About Local Reserve
Your insider connection to South Lake Tahoe, curated by someone who truly knows this place.
Meet Cameron
Hey there—I'm Cameron, and I've been calling South Lake Tahoe home for years. As a General Manager in the hospitality industry, I've seen this place from every angle: the tourist hotspots, the hidden gems, and everything in between.
I started Local Reserve because I was tired of seeing visitors miss out on the real Tahoe experience. Too many people end up at overpriced tourist traps or miss the incredible spots that locals know and love.
This isn't a travel blog written from a desk. It's real recommendations from someone who hikes these trails, eats at these restaurants, and lives the Tahoe lifestyle every single day.
Our Mission
Authenticity First
Every recommendation on Local Reserve comes from personal experience. No paid reviews, no sponsored content masquerading as honest advice. Just real insights from a real local.
Help You Experience the Real Tahoe
We want you to fall in love with this place the way we have. That means pointing you toward the spots that capture the true spirit of South Lake Tahoe—not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.
Support Local
When you visit the restaurants, hotels, and businesses we recommend, you're supporting the local community that makes Tahoe special. That matters to us, and it should matter to you too.
Why Local Reserve?
Local Expertise
Written by someone who lives here, not a travel writer on a weekend trip.
No BS
Honest reviews and recommendations. If something isn't worth your time, we'll tell you.
Curated, Not Overwhelming
We don't list every single option—just the ones actually worth your time and money.
Always Updated
Things change. We keep our recommendations current so you get accurate, relevant information.
Ready to Explore?
Start planning your perfect South Lake Tahoe adventure today.