Emerald Bay, CA, US < change city >

Band:

JJ Entertainment

"Great DJ's! They weren't able to get the ceremony music I wanted, but they accommodated most of my requests throughout the night and even let a few of my guests take the mic to sing to us! Very friendly, professional and great communicators! I'll use them again when we have a 5 year anniversary party!"

Caterer:

Elegant Affair Catering

"The best food I've ever had! From the antipasta platters to the hors d'oeuvres and entree - everything was mouth watering. Greg was so easy to plan with and he had an amazing staff who catered to us all night. I will definitely use him again when we have a 5 year anniversary party!"

Coordinator:

J Hannah

"Stephanie Hannah was a savior! She was fantastic and we couldn't have made it through the day without her. Throughout the month we worked together she was always quick to respond to emails and questions and on the day of was extremely efficient and helpful in making our special day run so smoothly. I give her all the credit!"

Florist:

Blake's Floral Design

"I worked with Sharon, who helped me pull together all my flower choices in such a short time. She worked within my budget and with very little direction - and the flower arrangments were amazing! Great vendor!"

Limo Company:

Lake Tahoe Vintage Limousine

"Such a cool car in great condition. Easy to work with and they were on time to pick us up. The car looked so great in the pictures!"

Officiant:

A Couples Choice

"Rev. John was fun and easy to work with. You immediately feel relaxed in his presence. He planned a wonderful service for us and will remain a part of our lives forever!"

Photographer:

Photography By Monique

"I was so lucky to get such an amazing photojournalist. I'm thrilled with all of our pictures! I hardly knew she was at our wedding, yet she captured every special and candid moment. Love her!"

Accommodations:

Black Bear Bed & Breakfast

Accommodations:

Embassy Suites

Accommodations:

Inn By the Lake

Accommodations:

Timber Cove Lodge Marina Resort

"The Timbercove gave us a great rate for our guests. It's located right off the beach and marina. We actually held one of our rehearsal dinners at the marina restaurant, The Blue Water Bistro."

The Lavender Wedding:

Lavender Wedding & Reception

"Valhalla was the perfect place for an indoor/outdoor wedding. It's a great old building and the wedding pictures turned out more amazing because of Valhalla and the beach!"

Happy Hour!:

Mulligan's Irish Pub

"Winner of the James Joyce Pub Award, this friendly, comfortable and casual pub serves authentic Irish food and drink. Irish blarney is free of charge"

Happy Hour!:

Murphy's Irish Pub

"Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Enjoy live entertainment Thursday - Sunday!"

Happy Hour!:

Picchetti Winery

"Fantastic wine! They offer tastings at about $5 per person."

Happy Hour!:

The Tudor Pub

"The Tudor Pub is open daily from 12 Noon 'til 'Closing Time' and is a great place to meet old or new friends for a good meal and a pint or two. And the Tudor Pub offers all the social fun and games you'd expect at one's Local pub, with just a little extra Tahoe/Sonoma ambiance thrown in for good measure."

Our Favorite Food:

Beacon Bar & Grill

"Lakeside dining at it's best! Whether you're looking for appetizers, lunch or dinner on the deck, or a relaxed meal in the dining room, the Beacon has it all. The Beacon offers a great menu selection for the entire family."

Our Favorite Food:

Brewery at Lake Tahoe

"Where are you when you sit at a picnic table in perfect Tahoe weather and chow down on fresh hot pizza while sipping unique world class microbrews? Heaven (a.k.a. The Brewery)"

Our Favorite Food:

Burger Lounge

"Offering a wide variety of classic and gourmet burgers. Fries come in a basket big enough for two! Tahoe's best burgers in a casual outdoor atmosphere!"

Our Favorite Food:

Cafe Fiore

"You don't have to worry about distractions at Cafe Fiore- there are only 7 tables! be adventurous: the Italian menu features items such as Eggplant Crepes served with sun-dried tomatoes with sherry wine sauce, among other unusual selections. Desserts are out-of-this-world, especially the homemade white chocolate ice cream."

