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Local Favorites from the crew of the Carnelian Bay Basecamp

Our crew has put together a list of local favorites to help you get the most out of your Tahoe vacation.  Most of these places are walking distance from the cabin.

Local Favorites

Beaches

Our favorite beaches that are very close to the Carnelian Bay Basecamp.

Patton Beach

.6 mile walk

Dog friendly beach with picnic tables.  Beach is more rocky them most but easy to get to.  Adjacent coffee shop and gear rental.  It's is typically a huge dog show!


https://maps.app.goo.gl/RSPeThkJZ5XS96Hq7

Carnelian West Beach

.7 mile walk

Sandy beach with nice grass area and restrooms.  Adjacent to Gar Woods so you can bring Wet Woody roadies down to the beach!


https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zy32r56oBZ2rriPB9

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area

5 minute drive

This is a larger beach with restrooms, picnic areas and a boat launch.  Roped off swimming area is good.  Street parking is usually available but there is a large (paid) parking lot across the street.  Nice for paddle boarding.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/cyqh8VCFQqECy34m7


Restaurants

Really close Restaurants to the Carnelian Bay Basecamp that we visit regularly.

Gar Woods

.9 mile walk

Iconic bar and restaurant on the beach.  A must see.  It is a little pricey and can get very crowed on summer weekends.  Local tip is to use the outdoor chairs by the beach if too crowed inside, or get your Wet Woody to go and drink it on the beach.  Walking the pier is a must.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/2E6VcbTGL1apf6Aw5

CBs Bistro

.8 mile walk

Local hangout with large variety on the menu.  Includes pizza and sandwiches.  Does a big takeout business for locals.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWMq3DTBPRSzA2Kh6

Old Post Office Cafe

.7 Mile walk

Local favorite for massive breakfast and great lunches.  Can be very crowed for breakfast so get there early.  Great ambiance of a real old post office.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPwxEG2pd9kFzCCX8


Markets

Closest places to get groceries and provisions

7-Eleven

.8 mile walk or drive

Don't laugh.  They actually have a decent selection of staples, and they are one of the few 7-Elevens that can sell hard alcohol in addition to great selection of beer and wine.  Adjacent to CBs Bistro and across the street from Gar Woods so you can pick up a night cap or Slurpee on your way home.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ch5ypjskGW36VA6S8

Safeway

10 minute drive

The best option for local grocery shopping.  Make sure you have your Club Card because prices can be high.  The store can get hammered  (meaning bare shelves in places) on summer and holiday weekends so shop early.  There is a Starbucks in the store if you need a quick hit.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHWuTH9Ykdwaaypo8

North Shore Ace Hardware

12 minute drive

Not a grocery store but has basically anything else you may need.  You will be amazed at how much stuff they can cram into that little building.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHWuTH9Ykdwaaypo8

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