South McCarran
The busiest shopping area in the region, resources are scattered on both sides of Highway 580/395 via the South Virginia, Kietzke, and Neil Road exits. Best to plan your route ahead as the area can get a little confusing to strangers.
Grocery
Whole Foods Market
6139 South Virginia Street – 775-852-8023 – map
Open 8am-10pm. Whole Foods has the biggest selection of healthy and quality foods in the region, particularly for vegans and vegetarians. Most notably, they will have lots of bulk water in 2.5 and 5 gallon sizes, organic and top-notch produce, ready-to-go meals and powders, bulk foods, juices, raw foods, energy bars, imported and domestic delicacies, trail mixes, coconut water, energy drinks, high-quality skin care and toiletries, and a big selection of imported and domestic wines, beers, and spirits. You can order online via Amazon for pickups. They also have several restaurants and buffet selections, as well as a beer bar.
Trader Joe’s
5035 South McCarran Street – 775- 826-1621 – map
Open 8am-9pm, but call ahead for extended hours.
Trader Joe’s has always been a hot spot among local and world burners, carrying a large variety of unique foods, delicacies, energy bars, dried fruits and nuts, juices, coconut water, toiletries, body products, and booze good for playa life.
Save Mart Supermarket
4995 Kietzke Lane – 775-827-5350 – map
Open 6am-midnight. Save Mart has been very supportive of the Burner community for years, and carries most if not all of the groceries you’ll need, including water, produce and other foods, canned beer, spirits and wine, clothing, propane, and some camping supplies.
Walmart Supercenter
4855 Kietzke Lane – 775-829-8088 – 775-829-4413 – map
Open 24/7.
Hardware and Camping
Big 5 Sporting Goods
4986 South Virginia Street – 775-825-2322 – map
Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm.
Lowe’s Home Improvement
5075 Kietzke Lane – 775-824-4750 – map
Open Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm. Carrying pretty much any building supplies you may need and having excellent customer service.
Home Depot
6590 South Virginia Street – 775-851-9600 – map
Open Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm. Carrying any building supplies you will need and they have great customer service.
Sierra Trading Post
6139 South Virginia Street, Suite B – 775-828-8050 – map
Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Next to Whole Foods, Sierra Trading Post carries some variety of camping and clothing needs, ranging from tents, sleeping bags, shade, cooking hardware and accessories, hydration systems, goggles, buff head/neck wear, sunglasses, and hiking-wear.
Walmart Supercenter
4855 Kietzke Lane – 775-829-8088 – 775-829-4413 – map
Open 24/7.
Liquor
Total Wine & More
6671 South Virginia Street – 775-853-3669 – map
Open daily 8am-11pm. Total Wine has the largest selection of wine, spirits, and beer in the region, with really competitive prices. Also, very helpful to find what you may want. You can pre-order over the phone or online.
Auto Repair
Mike’s Automotive Perfection
5301 Longley Lane # 214 – 775-827-5600 – map
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, closed weekends. An honest, but not inexpensive, mechanic if you need serious car repairs while in the area.
Arts
Reno Star/Cosmic Thistle
Northwest corner of South Virginia and South McCarran Interchange – map
Large art installation from Burning Man 2012 by Mark Szulgit and Brooke Erdman.