Nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, Lake Tahoe isn’t just for outdoor enthusiasts—it’s also home to a vibrant and welcoming LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re a visitor looking for inclusive experiences or a local seeking to support queer-owned businesses, our curated list of queer-friendly and queer-owned establishments in the Lake Tahoe area has you covered. From cozy cafes and lively bars to inclusive schools and community clubs, we’ve gathered the best spots where everyone can feel safe, respected, and celebrated.
Local Queer Groups
Truckee Pride
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Queer-run community group in the North Lake and Truckee area.
Pride Climb Tahoe
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Inclusive local climbing group for queers and allies who get together, send some projects, and enjoy each other’s company!
OUR Center
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Non-profit community group located in Reno providing a wealth of LGBTQ resources, events, and age-specific support services for every generation.
PFLAG Carson Region
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The PFLAG chapter in Carson City is a good place to start if you are looking for support for an LGBTQ teen and youth and their friends/families.
Restaurants, Cafes and Bars
Sidellis
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A queer-owned local bar who brew their own craft beers and offer bar food options with the occasional Aussie menu. Our weekly social mixers often happen here.
South Lake Tahoe Brewing Company
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Local craft brewery with two locations at the Y and Tahoe Village Center. They help host several pride-related events for our group throughout the year including queer open mic and trivia.
Cuppa Tahoe
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A coffeeshop with a delicious selection of food/drinks and a bookstore with eclectic furniture (and co-work space + meeting rooms) for your enjoyment.
North of South Brewing
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Right across from Heavenly Village, this location provides a range of craft brews and good foods. They’ve hosted several pride events for our group throughout the year including trivia and our social mixer.
Gift and Gear Shops
Gaialicious
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A black-owned gift shop with an assortment of locally-made arts and crafts including fun pride-themed trinkets.
Wildwood Maker’s Market
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A unique gift shop with an assortment of locally-made arts and crafts including fun pride-themed trinkets.
Embarc
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Queer-supportive cannabis shop who have sponsored events for our group.
Hotels
Coachman Hotel
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Located in the neighborhood across from Heavenly Village with a pool and jacuzzi. Great for skiers wanting access to the Gondola. We hold social mixers on their rooftop during the eves of summer.
Station House Inn
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Located in the neighborhood across from Heavenly Village. Heated pool and jacuzzi. They hosted a welcoming and inclusive LGBTQ pool party for our community.
Schools
Lake Tahoe Community College
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Accredited community college in South Lake Tahoe providing inclusive spaces for students through the LTCC student equity and wellness program and Ally Club. See our youth/teens page for more info.
South Lake Tahoe High School
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Public high school in El Dorado County with LGBTQ-supportive faculty and student organizations.
Local Community Partners
Blue Granite Gym
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Indoor climbing gym hosting queer-inclusive meetups. See Pride Climb Tahoe.
Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
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Non-profit community group for trail builders, trail maintainers, and mountain biking enthusiasts. They host Pride-themed trail building days so LGBTQ+ members can participate in taking care of our TaHOME with inclusivity and acceptance.
Tahoe Rim Trail Association
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Non-profit community group for maintaining the Tahoe Rim Trail. They host an annual Pride-themed trail maintenance and hiking day for the LGBTQ community.
Keep Tahoe Blue
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Non-profit organization advocating for clean and environment-centered initiatives and policies in Lake Tahoe. They host a bike path clean-up day so queer/trans folx can participate in taking care of our TaHOME with inclusivity and acceptance.
Co-Work Tahoe and Untethered
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LGBTQ-friendly Cowork spaces in the Tahoe area. They have generously donated space where Lake Tahoe Pride has held progress meetings.
News Source
The Reno Gay Page
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The local LGBTQ news and information source in northern Nevada

