South Lake Tahoe’s best local businesses

The 127 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 10

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127 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants50 places · newest: Maggie's, Aug 2
• 02Beauty5 places · newest: Sessions Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping6 places · newest: Western Nevada Supply Company, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Lazy Bear Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Health & Wellness9 places · newest: Elevate Wellness Center, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture6 places · newest: Lake Tahoe Historical Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Tahoe Home Consignment, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods9 places · newest: BlueZone Sports - South Lake Tahoe, Aug 2
• 11Pets4 places · newest: Pawfection Pet Salon, Aug 2

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• Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

  1069 Emerald Bay Rd · goodwillsacto.org ↗

• Tahoe Kids Store

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Tahoe Kids Store keeps local families sane with premium thrift finds plus new goodies and gifts from top brands. Scoop up baby essentials,…

  2314 Lake Tahoe Blvd · tahoekidstradingco.com ↗

• Tahoe Rock Shop / Crystal Shop & More

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Tahoe Rock Shop / Crystal Shop & More just doubled their space and it shows, with walls of crystals, geodes, Lake Tahoe minerals, handmade…

  3564 Lake Tahoe Blvd · tahoerocknride.com ↗

• Tahoe Toys and Treasures

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Tahoe Toys and Treasures is your neighborhood spot for board games, puzzles, plush, and all the good stuff, plus Pokémon, Magic and D&D…

  3053 Harrison Ave Ste 101 · toysandtreasures.com ↗

• The Crossing at Tahoe Valley

  Other

  Pizza shop and brewery in a remodelled mall offering self-serve beer in a relaxed, outdoor setting.

  2012 Lake Tahoe Blvd · visitlaketahoe.com ↗

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