Guidebook for South Lake Tahoe
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome skiing for the beginner to the expert there is something for everyone. In the summer months you can take the gondola up to the top for hiking & ropes course.
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdAwesome skiing for the beginner to the expert there is something for everyone. In the summer months you can take the gondola up to the top for hiking & ropes course.
They rent just about anything you could think of to enjoy your time on the lake; jet skis, power boats, kayaks, and even platform party boats.
54 locals recommend
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run BlvdThey rent just about anything you could think of to enjoy your time on the lake; jet skis, power boats, kayaks, and even platform party boats.
The staff is awesome and very helpful and informative. Location is great. We took the off-highway bike trail up to the Talac Historical Park and loved every minute.
40 locals recommend
Anderson's Bicycle Rental
645 Emerald Bay RdThe staff is awesome and very helpful and informative. Location is great. We took the off-highway bike trail up to the Talac Historical Park and loved every minute.
Drinks & Nightlife
Riva Grill is a perfect place to watch the sun set and enjoy their famous Wet Woody's.
105 locals recommend
Riva Grill On the Lake
900 Ski Run BlvdRiva Grill is a perfect place to watch the sun set and enjoy their famous Wet Woody's.
Some come here for the gambling, but I like coming here for Friday's Station on the 19th Floor and the beautiful sunsets and great dining.
199 locals recommend
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50Some come here for the gambling, but I like coming here for Friday's Station on the 19th Floor and the beautiful sunsets and great dining.
Food Scene
An easy morning stroll to the Red Hut Café is a great way to start your day! There Hot Chocolate is amazing and I love their eggs. Later in the day come back for an ice cream sundae.
64 locals recommend
The Red Hut Café
3660 Lake Tahoe BlvdAn easy morning stroll to the Red Hut Café is a great way to start your day! There Hot Chocolate is amazing and I love their eggs. Later in the day come back for an ice cream sundae.
They have great outdoor dining with views of the lake. When the weather is warm, we love walking down for breakfast. Their firepit is also a big draw.
77 locals recommend
Artemis Lakefront Cafe
900 Ski Run BlvdThey have great outdoor dining with views of the lake. When the weather is warm, we love walking down for breakfast. Their firepit is also a big draw.
We love their outdoor patio dining in the summertime with their great views, their indoor dining by the fireplace in the wintertime, and their food and ambiance all year round.
105 locals recommend
Riva Grill On the Lake
900 Ski Run BlvdWe love their outdoor patio dining in the summertime with their great views, their indoor dining by the fireplace in the wintertime, and their food and ambiance all year round.
Parks & Nature
Sand Harbor is a great family beach. Frequently during the summer months there are shows here.
19 locals recommend
Sand Harbor Park
Sand Harbor is a great family beach. Frequently during the summer months there are shows here.
Camp Richardson has a great beach and is very popular. It gets a bit busy here in the summer months. The neighboring Pope Beach attracts a lot of local folks.
73 locals recommend
Camp Richardson Resort Beach
1902-3098 Jameson Beach RdCamp Richardson has a great beach and is very popular. It gets a bit busy here in the summer months. The neighboring Pope Beach attracts a lot of local folks.
It's listed as being one of the top 10 Beaches at Lake Tahoe. My husband & I typically prefer the out-of-the way, hike-to beaches on the East Shore - just to get away from the crowds.
66 locals recommend
Zephyr Cove
233 Warrior WayIt's listed as being one of the top 10 Beaches at Lake Tahoe. My husband & I typically prefer the out-of-the way, hike-to beaches on the East Shore - just to get away from the crowds.
This is a great place to visit in Autumn (end of September, first part of October). They have a great loop trail that will take you to a bridge where you can see the salmon. A little beyond that is an underground viewing area where, if you are lucky, you can see the salmon up close. And if you still have energy and time, take the side hike down to the lake. The autumn colors and the views of the mountain are breathtaking. It's a great outing for kids and still a lot of fun for adults.
48 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89This is a great place to visit in Autumn (end of September, first part of October). They have a great loop trail that will take you to a bridge where you can see the salmon. A little beyond that is an underground viewing area where, if you are lucky, you can see the salmon up close. And if you still have energy and time, take the side hike down to the lake. The autumn colors and the views of the mountain are breathtaking. It's a great outing for kids and still a lot of fun for adults.
Everything Else
Who doesn't enjoy a good massage. BioSpirit is walking distance from our place. The place is clean, quiet, peaceful, & relaxing. The staff was awesome. We even had a steam bath before our massages.
12 locals recommend
BioSpirit Day Spa
1116 Ski Run BlvdWho doesn't enjoy a good massage. BioSpirit is walking distance from our place. The place is clean, quiet, peaceful, & relaxing. The staff was awesome. We even had a steam bath before our massages.
Sightseeing
Take the Gondola up to the top of Heavenly Ski Resort to see the beautiful vistas of Lake Tahoe. Once at the top, they have a restaurant, summer activities, or winter sports.
299 locals recommend
Heavenly Mountain Resort
4080 Lake Tahoe BlvdTake the Gondola up to the top of Heavenly Ski Resort to see the beautiful vistas of Lake Tahoe. Once at the top, they have a restaurant, summer activities, or winter sports.
Emerald Bay is found on the northwest side of Lake Tahoe. You can take a hike down to Vikingsholm, Tahoe's hidden castle, or you can take a hike up to Eagle Lake or Cascade Falls.
80 locals recommend
Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay is found on the northwest side of Lake Tahoe. You can take a hike down to Vikingsholm, Tahoe's hidden castle, or you can take a hike up to Eagle Lake or Cascade Falls.
Arts & Culture
We came upon the Tallac Historic Site one day when we were out on a bike ride by Camp Richardson. It was very interesting to learn some of the early history of South Lake Tahoe.
42 locals recommend
Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage WayWe came upon the Tallac Historic Site one day when we were out on a bike ride by Camp Richardson. It was very interesting to learn some of the early history of South Lake Tahoe.