Incline Village Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Bull Wheel - Logging History

Bull Wheel - Logging History, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Long ago, in the late 1800's, the Tahoe Basin was completely void of ~90% of its trees. The pine trees were used to build most of Nevada and California's booming population, but mainly the Comstock Load mining operations of Virginia City.Seen from a distance as a narrow... 

Annual Snow Festival

Annual Snow Festival, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Since the early 1980's, the communities along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe have come together to celebrate an annual winter festival.The North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival happens annually for 10 days in the beginning of March. It is also a main source of fund raising for local... 

Ponderosa Ranch is Closed

Ponderosa Ranch is Closed, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  I hate to say it, but Ponderosa Ranch was closed to the public in 2004 (open 1967 until 2004) ... Unless you know someone who knows someone, you'll have to settle for looking at it from the street or parking lot.A private family bought the property. They are maintaining it,... 

Sand Harbor Beach (& Boat Launch)

Sand Harbor Beach (& Boat Launch), Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  In the summer, a wonderful beach area (with boat launch facilities) is Sand Harbor. Located a few miles south of Incline Village on HW28, in the direction of South Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor has fine grain sand (opposed to the coarse grains everywhere else on the lake).Entrance... 

Hotels  

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Spa And Casino

 3 Reviews and 644 Opinions  This was a pretty nice hotel not far from the lake on Country Club drive in Incline Village. I love... 

Restaurants  

Wild Alaska Fish Co: Questionable hygiene

Wild Alaska Fish Co: Questionable hygiene, Incline Village

 jhedi Says:  Should have heeded the first warning sign when sat down and the grooved surface of the table was not clean but did not; so many other reviews on other sites had spoken highly of this place. The table wasn't clean the restrooms weren't clean (as a former restaurant worker I... 

Steakhouse in Crystal Bay Club: 5-star Great Stakes

Steakhouse in Crystal Bay Club: 5-star Great Stakes, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  It was renovated around 2005, it now serves some of the best stakes in the region. The casino is not much to brag about, but the food is. Great wine list and trimmings to go along with it. Great steaks and fish!! 

Lone Eagle Grill: 5-star all around

Lone Eagle Grill: 5-star all around, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Located on the lake in a huge lodge-style building, the Lone Eagle Grill has something for every appetite!On the nice days you can enjoy an unblocked view of the lake and the mountains in the distance.On the bad days, you can tuck in with a Hot Toddy and enjoy your roast... 

The Lone Eagle Grille, the Hyatt, Incline Village: Very Nice Birthday Lunch at the Lone Eagle Grille

The Lone Eagle Grille, the Hyatt, Incline Village: Very Nice Birthday Lunch at the Lone Eagle Grille, Incline Village

 orcoastgirl Says:  We loved the ambiance at the Lone Eagle Grille, it is located at the Hyatt hotel in Incline Village. While we waited for our table, we enjoyed the views out in the back of the property and lingered by the fire pits. I had the ahi entree which was very good with a glass of... 

Nightlife  

Rookies: Sports Bar

Rookies: Sports Bar, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  While those of you who want all-night discos and clubs might find Incline a bit boring, those are not too hard to find, but you have to go to Reno or South Lake Tahoe for those.If you want a drink at a sports bar and try your luck with the possibility of dance (opens... 

Fredericks: slightly above casual

Fredericks: slightly above casual, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  during the day, it serves great European and Asian foods. A reservation is a good idea.At night, it turns into a bit more of a lounge and martini bar. There are still plenty of younger people in there, but its not a rowdy bunch. Stay away from sneakers 

Transportation  

T.A.R.T. Bus (Tahoe Area Regional Transit)

T.A.R.T. Bus (Tahoe Area Regional Transit), Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Running 7 days a week, from about 6:30am to 6:00pm, TART buses connect the north, west and south shores of Tahoe; from Incline Village to Kings Beach, Tahoma, Tahoe City, Truckee and all points in between.Service also starts at the Greyhound and Amtrak terminals in... 

Easy access to the Sierra Madre

Easy access to the Sierra Madre, Incline Village

 spartan Says:  Most major airlines serve Reno/Tahoe International Airport with over 240 flights daily. From there it's a scenic 35 mile drive by rental car, shuttle or limousine to Tahoe. 

Shopping  

Winter and summer gear
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DSwede 1654 reviews

While you wont save lots of money by shopping here, you will not spend extra either. Their prices compared to other local shops are the same, but they are a no pressure sales force and they have a huge selection.

You can even pick up trail maps, weather forecasts and get transportation info for other areas. Its a local's place for info.

What to buy: Ski, snowboard, cross country gear in the winter
biking, hiking, camping, climbing gear in the summer.

What to pay: Normal retail, no more, no less. Come in the off-season or end of season for good discounts.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 800 Tahoe Blvd

Phone: (775) 831-3537

Related to:
 Skiing and Boarding
 Cycling
 Camping

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What to Pack  

Pack for any possibility
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spartan 918 reviews

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: When I was last there (over a Labor Day weekend), the weather was warm during the day and cool/cold at night. Recommend that you bring shorts and long sleeve shirt for the morning/afternoon and sweats, long pants for the evening.

Updated Aug 24, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Hidden Look Out

Hidden Look Out, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Known by many locals as the Fire Lookout (and honestly many locals don't even know it is there), the lookout is not at the top of the grandest peak, but does give a wonderful perspective of the lake, Incline Village and Kings Beach.To get there, you'll need a car (or ~35... 

A trip to Virginia City

A trip to Virginia City, Incline Village

 BLewJay Says:  If you are looking for something different, then Virginia City is the place to visit. Located approximately 40 Miles from Lake Tahoe, Virginia City is an old west town with a very interesting history.The mining boom turned Virginia City into the most important settlement... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Golfing the North Shore

Golfing the North Shore, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  While there are a few golf courses outside of Truckee, Kings Beach, Squaw Valley and Northstar (to name a few), the two courses in Incline Village are wonderful.The views are spectacular, the greens are typically in good condition, and the air is invigorating.Neither course... 

Ski Diamond Peak (used to be Ski Incline)

Ski Diamond Peak (used to be Ski Incline), Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Nested in the hills above Incline Village is a great ski area. Its not as glamorized as Squaw, Northstar, Heavenly, etc. But it offers the same verticals, great conditions, great views, and a some of the best ski instruction & patrols in the Tahoe Basin.Originally it was Ski... 

The Famous Flume Trail

The Famous Flume Trail, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  While there are too many trails to name, one of the more famous ones is the Flume Trail. Long ago, when the area was logged, there was a series of flumes that transported the flumes to the lower Carson City valley. The path of the flume is now an excellent single track for... 

Hiking Mount Rose

Hiking Mount Rose, Incline Village

 DSwede Says:  Mt. Rose gives you one of the best views of both the Lake Basin and the Reno Valley. Mount Rose is on the north side of the Lake Tahoe Basin and is well above the tree line. It has a bouldery top, with lots of red colored granite. The red gives the name to the mountain of... 

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