Our Favorite Food:

Fire + Ice

"FiRE + iCE allows guests full control in the opportunity to personally select ingredients and sauces to create the perfect meal. Guests present their favorite selections to the chefs behind the grill and are invited to supervise as their food is prepared. Each restaurant holds a marketplace of fresh meats, seafood, pastas, internationally influenced sauces, and both exotic and traditional vegetables. FiRE + iCE offers diners an endless array of culinary possibilities waiting to be fired up to your taste on an over-sized round open grill."

Our Favorite Food:

Fremont Bistro and Wine Bar

"From the cozy elegance of our fine dining room to the lively perch of our San Francisco style dining bar to the hustle and bustle of our outdoor bistro tables, The Fremont Bistro is varied and inviting. Attached to the Tudor Pub"

Our Favorite Food:

Fresh Ketch Lakeside Restaurant

"Right on the water in the Tahoe Keys Marina. Choose from fine dining upstairs with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada or casual dining by the fireplace in the Seafood Bar. When warmer weather prevails, the waterfront lawn offers Tahoe's most stunning sunsets."

Our Favorite Food:

Freshies Restaurant

"Snag a spot on the upstairs lake-view deck. Specialties include seafood and vegetarian dishes, but good grilled meats are always available, such as Hawaiian spare ribs and free-range rib-eye steaks."

Our Favorite Food:

McP's Bar and Grill

"Lake Tahoe's central bar with live music 365 nights a year. Go for the food and the live entertainment!"

Our Favorite Food:

Nephele's

"Creative California cuisine. An award winning wine list featuring California vineyards and our chef Mark Vassau is noted for his daily specials prepared with the freshest fish, meat and vegetables."

Our Favorite Food:

Riva Grill on the Lake

"Riva Grill offers floor-to-ceiling views in a comfortable mahogany dining room with the nostalgic ambiance of Tahoe's classic wood boating era. Features lakefront dining year round and sunsets are our specialty, and so is our huge, sunny deck where you can enjoy cool specialty drinks like our famous Wet Woody."

Our Favorite Food:

The Naked Fish Sushi Bar

"At The Naked Fish we offer a creative selection of dishes. We have traditional sushi that is enhanced by special fish not carried by most restaurants. Our 'specials' board is always loaded with delicasies from the sea. We also offer a broad selection of creative rolls that are fun to try. We also have a full kitchen offering a variety of cooked entrees which are known to more than satisfy our non-sushi-loving customers. To compliment your dinner we have an extensive fine sake list to choose from, great beers (Japanese and MicroBrew), and we also carry some fine wines from the central coast of California."

Sight Seeing:

Emerald Bay

"Make your way up to Emerald Bay to experience some of the best view in lake Tahoe! Scenic overlooks are scattered all along the roadside"

Sight Seeing:

Fallen Leaf Lake

"Fallen Leaf Lake is about one mile south of the much larger Lake Tahoe."

Sight Seeing:

Heavenly Gondola Ride

"State of the art eight passenger cabins will carry you from a starting elevation of 6,360 feet to over 9,100 feet. The 2.4 mile ride brings passengers to a 14,000 square foot deck which provides breath taking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, the Carson Valley, and the Desolation Wilderness. The observation deck is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxed midday picnic or beautiful evening sunset. Bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the trails on top of the mountain or relax and soak up the California weather with a cocktail at the Umbrella Bar."

Hiking Trails:

Angora Lakes Trail

"Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 7,200'/7,470' Mileage (one-way): ½ mile to Angora Lakes An easy ½ mile hike leads to two lakes framed by cliffs. Swimming and fishing are popular activities. Summers are crowded, so arrive early. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Take Highway 89 north approximately 3 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Fallen Leaf Lake Road and turn left. Turn left at the first paved road. Continue to Forest Service Road 12N14 and turn right. Watch for bicyclists along this road. Continue past Angora Lookout to the road's end at the parking lot."

Hiking Trails:

Cascade Creek Falls

"Spectacular views of the 200 foot high falls and Cascade Lake can be seen from this short trail. For best viewing try springtime, when runoff from snow melt is high. Take Highway 89 north from South Lake Tahoe approximately 8 miles to the Bayview Campground across from inspiration Point. Parking is Located at the far end of the campground."

Hiking Trails:

Eagles Falls / Eagles Lake

"This trail starts at Eagle Falls Picnic Area, highway 89 across from Emerald Bay. Permits are required on this hike and a self-registration station is at the trailhead. The hike is only about 2 miles round trip to Eagle Lake (only about 1/3 mile to the falls); the terrain varies from steep to flat and crosses beautiful Eagle Falls on a steel footbridge."

