10 Best Breweries in Lake Tahoe

"South Lake Tahoe’s “Best Overall Restaurant,” as voted by the readers of the Tahoe Tribune. Cold Water Brewery & Grill is a favorite of local’s and tourist alike because of its premium handcrafted all-grain beer that’s brewed on-site. Their beer goes perfectly with their seasonal driven menu that’s been dubbed “California comfort food at its best.” CW is ideal for your large party gatherings and those small intimate dinner dates in their rustic cozy setting."

"One of the more well-known breweries (because of its highly visible location directly on Highway 50), Cold Water Brewery offers the full beer tasting experience for someone looking for craft brews and delicious eats. Enjoy a wide range of beers like their Mr. Toad’s Wild Rye or Stillwater Stout in the new tasting room, dining room, or at the bar, and pair it with their “California comfort food”-style cuisine."

"We enjoyed a dinner at Cold Water Brewery on our most recent trip to Lake Tahoe. We had never been to this restaurant before, and we were so happy to find a..."

"Tucked away off the beaten path in midtown is Sidellis Brewery & Restaurant. With a basic, “no frills” concept throughout, their beers really get the chance to shine. Sidellis is known for their specialty beers like Sticky Fingers (porter aged in whiskey or rum barrels), as well as their delicious affordable eats."

"Location: 3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe (near the Safeway). This brewery is like your cozy neighborhood bar. They are dog-friendly and they have good pub grub like taco salads, artichoke dip and french dip sandwiches."

"Sidellis is a small boutique brewery located in middle of South Lake Tahoe. 3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Visit Sidellis Lake Tahoe"

"Want to change things up and break away from tradition at your wedding?. How about serving delicious custom popsicles from Sweet Spokes Custom Popsicles?. Owner Hazel Birnbaum uses natural and locally-sourced ingredients in their popsicles, and the treats are delivered and served via solar-powered bicycles — making it a unique and eco-friendly wedding treat."

"Tahoe Pops is one of those fun stories of how a business idea evolves. Starting out in 2011 as a shaved-ice venture in a trailer in South Lake Tahoe, their tasty treats became so popular that the business soon grew into a multi-location venture. The love of cold treats grew for the owners, and they decided to take their sweet tooth to the next level....read more"

"Tahoe Pops’ provides artisan ice pops made with mindfully sourced, all natural ingredients, handcrafted in Lake Tahoe. Their ingredients are consciously selected from sustainable sources, local and organic where possible, to give you a treat you can feel good about consuming!. Order over the phone if paying with the GO Local Tahoe Card."

"Can you resist the smell of freshly baking Nestlé Toll House cookies?. You'll find out when you stroll by this cookie shop in the Shops at Heavenly Village. If do you go inside, you'll find a wide range of cookies and brownies and a whole lot more."

"Sushi Pier Tahoe in Stateline is an outpost of the popular sushi restaurant in Reno. It offers all-you-can-eat sushi seven days a week and a large selection of lunch and dinner entrees. The rolls menu includes hand rolls, long rolls and dinner long rolls and a special section of Reservoir Rolls, a nod to the Quentin Tarantino cult-classic film."

"Sheer granite cliffs and a jagged shoreline hem in glacier-carved Emerald Bay, a teardrop cove that will have you digging for your camera. Its most captivating aspect is the water, which changes from cloverleaf green to light jade depending on the angle of the sun. Fannette Island, Tahoe's only island, is set perfectly in its center. You’ll spy panoramic pullouts all along Hwy 89, including at Inspiration Point."

"But the best views most certainly happen when driving towards South Tahoe via Emerald Bay. If you have some time, make sure to get out of the car and take advantage of the day hikes throughout the area."

"Bijou Community Park is the only one of its kind in South Lake Tahoe. Created by the long-term locals of South Lake Tahoe, the park offers many amenities, including a public basketball court, a bike park, a fenced dog park, public restrooms, volleyball courts, a full-size skateboard park, one of the top disc golf courses in the country and open meadow areas for walking and...read more"

"Although it caters to homeowners and the clientele of many of the South Shore motels and vacation rentals, any visitor can purchase a daily pass at the gate. The beach boasts playground equipment, and visitors can play volleyball, sit at picnic tables and rent boats, Jet Skis and other water-activity equipment at the adjacent Lakeside Marina....read more"

"This beautiful beach option is convenient to homes, shops, and the California/Nevada Stateline. Lakeside Beach has it all, a restaurant, playgrounds, picnic tables, a volleyball net and a lifeguard. After relaxing in the sand or playing beach volleyball with your family take a snack break at the adjacent Beach House Grill."