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kids' play structure, while nearby concessionaires rent kayaks, jet skis, paddleboats, stand-
up paddle boarding (SUP) gear and more.
Adrift Tahoe
( 530-546-1112;
www.standuppaddletahoe.com
;
8338 N Lake Blvd)
is one of several local outfitters offering
kayak, outrigger canoe and SUP rentals, private lessons and tours. Further inland, the nos-
Brassie Ave, nr cnr Hwy 267 & N Lake Blvd; greens fee $25-50, club/cart rental from $15/18)
is a
quick par-36, nine-hole diversion with peekaboo lake views from along pine tree-lined
fairways where Hollywood celebs hobnobbed back in the day. For drop-in yoga, Zumba
and Jazzercise classes, check the schedule of the lakeside
North Tahoe Event Center
(
www.northtahoeparks.com/ntec.php
; 8318 N Lake Blvd)
.
Sleeping
Hostel Tahoe
HOSTEL
( 530-546-3266;
www.hosteltahoe.com
; 8931 N Lake Blvd; dm $35, d/f $80/90; )
Minutes from Northstar and the beach, this former motel has private rooms and single-sex
dorms with hand-painted murals and gauzy hanging textiles. A separate common building
is the
pièce de résistance
, sunlight bathes the fireplace living room and a well-equipped
honor kitchen stocks coffee, tea and food staples. Free loaner bikes, and breakfast included
on Saturday and Sunday.
Eating & Drinking
Char-Pit
FAST FOOD
(
www.charpit.com
; 8732 N Lake Blvd; items $3-11; 11am-9pm; )
No gimmicks at this 1960s fast-food stand, which grills juicy burgers and St Louis-style
baby back ribs, and also fries up crispy onion rings and breaded mozzarella sticks. Some-
body call an ambulance!
Log Cabin Caffe
DINER
(
530-546-7109;
www.logcabinbreakfast.com
; 8692 N Lake Blvd; mains $8-16;
7am-2pm)
