Tahoe Shopping

Lake Tahoe Shopping

Lake Tahoe is a mountain recreation paradise of the Western United States and the world, but even the most adventurous of us need a minute to settle down, relax and go shopping. That or we just need a chance to re stock on bikes, boats and skis before heading back out to the trails and beach.

Either way, as a major resort vacation destination, Lake Tahoe has almost every commercial convenience and amenity of a major city within close reach of the most remote back country adventures.

All around Lake Tahoe you can find unique treasures in boutiques and shops, shop for designer clothing and original artwork, test the latest ski, snowboard and cycling gear or dine at gourmet restaurants. From international chains to local art fairs, Tahoe is a great place for shopping.

North Lake Tahoe

Tahoe City and The Truckee River corridor offer a lot of great recreation from easy access to four major ski resorts to leisurely picnics on the Lake Tahoe Shore. But stroll around town for just a few minutes and you’ll find some of the coolest shops in the area.

Alpenglow Sports

Barifot/Baricolor351

Gifts/Photo Processing/Printing

Bluestone Jewelry

Boatworks Mall Shopping Center

Bookshelf at the Boatworks

Cobblestone Center

Geared for Games

  • 760 North Lake Blvd (Boatworks Mall)
  • 530/581-4263

Lakeview Wine & Spirits

  • 599 North Lake Blvd #B
  • 530/581-3311

Mountain Critters

  • 351 North Lake Blvd
  • 530/581-3420

Morning Glory Cottage Furnishings

  • 620 North Lake Blvd
  • 530/581-1208

Mumbo’s Mountain Outfitters

  • 760 North Lake Blvd (Boatworks Mall)
  • 530/583-3800

North Lake Tahoe Auto Parts

  • 295 North Lake Blvd
  • 530/583-5526

Porters Sports

Ruffles and Ruffnecks

Squaw Valley Sports

  • 170 North Lake Blvd (At the Wye in Tahoe City)
  • 530/583-6278

Steve Schmier’s Jewelry

  • 760 North Lake Blvd
  • 530/583-5709

The Store

  • Office Supplies/Gifts/Etc.
  • 905 North Lake Blvd (Trading Post Center)
  • 530/583-6511

Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards 620 North Lake Blvd

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe’s shopping potential has blown up in recent years with the completion of the Heavenly Gondola and the Heavenly Village on HWY 50. Featuring high end sports gear and apparel, the shops are right on the main drag within walking distance of the Heavenly Ski Resort, Gondola rides, lodging and casinos.

You can find outdoor gear and clothing for all seasons, especially ski season, at Heavenly Sports, The Boardinghouse, Burton @ Heavenly, Gondola Sports, Heavenly Eyes, The North Face, Patagonia and Quicksilver.

The Shops at Heavenly Village has much more than sporting goods. As you walk around the beautiful buildings in South Lake Tahoe you’ll find Cache, Cowboys and Indians, High Chaparral Clothing and Rain Urbana.

Around the Marriott Grand Residence Club Lake Tahoe you’ll find 232 Residence, Up Shirt Creek, and The Tree House, a toy store for children.

There are also a few activities to do when you need a break from shopping such as movies at the Heavenly Village Cinema and Heavenly Village Mini Golf.

East Shore

Incline village is all about skiing and biking. Within striking distance of 5 major ski resorts, Incline’s sporting goods stores and rental shops keep you covered. Porter’s Lake Tahoe is a full service ski and snowboard shop and rental resource. Also renting and selling ski gear are Village Ski Loft and Ski Rentals USA.

Porters Sports of Incline Village: 885 Tahoe Blvd; Incline Village NV.; (775)831.3500 Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00pm

Village Ski Loft; PO Box 5458; 800 Tahoe Blvd; Incline Village, NV 9450

Truckee

Truckee is an awesome little mountain town, but the historic district of old town Truckee is also a dense row of fine shops and eateries that attracts visitors from all over the west housed in restored period buildings and houses.

