a pier to load and unload gear and buoys to moor your boat for the night.  A great day hike is the Rubicon Trail which wraps around Emerald Bay and continues along the shores of Tahoe over to D.L. Bliss State Park.  An easier hike is the one mile down to Vikingsholm.  On the other side of Hwy 89 is a two mile h...