Hiking Trails:

Emerald Bay - Vikingsholm

"Trail starts at the parking area on the north side of Emerald Bay, on Highway 89. It's a wide, well-maintained trail, but fairly steep, about 2½ miles round trip. At the bottom of the trail is a picnic area, as well as world-famous Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle."

Hiking Trails:

Moraine Trail

"Moraine Trail Difficulty: Easy Elevation: 6,360'/6,410' Mileage (one-way): 1 mile Stroll along a relatively flat trail through the forest and along the shore of picturesque Fallen Leaf Lake. Take Highway 89 north approximately 3 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Fallen Leaf Road. Continue approximately 2/3 of a mile to Fallen Leaf Campground. Drive through the campground and park just before campsite #75 on the right. There is no fee for day use. Look for the trailhead sign near the parking area. In the winter, when the campground is closed, you must park just beyond Fallen Leaf Campground off of Fallen Leaf Lake Road and walk to the trailhead."

Hiking Trails:

Rubicon Trail

"Moderate in difficulty - 3 miles round trip. Dipping up and down along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, this trail offers some of the most scenic views of the lake. Bring a swimsuit, towel and picnic lunch to enjoy a sunny day at one of the may quiet coves along the way. Take Highway 89 north 10 miles from South Lake Tahoe to D. L. Bliss State Park. There is a fee for day use parking. Pets are not allowed."

Shopping:

Factory Stores at the "Y"

"The Factory Stores at the "Y" outlet center offers a unique and delightful discounted shopping experience. From shoes to clothes and even home accessories, the wide variety of stores are sure to provide you with whatever you're looking for."

Shopping:

The Shops at Heavenly Village

"The Shops offer an intriguing and eclectic mix of fashionable lifestyle apparel, accessories, sporting goods, art, and family fun activities. Drop off the kids at the 8-plex Cinema for a first-rate movie experience and indulge in an afternoon of shopping and wine tasting. Or take a scenic ride on the Gondola, and then enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the tantalizing eateries."

Beaches:

Baldwin Beach

"Bring your own wine and cheese and have happy hour along the shores. Dip your feet into the freezing water! All of the locations have picnic areas, firepits, and restrooms"

Beaches:

Camp Richardson Beach

"SR 89, 2.5 miles north of the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe"

Beaches:

Kiva Beach

"SR 89, 2.5 miles north of the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe"

Beaches:

Pope Beach

"SR 89, 2 miles north of the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe"

Casinos:

Harrah's

"Located near crystal clear waters and majestic mountains, Harrah's Lake Tahoe is a AAA Four-Diamond Award winning, 18-story hotel that is as impressive as the lake itself. With world-class amenities, gaming, shopping and entertainment, Harrah's Lake Tahoe is your perfect getaway."

Casinos:

Harvey's

"Like a fine wine, some things get better with age. Harveys was the first hotel-casino to be built in South Lake Tahoe, and its still the best place to stay and play on the Lake. We have state-of-the-art guestrooms, spectacular restaurants, live entertainment, luxurious spas and saunas, a fitness center and a world-class casino."

Casinos:

Montbleu Resort Casino

"Enjoy the best that civilization has to offer amidst the incomparable beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Every comfort, luxury, and service awaits your pleasure."

Family Fun:

Camp Richardson Outdoor Sports Center

"Historic Camp Richardson Resort & Marina, located on Lake Tahoe’s Southwest Shore, is the closest resort to Emerald Bay as well as gateway to the Desolation Wilderness. Whether you’re looking to kayak along the shore past the turn of the century estates at Tallac, or rent a Seadoo or power boat, Camp Rich is your summer fun headquarters. Boat Rentals Waverunners Kayaks/Paddleboats Sportfishing Launching/Mooring Guided Tours Waterski School Fishing Charters"

Family Fun:

Zephyr Cove Resort

"Historic Zephyr Cove Resort, a Tahoe tradition, offers so much to enjoy in a serene natural setting—the beach, marina, restaurant, cabins and RV park, boat rentals and horseback riding, plus our Shoreline Events Pavilion for special events."

Spa:

Shannon's Day Spa