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What to Do in Lake Tahoe During the Summer

We went to Lake Tahoe a couple weeks ago and had the best 3-day vacation ever. We are so lucky to live in the Bay Area. I would buy a vacation home in Tahoe if it weren’t for the four hour drive. Ahhh, one can dream.

What to Do in Lake Tahoe During the Summer

Our first night, we strolled around Tahoe City and smiled as children gathered along the beach to watch Wreck It Ralph. We, however, were indulging in adult libations and good food at the lovely Christy Hill restaurant.

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Having fun in South Lake Tahoe and grabbing breakfast to start our day.

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Our hike from DL Bliss to Emerald Bay. Park at DL Bliss State Park. The rangers will tell you where to park (there’s a designated area). The hike to Emerald Bay is 4.5 miles one way.

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Whew, we are tired!

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The highlight of our trip: Skunk Harbor. It’s a 3 mile hike out-and-back. I felt like we were in Capri. Does life get any better than this?

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Enjoying a sundowner at the Hyatt Incline Village, topped off with foie gras!

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Have you ever been to Lake Tahoe?

Do you love foie gras as much as I do? It is banned in California so I get it whenever I’m out of state.

If you could buy a summer vacation home anywhere, where would it be?

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  1. Allyssa

    August 6, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Hi Catherine. This is a test!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      August 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

      Thanks Allyssa, let me know!

      Reply
  2. Janine Huldie

    August 6, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Seriously looked like a wonderful 3 day trip and never been there being an East Coaster myself, but really sounded like a ton of fun and thanks for sharing!!

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    • Catherine

      August 6, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you Janine. I’ve been inspired by all the pictures of your daughters in the swimming pool!

      Reply
  3. Mo at Mocadeaux

    August 6, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    I’m adding Lake Tahoe to the list of places we need to visit before we move back to Chicago in a couple of years. Beautiful pictures!

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    • Catherine

      August 6, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Mo don’t move! Although I do love Chicago.

      Reply
  4. Michelle

    August 6, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I love Lake Tahoe. I lived in Reno for a while and my husband and I got married in Lake Tahoe. It’s gorgeous there!!

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    • Catherine

      August 6, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Oh wow, you and your hubby got married in Lake Tahoe. That’s so amazing. I love it up there! You must dig up pictures and show us!

      Reply
  5. just JENNIFER

    August 6, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    I lived in Lake Tahoe for many years, and my mother still does. What ISN’T there to do in Lake Tahoe in the summer? Love that place!

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    • Catherine

      August 7, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Tahoe is heaven! I need to go there more often.

      Reply
  6. thedoseofreality

    August 7, 2013 at 6:28 am

    Stunning. I have only been to Tahoe once, and it was in the winter. Would love to get there in the summer, too. :)-Ashley

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  7. InTheMiddle

    August 7, 2013 at 7:41 am

    So gorgeous! We where in SF over the summer and talked about how close but yet so far away we were from Lake Tahoe. Also, I adore your swimsuit!

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  8. Dana

    August 7, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe – it looks beautiful! If I could buy a summer vacation home, it would be on the beach, but not close enough to drive. So I’d have to have enough money to fly there frequently!

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  9. Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama

    August 7, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    I totally need to add this one to my list of places to visit! Your pictures are so beautiful, I am glad you had such a sweet vacation (in three days!) awesome!

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    • Catherine

      August 7, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks Nellie. Can you believe the summer is 2/3 over! It’s not fair. So many more vacations to be had.

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  10. Betty Taylor

    August 7, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I have never been to Lake Tahoe. It is beautiful. I loved the pics. I will have to get there some day.

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    • Catherine

      August 7, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      I rarely get out to Tahoe and it’s local to the SF Bay Area, but we encountered so many people who were visiting from all around the world.

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  11. Debra Elliott

    August 8, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Whoops! Commented on the wrong post earlier.
    Beautiful pictures! Thanks so much for stopping by Granny’s Down Home Sassy Southern Cooking and your yummy comment!

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    • Catherine

      August 8, 2013 at 9:52 am

      Thank you Debra! Hope you’re cooking up a storm today 🙂

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      • Debra Elliott

        August 14, 2013 at 10:56 am

        My pleasure and I am!

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