Just park on or near Commercial Row in Historic Downtown Truckee, California and walk to the shops.

Jackass Ridge: authentic Pendleton Indian blankets and throws, moccasins and boots, lodge furniture, gourmet foods, walking sticks, antiques and locally crafted items.

Cabona’s: casual sportswear for men and women from Pendleton, Tommy Bahama, and Woolrich, plus a full line of Brighton handbags and belts, small leather accessories, shoes, jewelry, watches, gifts, fragrance, and sunglasses.

Carmel Gallery: A gallery of scenic scenic landscape photography by local photographers Elizabeth and Olof Carmel. Stunning images from the Lake Tahoe Sierra Region, Donner Lake, Yosemite, Hawaii, Tuscany, Provence, Alaska, Pacific Coast, and Mexico

Jordan’s: In an exquisitely restores Victorian house you’ll find fine apparel, unique accessories, jewelry ,antiques, and lingere. Gifts for men, women and children.

European Ski Antiques: Rare and hard to finr antique skis, sleds, chests and armoirs. New upholstered and leather furniture, antique reproductions, interior design services.

Reno

Don’t just fly in to the Reno-Tahoe international airport and zip straight up to Tahoe. Reno is a budding little center of boutiques and malls. If you’re in Tahoe and you need to upgrade your hard drive or grab a case of Red Bull, Reno has a Best Buy and a Costco, as well as a Whole Foods, two malls and an REI store.

Near downtown Reno is a great cluster of boutiques and shops in old buildings and quiet streets, reminiscent of Hayes Valley or Haight-Ashbury of San Fransisco. Nearby in downtown Reno there are shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and antique stores. Reno is a great shopping stop for a quiet afternoon on your vacation.

Spend a little extra time in Reno during your Tahoe vacation.

Summit Sierra Mall:

Intersection of South Virginia Strees (US 395) and Mt. Rose Highway (SR 341). view the Summit Sierra Mall website

Meadowood Mall:

5000 Meadowood Mall Cir; Reno, NV 89502; (775) 827-8450

California Ave:

Take Virginia Street south from downtown Reno and I-80 and turn right on California Avenue. Shops line California Ave and one block north on Liberty.

Sierra Trading Post:

6865 Sierra Center Pkwy # 200; Reno, NV 89511; (775) 828-8050

Outlet Stores

FACTORY STORES AT THE Y

At the intersection of Highways 89 and 50 in South Lake Tahoe: Bass Shoe, Cape Isle Knitters, Capezio, Geoffrey Beene, Great Outdoor Clothing Outlet, Home Again, Oneida, Pfaltzgraff, Sierra Shirt and Van Heusen, Pearl Izumi, Adidas

TAHOE FACTORY STORES

Another one in South Lake Tahoe, at 2501 South Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Hours are seasonal. Shops include: Book Warehouse, L’eggs/Hanes/Bali, Leather Loft, Prestige Fragrance & Cosmetics.

TAHOE-TRUCKEE FACTORY STORES

Now a move to the north side of lake, these stores are at I-80 and Donner Pass Road in Truckee. Stores include: Banister Shoe, Bass Show, Dansk, Fragrance Outlet, Gorham, Home Again, Izod/Gant, L’eggs/Hanes/Bali, Swank, Van Heusen, Villeroy & Boch.

FACTORY OUTLETS OF NEVADA

On to Sparks and the corner of I-80 and Sparks Boulevard. Stores include Aileen, Banister Shoe, Bass, Book Warehouse, Brass Factory, Bugle Boy, Cape Isle Knitters, Corning/Revere, Designer Brands Accessories, Earthly Creations, Fieldcrest Cannon, Hawaiian Cotton, Home Again, Leather Loft, Prestige Fragrance & Cosmetics, Sierra Trading Post, Socks Galore, Toy Liquidators, Van Heusen.