Alpine Blue
From: San Francisco
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🗺️ Google MapsDay 1
- •Pacing: Relaxed destination immersion with 5h 48m of driving and 5h 40m of exploration.
- •Vibe: A scenic transition from the city to the high Sierras, focusing on iconic lakeside views and upscale dining.
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Start Origin
San Francisco, CA
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4h 42 min • 204.2 miles
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🍽️ Lunch at Hell's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay
12:45 PM
Stateline, Nevada, United States
50m • Leave at 1:30 PM
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35 min • 25.6 miles
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
2:00 PM
Bear St, Kings Beach, California 96143, United States
120m • Leave at 4:00 PM
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10 min • 7.3 miles
Sand Harbor State Park
4:15 PM
2005 NV-28, Incline Village, Nevada 89451, United States
120m • Leave at 6:15 PM
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30 min • 21.5 miles
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🍽️ Dinner at The Chart House
7:00 PM
Stateline, Nevada, United States
50m • Leave at 7:45 PM
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5 min • 3.8 miles
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
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🗺️ Google MapsDay 2
- •Pacing: Leisurely scenic exploration with only 1h 2m of driving and 6h 20m of active visit time.
- •Vibe: An outdoor-centric morning followed by breathtaking alpine vistas.
- •Focus: Heavy on nature and hiking; wear sturdy trail shoes for the Rubicon Trail and bring a light jacket for the breeze at Emerald Bay.
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22 min • 15.7 miles
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🍳 Breakfast at The Dog and Bear Tavern
8:15 AM
7000 W Lake Blvd, Tahoma, California 96142, United States
30m • Leave at 8:45 AM
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5 min • 3.3 miles
Rubicon Trail Staging Area Tahoe Side
8:45 AM
631 Coyote St, Homewood, California 96141, United States
240m • Leave at 12:45 PM
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4 min • 3.1 miles
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🍽️ Lunch at Chambers Landing Bar & Grill
12:45 PM
6300 Chambers Lodge, Homewood
50m • Leave at 1:30 PM
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16 min • 11.3 miles
Emerald Bay State Park
1:45 PM
138 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California 96142, United States
60m • Leave at 2:45 PM
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End (Return)
San Francisco, CA
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