10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Lake Tahoe

Boatworks Mall sits right along the lake’s shoreline. While it’s an enclosed mall, it provides impressive marina, lake, and mountain views along with scenic walking paths that lead to the water. Its diverse shops include many local brands, with multiple clothing stores, like outdoor apparel, a t-shirt and souvenir store, jewellery store, an art gallery, a candy shop, and a toy store. 

In between shopping, you can practice at a yoga studio or enjoy waterfront dining. If you want to get decked out for a night on the town, there’s a hair salon and makeup studio within Boatworks Mall.

The Incline Shopping Village hosts a wide range of offerings with a focus on outdoor activities. There are many outstanding sporting goods stores to help you gear up for fun on the water and mountains, such as hiking, biking, and skiing.

You’ll find shops with items for supporting health and wellness, as well as options with products reflecting the area’s beauty and personality. Must-buys include bear-themed gifts, Tahoe-themed pendants, and handmade soaps. There’s even a costume shop to help you dress your best for a themed party. The Incline Shopping Village also has a pet station with self-washing stations and a wealth of things for your 4-legged friends, including adorable attire.

Cobblestone Center is a Bavarian-inspired outdoor mall popular among those staying in Tahoe City. It’s won awards for its Alps-like architecture, fitting in perfectly with the stunning mountain scenery. Some simply enjoy taking their dog for a stroll here to enjoy it, but there are plenty of opportunities for shopping.

One of the most popular retailers at Cobblestone Center is New and Used Tahoe Sports, where you can shop for its affordable winter sports gear. The Bookshelf sells used books, while the Alpine Antiquer is great for those searching for unique treasures. Kalifornia Jean Bar where you can find the perfect pair of laidback California-style tailored jeans, tops, and accessories. The outdoor shopping mall often hosts special events like fashion shows and art exhibitions.

The Crossing at Tahoe Valley offers a mix of shopping, dining, and wellness. It’s home to one of Lake Tahoe's top ski and snowboard shops, called Mountain West. It stocks the latest equipment for fun on the slopes, along with tuning services and boot fitting.

Replenish Tahoe, a locally owned boutique, is the place to go for essential oils, handcrafted butter candles, body care products and gifts, all of which are made using only fair-trade and sustainably farmed materials. Emanate Gallery offers an impressive collection for art, while The Barn is where you’ll find apparel for men, women and children. 

The Shops at Heavenly Village includes more than 40 shops and restaurants, along with an outdoor ice-skating rink, 8-screen cinema, and daily live music. It includes just about everything, from art to fashionable lifestyle apparel. Big-name brands like Patagonia and Great Outdoor Clothing Company sell outdoor gear and clothing for just about every recreational activity imaginable.

Apricot Lane Boutique is a locally owned retailer capturing the vibe of the local area. After shopping, enjoy a sweet treat at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Cold Stone Creamery, or Nestle Toll House Café. 

The picturesque Village Center is just across the street from Heavenly Village at Stateline. It hosts a wide range of retailers selling fine art, collectables, sophisticated fashions, beauty essentials, and an array of enticing gifts.

Don’t miss Alpaca Exotic Imports, even if it’s just to feel the softness, with pillows, throws, silky boots, and even cuddly teddy bears, all made from alpaca hair. Artifacts is a store specialising in exquisite art, jewellery, fossils, artefacts, rocks, and all sorts of eclectic handmade items. If your best friend has 4 legs, you’ll want to check out Dog.Dog.Cat with toys, human-grade snacks, clothing, accessories, and more for your pet.

The Village at Northstar is a small yet interesting community in Truckee. Part of the Northstar California Resort, it hosts many shops selling winter apparel for the streets and slopes, equipment and accessories are popular items. You’ll also find fashionable clothing by high-end designers, gifts, a beauty bar, and more. 

Pick up sunglasses or goggles at the Oakley Concept Store or get outfitted for snowboarding at Butterbox. Mo, Joe and Zoe is a women’s boutique selling handcrafted jewellery, stylish clothing and accessories at affordable prices.

The Summit in South Reno is just 20 minutes from North Lake Tahoe in the South Reno area. This outdoor mall hosts many stores you know and love, like Banana Republic, MAC, Sephora, Old Navy, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Skechers, Orvis and Coldwater Creek. You’ll know just where you need to go and you might even have time left over to enjoy the mall’s other many offerings.

There are special events for the kids and the adults, including wine walks, held throughout the year. You can catch a movie at the Cinemark, which also serves food and drinks, including alcohol.