specials or choose from a select menu with
entrees like rosemary and garlic marinated
rack of lamb, roast venison loin chop and
porcini-dusted veal loin medallions. Reservations
required. evanstahoe.com
MANZANITA The Ritz’s signature restaurant,
Manzanita combines classical culinary
technique with farm-to-table flair. With a
focus on California cuisine, rustic cooking
techniques using local produce and
the bounty from regional farms, breakfast,
lunch, dinner, champagne brunches are
available, as are kids’ menus. manzanitalake
tahoe.com
SHASTA LAKE
ABOUT 260 MILES north of San Jose, Shasta
Lake (aka Lake Shasta) forms California’s
largest reservoir, covering more than 30,000
acres. It sits an hour’s drive south of Mount
Shasta, an imposing 14,000-foot peak
crowning the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
and the fifth-highest summit in the state.
With its awe-inspiring peaks and legends
designating the mountain as a sacred place,
the mountain has a global reputation as a
gathering place for spiritual seekers.
And as one of the state’s largest bodies
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the nearby Pope-Baldwin bike path, which
parallels Highway 89 and also dips into
inlets of Lake Tahoe. Dogs on leash are
also welcome on the path.
STAY
GRAND RESIDENCES BY MARRIOTT Grand
Residences, in South Lake Tahoe, boasts “all
the comforts of home,” including a fully
equipped kitchen, separate living and dining
areas and a cozy fireplace. Available amenities
include massage and beauty treatments
and a fitness center open 24/7. marriott.com/
hotels/travel/rnogr-grand-residences-lake-tahoe
THE LANDING LAKE RESORT AND SPA Landing
Lake, which bills itself as “Lake Tahoe’s
most unique boutique hotel,” is a Conde
Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Award winner.
The South Lake Tahoe resort offers
restorative spa packages, luxurious rooms
and suites with plush, pillowtop beds,
goose-down pillows and comforters, all in a
rustic, woodsy setting. thelandingtahoe.com
RITZ-CARLTON LAKE TAHOE Taking the
lakeside experience to a luxe level, the
AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton offers
concierge services for golfing, mountain
biking and hiking throughout the summer.
During the summer months, resort guests
can enjoy Lake Club, an exclusive waterside
venue that offers an accompanying host of
amenities including al fresco dining, leisure
and water activities, and direct access to
the lake. The year-round destination features
170 opulently appointed guest rooms,
23 private Ritz-Carlton Residences and a
17,000 square foot spa and fitness center.
ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/lake-tahoe
DINE
BACKYARD BAR & BBQ For a more laidback
luxury eating experience, sidle up
to this “blues, brews and BBQ” bar for
some smoky and savory delights, and bask
in the high-altitude sun while enjoying
summertime poolside service. ritzcarlton.
com/en/hotels/california/lake-tahoe/dining/
backyard-bar-bbq
CAFÉ FIORE Book a reservation early
for this South Lake Tahoe hidden gem,
a romantic Italian restaurant in a small
cabin with just seven tables. You’ll be in
the company of more than 300 fine wines
that complement a menu featuring a wide
selection of pasta, seafood and meat dishes.
cafefiore.com
EVAN’S AMERICAN GOURMET CAFÉ Familyowned
and scenically located in a vintage
South Lake Tahoe cabin surrounded by
towering pine trees, diners can enjoy nightly