Colleen & Clifton
Things To Do
DEATH & TAXES provisions and spirits
Death and Taxes is an amazing cocktail bar in Reno. Colleen and Cliff had many date nights here while Cliff was living in Reno.
Piñon Bottle Co
Pizza and Wings! Colleen and Cliff had many date nights here before heading across the street to Death and Taxes.
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
Colleen and Cliff have always enjoyed this local brewery. They would stop by Alibi after a long hike, after a day on the beach, or after a day on the slopes at Northstar. Both Cliff and Colleen love the "Contradiction!" There is also an Alibi Ale Works in Incline Village. The brewery is kid friendly and dog friendly (outdoors at the Truckee location only).
Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant
Casa Baeza is a another spot Cliff and Colleen love to frequent after a day in Tahoe. Their go to order always included a "clay pot" - tequila and squirt.
T's Mesquite Rotisserie
This is a great spot for a killer burrito to take with you on all of your Tahoe adventures. Parking can sometimes be difficult and there are not many options for seating. We recommend taking your food to go. Cash only!
Mount Tallac
Mount Tallac is the tallest peak on the Lake Tahoe shoreline. The hike to the top is a strenuous 5 miles up (3,000 feet elevation gain) - be sure to bring snacks, plenty of water, and sunscreen. Colleen and Cliff summitted Mount Tallac as part of their first backpacking trip in August 2016!
Shirley Lake
Colleen and Cliff's very first hike was to Shirley Lake in Palisades (July 2015). The hike to Shirley lake is 3 miles up. From their, you can hike another 2 miles up to High Camp. It is a challenging hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Sturdy shoes, water, snacks, and sunscreen. High Camp has a small market, restrooms, a roller rink, and a disc golf course. Hikers from Shirley Lake can take a free ride down on the tram. If you're not interested in the hike, but still want a killer view, you can take the tram up from the base of Palisades. It runs Friday-Sunday 10AM-4:20PM with the last tram down leaving High Camp at 5PM.
All Trails Hikes
We love to look up hikes on All Trails and have done too many to count in the Tahoe area. All trails helps us find hikes of different levels depending on how we are feeling on that day!
Emerald Bay State Park
Emerald Bay is absolutely beautiful and we strongly recommend taking a trip to see it. You can get great views from the top (though parking can sometimes be difficult). You can also hike down to Vikingsholm the Viking castle at the lake. It is about 5.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of around 500 feet.
Sand Harbor Beach
Sand Harbor is an iconic beach in Tahoe. It has great views, crystal clear waters, neat rock formations, and is awesome for swimming and kayaking. There is small cafe where you can get drinks and snacks, but we recommend packing a cooler and making your own sandwiches. Sand Harbor has become so popular, that starting in April 2025 they are requiring reservations 7 days a week to get into the beach. You can get more information here https://parks.nv.gov/about/frequently-asked-questions/sand-harbor-reservations
Kings Beach
Kings Beach is one of our go to beaches because of the location and ease of getting there. And yes, this is the same place we will be getting married! Parking is first come and is 10 dollars. You can also park on the street.