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Tahoe City, CA

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Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City, a dog-friendly boutique hotel in Tahoe City, invites guests to explore the stunning lakes, trails, and mountains of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City is a dog-friendly place to stay in Tahoe City, California.

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Hauserman Rental Group, a dog-friendly lodging in Alpine Meadows, California

Hauserman Rental Group

Hauserman Rental Group, with over 200 rental properties in the North and West Shores of Tahoe, Alpine Meadows, and Olympic Valley, offers a diverse selection of dog-friendly accommodations…

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Kaspian Campground, a dog-friendly campground in Tahoe City, California

Kaspian Campground

Kaspian Campground, managed by California Land Management, is a serene National Forest campground in Tahoe City, Placer County. Situated on the picturesque west shore of Lake Tahoe, this…

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Mother Nature's Inn, Tahoe City

Mother Nature’s Inn

Mother Nature’s Inn, situated directly across from Lake Tahoe’s famed Common’s Beach in Tahoe City, offers a prime location in the town’s vibrant scene.

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Where to eat & drink in Tahoe City

Restaurants, wineries & patios that welcome dogs

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Spoon Restaurant

Spoon Restaurant is a cozy, vintage-chic spot tucked just behind Westshore Sports in Tahoe City, where creative American comfort food takes center stage.

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Moe’s Original BBQ, a dog-friendly restaurant in Tahoe City, California

Moe’s Original BBQ

Centralized in Tahoe City at the end of the Grove St. pier, Moe’s Original BBQ serves the finest in Alabama-style BBQ in a Southern beach bar atmosphere.

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River Ranch Lodge, a dog-friendly restaurant in Tahoe City, California

River Ranch Lodge

The River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is a celebrated landmark, a classic Alpine retreat perched on the banks of the scenic Truckee River.

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Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet, a dog-friendly coffee shop in Tahoe City, California

Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet

Tahoe House Bakery is proud to be one of the last real mom-and-pop bakeries in Tahoe.

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Trails, parks & water in Tahoe City

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Spicer SNO-Park, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Arnold, California

Blackwood Canyon

Blackwood Canyon is located on the west side of Highway 89, three miles south of Tahoe City in Placer County. Blackwood Canyon is the only state managed sno-park…

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Canyon to Paige, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Tahoe City, California

Canyon to Paige

Ward Canyon to Paige Meadows is rated easy and is 1.4 miles round trip. Location: Ward Creek Boulevard Trailhead. This trailhead can be found off Highway 89, 2.5 miles…

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Hurricane Bay, a dog-friendly beach in Tahoe City, California

Hurricane Bay

Hurricane Bay Beach is located on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore where local homeowners moor their boats in this beautiful bay.

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North to Vista, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Tahoe City, California

North to Vista

The Barker Pass North to Vista Point is a dog-friendly trail is open to hikers and equestrians and is 3.5 miles round trip. This part of the TRT…

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Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a 2,650-mile footpath stretching from Mexico to Canada and traversing the states of California, Oregon and Washington. The trail is open…

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Things to do in Tahoe City

Attractions & activities with your dog

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Spicer SNO-Park, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Arnold, California

Blackwood Canyon

Blackwood Canyon is located on the west side of Highway 89, three miles south of Tahoe City in Placer County. Blackwood Canyon is the only state managed sno-park…

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Maya loves boating on Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe City Marina Boat Rentals

Formerly known as Tahoe Boat Company, the dog-friendly Tahoe City Marina is one of the oldest marinas on Lake Tahoe and was built in the 1940s by Norman…

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Local services in Tahoe City

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Pet Station, Tahoe City

Pet Station

Pet Station is a must-visit pet supply store in Tahoe City, Placer County, Gold Country. This local gem offers a wide range of products for furry companions, including…

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Scraps Dog Bakery, Tahoe City

Scraps Dog Bakery

Scraps Dog Bakery in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a haven for dog lovers seeking top-quality products for their furry companions.

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Dog-friendly Lake Tahoe in spring: hike, eat, and stay

Dog-friendly Lake Tahoe in spring: hike, eat, and stay

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Lake Tahoe fall fun

Lake Tahoe fall fun

Fall in Tahoe means golden aspens, glassy lake mornings, and thinning crowds. Base yourself in Truckee for the best leaf color and trail access, chase reflections at Spooner Lake, and enjoy shoulder-season dining before the short window of peak color fades.

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Lake Tahoe summer fun

Lake Tahoe summer fun

Summer at North Lake Tahoe means long days on dog-friendly beaches like Kiva and Kings Beach, cool dips in the Truckee River, and alpine hikes with sweeping views. Patio meals in walkable mountain towns round out the perfect warm-weather getaway with your dog.

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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

Spring is Tahoe's overlooked shoulder season, and that's exactly why it works so well with a dog. Snow melts off the lower trails, crowds vanish, and the lake shifts through shades of blue while meltwater-fed rivers run fast through pine forests.

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Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog

Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog

Winter in North Lake Tahoe brings fewer crowds, deep snow, and a landscape made for long walks with your dog. From Truckee's gritty main street to Kings Beach's quiet shoreline and Tahoe City's groomed Nordic trails, each community offers its own version of cold-weather adventure.

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